Ideal Good Plants For Hanging Baskets In Full Sun

Petunias have always been a classic favorite for hanging baskets but some gardeners are challenged by petal blight in rainy and very humid weather.

Good plants for hanging baskets in full sun. Flower clusters appear from summer through fall. The biggest problem with hanging baskets in full sun is the soil drying out especially on sweltering hot days. Sweet Alyssum is a plant for a hanging basket in sun.

Ignite your autumn scenery with sizzling shades of red and gold by hanging baskets of Cool Wave Fire pansies. The Trailing and Grandiflora petunias are great options for hanging baskets but you can also find varieties that work well in containers or as ground cover. They swell up and hold water and release the water into the soil over time.

Grow in full sun dont let the compost dry out and feed regularly. I tend to buy the plants in odd-numbered amounts rather than even because I find that its easier to space the plants out. This newcomer to the Cool Wave pansy line-up celebrates the season with classic fall hues.

When planning for my hanging basket I look for a cascading or a low plant variety to start a large or taller size plant and a medium size plant. Petunias make this list because while they will grow in part sun they tend to bloom most prolifically in full sun. This butterfly-attracting plant demands lots of sun 8 to 10 hours per day and a well-draining soil.

Lobelia erinus is a popular bedding plant for hanging baskets and summer containers. A subtropical vine shrub with boastful purple and red flowers the Bougainvilleas is another option for hanging baskets. It comes in a range of colours including white purple pink and brilliant shades of blue.

They thrive in full sun and are deer and rabbit-resistant and several types attract hummingbirds to. For a plant to drape over the edges of a hanging basket this is perfect. It also has breeds yielding orange apricot white and yellow flowers.