exactly what I've been waiting for ~ waking up to bright blue skies and sunshine. I haven't checked the forecast but I'm hoping I can add "warmth" to that mix, then it will be absolutely perfect. Just the kind of day to do more container planting! ha
Most of my annuals have been gathered, now the fun begins in earnest ~ assembling them in proper containers & pleasing combinations. One container that won't take much thought is the one housed in my vintage wheelbarrow:
That's because I'm repeating the zinnia & lantana combo from last year ~ why fix something that isn't broken, right?
For those of you interested in something new, here's one with a more modern twist ~ the "Black & Blue Salvia" container, potted up yesterday between rain showers and wind gusts:
The "ingredient" list is pretty simple ~ (1) prickly succulent (so sorry not to have a name ~ my knowledge of succulents is horrendously limited), (1) Fiber Optic Grass, (4) 'Black & Blue' Salvias, (1) 'Sweet Georgia Light Green' potato vine and (3) 'Luscious Lemonade' Lantanas. I have an idea about how to make this one even more spectacular so stay tuned. That is, if I can find what I'm looking for....
Notice a theme here?? It seems as tho I'm really in a "yellow" mode this year. Remember this:
Another blue & yellow combination. Hmmmm... See what I mean? Some years are like that. I remember the year I planted a LOT of orange. I wasn't "conscious" of selecting a specific color scheme while plant shopping or maybe in the recesses of my brain, I was?? We'll have to see how the rest of the planting goes. I do have a little pink to throw in for those of you who love it like I do!
Pink goes well with yellow too tho so who knows??!! ;-)
I have assembled my annuals but have not scheme to mind - really not the right approach at all but hopefully something reasonable will emerge
Posted by: Helen | May 16, 2010 at 02:33 PM
Your combos are always smart. I love the Sweet Georgia Sweet Potato vines~I've the eggplant and a bronze. They look good with lantana. gail
Posted by: Gail | May 16, 2010 at 06:42 PM
I'm glad you got some sun - I love the blue & yellow combination in the bottom image.
Posted by: Kala | May 16, 2010 at 10:44 PM
Your containers are always so interesting & full of texture as well as color. I'm loving the Black & Blue Salvia one. That Sweet Potato vine will make a nice contrast to those deep blue blooms & the Fiber Optic grass is fun! :)
Posted by: Racquel | May 17, 2010 at 04:48 AM
Beautiful combinations Kathleen! I haven't seen Fiber Optic Grass before, what a wonderful texture.
I remember your wheelbarrow from last year, it was gorgeous!
Posted by: Sweet Bay | May 17, 2010 at 06:00 AM
Your containers always look perfect. I would never have thought to put succulents in with the other plants. I bought a few plants for my big pot but can't find the perfect 'tall' something to balance the shorter plants and trailers.
Marnie
Posted by: marnie | May 17, 2010 at 08:14 AM
Hi Kathleen,
I am like you....I often use the same combinations in my containers because they work so well. I do wish I had a vintage wheelbarrow though :-)
Posted by: Noelle / azplantlady | May 17, 2010 at 09:29 AM
Wonderful combinations Kathleen. If I didn't know better, I'd say you were a Viking fan... ;)
Posted by: Cinj | May 17, 2010 at 06:35 PM
You really have an artistic eye! I never would come up with those combinations on my own, but just love them!
I kind of copied one of your other containers with the dahlia and the grass. Then I added something else I copied from you, the licorice plant. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Catherine | May 17, 2010 at 07:02 PM
Blue and yellows are perfect together! I adore all your containers. I'm trying a few myself this year and hope they look as great as yours.
Posted by: tina | May 18, 2010 at 05:09 AM
your flower combinations are wonderful...
Posted by: chasity | May 18, 2010 at 02:53 PM