Plus this bendable construction allows you to mix and match a variety of foliage to create a beautiful natural looking window box or planter.
Impatiens window box filler.
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It is a low maintenance annual that is one of the best shade loving container plants.
For a 2 window box use 2 3 geraniums for a 3 window box use 3 4 geraniums.
In the filler category there are many varieties that create a lush lively backdrop.
A good recipe for plant selection is to use a main plant that will be in the background such as geraniums salvia or angelonia in the sun new guinea impatiens in the part sun or begonias in the shade.
They provide both delicate color and lots of abundance.
The spiky shape of the salvia contrasts with the rounded shape of the geraniums to give the box a symmetrical feel.
If you bring the coleus indoors before the first frost it grows as a houseplant.
Commonly chosen fillers include impatiens baby s breath achillea and begonias.
One on either side of a taller salvia.
To achieve luscious color in a deeply shaded window box give impatiens a try.
This first full sun window box has two geraniums in it.
The most common variety in the united states impatiens walleriana is easy to maintain grows well in containers and.
Our personal favorite is achimenes specifically the harry williams.