Change a space with seasonal containers

Seasonal adjustments provide gardeners alternatives to rework their pots and areas a number of instances a yr. The impact may be monumental. Giant summer season containers stuffed with colour and drama may be swapped out when fall rolls round for a cool season mixture of hardy vegetation that look good till spring. A complete façade may be modified simply by altering the containers: charming and exuberant in a single season, recent and stylish in one other. A backyard is rarely static, so why ought to containers be?

cool and blue

A New Zealand inexperienced linen and darkish candy potato vine hold the look gentle towards the blue wall. Leather-based sedge and a swan river daisy add a refined splash of deeper colour to maintain issues energetic. It is a plantation destined to peak in heat climate, simply when that type of refreshing scene is a welcome sight.

1. New Zealand flax ‘Lineatum’ (phormium tenax ‘Lineatum’, USDA Hardiness Zones 8–11)
2. sedge (Carex buchananiiZones 6–9)
3. Nesia™ Darkish Magenta nemesia (nemesia caerulea ‘Nesia Darkish Magenta’, Zones 9–10)
4. ‘Candy Caroline Purple’ candy potato vine (morning glory potatoes ‘Candy Caroline Purple’, Zone 11)
5. Swan River Daisy ‘Blue Zephyr’ (Brachyscome ‘Blue Zephyr’, Zones Sep 11)

Distinction for chilly days

These stay vegetation stand out within the blue area, in contrast to earlier pots that blended in with it. Monterey cypress ‘Goldcrest’, fiery New Zealand sedge and sedum ‘Angelina’ present dynamic colours that enliven however do not conflict with the blue wall.

1. Monterey Cypress ‘Goldcrest’ (Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’, Zones 7-11)
2. New Zealand orange sedge (Carex testaceaZones 7–9)
3. Heuchera ‘Frosted Violet’ (Heuchera ‘Frosted Violet’, Zones 3-8)
4. Sedum ‘Angelina’ (rupestrian sedum ‘Angelina’, Zones 6–9)
5. Viola ‘Penny Orange’ (viola cornuta ‘Penny Orange’, Zones 6–8)

Demure designs additionally work in winter

Metal blue and wispy Rocky Mountain ‘Moonglow’ juniper enhances the blue wall. A vivid sprint comes from the white pots and tawny ‘Hansel’ rhododendrons.

1. Rocky Mountain ‘Moonglow’ Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum ‘Moonglow’, Zones 3-7)
2. rhododendron ‘Hansel’ (Rhododendron ‘John’, Zones 6–9)
3. English Ivy ‘Glacier’ (hedera helix* ‘Glacier’, Zones 5–11)
4. Heuchera ‘Peach Flambe’ (Heuchera ‘Peach Flambe’, Zones 4-9)
5. sedge (Carex buchananiiZones 6–9)

Excessive distinction of some vegetation

You’ll be able to spot this association from afar. Vibrant African daisy and New Zealand flax imply you need to use fewer, smaller vegetation to nice impact.

1. New Zealand Flax ‘Sundowner’ (kind ‘Sundowner’, Zones 8–10)
2. Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’ (aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’, Zones 9–11)
3. The Ravers^® Pumpkin Pie™ African Daisy (Arctotis Pumpkin Pie™, Zones 10–11)
4. firesticks (Euphorbia tirucalli ‘Rosea’, Zone 11)
5. crassula ‘bonfire’ (Crassula coccinea ‘Bonfire’, Zones 9–11)

totally different however conventional

Purple brick, white trim and shutters: you’d need to stay in Monticello to get extra conventional. However delivery containers do not need to look old style to enhance an older residence. This mix features a basic geranium that gives a dose of heritage, whereas a dracaena palm, heuchera and Japanese forest grass breathe new life into the design. You did not throw custom out the door – you simply gave it a makeover.

1. Bauer’s dracaena palm (cordyline ‘Baueri’, Zones 9–11)
2. calliope^® darkish crimson geranium (pelargonium calliope^® Darkish Purple, Zone 11)
3. Japanese forest grass ‘Aureola’ (Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’, Zones 5–9)
4. Heuchera ‘plum pudding’ (Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’, Zones 3–8)

Novel in a extra energetic approach

Monterey cypress ‘Goldcrest’ and a chrysanthemum provide shapes just like the association on the other web page, however in additional vibrant colours. Crops are an excellent supply of curiosity that sparks a easy home facade.

1. Monterey Cypress ‘Goldcrest’ (Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’, Zones 7-11)
2. Heuchera ‘Frosted Violet’ (Heuchera ‘Frosted Violet’, Zones 3-8)
3. Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum cv., annual)
4. Sedum ‘Angelina’ (rupestrian sedum ‘Angelina’, Zones 6–9)

Brilliant to the guts of the season

Summer time is sizzling and strong – similar to these inbound containers. The tropical canna that extends from an abundance of candy potato vines and different leafy vegetation is an indication of the rising season.

1. Tropicana^® canna (canna indica ‘Pheasant’, Zones 8–11)
2. ‘Candy Caroline Purple’ candy potato vine (morning glory potatoes ‘Candy Caroline Purple’, Zone 11)
3. Plectranthus ‘Lemon Twist’ (Plectranthus ‘Lemon Twist’, Zones 12–13)
4. Coleus ‘Sky Fireplace’ (Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Sky Fireplace’, Zones 12-13)
5. Candy Potato ‘Candy Caroline Sweetheart Purple’ (morning glory potatoes ‘Candy Caroline Sweetheart Purple’, Zone 11)
6. Sedum ‘Xenox’ (sedum ‘Xenox’, Zones 3-9)

Quiet for a cooler time of yr

Name it the “curse of conifers,” however these vegetation go hand in hand with chilly climate. This pair of pots will look good regardless of the chilly because of the evergreen juniper and rhododendron. A wreath of rosemary or lavender, just like the one on the door, unites these vegetation with silver needles.

1. Rocky Mountain ‘Moonglow’ Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum ‘Moonglow’, Zones 3-7)
2. rhododendron ‘Hansel’ (Rhododendron ‘John’, Zones 6–9)
3. sedge ‘Evergold’ (carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’, Zones 6–9)
4. Heuchera ‘Peach Flambe’ (Heuchera ‘Peach Flambe’, Zones 4-9)
5. sedge (Carex buchananiiZones 6–9)

Overflowing for summer season

This full urn and window field is simply as good in the summertime as oscillating followers. Spilled candy potato vine, arched elephant ear, and cuddled fuchsia all add to this ensemble’s over-the-top really feel.

1. black stem elephant ear (esculent colocasia* ‘Fontanesii’, Zones 8–11)
2. Coleus ‘Sky Fireplace’ (Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Sky Fireplace’, Zones 12-13)
3. candy potato vine (morning glory potatoes cv., Zone 11)
4. Plectranthus ‘Lemon Twist’ (Plectranthus ‘Lemon Twist’, Zones 12–13)
5. Fuchsia (Fuchsia cv., Zones 9–10)
6. umbrella plant (Cyperus alternifoliusZones 9–11)

tidy for winter

Right here is identical window outfitted for chilly climate. Rhododendron and Juniper ‘Evergold’ stand decrease than the vegetation within the planter above, and Rocky Mountain Juniper ‘Moonglow’ varieties a narrower column than the sprawling black-stemmed Elephant’s Ear.

1. rhododendron ‘Hansel’ (Rhododendron ‘John’, Zones 6–9)
2. sedge ‘Evergold’ (carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’, Zones 6–9)
3. Heuchera ‘Peach Flambe’ (Heuchera ‘Peach Flambe’, Zones 4-9)
4. Rocky Mountain ‘Moonglow’ Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum ‘Moonglow’, Zones 3-7)

a number one pot

The central container, full of pearly succulents and clean rocks, units the tone for this pot trio: it is cool, collected, and minimalist.

1. Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’ (aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’, Zones 9–11)
2. Sedum ‘Maestro’ (sedum ‘Maestro’, Zones 3-9)
3. agave ‘new’ (attenuated agave ‘Nova’, Zones 10–11)
4. Pachyphytum (Pachyphytum cv., Zones 12–13)
5. Echeveria (Echeveria pallidaZones 10–11)
6. aloe vera (aloe veraZones 10–11)
7. hens and chicks (sempervivum spp. and cvs., Zones 4–11)
8. Austrian Pine ‘Oregon Inexperienced’ (pinus nigra ‘Oregon Inexperienced’, Zones 5-8)

Change the centerpiece, change the area

With the ‘Zwartkop’ aeonium changed by a extra versatile, fan-like weeping yucca, the facet vessels have been modified to border the impact. A rhododendron, euphorbia and dwarf blue fescue fill the cassava bowl to increase the grassy leitmotif.

1. weeping cassava (Yucca recurvifoliaZones 7–9)
2. rhododendron ‘Hansel’ (Rhododendron ‘John’, Zones 6–9)
3. Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’ (euphorbia × martinii ‘Ascot Rainbow’, Zones 5–9)
4. dwarf blue fescue (glaucous fescue cv., Zones 4–8)

a easy entry

Utilizing crimson small-flowered annuals on each flooring of the house is an enthralling strategy to make the house really feel extra intimate. These reds are so vivid they want splashes of candy potato inexperienced to offer complementary distinction.

1. Dragon Wing™ Purple Begonia (Begonia Purple Dragon Wing™, Zone 11)
2. Snow storm^® white bacopa (sutera cordata Snow storm^® White, Zones 9–11)
3. ‘Margarita’ candy potato vine (morning glory potatoes ‘Margarita’, Zone 11)
4. Impatiens ‘Accent Purple’ (impatiens walleriana ‘Accent Purple’, annual)
5. Cordyline ‘Purple Star’ (cordyline ‘Purple Star’, Zones 9–11)
6. purple coronary heart (pale tradescantia ‘Purpurea’, Zones 8-11)
7. Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ (Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’, Zones 10-11)

A extra lush and stylish take

The numerous yellows, greens, and whites of those vegetation kind a sublime colour choice that blends properly with the house’s exterior. This exhibits how spectacular a supergroup of containers may be when designed with colour, form, and texture in thoughts.

1. Japanese forest grass ‘Aureola’ (Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’, Zones 5–9)
2. ‘clear’ begonia (Begonia ‘Clara’, Zones 12–13)
3. variegated floor ivy (Glecoma hederacea* ‘Variegata’, Zones 4–9)
4. Snow storm^® white bacopa (sutera cordata Snow storm^® White, Zones 9–11)
5. King Tut^® papyrus (Cyperus papyrus ‘King Tut’, Zone 11)
6. Wizard™ Jade coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Wizard Jade’, Zones 12–13)
7. Candy Potato ‘Candy Caroline Gentle Inexperienced’ (morning glory potatoes ‘Candy Caroline Gentle Inexperienced’, Zone 11)

*These vegetation are thought of invasive in some areas. please confirm invadeplantatlas.org or your state’s invasive plant record for extra info.

—Todd Holloway is the proprietor of Pot Inc., a plant design firm, and creates premium landscaping pots and gardens in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Pictures, besides the place famous: Todd Holloway