I always have such a dilemma on deciding what to plant in my urns, but I think I've finally discovered the perfect combination of plants this year.
New Guinea impatiens, caladium and creeping Jenny.
It is a combo planter that does well in a location that receives partial shade. The caladium is a bit more of a shade lover than the other two plants.
All three plants enjoy a moist environment, so this pot may need to be watered daily during the heat of the summer.
To fill the urn, I planted the New Guinea impatiens in the middle of the urn with the caladium to the back and the creeping Jenny to the front.
The caladium will spill over the edges nicely in the next few months.
I chose New Guinea impatiens in a soft hot pink to give it that much needed pop of color.
A caladium in a gorgeous shade of pink and green. This not only gives a little height to the container (normally these stand up a little straighter, not sure what's wrong with Mr. Droopy Pants), but also plays off the New Guinea impatiens.
This one's tag just said caladium (thanks so much for your detailed description), but from looking online, it appears to be the Heart To Heart® Rose Glow variety.
And to hang over the edge, a creeping Jenny (Lysimachia) in a chartreuse color.
The last time I saw this much pink perfection it involved a Barbie doll, some tiny plastic shoes and a ball gown.
Olive
That is the triumph in urn planting Pam. I through some invasive catmint in mine just to keep one more invasive plant out of the flower garden.
Marissa
Love it!!! I think that is the perfect combination...
Musings from Kim K.
What a pretty combination. I need to show this idea to Chris. We are so behind in our plantings.
Pam
Lynn, around here they are just annuals, but I think you could probably lift them in the fall and over winter them in your garage where you are. They're a tender bulb or whatever you call it, so I don't think they can stay in the ground if it freezes at all.
Lynn @The Vintage Nest
Wow Pam....I'll say you found the correct combo this time. It's beautiful! I have always loved caladiums. Don't know why I never buy them. Don't they come back next year? Hope you are having a great week. xo
Jennifer Schmitz
I love this planter and am posting it to my outdoor/gardening board. Its gorgeous!
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Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
That is the perfect plant and color combination, Pam...and I'm sure the ball gown added a touch of bling!
Linda @ A La Carte
Beautiful combo and I adore pink and green together!!
Wanda @ Just Vintage
So pretty! It makes me want to get out there and clean up our porch and plant something in an urn or two. But, I forgot. I kill plants, not grow them! Hubby is the gardener in the family and doggone it, he just doesn't have time this year. But hey! I can live vicariously through your picture, huh? 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Jane
Very pretty!! I never know what to plant in containers so you have just given me the perfect recipe for the empty container that needs to be on my front porch!
Jane
Stacey
Beautiful! I never plant New Guinea Impatiens...maybe I should. You chose a wonderful combination.
Amy Burzese
Great combo, Pam. And, I love that green chair. I saw four of those (not green) the other day at an antique mall. I think they were $50 for the four.
Louise Jozwiak-Fredieu
Gotta have "a thriller, a filler, and a spiller!" Love it!
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Love the color combination Pam! And the chair and watering can are perfection!
Lynn
Great job on your urn - love the combination! I am writing these down so I don't forget!
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
Perfect a thriller, filler and a spiller! I have to look into the caladiums.