Yes, the container in the back is as tall as it looks! The container is a tall white Grecian urn as shown in the second photo. There are only two plants creating this look – a perilla plant and a sweet potato vine. While the perilla plant is similar in looks to coleus, it tolerates full sun and grows to mammoth proportions. I added two lime green containers to the grouping to coordinate with the lime color of the sweet potato vine.

RECIPE:
• (1) Perilla “Magilla”
• (1) Sweet Potato Vine “Emerald Lace”

TIPS:
• The perilla plant is grown in a small tomato cage to give the plant support and to keep the branches from breaking off in wind. As you can see, the cage is quickly hidden.
• Even with a tomato cage, I recommend placing this container in a protected spot.
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This container provides soft subtle color. The upright habit of the fuschia allows the blossoms to dangle over the other plants.

RECIPE:
• (1) Fuschia “Delta’s Sarah”
• (1) Ivy “Lauren’s Lace”
• (1) Impatiens “Impreza Orange”

TIPS:
• The fuschia flowers best in part shade rather than full shade.
• The ivy makes a wonderful house plant, but be sure to treat the plant with systemic or insecticidal soap prior to taking it inside to prevent an infestation of spider mites.
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My neighbor’s geranium containers provide a colorful welcome to her front door. Thank you, Heidi, for allowing me to share!

RECIPE:
(5) Zonal geraniums, species unknown, various colors

TIPS:
• Using steps is a simple way to showcase a collection of containers.
• Geraniums need frequent deadheading (removal of spent blossoms) in order to maintain continuous blooms.
• Geraniums are heavy feeders. Fertilize every two weeks according to fertilizer directions.
• Geraniums prefer moist but well-drained soil. Water as soon as the soil appears to be on the dry side.
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