If you want to add color and beauty to your outdoor space, consider adding flowers to your potted plant collection. Flowers can be a great addition to any garden, balcony, or patio, and wide varieties are well-suited to container gardening.
Container gardening is a great way to bring color and life into your home, and with these ten gorgeous potted flower varieties, you can have an indoor garden in no time.
Petunias
Petunias are a popular choice for container gardening because they bloom prolifically and come in a wide range of colors. They do best in full sun and prefer well-draining soil.
Petunias are best planted in the spring or early summer.
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Marigolds
Marigolds are another great option for container gardening. They are low-maintenance, bloom abundantly, and help repel pests like mosquitoes and aphids. Marigolds prefer full sun and well-draining soil. They can be planted in the spring or fall.
This is the one plant I will always start from seeds. It’s easy to save the seeds for the following year. They also sell Marigold seeds at Dollar Tree for 25¢. Marigold seeds are one of the easiest to grow, and you can start them right in the pot you want to keep them in.
I always line my veggie garden with Marigolds.
Begonias
Begonias are versatile flowers that can be grown in a range of colors, from pink and red to yellow and white. They prefer partial shade and well-draining soil. Begonias are best planted in the spring or early summer.
When it comes to begonias, drainage is everything. If soil remains too cold and wet for extended periods of time, root and stem rot can quickly damage these beautiful plants.
Geraniums
Geraniums are a classic container plant that blooms all season long. This was the first plant I entered into 4-H as a kid! They come in various colors and prefer full sun to partial shade. Geraniums are best planted in the spring or early summer.
I keep my geraniums inside in winter and put them back out every spring. I’ll add some new potting soil when it starts cooling down.
Impatiens
Impatiens are shade-loving flower that blooms in various colors, including pink, white, and purple. They prefer well-draining soil and regular watering. Impatiens are best planted in the spring or early summer.
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Nasturtiums
Nasturtiums are fast-growing, easy-to-grow flowers that can be grown in pots or hanging baskets. They come in a range of colors and prefer full sun to partial shade. Nasturtiums are best planted in the spring or early summer.
Keep your nasturtiums fed, and they will offer up a bounty of edible blooms – with a flavor reminiscent of peppery watercress! Treat them regularly to liquid fertilizer for plenty of flavorful pickings throughout the summer.
Zinnias
Zinnias are colorful, long-lasting flowers that can be grown in containers of all sizes. This is one of the easiest flowers, like Marigolds, to start from seeds.
For lush zinnias, you must ensure that your container is tall and large enough for them. Invest in a pot with drainage holes at the bottom – bigger ones mean taller blooms!
They prefer full sun and well-draining soil. Zinnias are best planted in the spring or early summer.
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Pansies
Pansies are cool-season flowers that bloom in a range of colors, including purple, yellow, and blue. They prefer partial shade and well-draining soil.
Cool Wave Pansies are the perfect way to make any container look extraordinary! With their cascading habit and smaller blooms, these pansy varieties bring stunning charm without sacrificing space.
Ideal for balconies or those with limited garden beds – dress your patio up in style with a modern take on traditional Violas & Panolas.
Pansies can be planted in the fall or early spring.
Sunflowers
Low-growing sunflowers are the perfect size for containers! Standing between 12 inches and three feet tall, these flowers don’t need extra support. Even a small six-inch pot can hold one plant, or you could go wild with up to 3 in a gallon-sized container.
They prefer full sun and well-draining soil. Sunflowers are best planted in the spring or early summer.
Cosmos
Cosmos are low-maintenance flowers that bloom in various colors, including pink, red, and white. They prefer full sun and well-draining soil.
By deadheading your cosmos once the blooms start to fade, you can effortlessly extend their lifespan and enjoy an endless cycle of vibrant summer flowers.
With some smart pruning practices, a single plant will continue producing gorgeous blossoms until autumn’s chill sets in!
Cosmos are best planted in the spring or early summer.
If you’ve wanted to get into container gardening or add some colorful blooms around your home and garden, adding these ten easy-to-grow flowers to your plant collection is the perfect way to start.
Not only are they easy to care for and a great source of color in the garden, but they can also thrive indoors in pots, adding a touch of nature to even the most confined spaces.
With just a few steps, such as providing fertile soil, generous sunlight, and regular fertilization, you can create a beautiful space brimming with life and color.
So go ahead – start planting today! And if you need more ideas on how to get creative with everyday frugal living tips and gardening, check out more posts below!