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Container #22: Plumbago

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You just can’t beat the sky-blue color of the flower clusters on this plant! Plumbago is actually a non-hardy shrub. It holds up to the strongest of winds, and produces flowers all summer. The Plumbago shrub is underplanted with petunia and lobelia plants.

RECIPE:
• (1) Plumbago “Imperial Blue”
• (3) Petunia “Shock Wave Coconut”
• (3) Lobelia “Techno Heat Blue”

TIPS:
• Although I used an obelisk in this container, it was just for looks. Plumbago plants need no support.
• Use well-draining soil, and then provide plenty of water.
• All plants in this container can be trimmed occasionally to maintain a fresh full look.
• Plumbago plants can be moved inside and grown as house plants in winter.
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Container #23: Hanging Succulent Basket (Joyful Succulents #4)

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This hanging basket stands out against the wooden fence because of the many colors, shapes, and sizes of the succulent plants.

RECIPE:
• (1) Large Echeveria “Black Prince”
• (2) Variegated Portulaca afra “Elephant Bush”
• (2) Sedum nussbaunerianum “Coppertone”
• (2) Echeveria “Jade Green”
• (2) Sedum Morganianum
• (1) Graptosedum “Alpenglow”
• Various clumps Sedum “Fine Leaf Gold”

TIPS:
• I lined the woven twig basket with plastic to better hold the soil. Poke holes in the bottom of the plastic liner to allow water to run through.
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Container #24: Shades of Green

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There are so many subtle shades of green in this container! It provides a soft cool picture.

RECIPE:
• (1) Petunia “Pistachio Cream Ray”
• (1) Geranium “Mrs. Pollack”
• (1) Cordyline Ti Plant “Cherry Cordial”
• (2) Clumps Sedum “Lemon Coral”

TIPS:
• I used the cordyline plant to compliment the burgundy colors in the geranium leaves.
• Likewise, the lime green sedum helps bring out the lime color in the petunia blossoms.
• The lime green ceramic container is perfect for this plant combination.
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Container #25: Vermillionaire Cuphea – A Hummingbird Magnet!

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If you love hummingbirds, then this cuphea plant is just what you need! It is a hummingbird magnet! This plant loves the heat and is covered with orange blooms all summer.

RECIPE:
• (1) Cuphea “Vermillionaire” Firecracker Plant
• (1) Sweet Potato Vine “Sweetheart Jet Black”
• (2) Calibrachoa “Calibri Orange”

TIPS:
• The cuphea plant requires no pruning.
• Do not let this container dry out.
• Trim the calibrachoa occasionally to maintain fullness and continuous blooms.
• Trim back the sweet potato vine at any time it threatens to take over the pot!
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Container #26 (Joyful Succulents #5): Coppertone Plant

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The orange color of this succulent really stands out, and it is enhanced by the matching container and rocks. This plant will be a lime green color under low light conditions. Give it full sun and it turns orange.

RECIPE:
• (1) Sedum nussbaumerianum “Coppertone”

TIPS:
• Pinching off the top of this plant when it is young will encourage branching.
• I like to top dress my succulent containers with pea gravel to give it a finished look.
• I also use unique rocks to add to give the containers a more natural look.
• This plant is easy to propagate by leaf or stem cuttings. Watch for upcoming posts on propagation!
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