But grouping plants in containers takes a little finesse.
Best plants for front porch pots.
One pot four seasons yucca and bergenia are the core plants in this container shining in summer and fall.
Plant in in usda zones 5 to 9.
Glorious green leaves curve up toward the sky in this faux agave plant bringing a rich burst of color and texture to your front entry.
Make sure they have a sturdy lattice or a trellis to climb.
The evergreen skyrocket juniper reaches a narrow 12 15 feet when fully grown.
All you need is a little paint and a big imagination.
Some of these planters like the laundry hamper only take a little bit of creative thought.
In winter when the bergenia has died back stems from yellow and redtwig dogwoods add to the yucca s colorful display.
One of the most beautiful climbing vines passionflower has intricate flowers in rich shades of almost every shade of the rainbow.
Flowers on the front porch make guests feel welcome and provide a much needed pop of color to your home.
Plant them in an oversized pot.
Tall potted plants can turn ordinary container gardens into works of art.
It likes part sun to shade takes some drought and deer don t like it.
Growing 12 to 18 inches tall and wide it s great for lining paths illuminating shady areas growing in containers and mixing with blue orange deep green or burgundy plants.
In spring before the yucca and bergenia have returned to form pansies and lamium steal the show.
Planted in a large container it can make an impressive and formal statement flanking a front entryway.
Even plants like hosta which are usually focal points in the landscape can be grown in containers.
Many of these ideas feature vintage or repurposed containers and are very easy to put together.
This is another butterfly favorite.
Low light plants like astilbe make excellent porch plants for shade.
Container porch plants for shade will still need regular water as pots dry out faster than in ground plants.
They add height variety and a little drama to mixed containers.
The general formula is thrillers spillers and fillers.
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