Impatiens Window Box Filler

The rest of the window box is filled in with other sun hardy plants like plumbago new guinea impatiens and alyssum.

Impatiens window box filler.

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. Our personal favorite is achimenes specifically the harry williams. Greenrain 8 bundles artificial lavender flowers outdoor fake flowers for decoration uv resistant no fade faux plastic plants garden porch window box décor purple 4 2 out of 5 stars 1 131 8 99 8.

The most common variety in the united states impatiens walleriana is easy to maintain grows well in containers and. Commonly chosen fillers include impatiens baby s breath achillea and begonias. The spiky shape of the salvia contrasts with the rounded shape of the geraniums to give the box a symmetrical feel. We carry so many supremely realistic faux flowers and artificial green plants that you ll easily fill your cart with a garden s worth of greenery.

It is a low maintenance annual that is one of the best shade loving container plants. 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. If you bring the coleus indoors before the first frost it grows as a houseplant. They provide both delicate color and lots of abundance.

The low growing and trailing qualities of the coleus make it an excellent filler for the window box and add visual appeal at the base of the surrounding flowers. In the filler category there are many varieties that create a lush lively backdrop.