The urns have been dark and light, and now they are white antiqued with gray. I'm liking them very much in their latest incarnation. More of my favorite flower and plants combinations, blackie and marguerite sweet potato vines flowing over the edges with the same colors being repeated in the coleus and Persian shield. The dark pink pentas reflect the colors also found in the coleus, and those tiny blue and purple flowers are so wonderful with the larger purple plants.
These sit on wood columns in the front of the house. They are such a nice addition for a little curb appeal. All of the flowers will last through the whole summer and most will winter over as well. As long as I can keep them watered until some rain comes.They were planted about 3 weeks ago. To speed them up a little bit, I purchased the green sweet potato vine at the nursery and pulled the black/purple from the backyard. The coleus were both small and a couple of gallon size. All of these lovelies grow quickly which makes them favorites of this impatient gardener. And they do well in part sun, if you have the time to keep them watered! And that is everyday for us if there is no rain.
See Y'All Soon~
Donna
Donna
Gorgeous! Your containers are absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDonna- Those are gorgeous...absolutely stunning! We can't over winter ANYTHING here! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThey do look great!
ReplyDeleteYou've used some of my favoriters here, Donna! I love the sweet potato vine ~ that lime color I love to use with different purple flowers. Coleus is a real trooper. The variegated colors and the fact that foliage can give such a punch of color made me fall for it a long time ago.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful!!! Will all those plants do well in full sun (which is what I get)???
ReplyDeleteWould love to see a full shot of the front of your house with the columns/gate, etc. it all looks lovely!
tina
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Hey Donna, I don't comment often, but I love seeing what you're doing out in your yard. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe planter is just beautiful! It has been so hot here that despite my watering efforts my potted plants are drying up. Love the urn!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color combo in your great urn, Donna! Those sweet potato vines are really pretty, aren't they? It was wonderful to feel your presence yesterday! since like you, I don't get 'round much any more.
ReplyDeleteSending you a big smile!
xox
Constance
Donna they look great, how pretty your front area is. I wish the pic was bigger, could see more :)
ReplyDeleteI still remember your back porch with the painted floor one of my favorites ever !!!!
Have a great week-end,
Kathy :)
You've got a fabulous blog.Like you i also love gardening.
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Gorgeous! I love this look! Wonderful job, Donna!
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Becky
Wow, that is stunning! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeletePopping over to say hello for the "Blog Party"! i host a garden party on Thursday's & would love to have you come by to peek around or even link up?!? hope to see you sometime! xoox, tracie
ReplyDeleteNice container planting. I love your choice of plants, they compliment each other well. First time here so I better snoop around, Happy Gardening ~ Jacque
ReplyDeleteReally marvelous shots!!
ReplyDeleteReally like these pots!
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Beautiful planters! I love the addition of the sweet potato vines, I used both colors this year also.
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So glad you decided to link up to the Garden party this week! Love the urns & love your little bundle 'Cody' on your side bar....xoxo, tracie
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