Perfect Container Pairings for Geraniums
Dress up your container gardens with these delightful plant combos that include easy-to-grow geraniums.
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White offers a fresh, clean look that blends with everything. And because it reflects light, white flowers are a fantastic choice for containers you primarily view in the evening.
A: Geranium (Pelargonium 'Allure White') -- 1
B: Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) -- 1
C: Vinca major -- 1
D: Bacopa (Sutera 'Abunda Giant White') -- 3
Soft pink offers a cool, refreshing feel and is perfect for a lush geranium head. It's a perfect partner for purple and chartreuse.
A: Geranium (Pelargonium 'Moonlight Pink') -- 2
B: Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri') -- 1
C: Calibrachoa 'Cabaret Purple' -- 2
D: Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious') -- 3
Plants with pretty leaves can give you as much color as flowers do, especially if you use bold, contrasting shades.
A: Geranium (Pelargonium 'Indian Dunes') -- 1
B: Coleus (Keystone Kopper Solenostemon) -- 1
C: Sweet potato vine (Illusion Midnight Lace Ipomoea 'Illusion Midnight Lace') -- 1
Geraniums are relatively low plants, so mix them with taller species to add a vertical touch, especially when you plant in upright containers.
A: Geranium (Pelargonium 'Pink Happy Thought') -- 2
B: Cosmos 'Sensation White' -- 1
C: Sage (Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue') -- 1
D: New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens 'Salmon Frost') -- 1
E: Easy Wave Pink Petunia -- 1
F: Golden creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea') -- 1
The big, rounded heads of geranium flowers are ideal for contrasting spiky plants, such as celosia, and are accented beautifully by fine-texture foliage, such as asparagus fern.
A: Geranium (Pelargonium 'Pinto Pink') -- 1
B: Pentas 'Graffiti Pink' -- 1
C: Celosia 'Smart Look Red' -- 1
D: Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri') -- 1
E: Ivy (Hedera colchica) -- 1
F: Verbena 'Lanai Royal Purple with Eye' – 1
A mix of all-white flowers is the perfect way to add a cooling effect to your outdoor space. Light-color flowers are especially dramatic when planted in dark containers.
A: Geranium (Pelargonium 'Americana White') -- 1
B: Angelonia 'Carita Cascade White' -- 1
C: Ivy (Hedera canariensis 'Variegata') -- 1
D: English ivy (Hedera helix) -- 1
E: Euphoric White Euphorbia -- 1
Geraniums, spikes, and vinca is a tried-and-true combination that has worked for thousands of gardeners. Add on to the theme with extra textures for bigger impact!
A: Geranium (Pelargonium 'Tango Hot Pink') -- 1
B: Verbena 'Lanai Blue' -- 1
C: Bacopa (Sutera 'Calypso Jumbo White') -- 2
D: Ivy (Hedera canariensis) -- 1
E: Vinca major -- 1
F: Spike (Dracaena indivisa) -- 1
Pink and orange is a hot color combo that creates lots of interest in the garden. Put it to work in yours with easy-growing geranium and heat-tolerant cuphea.
A: Geranium (Pelargonium 'Savannah Hot Pink Sizzle') -- 2
B: Euphorbia 'Stardust White Sparkle' -- 1
C: Impatiens 'Accent Rose' -- 1
D: Cuphea 'Caribbean Sunset' -- 3
Go bold and create an all-season look by mixing variegated geraniums with other easy-growing plants that offer colorful leaves.
A: Geranium (Pelargonium 'Crystal Palace Gem') -- 1
B: Licorice plant (Helichrysum petiolare) -- 1
C: Dichondra 'Silver Falls' -- 2
D: Geranium (Pelargonium 'Mrs. Pollock') -- 1
E: Honey Bush (Melianthus major) -- 1
F: Duranta 'Gold Edge' – 1
G: Variegated basil (Ocimum 'Pesto Perpetuo') -- 1
Because their big heads of colorful flowers are so dramatic, we usually think of geraniums as the star of a container garden. But they also make great supporting cast members when you have bigger, bolder varieties such as canna and sweet potato vine.
A: Geranium (Pelargonium 'Savannah Hot Pink Sizzle') -- 2
B: Sweet potato vine (Ipomoea 'Sidekick Black') -- 1
C: Sweet potato vine (Ipomoea 'Sidekick Lime') -- 1
D: New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens 'Sonic Sweet Cherry') --1
E: Cordyline 'Red Star' -- 1
F: Bacopa (Sutera 'Calypso Jumbo White') -- 2
G: Canna 'Pretoria' -- 1
Match the bloom color of your geranium to your container to tie the combination together. It's a great way to get a professionally designed look!
A. Canna 'Assaut' -- 2
B. Geranium (Pelargonium 'Designer Cherry') -- 1
C. Geranium (Pelargonium 'Graffiti White') -- 2
D. Geranium (Pelargonium 'Graffiti Pink') -- 2
E. Easy Wave Shell Pink Petunia -- 1
Sometimes simple, straightforward combinations give the biggest impact. Here blue and red offer a stunning presentation.
A. Geranium (Pelargonium 'Red Elite') -- 1
B. Evolvulus 'Blue Daze' -- 5
