Bold and bright -- what's not to enjoy about a red, white, and blue combo? Use lush, trailing plants like these to overflow a traditional hanging basket and eventually cover it with a skirt of eye-catching color. This basket grows best in full sun.
A. Calibrachoa 'Cabaret Purple' -- 2
B. Verbena 'Aztec Cherry Red' -- 1
C. Snapdragon (Antirrhinum 'Bells White') -- 2
Keep It Bold, but Simple
You can't beat calibrachoa (also called million bells) for its incredible flower power. Filling a basket with waves of color from just one variety like this is a great way to create a stunning hanging basket without the work of having to pick plants that look good together. Because calibrachoa blooms in just about every shade, you can find one that's the perfect complement for your yard.
A. Calibrachoa 'Cabaret Rose' -- 4
Select Soft Colors
If bold, traffic-stopping colors aren't for you, put together a basket full of elegance with soft, pastel colors. (Soft shades of pink, lavender, and blue are especially useful for helping hot, exposed spots seem a bit cooler.) Here, trailing plants, such as verbena create a soft, beautiful display perfect for gardens of any style -- from cottage to formal. This basket is best in full sun.
A. Verbena 'Tuscany Lavender Picotee' -- 3
B. Wax begonia (Begonia 'Nightlife Rose') -- 4
C. Browallia speciosa -- 3
Pick an Unusual Plant
While geraniums and petunias are classic favorites, don't be afraid to take a chance with a new plant to create baskets your friends will ooh-and-ahh over. Here, butterfly orchid, an underused but long-blooming tomato relative, does the job perfectly. Grow it in sun. Tip: Do your research before growing a new plant so you can be sure it's appropriate for your spot.
A. Schizanthus 'Treasure Trove' series -- 5
B. Cyclamen 'Laser White' -- 2
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