9 Best Plants for Colorful Containers
Add a dramatic pop of color to your home or garden with these vibrant choices for containers.
Florists' chrysanthemum
Florists' chrysanthemum is a go-to staple for cool-season color.
Heuchera
Heuchera comes in a wide variety of colors, and many will keep their leaves all winter long.
Nemesia
Nemesia brings cheer (and fragrance) through the cooler months.
Snapdragon
Plant snapdragon in a pot for instant impact.
Calendula
Calendula comes in shades of apricot, cream, and soft yellow.
Flowering kale & cabbage
Flowering kale (and cabbage, too) has interesting rosettes that really pop in containers.
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White cyclamen
White cyclamen are stunning and provide the ultimate classic winter look.
Johnny Jump-Up
Johnny Jump-Ups have undeniable cheer and are perfectly suited for pots.
Libertia
Sword-like leaves of libertia give a pop of gold and thrive in containers.
If you like these tips, here are 48 more container garden ideas. And to get you started, here are some suggestions about what plants are good for fall. Before you plant, find out if the crop will grow well in your climate zone. Not sure of your zone? Look it up here.
