Old Town Planters
A new centerpiece of the round beds in Old Town two stacks of three planters adorn the streetscape. Six plants are typically used in each basket that will vary each year based on availability, but there is one technique that never changes, we use the "thriller" "filler" "spiller" method. The thriller is the centerpiece of the whole display. The filler gives color and closes out the gaps. Finally, the spiller is the running plants that spill over the edges of the basket. For residents and visitors alike, the planters are a welcome sign as you stroll into Old Town.
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LOCATIONS
Old Town Circle Beds - Planted Each Year
TRAILING PETUNIA
(Filler)
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The color selection of Trailing Petunias is almost endless allowing you to have an array of possibilities on color combinations. Whether you use only one color or multiple colors in your hanging basket, you will absolutely love the way Trailing Petunias look. Known for their large spread and cascading habits they make an ideal plant for a hanging basket.
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DETAILS
Height - 5 to 7 inches | Width - 8 inches | Full Sun | Blooms spring to frost | Flower Color - Various
VINCA
(Filler)
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Various bloom colors of Vinca boast a great filler for baskets and planters. Known for being a great plant for withstanding the heat, it also thrives well in those cooler days of spring. Vinca is by far one of the easiest to maintain plants you can plant.
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DETAILS
Height - 12 inches | Width - 6 inches | Full Sun | Blooms spring to frost
Flower Color - Various | Foliage - Dark Green
Flower Color - Various | Foliage - Dark Green
VERBENA
(Thriller)
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A long lasting bloom that's last all summer long battling the hot summer days brings great color as a "spiller" of a basket or planter. A very drought resistant flower, they are able to allow other plants in your arraignment to drink up water to survive the heat.
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DETAILS
Height - 6 inches | Width - 16 inches | Full Sun | Blooms spring to frost | Flower Color - Various
DICHONDRA
(Spiller)
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A necessity of our hanging baskets each year, Dichondra makes one of the best "spillers" you can find. Known and loved for its silver like foliage and cascading habits you are sure not to go wrong with this selection. Dichondra also recovers extremely well when withstanding the Alabama summer heat.
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DETAILS
Height - 2 to 3 in | Width - 2 to 4 ft | Partial to Full Sun | Foliage - Silver and Green
SWEET POTATO "BLACKIE" VINE
(Spiller)
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One of the most versatile plants around, the Sweet Potato Vine is used as another "spiller" in our hanging baskets. The prestige of the purple leafs give this plant a great show. Sweet Potato Vine thrives in the heat as long as it get regular watering.
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DETAILS
Height - 6 inches to 2 ft | Width - 5 ft | Partial to Full Sun | Foliage - Purple
SWEET POTATO VINE
(Spiller)
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One of the most versatile plants around, the Sweet Potato Vine is used as another "spiller" in our hanging baskets. The power and beauty of the bright green with purple accent foliage gives the baskets additional flowing color. Sweet Potato Vine thrives in the heat as long as it get regular watering.
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DETAILS
Height - 6 inches to 2 ft | Width - 5 ft | Partial to Full Sun | Foliage - Bright Green
HOW TO PLANT
Find your Location - Make sure your find a good place that will get roughly 6 hours of sun per day.
Plant It - A good rule of thumb is to plant 1 plant per inch of the basket width (an 18 inch basket would get 18 plants). Fill in your basket with soil and place your plants where you want the, leaving the top of the soil roughly 2 inches below the rim of the basket.
Water it In - Grab your watering can, hose or even a cup; whatever it takes to start getting some fresh water on your newest additions. Water your basket each day to ensure they last all summer long.
ENJOY - With a little care, your hanging baskets will be a sight to behold.
**Growing Tip**
We suggest a very simple soil mix of top soil and composted cow manure. This mix will provide a great environment for your new basket to thrive.
Plant It - A good rule of thumb is to plant 1 plant per inch of the basket width (an 18 inch basket would get 18 plants). Fill in your basket with soil and place your plants where you want the, leaving the top of the soil roughly 2 inches below the rim of the basket.
Water it In - Grab your watering can, hose or even a cup; whatever it takes to start getting some fresh water on your newest additions. Water your basket each day to ensure they last all summer long.
ENJOY - With a little care, your hanging baskets will be a sight to behold.
**Growing Tip**
We suggest a very simple soil mix of top soil and composted cow manure. This mix will provide a great environment for your new basket to thrive.
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