Container Creations: Enriching the World with Beauty
Here are some of the stunning containers I have the privilege of creating for my clients.
This window box showcases angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia, Zones 9–11 or as an annual), SunPatiens (Impatiens hawkeri, Zones 10–11 or as an annual), angel wing senecio (Senecio candicans, Zones 8–10 or as an annual), cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus, annual), lobularia (Lobularia maritima, Zones 9–11 or as an annual), and creeping Jenny (Lysmachia nummularia, Zones 3–9).
The topiary design seen here has been the most sought-after creation this season. It features a braided hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Zones 9–11 or as an annual), SunPatiens, Supertunias (Petunia hybrids, Zones 10–11 or as annuals), sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas, Zones 10–11 or as an annual), Calibrachoa (Zones 10–11 or as an annual), Verbena (Zones 9–11 or as an annual), and Bacopa (Zones 9–11 or as an annual).
In this railing planter, you can find a geranium (Pelargonium hybrid, Zones 9–11 or as an annual), angel wing senecio, verbena, Calibrachoa, and Lysmachia.
This planter showcases geraniums, verbena, senecio (not yet caught up!), and one of my signature accents that I incorporate into every planter.
This window box is brimming with Pentas (Zones 10–11 or as an annual), Lantana (Zones 8–11 or as an annual), SunPatiens, corkscrew rush (Juncus effusus ‘Spiralis’, Zones 5–11), creeping Jenny, and Lobularia. I added personalized accents, such as bleached wooden bell cups, and a touch of moss in the center. The color scheme was chosen to align with the university this student will be attending in the fall.
Here’s a planter with solar lights inserted for a college graduation party!
This petite pot, perfect for a shaded spot, contains Caladium (Zones 8–11 or as a tender bulb), Begonia (Zones 10–11 or as an annual), sweet potato vine, an air plant (Tillandsia, Zones 10–11 or as an annual or houseplant), and bell cups.
Our adoration for these planters was not limited to just us! Within a week, a robin built a nest, and we even climbed a ladder to get a better view. Amazingly, the robin didn’t disturb the hibiscus. It was truly a remarkable sight!
