Inspiring Plant Combinations for Outdoor Containers

Inspiration for mixed outdoor containers

Here's some inspiration on different combination of plants that works great together.

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Starting off with a planter that's suitable for warmer climates that doesn't get frost or temperatures below 50℉ during fall.
Here you can see a combination of warmer colors and patterns:

Begonia maculata, Polka dot begonia
Capsicum annuum ‘Bolivian Rainbow’, Decorative chili/Ornamental pepper
Plectranthus scutellarioides ‘Wall Street’, Coleus
Houttuynia cordata, Fish mint
Lysimachia nummularia ‘Goldilocks’, Creeping Jenny

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Next we have a planter that's more suitable for colder climates. This is a more dramatic colored combination:

Heuchera ‘Obsidian’, Coral bells
Brassica oleracea, Decorative kale
Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’, Bugle,
Erica tetralix, Cross-leaved heath
Hedera helix, English Ivy

This combination will tolerate frost.

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Here's a popular combination of Silver and Pink plants and this one is frost tolerant as well

Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’, Bugle
Jacobaea maritima ‘Cirrus’, Silver ragwort
Leucophyta brownii, Cushion bush,
Brassica oleracea, Decorative kale
Gaultheria mucronata, Prickly heath

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Last but not least we have a fall inspired combination with colors of orange, lime and red.

Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’, Cogongrass
Heuchera ‘Champagne’, Coral bells
Chrysanthemum x morifolium, Florist’s daisy/Mums
Hedera helix ‘Luzii’, English Ivy
Rumohra sp., Leather-leaf fern

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Can I create a mixed outdoor container that tolerates frost?

Yes, the article suggests several plant combinations that are frost-tolerant, including one with dramatic colors for colder climates and another with silver and pink plants.

What kind of plant combinations work well for warm climates?

For warmer climates without frost or temperatures below 50℉, a combination of plants like Begonia maculata, Capsicum annuum ‘Bolivian Rainbow’, and Coleus creates a vibrant display.

What plants can I use for a fall-themed outdoor container?

For a fall-inspired container with orange, lime, and red colors, you can combine plants such as Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’, Heuchera ‘Champagne’, and Chrysanthemum x morifolium.

What types of colors can I achieve in mixed outdoor containers?

Mixed outdoor containers can feature various color themes, including warmer colors and patterns, dramatic darker colors, silver and pink arrangements, or fall-inspired orange, lime, and red palettes.