I took this in the rain this morning because i wanted to remember to send it so you could tell me what you think of the combination of colors. I was not too sure I liked it at first, but now I am happy with it. We have six of these sitting around the barnyard just to "pretty it up a bit". They have only been planted for a week but we have had some nice rain and some sun. I have not had to water all week.

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Thats so cheerful.What is the verigated plant besides primrose?

The yellow are small hybrid petunias, the variegated is Plectranthus Coleus and the orange/red is Lantana.

I am glad you think they are cheerful, I thought that also.

I like the subtlety in color...

Those petunias are sweet.I have Plectranthus verigata.Its hard to find so I keep cuttings over winter.It is very vigorous.

Very pretty Jacquie!

DD bought her annuals for her planters,soon the deck garden will be complete.My RosyDawn order comes today.I figure by the end of the week I will be able to pix.

Can't wait to see them Jo Ann.

Me too!

Me too too!

Love seeing all the planters. Here is how a few of mine are looking at the moment.
. Some with a mix of grass, dahlia and lily are just taking off. The dogs keep eating the ornamental grasses even though they have three big pots of wheat to chew on.

Jewell, what is the large leafed plant in the second photo?
I love the huge blooms on the petunia. Is it scented? Very pretty, and so full and healthy looking.

Very nice!!

Lynn, the large leafed plants in the white pot are sunset runner beans. Hopefully the will supply some much needed shade on the south side of the shed and good eating too. The petunias are doing surprisingly well but no scent to speak of.

Jewell, beautiful pots. My dogs do the same thing here to that grass. Is it northern lights? Do dogs like wheat? Is that like wheat you see in the fields in eastern Washington or some kind of wheat grass? I'd like to find some for my dogs.

Everything is beautiful nice combos.

The grass in the first pic is Deschampsia caespitosa 'Deschampsia caespitosa 'Northern Lights' (Tussock Grass). The one they really like is Phalaris arundinacea (Reed Canarygrass) in the second pic. I haven't been real good at keeping the little fences around the pots . I planted some winter wheat for them last winter. They have been keeping it mowed all spring so I'd be surprised if it ever sets seed.

We planted Stipa tenuissima (Pony Tail grass) in a pot with some Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'. My daughter's cat loves the Pony Tail grass and ignores the catmint.

My cats ignore WalkersLow but love LilTitch.
That combination sounds interesting Lynn

I'm psyched.My annuals come this afternoon.I will finish the containers .