What is a good flowering plant for pots?

The Best Flowers for Pots in Full Sun
  • Diamond Frost Euphorbia. When you plant Diamond Frost euphorbia, you're planting one of the most award-winning plants ever developed.
  • Mandevilla Vine. Grow a touch of the tropics with bright mandevilla vine.
  • Supertunia Petunia.
  • Bolivian Begonia.
  • Summer Snapdragon.
  • Geranium.
  • Scaevola.
  • Lantana.

Click to read in-depth answer. Likewise, people ask, what flowers grow best in pots?

Easy Flowers to Grow in Pots

  • Geraniums. Classic geraniums like these, 'Dark Red' and 'White Watermelon', look as natural on porches in summer as pumpkins do in fall.
  • Petunias.
  • Mandevillas.
  • Hydrangeas.
  • Chrysanthemums.
  • Begonias and Coral Bells.
  • Impatiens.
  • Sedums and Coleus.

Additionally, what are the best pots for outdoor plants? A container that is about one-third as tall as the plant (measured from the soil line to the highest leaf) often works best.

  • Terra-Cotta. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, terra-cotta pots look great just about anywhere and their earthy color will enhance the beauty of almost any plant.
  • Plastic.
  • Concrete.
  • Wood.

Simply so, what is a good potted plant?

Ornamental Peppers These heat-loving summer annuals are full of bright, cheerful fruit to rival the showstopping power of flowers. They're some of the best plants for pots outdoors. Colors of the Salsa Mix (shown) include red, orange and yellow, but some ornamental peppers have purplish foliage and fruits.

Do I need to put rocks in the bottom of a planter?

Putting rocks in the bottom of a container with adequate drainage holes is not necessary. If you are worried about the dirt coming out the holes you can use a piece of landscape fabric in the bottom. So you could use a layer of rocks, then fabric, then the soil and plant.