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Companion Plants
Complement a bold display of colour for a mixed container or large hanging basket:
Annual. Prolific mounds of cheerful lemon-yellow flowers. ‘Opera Supreme’ are a superb trailing series, producing a showstopping cascade of 2’ flowers all summer long. Ideal for hanging baskets or as a seasonal ground cover, plants are vigorous and self-cleaning.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Ground cover, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6-10”, spreading to 3.5-4’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. With silvery blooms and deep purple veins, these blooms are so stunning in person that a photo cannot do them justice. ‘Opera Supreme’ are a superb trailing series, producing a showstopping cascade of 2’ flowers all summer long. Ideal for hanging baskets or as a seasonal ground cover, plants are vigorous and self-cleaning.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Ground cover, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6-10”, spreading to 3.5-4’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. A charming burst of bright, sapphire blue flowers with white eyes will provide the finishing touch to window boxes and planters.
Lobelia are vigorous plants that flower heavily all season. Their delicate blooms cascade beautifully over the edge of hanging baskets and containers, attracting butterflies and pollinators. Self-cleaning, and low maintenance, lobelia are very easy to grow. Plant in rich, well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize containers every two weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6”, spreading to 12”
Plant Spacing: 6”
Annual. This delightful variety has mastered the art of balancing bold colour with delicate texture. ‘Wonderland’ alyssum are a compact variety that are easily tucked into a corner yearning for a burst of colour. As a hardy annual, they will often reseed themselves, without becoming invasive. They are perfect for a pollinator garden, easily attracting butterflies and bees with their fragrant, pink blooms. Plant in moist, well-draining soil and fertilize monthly.
Location: Mixed container, Butterfly garden, Vegetable garden
Bloom Period: June to October
Height: 4”, spreading to 10”
Plant Spacing: 6”