4 autumn container styles

Containers are a great way of adding eye-catching elements and seasonal beauty to your fall garden. Fill the containers with plants of different textures and colours, decorative grasses, late bloomers and stunning foliage. Here are four stunning styles that you can recreate or use as inspiration.

 

 

1. Shades of Green

Mix different shades of green with a few white additions to create a fresh and luscious feeling. A combination of green heathers, Calluna ‘Skyline’, Daboecia ‘Rodeo’, Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Boulevard’ and Pernettya mucronata works beautifully, for example.

2. So Zen

If you love a minimalist and modern style, go for uniform green plants with contrasting textures and shapes. The Dwarf Hinoki Cypress paired with simple moss varieties is a beautifully harmonious option, with black pots and containers adding to a balanced overall look.

3. Autumn sun

Warm yellow tones give this autumn container its vibrant character. The yellow flowers of Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' create a sunny atmosphere while the dark leaves of the heucheras add contrast. Decorative grasses like Pennisetum glaucum 'Purple Majesty' add a relaxed and natural feeling.

4. The more the merrier

Sometimes more is more. In arrangements with plenty of plants, odd amounts often look better than even. Play with colours and choose matching shades. It’s not always about blooming – sometimes just a hint of flowers is enough. Here we've chosen Persian cyclamen and hebe.

The pots and containers are an important part of your arrangement. The plants need a big enough container that provides them with a good amount of soil and nutrients. Also check that the containers have sufficiently large holes at the bottom to drain excess water. Drainage is vital as the roots are sensitive to water; drowning in too much water is a much more common problem than drying out. Add some gravel to the bottom of your container to improve drainage before adding the soil. 

When placing plants in the containers, arrange them according to taste and make sure that no air pockets are left around the plants or roots. Use a trowel to add soil in between the plants and the container walls. Watering the container helps the soil settle, after which you can add more soil if needed. Water, fertilize and remove dead flowers if needed. Taking good care of your container plants will make them thrive and last longer.