Growing flowers in pots adds color and life to any space, including gardens, patios, balconies, and windowsills. Here are ten of the best flowers for pot cultivation.
Prefer full sun, well-drained soil, regular watering but let soil dry between waterings.
Full sun to partial shade, regular watering, deadhead spent blooms.
Features: Vibrant orange and yellow flowers; easy to grow. Care Tips: Full sun, well-drained soil, moderate watering.
Features: Attractive foliage; shade-tolerant. Care Tips: Partial shade to full shade, well-drained soil, keep soil consistently moist.
– Features: Bright flowers; shade-loving. – Care Tips: Partial to full shade, well-drained soil, regular watering
Diamantina mandevillas, bred from Brazilian diamond mining plants, are tropical and exotic. Tourmaline 'Pink Blush', a non-vining annual, blooms heavily in full sun.
Potted hydrangeas are easy-to-grow favorites. Use a rolling plant stand to move large pots or choose a dwarf variety for smaller ones.