The best flowering plants for window boxes
Growing flowers in a window box is a great way to brighten up the frontof your home.
There are many different plantsthat you can grow in a window box including annuals, bulbs, succulents andornamental grasses.
In this article I’ve listed ten ofmy favorite window box flowers to add color and interest to your home.
Most of these flowers are annuals, so you can change them up every year.
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1. Petunia (Petunia × atkinsiana)
Trailing petunias
are one of the most popular plants for window boxes.
They grow bestin a position that receives at least six hours of sunlight a day and they cantolerate hot temperatures and humidity.
Petunias comein a wide range of colors including purple, pink, red, yellow and white.
You can useone single color or combination of colors in a window box.
Plant petunia seeds in early spring and you’ll have blooms all through summer.
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2. Geranium
Geraniums
are beautifullyfragrant plants that look great in window boxes.
They grow best in a sunny spot, but they need some afternoonshade in hot summer weather.
When watering geraniums, it’s best to water the base of theplant to reduce the likelihood of fungal diseases.
Geraniums aren’t frost tolerant so they will need to be moved indoors before the first frost of the season.
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3. Fuschia
Trailing Fuschias
are another great flowering plant for window boxes.
They’re tenderperennials that can also be grown as annuals in areas with cold, frostywinters.
Fushias growbest in partial shade and prefer cooler temperatures.
Regular feeding and deadheading will encourage flowering and prolong the flowering period.
4. Pansy
Pansies
are winter hardyannuals, so they’re perfect window box flowers for areas that receive frosts.
They come in a variety of bright colors and their edible flowerscan be used in salads or as a decoration.
Pansies grow best in cool temperatures in a full or partial sunposition.
They bloom from fall to winter in hot climates and from spring to summer in cool climates.
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5. Marigold (Tagetes)
Marigolds
have beautiful brightyellow and orange flowers.
They grow best in a position with full sun and bloom duringspring and summer.
Marigolds are easy to grow from seeds and can be planted directly in the window box after the danger of frost has passed, or started indoors four to six weeks before you’re ready to plant them outdoors.
6. Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus)
Trailing Nasturtiums
can growmore than 3 feet (90 cm) long and look beautiful cascading down the sides of awindow box.
Nasturtium flowers can beorange, red, yellow or cream and the flowers are edible.
Nasturtium seeds can be planted directly in the window box afterthe last frost of the season when the soil is warm.
In colder areas, you can plant the seeds indoors and transplant them out in spring.
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7. Dianthus
Dianthuses
, also calledpinks, are an easy to grow annual with pink, white and red flowers.
They’re great for window boxes in a position with full sun.
Dianthus can withstand light frosts and cold weather but not prolonged freezing temperatures.
8. Impatiens
Impatiens
, also called Busy Lizzie,has beautiful bright flowers in colors of pink, red, purple and white.
They grow well in a position with partial shade and need regularwatering during the growing season.
Impatiens can be fertilized every two weeks during spring and summer to promote more blooms.
9. Portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora)
Portulaca
is an ideal window boxflower for full sun positions.
Portulaca has flowers in varietyof colors including pink, yellow, red, orange, cream and white.
The fleshy foliage stores moisture well so it’s a good drought tolerant plant.
Portulaca reseeds readily and usually grows back every year.
10. Annual Begonia (Begonia semperflorens)
Annual Begonias
, also called WaxBegonias, have beautiful pink, red and white flowers.
Some varieties have green leaves and others have reddish coloredleaves.
Annual begonias grow well in a full sun position but they need afternoon shade in areas with hot summer temperatures.
Annual begonias should be watered at the base to avoid fungal diseases.
So there’s my list of the 10 best flowers for window boxes.
These flowers are sure to draw attention to your home with their beautiful bright blooms.
The video below has some great tips for creating a stunning window box flower arrangement. I think you’ll find it helpful.
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Which of these window box flowers is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below.
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