Top 7 Flowers for Hanging Baskets You Need to Know
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Hanging plant baskets add an aesthetic touch to whichever spot you place them. Be it indoors or in your flower garden. In fact, flowers look prettier when planted in a hanging basket than in a garden. While they beautify your homestead, they also attract a host of insects such as bees and butterflies. And not to forget the most precious animals … birds. You’ll be woken up by exuberant singers in your front porch. What more do you want? Check out our top flowers you can choose from. Ready? 1. Petunia These colorful flowers are a favorite for most florists. Visit any friend with an affinity for flowers and you are likely to find a hanging basket with these colorful blossoms. They are a perfect choice to add a bold pop to your porch. Not to mention their pleasant smell during the evening. They are easy to maintain since they only require general care. 2. Sweet alyssum If fragrance is anything to go by, these busy flowers fit the bill. Sit near them and you’ll be entertained by a cloud fragrant with a strong honey scent. In fact, they are known to attract butterflies and bees. Keep a close eye on their trailing behavior since you’ll need to trim them once in a while. Additionally, they are susceptible to a host of pests and diseases, therefore take good care of them. 3. Portulaca Do you live in a hot dry region? Why not plant Portulaca in your hanging baskets? These sun-loving flowers do well under such conditions. You can plant a variety of colors in a basket to spice it up. Alternatively, you can pair them with flowers such as wandering Jew for electric variant colors. 4. Pelargonium Well, there are numerous types of Pelargonium which make perfect flowers for hanging baskets. All you need to do is provide ample sunlight. Their bright colors and trailing habits make them a good fit. However, perform consistent deadheading to keep them blooming. 5. Lotus Vine This is a rarely planted and unique flower. In fact, your friends will be wondering where you got it. It is a Canary Islands native flower which is easy to propagate through cuttings and seeds. Their needle-like leaves are extremely soft. 6. Pansy They are shade-loving plants that will jazz up your indoors and outdoors. They are easy to maintain, you just have to water them consistently and provide adequate shade. 7. Begonia They are spectacular when planted in shady areas. In fact, their “hot-red” color is extremely visible when planted alone. They are ideal for the front porch. Those are some of the top-rated flowers for hanging baskets. After choosing the most ideal flower, it’s time to know how to go about planting it and what you need How to plant flowers in a hanging basket • Choose an appropriate container For desired results, you need a basket that drains excess moisture effortlessly. It is for this reason that wire baskets become the most ideal. However, you can use a container that has single drainage at its least. • Line the wire basket You can approach it in two ways; use a pre-made coconut fiber liner or use sphagnum moss. You just need to tear it into the required size. • Fill the basket with the mixture Fill it with commercial potting mixture since it is already in required proportions. Ensure the mixture has high-quality compost and perlite that facilitates optimal drainage. • Plant your flower Take your desired flower and insert it in the hole you made with a trowel. Pat the soil around the roots. Avoid overcrowding the plants. By Yuki |
