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Plant combination ideas

Informed choices

There are many paths to a successful container plant arrangement. However, the guidelines
below will help you get a good start.

1. Choose the container and decide where 2. Choose the plants to arrange.
it will be placed • Combine plants with similar growing
• The size of the container will determine requirements (water needs,
the number of plants. sun exposure, etc.)

› 10 to 12 inches: 3 or 4 plants • Combine plants with comparable growth
› 14 to 16 inches: 4 to 6 plants rates (to avoid one plant assuming
› 16 to 20 inches: 6 to 8 plants too much space)

• The location determines the growing requirements • Vary size, shape and texture of plants
for a stunning effect.
and conditions (full sun, partial shade, shade).

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If the container arrangement will be visible from all angles, place the ‘thriller’ plant in the centre
and the ‘fillers’ all around it. Set a few ‘spillers’ around the edge of the container.
If there is only one viewing angle, place the ‘thriller’ at the back, the ‘fillers’ in a semi-circle around
it, and a few ‘spillers’ right at the front of the container.