It is also a very showy plant that adds vivid color to hanging baskets. Verbena are actually perennials to the West Coast, but are used widely as annuals in colder climates. The lotus is a trailing plant, having lush grayish-green fluffy leaves. Its branches grow and spread nicely, and the color contrast with the other greens is very eye-catching. It has tiny flowers shaped rather like a bird s beak.
Lotus also loves our long, hot summers.
Planting Guidelines Begin by planting the Ivy Geranium from the inside of the basket, carefully poking its tender leaves through the moss and wire. This leaves the roots with their soil toward the inside of the basket. Space them to leave enough room between each plant for the fuchsias, which will be planted next. Tap the soil gently around each plant so it stays in place. Next, plant the fuchsias in the spaces between the geraniums, again poking the leaves through the moss and wire.