Container Gardening with Perennials & Shrubs

When it comes to container gardening,  designers use a technique called THRILLER, FILLERS, AND SPILLERS.  Thrillers serve as a focal point, Fillers are often mound forming plants that compliment the focal point without stealing its luster.  Spillers tumble over the sides of the containers  adding a finishing touch. This method truly makes planning a container garden so much easier!  You'll want to check the light and moisture requirements on the below list before starting!

THRILLER PLANTS

• Berberry
• Buddleia (Pugster) or Blue Chip
• Buxus
• Calamagrostis
• Cornus (Dogwood)
• Hydrangea
• Miscanthus
• Pennisetum
• Perovskia
• Rhamnus
• Roses
• Thuja Emerald

 FILLER PLANTS

• Artemisia Silver Mound or Powis Castle
• Athyrium
• Bergenia
• Carex
• Coreopsis
• Dianthus
• Echinacea
• Euphorbia Ascot Rainbow
• Festuca
• Gaillardia
• Gaura
• Hellebore
• Heuchera
• Hosta
• Lavender
• Rudbeckia

 SPILLER PLANTS

• Acorus 
• Delosperma Fire Spinnerr or cooperi
• Euphorbia myrsinites
• Galium
• Geranium Rozanne
• Isotoma
• Lysimachia
• Mazus
• Nepeta
• Sagina
• Sedums.  (Trailing groundcover types)
• Thyme, Creeping