One Plant for Drama
Another easy way to get started with containers is to choose a single plant that has a lot of structure and drama - with its shape, color, flowers or foliage. Find a container that will show off the single plant and make a statement.
In a modern metallic pot, for example, you might want a tall, spiky plant like a phormium or yucca. Or try the new Cordyline Torbay Dazzler or the stunning Twin Flowered Agave. Use something creative to mulch around the plant, like seashells, colored glass, nutshells or pebbles.
For a lusher single-plant look, try using Abelias for abundant foliage that adds interest after it stops flowering. Two great varieties are Kaleidescope, with its green, gold and red foliage, or the creamy yellow and green-leafed Sunrise Variegated. A great conversation-starter is the Elephant Ear Black Magic, with its huge purple-black leaves. This plant looks fantastic in a colorful, glazed container.
