What can I plant in my front porch planter?

What can I plant in my front porch planter?

Plants that love shade

  • Ferns. "Boston ferns are easy," said Wells. ...
  • Coleus. Wells suggested Coleus, and Troglen agreed, saying it provides color through its leaves, is hardy, and can stand alone or be mixed in with other plants. ...
  • Begonias. ...
  • New Guinea Impatiens. ...
  • Caladium.

What perennials do well in containers?

Perennials that Typically Overwinter Well in Containers

  • Achillea (Yarrow)
  • Ajuga (Bugleweed)
  • Alchemilla (Lady's Mantle)
  • Armeria (Common Thrift, Sea Pink)
  • Aster.
  • Bergenia (Heartleaf Bergenia, Pig Squeak)
  • Brunnera macrophylla.
  • Campanula (Bellflower)

What grows well in containers?

The Best Vegetables for Containers

  • 4-5": chives, lettuce, radishes, other salad greens, basil, coriander.
  • 6-7": bush beans, garlic, kohlrabi, onions, Asian greens, peas, mint, thyme.
  • 8-9": pole beans, carrots, chard, cucumber, eggplant, fennel, leeks, peppers, spinach, parsley, rosemary.

What annuals last the longest?

Easy Annual Plants That Bloom All Summer Long

  • Petunias. Supertunia 'Mulberry Charm', shown here, is a petunia hybrid. ...
  • Impatiens Walleriana. Also known as busy Lizzie, this subshrubby perennial is usually grown as an annual. ...
  • New Guinea Impatiens. ...
  • Geraniums. ...
  • Marigolds. ...
  • Calibrachoas. ...
  • Zinnias. ...
  • Ageratum.

What vegetable grows in full shade?

Fruits and Vegetables That Grow in the Shade

  • Kale. A tried-and-true favorite that's experienced recent popularity, kale is prolific in cool seasons and in shadier areas of the garden. ...
  • Broccoli. ...
  • Cauliflower. ...
  • Cabbage. ...
  • Brussels Sprouts. ...
  • Beets. ...
  • Radishes. ...
  • Carrots.