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4 Purchase the right number of plants for your container. 5 Copy someone else’s great idea.

How many plants you need to fill your container depends on several factors. How large is your container? Do you prefer Overwhelmed by options? Start by copying an idea you’ve seen
the instant impact of a full arrangement, or do you enjoy watching your plants fill out over time? Will you be feeding them and loved in our newsletter or from someone you follow on social.
so they grow larger? Generally, a 16" container can hold as few as four 4" potted plants or as many as six or seven. (Hint: flip the page to see a few we know you’ll love!) Your
If you start with smaller or larger plants, adjust the quantity accordingly. inspiration photo might be a simple mixed planter of Supertunia
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A good place to start is with one larger plant that will serve as a focal point – for example, the Stratosphere White Gaura petunias. Make it your own by choosing colors that complement
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in our Seaside recipe shown at right. If the container will be set up against a wall, position the thriller in the back of the pot. your patio décor or use the hues that inspire you most.
If it will be seen from all sides, place the thriller in the middle. Then, fill in with smaller plants around your focal point. One helpful idea source is our Container Gardening Recipe Search tool.
Use it to sort by color scheme, container style, sun/shade requirements
and more to find your favorite new recipes. Each one includes 2
the plant list, how many of each plant you’ll 3 1 2 1 3
need, and how to arrange them in the 4 4
If you want your containers to look full quickly, perhaps for an upcoming container. Save or print the recipe
16" event, start with larger-sized plants or use more than you would typically. Sea Winds
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Keep in mind that some editing may be needed as the plants mature to bring with you when you shop. ®
through the season. If you are comfortable with waiting or are on 1 HEART TO HEART ‘Heart and Soul’ Caladium
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a budget, start with fewer plants. 2 HEART TO HEART ‘Heart’s Delight’ Caladium
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4 SUPERTUNIA MINI VISTA Pink Star Petunia
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1 SUPERBELLS HOLY COW! Calibrachoa
2 AMAZEL BASIL Ocimum
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3 ROCKIN’ Fuchsia Salvia
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1 ARTIST Pearl Ageratum 1 STRATOSPHERE White Gaura Early Riser 1 LUSCIOUS Royale RED ZONE Lantana
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2 SUPERBELLS Double TWILIGHT Calibrachoa 2 SAFARI Dawn Jamesbrittenia 1 SILVER FALLS Dichondra 3 Orange A-PEEL Thunbergia
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3 AUGUSTA Lavender Heliotropium 3 SUPERBENA SPARKLING Amethyst Verbena 2 SUPERTUNIA VISTA SNOWDRIFT Petunia AquaPots Volcanic on Falling Brown
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AquaPots Techno Matte Black Flat Rim Round Planter – 17.3" 4 CAKE POPS Purple Verbena 3 ROCKIN’ BLUE SUEDE SHOES Salvia Flat Rim Round Planter – 17.3"
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