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
