Large, beautifully planted flower pots are a special eye-catcher on the terrace. However, it takes a little thought and skill to plant the pots so that they become a highlight in the garden.
How do I plant a large flower pot correctly?
For a harmonious planting of a large flower pot, use the “Thriller, Filler, Spiller” concept: Choose a dominant eye-catcher (Thriller), filling plants (Filler) and those that hang over the edge (Spiller). Pay attention to similar light and water needs as well as color harmony.
The correct planting of a large planter
To make it a highlight, all plants should create a harmonious picture. It is best if they all have the same light and water requirements and are color coordinated. A planting plan and a list of personally favorite plants are helpful. Various planting options can then be weighed up against each other:
- I want the same plant but in different colors
- I want a certain color but different plants
- I would like a specific planting theme, for example desert, Mediterranean, forest or similar
The planting concept
The planting concept: “Thriller, Filler, Spiller” has proven successful for large plant pots. This means the following:
The thriller is the leading perennial, the first eye-catcher, which dominates.
The fillers are one or more filling plants that close the gaps. The spiller loosens them rigid shape of the planter and hangs over the edge.
Thriller plants are always tall plants, for example canna, lilies or grasses. It can even be a slow-growing conifer, a dwarf maple, or something similar. Fillers stay low and spread slowly, for example pennywort, cape and cushion phlox. The spillers hang down the edge of the pot, like ivy, hanging geraniums or hanging strawberries. It is important that the large plants are always planted towards the back. Then follow the medium-high flowers, at the very front grow the low and hanging plants.
A plant pot for the whole year
If you don't want to constantly buy new flowers, plan a planting that lasts all year round.
The basis for such a permanent planting is, for example, a dwarf tree. It is hardy, grows slowly and remains relatively small. Depending on which plant you choose, you have a beautiful eye-catcher from spring to autumn. For the colorful spring bloomers, the corresponding bulbs are planted in autumn, such as:
- Crocuses
- Checkerboard Flower
- Mini Daffodils
- small tulips
Low perennials are ideal for summer. These include:
- Little Feather Carnation
- Mini Hosta
- Carpet Yarrow
- Dwarf Pentecost Carnation
Autumn is the time for asters in all colors and sizes. In winter the bucket is then covered with pine fronds.
