The arrangement concept of potted plants can soften the hard landscape and add a vibrant aesthetic that changes with the seasons as the plants grow and wither. In addition, potted plants allow you to mix plants that would not normally be planted in the same pot or flower bed. Skillfully combining multiple containers together maximizes their beauty potential, especially in places where soil is scarce or rain is scarce, such as porches or terraces.
To make your potted plant arrangement idea look like a professional landscaping project that lasts all year round, be sure to follow a planting theme, such as a mix of brightly colored annuals and perennials, a monochromatic look created with flowers and leaves, or even a lush tropical houseplant arrangement.
Potted Plants Are Mixed and Matched
If you choose a plant with similar care needs, it’s easy to create a potted garden with your favorite annual and perennial plants. For best results, use plants of various textures and sizes when planting. Even if you choose plants that look completely different, you can combine them with containers of neutral colors and repeat some plants in several pots. Each pot is different in size and height, with the taller pots placed in the back so that each plant can be seen from different angles. It’s also helpful to choose a few eye-catching, large pots to hold the entire pot ensemble.
As with any garden, you’ll need some plants as a focal point. In this combination, milky white foxglove, purple sage, and a tall bird of paradise all stand out. Then, you can fill the gaps in the middle with brightly colored foliage plants like alum root to give your combination a lush, plump look.
Create a Monochrome Group
A coherent potting concept is to use plants with similar tones. In this combination, shades of red and deep pink add brightness and color to the modest terrace. A tall, dark pink banana forms a pretty focal point in the backyard, while burgundy alum root and red flower-leaved taro fill the front yard. The smaller bananas echo the color and shape of their larger cousins. The flowers of the “Aloha Kona Hot Orange” petunia complement the red and yellow colors of the surrounding leaves.
If you don’t have pots of different heights, you can still stack some pots on cinder blocks, upside-down pots, or even on steps if you have pots on the porch, which will raise the height of some pots. This also gives you more options for rearranging your pots, as you can replace them with pots that are higher than others. With neutral pot colors and styles, you can focus on brightly colored plants. Try to use an odd number of pots; This can make the overall look more pleasing to the eye.
Try the Tropical Houseplant Container Collection
Even if you live in an area where you can’t grow tropical plants outdoors year-round, you can create a temporary tropical container garden with some of your favorite houseplants during the summer. When it gets too cold to keep them outside, you can move them indoors in the fall and winter (using lightweight pots for easy movement). Start with the largest plants, such as the towering ficus ficus and the smooth rubber tree. Then, fill it with medium-sized plants such as sago palm, saxifrage and tall cactus. Finally, complete the grouping with some shorter plants in front. Succulents and cacti are perfect for this location because they will stay small and add interesting textures and colors to the group.
The best way to arrange potted plants is to adjust them to the size, texture, and height of the plants. If you choose plants that are predominantly green, try using several different colored containers to add a pop of color to the ensemble. If you use similar pots, they blend together well even if they are of different colors.