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Hanging Baskets - The Best Plants to Grow

Choosing the best plants for your hanging baskets can help create eye-catching displays that enhance the beauty of your outdoor space. Here are some excellent plant options for hanging baskets:

  • Petunias: These popular annuals are known for their abundant blooms in various colors. They can thrive in full sun, making them an excellent choice for hanging baskets.
  • Fuchsia: Fuchsia produces intricate, teardrop-shaped flowers that look fabulous in hanging baskets. They prefer cooler, shady areas.
  • Geraniums: Geraniums are sun-loving plants with vibrant, rounded clusters of flowers. They’re perfect for a sunny balcony or porch.
  • Lobelia: Offering a profusion of tiny, vibrant flowers, Lobelia is a great option for hanging baskets, especially as a “spiller” plant to cascade over the sides.
  • Begonias: These plants offer beautiful foliage and flowers, performing well in shady conditions, making them a popular choice for hanging baskets.
  • Ivy: Varieties such as English Ivy and Swedish Ivy are great for adding a cascading effect to your basket.
  • Sweet Alyssum: With delicate, honey-scented flowers, sweet alyssum can act as a great filler in your hanging baskets.
  • Impatiens: These shade-loving plants are perfect for hanging baskets with their bright, cheerful flowers and dark green leaves.
  • Trailing Verbena: Known for its cascading clusters of small, bright flowers, trailing Verbena can withstand hot and dry conditions.
  • Spider Plant: This is a great option for a indoor hanging basket, known for its long, arching leaves and air-cleaning properties.

Mix and match these plants for varied textures, colors, and growth habits. Remember to consider the sunlight requirements and watering needs of each plant.

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