What Plants Do Well in a Strawberry Planter?

Strawberry planters are not just for strawberries, they make ideal containers for a large variety of plants, herbs and flowers. Use strawberry jars to create stunning arrangements that can be displayed on your deck, patio or in your backyard garden.

Recommendations

Select plants that are compatible and will survive in the same growing conditions. All plants in the container should require the same kind of soil and the same amount of water and sun exposure.

Herbs

Grow your own herb garden in a strawberry pot. Plant thyme, basil, rosemary, oregano and sage in the pockets of the container, and keep the jar in a sunny spot near your kitchen for quick access to fresh herbs.

Flowers

Geraniums, petunias, begonias and impatiens thrive in strawberry jars and add color and beauty to any deck or garden.

Cacti and Succulents

Choose Christmas and Thanksgiving cacti and succulent plants such as sedum, hens and chicks, and the zebra plant to create an interesting strawberry planter display.

Fragrance

Fill a strawberry jar with lemon verbena, sweet alyssum, heliotrope and miniature roses to create an aromatic mixture of plants. Placing this sweet-smelling garden in a sunny spot will intensify the fragrance.

References

• Gardening Know How: Gardening with Strawberry Jars
• East Texas Gardening: Strawberry Jars-Portable Herb Gardens