Choosing the best plants for hanging baskets can be difficult, but there are a few favorites to consider. Calibroachoa is a favorite for its beautiful blooms, which can continue through frost. Coleus is low-maintenance with colorful leaves and is easy to propagate from cuttings. Fuchsia, for instance, is very attractive to hummingbirds and prefers a sunny spot. Its flowers will spill over the sides of the basket.
Pothos
Pothos is a popular houseplant that is best suited to low light conditions. This plant has glossy green leaves and grows quickly. The foliage can be up to four inches (10 cm) long. This plant can tolerate low light and does well in hanging baskets. Its trailing stems, however, can become leggy over time. It also requires a lot of water. A hanging basket with a Pothos plant will be the focal point of your room.
Because it grows well in containers, pothos makes a wonderful hanging basket plant. The vines are easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings about four inches long with a few leaves on them. Once the cuttings have rooted, plant them in the basket and water thoroughly. This will help them grow quickly. If you want a variety with more color and texture, consider a contrasting shade-loving hue.
Boston ferns
If you want a lush hanging basket to set the mood, consider adding a Boston fern from Delray Plants. These beautiful ferns can look spectacular on a patio, porch, or brightly lit room. The dangling fronds of this plant are a perfect addition to your hanging basket, as they create a tranquil atmosphere while adding elegance. And while they require constant watering, you won’t have to worry about deadheading them.
The Boston fern is very easy to maintain, as long as you remember to cut off the dead foliage every once in a while. They also like a steady supply of water, and can be revived by removing dead foliage. For a hanging basket, a coir lined one works well. If you don’t have a hanging basket, a classic coir-lined one is ideal.
Another plant that works well in a hanging basket is a hay-scented fern. This type grows well in a hanging basket that’s eight to ten inches deep. For optimum growth, place it near a window or corner to enjoy its aromatic scent. Another great plant for hanging baskets is the Tiger fern, which has fascinating, striped green leaflets that are reminiscent of tigers. This type of fern can be grown indoors or outdoors, but they need indirect light.
Ivy
Ivy is a beautiful plant for hanging baskets, and the most common variety is the Ivy. This plant grows well in a bright spot with indirect sunlight, and has glossy leaves. Plants with ivy-like foliage have a distinctive appearance. They are also easy to maintain. This article will discuss other plants that look great in hanging baskets. There are plenty of choices, so you should have no trouble finding one that’s perfect for your outdoor space.
Ivy is a trailing plant that grows in shady or brightly-lit areas. Its heart-shaped leaves and silver stems make it very easy to care for. They are not very hardy, though, and require good soil conditions. It grows in hardiness zones three through eleven. However, it is best to choose a plant that is hardy enough to grow in your area.
Verbena
Verbena is one of the easiest plants to grow and produces stunning flower clusters. It is compact in growth habit, with a spread of 20-30cm, and shows excellent resistance to mildew. Verbena ‘Quartz Mixed’ produces flowers that are a loud and exciting mix of colours, while Verbena ‘Samira Pink Wing’ produces beautiful blush pink and white blooms.
Annual Verbenas can survive in containers for years, and they are low maintenance. They are trailing plants, creating a larger mass with complementary foliage color. These plants also require very little care and are drought-tolerant. Verbena is the perfect plant for hanging baskets, window boxes, and containers. They have no trouble recovering from transplanting. If you can’t decide which one to grow, try a hybrid Verbena.
If you’re not sure which plant to choose for your hanging basket, Verbena is one of the easiest plants to care for. It will grow well in just about any material. It is also drought-tolerant, which means you can leave it out in the rain without it suffering. It is best to place Verbena in a sunny spot where it receives a lot of sunlight. The best hanging basket for Verbena is one that will get lots of sunlight and stay beautiful.
Begonias
Begonias are the most traditional plants for hanging baskets, and they produce beautiful, bright blooms throughout the summer. Begonias require regular watering, and they need partial sun or partial shade to thrive. For best results, give them a weekly high potassium fertilizer – tomato fertilizer works well. If you’d like to grow them outside, you can plant them directly in the ground. Begonias can withstand colder temperatures if they’re protected from the cold.
Begonias are an excellent choice for hanging baskets because they give the hanging baskets a full drooping effect. Begonias x tuberhybrida are particularly popular, and they can be overwintered. Other popular hanging basket plants include sweet alyssum, which creates a cloud effect and softens the edges of other plants. Sweet alyssum has small, whitish flowers and is highly fragrant.
Begonias are easy houseplants that make great additions to hanging baskets. Their compact roots and small, prickly leaves make them the best choice for hanging baskets. Begonias rarely flower indoors, but they are great companions for flowering plants. Look for bushy foliage varieties that bloom regularly, or choose varieties that have a pronounced variegation of colors to make your basket look more attractive at night.
Trailing lobelia
If you want to grow lobelia in a hanging basket, you can start from seed. The seeds of lobelia are small and stick together in multiple cell trays. Plant the seeds onto the soil, spreading them out, but do not cover them completely. Then, place the tray in a light spot and water daily. After a few days, you can transplant the seedlings outdoors.
Lobelia are easy to care for, and require little maintenance. They are early bloomers and tolerate a range of conditions, including shade and full sunlight. They prefer a well-draining potting medium with plenty of water, so plant them in a container that retains moisture well. If you’re growing lobelia in a hanging basket, choose a ceramic container as they dry out more quickly than plastic containers. For best results, prune the lobelia plant back by half in the fall to promote more flowering.
If you don’t have much space to plant in a hanging basket, consider a variety with trailing stems. Trailing lobelia are a great option for a hanging basket or window box. They are versatile enough to grow to fill a container and are also great for flower beds. Whether you choose a trailing or upright variety, lobelia is an excellent choice for the right spot in your home.
Trailing petunias
When choosing a flower for your hanging basket, you can opt for the most prolific and colorful variety. Trailing petunias are perfect for a hanging basket because their long, trailing stems and ruffled flowers will delight your visitors. This group also has a large flowering time, and is perfect for planting around the basket’s edges. Trailing petunias can also be trained to grow up the sides of a hanging basket.
For the best results with petunias in hanging baskets, use a lightweight, commercial potting mix. This will encourage healthy drainage. Avoid using garden soil because it tends to compact and is too heavy for proper drainage. You should also add a slow-release fertilizer at the time of planting to boost the plant’s growth. Watering petunias is important, and they need daily watering, or twice during periods of extreme heat.
For shaded areas, trailing begonias are the best choice. They are hardy, and can survive the British climate for years. Choose a fuchsia variety with huge tubular blooms, like Giant. Another good choice for a hanging basket are the trailing varieties, which have dainty flower heads and drooping stems.
Nemesia
Depending on your climate, nemesias are not hardy enough to survive in warm weather, and they are often affected by powdery mildew. Ensure proper air circulation around your plants, and provide adequate watering, either by overhead spraying or soaking at the base of the plant. Feeding your nemesias every two weeks with a water-soluble fertilizer is essential. You can also deadhead the plant to encourage additional flowering. While necessitating the right conditions for growing nemesias in your pot, you can also plant them in partial shade.
Planting nemesias in mass displays will add color to your flowerbed, and they can also fill in spaces between larger plants. A compact mock orange or spiraea will grow up to three feet tall. If you prefer flowers that do not stand out in a flowerbed, consider planting a variety with a neutral color. A white variety will look great in a hanging basket.
