You don’t have to spend a fortune on a flowerbed in order to create a beautiful landscape in your planter box. You can grow some of the best flowers for planter boxes, which will be suitable for most climates. There are many different options, so start looking for the best ones for your space. For instance, you can use lavender to add a fragrant scent to the air, or you can opt for a more colorful and tropical look.
Lavender
While Lavender is not a weed, it can be in a full-sun planter box. It’s easy-going and requires little water, and doesn’t mind partial shade. Its flowers are soft lavender, and it does well in soil that drains well. In addition, lavender pairs well with several other plants, including sedum. Here are some tips for choosing companion plants for your Lavender.
Lavender is one of the best plants to grow in planter boxes, because it attracts hummingbirds and bees and repels plant-destroying insects. It’s a low-maintenance perennial, which means it’ll come back year after year. Choose a plant that thrives in your area’s plant hardiness zone. In the case of Lavender, it’s best to choose one that doesn’t require a lot of care, but requires a little bit of maintenance.
Lavender loves full-sun gardens. It blooms from mid-May to early-Fall and is drought-tolerant. It doesn’t need high-nutrient soil, and it will flourish without a lot of water. It also loves sandy soil, but doesn’t like to be soggy. That means you can plant lavender in a planter box in a hot climate.
While planting Lavender in a planter box in full sun, it’s important to prune back new growth in spring. This will stimulate new branching and flowering. Lavender grows more vigorously if it receives plenty of sunlight and drainage. A white stone mulch will reflect more light and heat, and will decrease the likelihood of fungal diseases. If pruning isn’t your thing, don’t fret. These plants are easy to maintain and will look great in your planter box.
Firecracker plant
The Firecracker plant is a perennial, native to tropical America. Its coral tubular flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators. Firecrackers do well in planter boxes with full sun and require moderate watering. Fertilize Firecrackers every 2 weeks with diluted fertilizer. Firecrackers will grow well in planter boxes or decorative pots, but they will outgrow them quickly.
The Firecracker plant is a showy plant that grows fast and is great for annual gardens. Firecrackers will go from seedling to adult and flower in just one season, consuming soil nutrients as it grows. The firecracker plant needs full sunlight for optimum growth, but it will tolerate partial shade if it is placed in a sunny spot. It can be transplanted from a root cutting, but be careful not to cut more than a third of its total root mass, as this will disrupt the plant’s functioning.
Watering a Firecracker plant is important, but do not overwater it. Water your Firecracker plant frequently but make sure that the top layer of soil dries out between applications. A week’s worth of watering is sufficient for most plants. In warmer climates or in containers, a weekly watering may be necessary. Divide Firecracker plants every couple of years if you wish to have more than one plant. There are many ways to divide Firecrackers, but some techniques make the process easier.
Petunias
If you’re planting a garden, consider adding some flowering petunias to your planter boxes. Petunias are excellent choices for planter boxes because they prefer high light levels and will grow well in a wide range of climates. This plant needs six hours of sunlight a day, which is more than enough to support their vigorous growth. Make sure to rotate the petunias to keep them evenly spaced so that they will grow at the same time.
Petunias come in a wide variety of colors and can be grown in pots, which makes them perfect for containers in a sunny area. The flowers of petunias are funnel-shaped, and they attract hummingbirds and butterflies. They also require little maintenance and can tolerate high heat. A few of them need deadheading and stem pruning. Regardless of what type of petunia you choose, you will never go wrong with one of these flowers!
As a plant for planter boxes full sun, petunias are easy to grow from seed. Planting petunias from seed is not as easy as it sounds, but it will give you more variety and will cost you less money. Generally, petunias need approximately 10-12 weeks to grow from seed to final product, so you should start your plant indoors in late spring or early summer to ensure you have plenty of time to enjoy your new plants.
Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle is a plant that thrives in most soils and compost. It grows best in full sun, but is tolerant of partial shade. It prefers moist soil, but not too wet. To help ensure good growth, mulch the soil around the plant to conserve moisture and prevent weeds. Honeysuckle will flower on either old or new growth, so it is essential to water it regularly.
To propagate honeysuckle, take a cutting from a young plant. Plant the cuttings outdoors once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. The cuttings should have several sets of leaves with one or two leaf nodes left bare. The cuttings should be placed on a soil-rich, slightly moist surface to stimulate growth.
Honeysuckle is a heat-tolerant climber with white or dark pink flowers. These flowers are filled with sweet nectar and have been known to attract bees. Other species are pollinated by moths, but the strongest fragrance is found in the evening. Some species attract hummingbirds and other critters. Honeysuckle blooms from May through October.
For the best results, prune the honeysuckle plant in winter to encourage flowering. Honeysuckle requires minimal pruning, but the plant does require some attention. You can remove up to a third of the stems each year after flowering. Pruning early may stunt growth or cause the plant to die. Prune honeysuckle throughout the growing season and again at the end of the season.
Ficus Lyrata
One of the best plant types for full sun planter boxes is Ficus Lyrata, or the “Little Sunshine.” This tree grows with compact, attractive foliage and can be planted near a south-facing window. It is best in hardiness zones nine to eleven. It also tolerates poor lighting. If you are growing this plant in a large container, you’ll want to remove some of the top soil and replace it with new soil each year.
This tropical tree has large violin-shaped leaves and can take the place of a small tree or shrub in your planter box. It can grow to three feet and is pollinated by wasps. Unlike many other plants, it is unusual to bloom indoors. There are cultivars of this tree, including ‘Variegata’ and ‘Compacta’.
This houseplant grows best in average to warm room temperatures. It thrives in temperatures between 15degC and 26degF. It should be grown away from unheated porches or garden rooms, as it will be less tolerant of low humidity. It needs about 40% of its energy from sunlight to grow. In the winter, you should not water it as much as it needs as too much moisture will cause it to rot. You should keep the soil moist, but not soggy. This plant dislikes change and will shed its leaves.
For easy propagation, take a piece of the plant, usually the top part of the growth. Place it in a water-filled vase or moist potting soil. Make sure the stem is a healthy length and has at least a few leaves and nodes. If it has more than three leaves, remove some of them. Within a month, it should have sprouted new roots. It will grow faster during the warmer months.
Heliotrope
A native of tropical Peru, heliotrope loves full sun and prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. Plant it in a well-drained pot, which will allow for ample drainage. Heliotrope also prefers a well-drained site. It will need to be protected from the hot afternoon sun. It requires rich, loamy soil.
A great choice for planter boxes, heliotrope grows in pots, containers, and hanging baskets. This flowering shrub can be trained to mimic the shape of a rose standard, and it can be brought indoors as a houseplant if desired. It pairs well with African daisies, hydrangea, and viburnum. The scent of heliotrope is so intoxicating that it can be used as an accent plant.
If growing heliotropes in the ground, remember that it is susceptible to powdery mildew. Plant them in pots and space them out as far as possible. You can also spray with a mild fungicide if needed. However, heliotropes can suffer from fungal infections if soil is too wet. This is a relatively easy plant to treat and prevent further damage.
The plant’s delicate scent makes it ideal for a cottage garden. It is also a great choice for gardens that focus on fragrance and attract pollinators. It is also good for attracting butterflies. So, if you’re looking for a plant to plant in your planter boxes, try Heliotrope. Its unique scent is a surefire hit with your visitors.