Charming Shade Container Garden Ideas Need new container ideas for your shade garden? Get inspired by this gardener's collection of planters, featuring lush foliage and even a few perennials from her garden. Summer container garden ideas for shade
As you explore Bonnie Dumas' garden and patios in Kansas, you’ll find beautiful hanging baskets, windowboxes and upcycled containers that add color and texture throughout the summer. Take a look at a few of Bonnie’s planting recipes here. This constantly evolving tapestry of blooms and stunning containers bursts with rustic charm! If you’re inspired by her container ideas, don’t miss her dog-friendly garden design — see the feature garden here.
Splashy begonia container for part shade
Tropical plants can be used both indoors and out, depending on the season. Begonias and variegated nasturtiums are the main draw in this 5-foot-long container. Grow this combo in part shade.
Plant list
A) Variegated snake plantSansevieria trifasciata var. laurentii B) NasturtiumTropaeolum majus ‘Alaska Mix’ C) Wing begoniaBegonia x hybrida ‘Canary Wing’ A) Wing begoniaBegonia Dragon Wing® Red Container shown is 5 ft. long, 9 in. wide and 10 in. tall
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Plant up perennial divisions in containers!
Have some perennial plants ready for division? Put them to work in containers. Bonnie pulled this fern from her garden, and she also uses coral bells and hostas, which thrive in shady containers. At the end of the season, replant them in the garden.
Plant list
A) Coral bellsHeuchera ‘Red Lightning’ B) Coral bellsHeuchera ‘Wildberry’ C) HostaHosta ‘Fire Island’
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