Container plants
The trailing plant is Helianthemum 'Cheviot' (perennial), the orange foliage is a coleus (annual)...possibly 'Sedona', The spiky plant in the middle is a burgundy coloured Dracena (Cordyline australis), bronze leaf begonia at the front, Taller burgundy leaved plant behind orange coleus is possible Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo' ?(Common name ninebark). The physocarpus is really a deciduous shrub but garden designers use it quite often in containers for great looking foliage. It does bloom as well. I hope this helps!
he plants in the containers are: Lime foliage - Ipomea (potato vine) http://www.provenwinners.com/plants/ipomoea/margarita-sweet-potato-vine-ipomoea-batatas Purple foliage - Setcreasea http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week276.shtml Orange flowers trailing - Calibrachoa (Million bells) http://www.provenwinners.com/plants/calibrachoa/superbells-dreamsicle-calibrachoa-hybrid Purple flowers trailing - Calibrachoa Around the cannas I plant Dahlias (peach coloured ones), Salvia 'Black and Blue', Coleus 'Sedona'.
At the back of the container, the toothy-leaved holly osmanthus (Osmanthus heterophyllus, zones 7 to 9) and clump of chartreuse coral bells (Heuchera sp.), now blooming pale pink, most likely remain in the container year-round to provide foliage interest. In spring, the addition of a pink bedding hydrangea and trailing white bacopa will add color throughout summer (as pictured here). Come late summer, you could swap the hydrangea and bacopa for a rudbeckia and ornamental grass, leaving the osm — lynnjoseph
Purple Fountain Grass - (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’) Purple fountain grass has exceptional dark purple foliage with fluffy, bottlebrush-like spikes. Its overall shape is reminiscent of a fountain, which is how it gets its common name. Although an annual in colder zones, it will continue to look striking throughout fall.
The plants are: Left side (orange/peach flowers) it's a trailing begonia. The grass like foliage behind is Liriope (Variegated). The burgandy foliage is a Coleus. Behind the coleus is a Hebe 'Patty's Purple' (Purple flowers, perennial shrub) . Beside the Hebe is Fuschia gartenmeister (Coral colour flowers). The green trailing foliage is a green ipomea. The few bits of silver foliage is Helichrysum.
English Made Reinforced Concrete Planters
Begonias that are annual flowers which are replanted each Spring
Jenn Gers Galvanized feeding troughs purchased from Amazon Prime. DIY Cinder block and redwood stand.
Galvanized feed trough around Jorgensen Farms, a premier organic farm and wedding venue in Plain Township, OH. The planters are filled Boston Fern and White Caladium Nick McCullough.
Bougainvilleas
Beautiful terracotta pots overflowing with textural plants.
Container gardens are a smart way to extend the garden onto the stairs. These tropical potted plants are quintessential California style, creating an entry way that is both grand and casual at the same time.
Vintage galvanized florist buckets soften the structure and add color
Plant it out - Old zinc buckets and pails make great planters. Hammer a few holes in the base for drainage, then simply fill with compost and pop in your favourite plants. If you’re using it inside, place a tray beneath the planter to catch any water. Alternatively, you can skip creating the drainage holes and put a layer of small stones in the bottom instead, but you’ll have to keep a closer eye on how much you water the plants to avoid them becoming waterlogged.
Agave attenuata 'Variegata'
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