
- Location. Will your container be in the sun or shade?
- Hardy varieties. Plants that can handle the cold and keep looking beautiful.
- Complementary container. Think about the size and weight in relation to where you want to display your masterpiece. A small pot may be lost in a garden space, whereas a grouping of small pots or large pot makes a statement almost anywhere. Don’t forget to ensure the container also has good drainage.
- The rule of odds. In design, odd numbers look more balanced in a display than even numbers, so plant three or five different varieties in a small container or three or five of the same plant in a larger display.
- Crowd. In the fall plants’ growth slows a bit, so go for the instant gratification and cram those beauties in.


