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.