Colorful Curb Appeal with a Container Garden

I headed over to my local Lowe's and purchased some different varieties of vibrant Monrovia plants. I live in zone 6a New England, so right around this time of year, the garden centers get in all of these gorgeous plants. I get so excited when shopping. It can be hard to drag me away from the fantastic flowers in front of me. Monrovia has such a large selection of both perennials and annuals to choose from each year. The great part about creating a container garden is putting together your very own design. It's all up to you!

I like to mix and match, sticking to a color scheme while adding different textures to add visual interest. I am drawn to the thriller, filler, spiller method. I choose one or two tall plants for thriller, a couple plants that fill the pot that are medium sized, and plants with a trailing habit. The plants with a trailing habit will start out small when you purchase them. They will eventually start spilling over the edge, creating a bit of romance and elegance.

I picked out some vibrant varieties to liven up my outdoor space. I decided to add Blue Eyed Beauty African Daisy, Mega Revolution Gerbera Daisy, Dahlinova Hypnotica Dahlias, Darla Daiscia and Golden Variegated Sweet Flag to my containers. All of these plants can be purchased at Monrovia's online store. Once you order your plants, you can have them delivered to the garden center of your choice!

I'm always drawn to Monrovia's plants. Being an avid gardener, I really appreciate the high-quality plants they offer. They all look so healthy with big bountiful blooms and vibrant foliage. Perennials and shrubs hold up to the test of time and thrive year after year. I love how you can enter in your zip code here to help you find the perfect plant for your specific climate. Give it a try!

Monrovia provides everything a gardener needs to know about the variety of plant you choose right on the tag. You can also find out more details by visiting the website!

Blue Eyed Beauty African Daisy
This bold annual is waterwise with a compact, mounding habit making it perfect for containers. It's also great for hillside, border and mass plantings. Make sure to remove spent blooms to encourage new growth. With some upkeep, you can enjoy it's showy, blue-eyed blooms all season long.

-Light: Full sun
-Blooms: Spring, Summer, Fall
-Zone: 7-11
-Height: 10-14"

Mega Revolution Gerbera Daisy
This annual plant is sure to add a pop of color to any container and attract attention. It is heat tolerant and deer resistant. These extremely large and cheerful flowers look lovely in beds, borders and cutting gardens. 

-Light: Full sun
-Blooms: Spring, Summer, Fall
-Zone: 10-11
-Height: 8-12"

Dahlinova Hypnotica Dahlias
This annual plant boasts profuse and colorful blooms. Dahlias are actually one of my favorite flowers. I look forward to them every year! They come in a wide variety of colors and have very large, lavish flowers that will knock your socks right off. You can feature them in a border, container or cutting garden. They attract butterflies and bloom all season long.

-Light: Full sun
-Blooms: Spring, Summer, Fall
-Zone: 9-11
-Height: 12-18"

 Darla Daiscia
This annual plant has a gorgeous mounding and trailing habit. It looks lovely in both container and rock gardens. It features a soft, free-flowering colorful spread that will enhance any garden.

-Light: Partial to full sun
-Blooms: Spring, Summer, Fall
-Zone: 10-11
-Height: 10-12"

Golden Variegated Sweet Flag
This perennial looks lovely in containers, borders, water gardens and makes a great ground cover. It is deer resistant and perfect for adding texture and color. Will attract attention to any shady area, and the golden yellow dramatic foliage can brighten up any container. 

-Light: Partial to full sun
-Features: Slowly spreading
-Zones: 5-11
-Height: 10"