Celebrate summer with a classic color combination that never goes out of style!
Nothing says summer quite like red, white, and blue. Whether you're decorating for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or simply love a classic Americana look, this colorful container garden brings patriotic seasonal beauty to your porch, patio, or front entrance.
We designed this full-sun planter to capture the spirit of summer fireworks while performing beautifully in the heat for all the months to come.
Our Go-To Red, White & Blue Planter Recipe
Thrillers (height + drama):
- Cordyline Spike – This dramatic centerpiece reminds us of a firework frozen in time. Its upright shape adds instant height and structure without becoming unruly throughout the season.
- Brocade Geranium – With its beautiful variegated green and white foliage, this geranium helps carry the white theme throughout the design while adding another layer of blooming height and texture.
- White Angelonia – Tall spikes of crisp white blooms add bright white tones and vertical interest. As a bonus, angelonia blooms continuously through the summer heat!
Fillers (color + seasonal impact):
- Bursting Penta – The perfect patriotic red! Its vibrant blooms provide a bold focal point while attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators to your garden all summer long.
Trailers (soft spillover + movement):
- "Blue My Mind" Dwarf Morning Glory – This favorite trailing plant delivers rare true blue flowers that play nicely into our red, white, and blue palette while softening the edges of the container.
- Trailing Superbells – We love using Superbells in medium-sized containers because they provide abundant color without growing too wild. Unlike many petunias, they don't require deadheading to keep blooming all season long.
Design Tips
- Start by planting your tallest elements first. We recommend placing the Cordyline Spike toward the center of the container and arranging the Angelonia and Brocade Geranium around it to create a balanced framework.
- This is a full sun container garden and will perform best with at least 6 hours of sunlight each day.
- Don't be afraid to plant this recipe densely. A fuller planting creates a bigger visual impact and helps the container look established more quickly.
- While this design shines around patriotic holidays, its classic color palette looks beautiful all summer long—from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Love This Planter? Make It Yours!
- DIY IT – Stop by the Perfect Pots Greenhouse to recreate this look yourself! We've got all the plants, pottery, and accents you'll need—plus designers always on site offering complimentary design help, so you can leave feeling confident your pots will grow in beautifully all season long.
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BOOK OUR TEAM – Want the beauty without the work? Let our team plant it for you! We travel to homes and businesses throughout Lancaster, Berks, Chester and beyond, creating custom seasonal container gardens designed for your space and style. Beautiful pots, professionally planted—without the stress. Learn more about our service here.
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