5 Over-the-Top Planters for the Shade (with plant lists!)
This masterpiece is like a mini garden planted in a container. Place this low, wide planter as your shade garden’s focal point or even plant around it for a grander spectacle!
Beacon Orange Impatiens
Emerald Queen Nephrolepsis
Jurassic Megalo Croc Begonia
Beacon Silver Lamium
Dragon Wing White Begonia
Regal Shield Alocasia
This combo gives a nod to the “thriller, filler, spiller” method of planting. If you’re looking for a full, multidimensional finished product, this is a beautiful combo to try!
Beacon Blue Pearl Impatiens
Goldilocks Lysmachia
Jurassic Jr. Arctic Twist Begonia
Emerald Queen Nephrolepsis
Papyrus Dwarf Cyperus
The sky is the limit! (Literally!) There’s no ignoring this jaw-dropping combo. The impatiens add a vibrant pop of color while this hybrid elephant ear plant gives a dramatic height element.
Beacon Violet Shades Impatiens
Goldilocks Lysmachia
Kong Jr. Green Halo Coleus
Nightlight Lysmachia
Portora Alocasia
Tropicals are ALWAYS on trend. Make your own tropical oasis, and add impatiens to up the color power in your shade garden!
Beacon Violet Shades Impatiens
Beacon Bright Red Impatiens
Jurassic Jr. Purple Spec Begonia
Gryphon Begonia
Burgundy Glow Ajuga
Red Rooster Carex
Auntie Lou Cordyline
Layer on layer on layer – it’s hard to believe this is one planter! Playing with height elements can give your planter an upgrade and make you look like a shade gardening pro!
Beacon Light Pink Impatiens
Jurassic Pink Splash Begonia Rex
Pennisetum Rubrum
Burgundy Glow Ajuga
Hula Red Begonia