The foundation of this colorful summer garden is a zonal geranium, sweet alyssum and new million bells.
Unexpected foliage color is a good backdrop while a new flower will undoubtedly garner double takes.
This million bells variety grows well in full sun and tolerates summer heat.
The miniature petunia-like flower form is a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies.
The Superbells Cherry Star plant eventually acts as a trailing plant that reaches 7 10 tall.
Gardeners should leave 10 12 between plants when growing several side-by-sides in a landscape.
This annual needs no deadheading.
Calibrachoa, often called million bells, is a frequently used annual for a combination in potted gardens.
Only in hardiness zones 9 11,Calibrachoais a perennial plant.
The fragrant flowers make a compact edger that will flourish in full sun, somewhat less in part sun.
Lobularia maritimeEaster Bonnet Violet grows 4 6 tall.
Its light dainty appearance will soften a garden, placed at the rim of a pot or landscapes edge.
This sweet alyssum prefers cooler temperatures and tends to shut down mid-summer.
The recently newLobulariaSnow Princess is a much more assertive sweet alyssum.
Drainage holes at the base must be opened before filling the containers with soil to grow plants successfully.
Window box and hanging basket combinationscome in numerous configurations.
Geraniums, sweet alyssum and million bells are frequently used annual plants for this purpose or in landscaped beds.
