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