What should I put in my 5 gal planters?

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I have two 5 gal planters sitting in the garage.  I was thinking of putting something in them, but don't really know what.  I have an back deck that gets A LOT of direct sunlight, but I live in Colorado so the temp can go from hot to cold pretty quickly.  It's also fairly dry most of the time and ... kinda always breezy where I am.

So, what would be a good, low maintenance 5gal flowery plant that would do well in these conditions?

Thanks!!

cathy · Accepted Answer

Petunias and pansies would work and they drape nicely over the sides.  They're both able to withstand low temperatures but they also need a lot of sun.  If you want some height tho, add some marigolds.  They come in various yellow, red/yellow and oranges, so try to match them with the color you pick for the petunias or pansies.  Gardening centers have a lot of trailing green vines, so you can add them also.  Just don't overcrowd.  
Those pots will need a lot of good soil, so put some rocks on the bottom of the planter before you start adding the soil and plants.  Just a few to line the bottom will take up space and provide drainage.

Anonymous · Answer

You could try geraniums - two or three to a pot - they might do well in your location.

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