The 7 Best Plants For Containers And Pots

by John Griffith
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Pots and containers are a great way to experiment with design, variety, and planting. They can be used as a short-term solution or as a permanent home for plants, which makes them super handy. And even if you do have a huge garden, potted plants are a wonderful way to add yet another dimension to the space.  Not only that but pots and containers can be moved around, so you can easily change up your space’s design. These types of plants also are a great solution if you don’t have a garden or a lot of space outdoors, but you still want to have a touch of nature. However, not every plant feels at home in a pot. That’s why you need to pick plants that do enjoy being in such spaces. So, here are some of the best plants for containers and pots.

Pots and containers are a great way to experiment with design, variety, and planting

plants for containers lantana in a container

Best Plants For Containers And Pots

Not all of us have the luxury of a big garden, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the beauty and benefits plants provide. Potted plants are a great alternative for people with limited space or those who simply want more variety. Adding these plants is a great way to add a touch of color and bring some greenery to spots where the garden plants may not reach – like the patio, balcony, or inside your home. And since they can be moved around it’s much easier to find the best spot for the plant for it to thrive. So, let’s see what beautiful plants feel at home in containers and pots.

Potted plants are a great alternative for people with limited space

pot of geraniums light pink

#Euphorbia Diamond Frost

This is definitely an underestimated plant, but it is perfect for containers. Its wonderful wispy leaves and delicate white flowers look stunning by themselves or mixed with other plants. The euphorbia may look delicate and frilly, but this plant is actually quite tough. It needs full-sun to partial-sun conditions to thrive.

This is definitely an underestimated plant, but it is perfect for containers

white flowers on euphorbia diamond frost flowers

#Lantana

If you don’t consider yourself to have a green thumb, this plant is just for you. Even beginners can enjoy growing Lantana. Grow it in a hanging basket, as its multicolored flowers look gorgeous spilling out of the pot. Butterflies love this plant, so you can expect to see many of them in your garden. It has an intricate petal structure and a wonderful smell. However, something you need to keep in mind with this plant is that it is toxic to animals, so make sure to keep it out of their reach.

Butterflies love this plant, so you can expect to see many of them in your garden

lantana multicolored flowers in a pot

#Basil

Basil is a wonderful herb to grow in containers. This way you will always have fresh leaves for your dishes and it will also help keep mosquitos away, so win-win. This herb is aromatic and has little flowers on top if you let them grow out. Basil does need to get plenty of sunlight, but can scorch so be careful. It also benefits from regular watering.

Basil is a wonderful herb to grow in containers

plants in containers basil growing in a pot

#Hosta

If you are looking for something lush and green, the hosta is a great choice. They do great in containers and don’t mind sharing it with other plants, so you can make beautiful designs. Just make sure this plant is in partial to full shade and that it has rich, well-draining soil. If you match these conditions, the hosta will thrive.

If you are looking for something lush and green, the hosta is a great choice

green hosta leaves

#Angelonia

This plant is a great choice if you live in a warmer climate, as it is heat-tolerant. Also known as the snapdragon, the angelonia has beautiful small flowers in all kinds of colors – purple, blue, white, pink, and more. A great thing about this plant is that it doesn’t need to be deadheaded to keep on blooming. It does great in containers and looks wonderful when mixed with herbs in the planter.

This plant is a great choice if you live in a warmer climate, as it is heat-tolerant

plants for containers angelonia pink flowers

#Begonia

Begonias are beautiful. They are super versatile as they come in a variety of leaf shapes and flower colors. You can find this plant in colors ranging from white to bright red. Most begonia varieties thrive in containers, as long as you don’t get them too wet. This plant need part sun and looks stunning when planted in a hanging basket.

Begonias come in a variety of leaf shapes and flower colors

red bogonia flowers

#Geranium

Geraniums are a joy to look at. They come in a variety of shades including pink, purple, orange, red, and white, so you have plenty of choice. You can mix and match colors or just go for one. These plants like sitting in the sun and can even handle some drought which makes them a great choice for pots and containers.

Geraniums come in a variety of shades including pink, purple, orange, red, and white

plants for containers geranium flowers in different colors

These were some of the best plants for containers and pots. We hope you found this article useful. Now you can find your perfect plants and create a lush, diverse container garden or simply add some to your home, balcony, patio, and so on.

These were some of the best plants for containers and pots.

plants for containers begonias in pots

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.