9 best plants for colorful containers

Add a dramatic pop of color to your home or garden with these vibrant choices for containers

Florists' chrysanthemum

Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Johanna Silver

Florists’ chrysanthemum

Florists’ chrysanthemum is a go-to staple for cool-season color.

More: How to grow florists’ chrysanthemum

Add a dramatic pop of color to your home or garden with these vibrant choices for containers

Heuchera

Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.; written by Johanna Silver

Heuchera

Heuchera comes in a wide variety of colors, and many will keep their leaves all winter long.

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Add a dramatic pop of color to your home or garden with these vibrant choices for containers

Nemesia

Written by Johanna Silver

Nemesia

Nemesia brings cheer (and fragrance) through the cooler months.

More: How to grow nemesia

Add a dramatic pop of color to your home or garden with these vibrant choices for containers

Snapdragon

Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Johanna Silver

Snapdragon

Plant snapdragon in a pot for instant impact.

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Add a dramatic pop of color to your home or garden with these vibrant choices for containers

Calendula

Photo by Marion Brenner; written by Johanna Silver

Calendula

 

Calendula comes in shades of apricot, cream, and soft yellow.

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Add a dramatic pop of color to your home or garden with these vibrant choices for containers

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Add a dramatic pop of color to your home or garden with these vibrant choices for containers

Kale

Photo by Rob D. Brodman; written by Johanna Silver

Flowering kale & cabbage

Flowering kale (and cabbage, too) has interesting rosettes that really pop in containers.

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Add a dramatic pop of color to your home or garden with these vibrant choices for containers

White cyclamen

Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Johanna Silver

White cyclamen

White cyclamen are stunning and provide the ultimate classic winter look.

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Add a dramatic pop of color to your home or garden with these vibrant choices for containers

Johnny Jump-Up

Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Johanna Silver

Johnny Jump-Up

Johnny Jump-Ups have undeniable cheer and are perfectly suited for pots.

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Add a dramatic pop of color to your home or garden with these vibrant choices for containers

Libertia

Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Johanna Silver

Libertia

Sword-like leaves of libertia give a pop of gold and thrive in containers.

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Add a dramatic pop of color to your home or garden with these vibrant choices for containers

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