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A well-planned flower garden adds color and life to your home, greeting everyone who comes to your home with color and sweetness. But not all flowers do well in small containers. For hanging baskets and planters, choose varieties that don’t need extensive root space but still bloom richly to make the most out of your porch area. At Sunnyside Greenhouse in Quaker City, OH, offered are a full range of flowers, seeds, and gardening supplies. Below are their top picks for your patio.

The 5 Best Patio Flowers

1. Begonias

Lush, draping begonia plants bloom thickly and quickly as long as you keep their soil moist. They need protection from the hottest summer sun and have to be brought indoors before the first frost, but with a little care, a well-maintained begonia will brighten your doorstep every year.

2. Million Bells

Million bells come in a variety of colors and bloom best in full sunlight, living up to their name with many small blossoms. Supply them with fertile, well-drained soil and regular fertilizer, and they’ll bloom continuously from spring until frost.

hanging baskets3. Petunias

Petunias are popular in flower beds, but the Grandiflora varieties, which have the largest flowers, also perform well in pots. They can tolerate both full sun and partial shade, and the blossoms can manifest in an array of colors and patterns.

4. Sweet Alyssum

Sweet alyssum is a favorite flower at the greenhouse, not only for its elegant, lacy look but for its wonderful fragrance. A spring and autumn flower, sweet alyssum will be at its best in the milder months and will only bloom through the summer in cool climates—but it's relatively easy maintenance makes up for the gap.

5. Lavender

Another fragrant option, lavender attracts butterflies and bees to your garden, which makes it an excellent companion plant to vegetables requiring pollination to produce. Be prepared for the plant’s size; it will grow roughly two feet tall when flowering and just as wide. While it doesn’t tend to spread, it will often reseed itself from year to year.

A favorite thing about a flower garden is the variety of beautiful options available. Visit Sunnyside Greenhouse to see their array of easy container flowers—and bring your basket! You can also contact the friendly staff at the greenhouse with any questions you may have at (740) 489-5060 or visit their website to peruse a listing of their products.

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