Petunia. Petunias have always been a classic favorite for hanging baskets. Try Milliflora petunias, which bloom continuously without the need for pinching, or Multiflora, which performs well in hot, wet summers. Petunias are at their most fragrant in the evening, so add a white variety to a moon garden for extra allure ...
💧 Keep your hanging baskets well-watered, and if they dry out, make sure to take them down and bottom water. Soak them in a bucket of water until they rehydrate. 🌺 Deadhead your flowers and pinch back if they're getting a little bit leggy.
Petunias
The Trailing and Grandiflora petunias are great options for hanging baskets, but you can also find varieties that work well in containers or as ground cover. Petunias make this list because while they will grow in part sun they tend to bloom most prolifically in full sun.
Check your hanging baskets every day and water if required. This is vital if you want big, healthy baskets filled with flowers. Water early in the morning to help your plants cope with the stress of very hot days. In a heatwave, you may need to water again in the evening.
What flowers last the longest in a hanging basket? There are many fabulous flowers that last all summer in a hanging basket, with some enduring into the fall. Some of the best to consider include calibrachoa, erigeron karvinskianus, fuchsias, geraniums and osteospermums.
Begonia. Fragrant double yellow flowers with apricot overtones bloom prolifically throughout summer. The full cascading habit makes this a perfect choice for hanging baskets. The Double Delight series is surprisingly sun tolerant in cooler climates, but prefers some shade in the South.
Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season. This will encourage healthy growth and more abundant blooms.
In general, water plants in hanging baskets when the soil surface becomes dry to the touch. On hot, sunny days it may be necessary to water once a day. When watering hanging baskets, be sure to apply water until water begins to flow out the bottom of the container.
We recommend Miracle Grow Slow-release Fertilizer or Liquid Fertilizer – just follow the label instructions!
Calibrachoa. Calibrachoa stands up to heat and is drought tolerant, making an ideal selection for baskets hanging in the hot sun. Also called million bells, an apt description of this plant's flower power, it produces masses of 1/2-inch blooms all summer long without deadheading.
How long do petunias last in hanging baskets? As long as plants are properly cared for, petunia baskets will last from planting until frost.
Care. Impatiens growing in garden beds usually need to be watered once a week during dry weather. Plants growing in containers or hanging baskets should be checked frequently and watered when the soil surface is dry. Impatiens require moderate fertilization.
'Most impatiens thrive in filtered or partial shade and must have protection from hot afternoon sun to maintain their colors. There are some newer varieties which grow well in sunny areas. They enjoy moist soil, too, and you'll see their soft, fleshy stems wilt if they need watering.
Keeping your hanging baskets beautiful all summer long is pretty simple, but it does require some regular maintenance. Hanging baskets need lots of water, regular fertilizer, and believe it or not, pruning. A few snips here and there every couple of weeks will keep them looking fresh and full.
To find the best outdoor hanging plants for your space, think about your growing conditions. For a shady porch, consider staghorn ferns, impatiens or trailing fuchsias. If your deck gets full sun, kalanchoes, geraniums and various types of ornamental grasses should thrive for you.
Yellow Corydalis
This hardworking shade perennial takes the prize for being the longest bloomer in a shade garden. Enjoy the clusters of yellow flowers from late spring to frost.