September Container Gardening Recipe 2025
Falling for Foliage!
Who needs flowers when the leaves steal the spotlight? This September container garden recipe is packed with rich color, striking textures, and bold contrasts—all from foliage alone. It’s a vibrant, low-maintenance way to welcome fall, whether on a porch, patio, or sunny garden nook.
1. Picasso Paintbruah Crotons
With splashes of red, orange, green, and yellow, crotons are tropical showstoppers that thrive in warm weather and bright light. The ‘Picasso’ variety adds an extra layer of drama with its painterly streaks and whispy leaf shape.
2. Alternanthera
This compact foliage plant brings deep burgundy tones and a neat, mounding habit. It loves the heat and is perfect for edging or tucking into mixed containers for color contrast.
3. Coleus ‘Burgundy Wedding Train’
A trailing coleus with velvety burgundy leaves edged in green, this variety spills beautifully over the sides of containers. It’s shade-tolerant and adds texture and richness to any arrangement.
4. Cuban Oregano
This fragrant, fuzzy-leaved herb has thick, variegated leaves that are both ornamental and edible. It’s drought-tolerant, loves the heat, and brings a soft texture to balance bolder foliage.
Who says flowers get to have all the fun? With the right mix of bold textures and vibrant foliage, you can create a container garden that’s just as colorful—if not more so—using only leaves. From deep burgundy to golden variegation, foliage-focused combos like Falling for Foliage! prove that leaves alone can carry the whole show.
PRO TIP: Foliage Needs Contrast to Shine
When designing with foliage, contrast is key! Pair plants with different leaf sizes, shapes, and colors to create eye-catching combinations that pop—even without a single flower.
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