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- Terra cotta containers holding pink and purple petuniasAny pot with flowers image by Oleg Gubanov from Fotolia.com
Flowering plant species well-suited to container gardening include Nemesia (Nemesia caerulea), a blue-purple flower in the Figwort family; Annual clary (Salvia viridis), a hardy annual native to the Mediterranean bearing multicolored flowers; and fuscias (members of the Fuscia genus), known for their hanging bell-shaped pink and purple blooms. Roses thrive in container gardens, as do geraniums, daisies, petunias and dahlias.
Several flowering plants can grow in the same large container, allowing the gardener to mix and match colors for dramatic effect. When planting flowers together, gardeners should choose combinations with similar sun, soil and watering preferences. - Aromatic herbs don't need much space to grow.six kinds of aromatic herbs for cooking image by angelo.gi from Fotolia.com
Herbs are treasured for their culinary, aromatic and therapeutic properties. These plants work well for container gardening as they often need little space to thrive and add much to an indoor environment. Herbs growing in pots in the kitchen provide cooks with convenient access to fresh, delicious flavors. One method for incorporating herb containers into the kitchen is a kitchen windowbox or container that fits snugly on a sunny windowsill. This is a practical approach, as many herbs need maximum exposure to sunlight to thrive.
Herbs commonly used in container gardening include rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum), common oregano (Origanum vulgare), English thyme (Thymus vulgaris), parsley (Petroselinum crispum) and sage (Salvia officinalis). Some of these plants, like basil, last only one year, while other, such as rosemary, last many seasons. - Strawberries ripen in a hanging basket.Potted Strawberry image by Mohd Haka Khambali from Fotolia.com
Many vegetable plants will grow in large containers that can decorate a porch or patio. Yellow Canary tomatoes are a variety of small, round golden tomatoes particularly suited to container gardening. Other container-appropriate tomato types include Pixie, Yellow Pear, Sweet 100, Tumbling Tom, Rutgers, Tiny Tim, Husky Red, and Husky Gold. Dwarf tomato plants grow best planted in containers 1 foot deep, while standard size tomatoes need containers 2 feet deep.
Other twining vegetables, such as eggplant, peppers, cucumbers, squash and peas, work well in containers, as do leafy green,s such as kale, spinach and lettuce. Strawberry plants commonly grow in hanging baskets. - Cacti need minimal care to fill out a container garden.Cactus Plants image by Tinu from Fotolia.com
Succulents are dry-climate plants that conserve water within their leaves and organs. This plant classification includes cacti. Gardeners plant cacti and succulents either individually or in arrangements in containers. These plants need full sun and minimal water, and once planted they require little care. Some container friendly cacti and succulents include Aloe vera, Christmas cactus, Red-top cactus, and Hen-and-chicks (Echeveria genus).
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