Hardy and pretty, lantana thrives in sunny, hot, and dry conditions, producing multi-colored flowers until the first frost, attracting butterflies. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for gardens.
Mint is a fragrant addition to container gardens, thriving in full sun or partial shade. Regular watering keeps it happy, and it's perfect for picking sprigs to elevate summertime cocktails.
Combine geraniums, calibrachoas, and mecardonias for heat-tolerant container displays. These plants, grown as annuals in most climates, boast bright blooms and require regular watering for nonstop blooming.
Boxwoods add elegance to container gardens and can be paired with heat-loving annuals like vinca for seasonal color. They prefer well-draining soil and benefit from weekly watering, especially in hot, dry weather.
Create captivating container gardens with foliage plants like cast iron plant, coleus, caladiums, asparagus fern, and variegated ivy, thriving in full or part shade and requiring less watering.
Chinese fan palms or silver saw palmetto add architectural interest to container displays, complemented by scarlet bromeliads and gold-variegated acuba and ivy.
Frame architectural features with tropical mandevilla vine, ideal for hot climates, blooming profusely in full sun until fall. Plant in well-draining soil, provide support, and water when dry.
Add glowing red geraniums to container displays for a pop of color, thriving in full sun but benefiting from afternoon shade during extreme heat. Water when dry for generous flowering.
'Tropical Salmon' SunPatiens, foxtail asparagus fern, and 'Neon' pothos create cheerful planters for hot climates, growing in sun or shade and requiring regular watering.