We think the concept should apply to plants just as it applies to people. And fortunately, certain plants are just as comfortable in the outdoor landscape bed as they are in a pot atop the kitchen counter or on an end table in a sun-filled garden room. Here are three plants that work equally well in the garden or, if your customers prefer, in pots, planters and window boxes. Miniature roses can go in a container as small as a 4 inch, while floribundas and polyanthas make good bushy plants in larger urns and containers. Soil must be well drained.
Equal parts soil, peat moss and perlite or coarse sand make a good growing medium.
Never allow plants to dry out completely. Apply a liquid or granular slow-release fertilizer monthly. Azalea There are dozens of different azalea flower shapes, sizes and color choices, although red, pink and white flowers are most popular. Some cultivars have relatively fragrant flowers but the most prominent ones seem to be almost odorless. Display plants in areas with 35 footcandles or more of light.