So you’ve decided to plant a window box. Let me show you a method I call the three-layered approach.
Start with a cascading plant. One that will hang down over the edges, as your centerpiece. This is a new variety of petunia called pink waves.
To complete the first layer, the cascading layer, we’re going to use two blue convolvulus on either side of the pink petunia. They go well together don’t you think?
For the second layer, or medium layer, we want a more upright plant that will grow taller than the cascades but won’t block the view out the window. I’ve selected a vinca called polka-dot for that purpose.
The third layer or framing layer of plants consists of plants that are too tall for being planted directly in front of the window. So they move them out to the sides. These will grow eighteen to twenty-four inches tall. They’re hardy salvia called Victoria.
I’ve chosen pinks and blues, colors that compliment one another. But more importantly I’ve chosen plants that will thrive in the West light that this window box will be getting.
If I were doing this in the shade my plant selection would be entirely different.
The final step in putting together our window box is hanging our custom-made brackets. And we’re ready for a season filled with blossoms right outside our window.
Steps For Planting A Window Box…
- Start with a cascading plant, such as petunias and convolvulus
- Use an upright plant that will grow taller, such as vinca for the second layer
- For the third layer or framing layer, use plants too tall for being directly in front of the window like salvia
- Use colors that compliment each other
- Choose plants that will thrive in the light your box will be getting
- Hang custom-made brackets to hold the box