Hanging Basket Full Sun Flowers: The 11 Best Choices
In this actionable, no-fluff article, we will reveal which the overall best hanging basket flowers for full sun are, which we saw, inspected and grew in reality.
Here are the best flowers for your hanging baskets in full sun:
Petunia
Lantana
Million Bells
Impatiens
Bacopa
Verbena
Portulaca
Snapdragon
Fuchsia
Geranium
Verbena
Height: 25-30 cm (10-12 in)
Color Varieties: Blue, pink, red, white, purple
Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil
After growing it we found that Verbena is a popular choice for its clusters of small, pink flowers. It performs best in the intense sun and brings a lovely cascade effect to baskets.
Height: 30-40 cm (12-16 in)
Color Varieties: Red, pink, white, orange
Growing Conditions: Prefers full sun and well-draining potting mix
Geraniums are favored for their robust blooms and aromatic leaves, we found that this makes them excellent for sunny hanging baskets and pods. These full sun shrubs with summer flowers have a thick foliage and sturdy flowers withstand summer heat well.
Geranium
Petunia
Height: 15-30 cm (6-12 in)
Color Varieties: Available in pink, purple, red, white, and bi-colors
Growing Conditions: Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
Petunias are a popular full sun annuals in hanging baskets due to their wide range of colors and their ability to bloom prolifically throughout the summer. These resilient flowers are perfect for sunny spots where they can bask in the light all day.
Impatiens
Height: 15-30 cm (6-12 in)
Color Varieties: Pink, red, white, purple, orange
Growing Conditions: Partial to full shade, moist, well-drained soil
Although Impatens typically are hanging basket flowers for shade, certain varieties of New Guinea impatiens thrive in full sun, especially when they are well-watered. After growing them we saw that Impatiens are an excellent choice for adding color to your hanging planters in sunnier and shadier spots.
Lantana
Height: 30-60 cm (12-24 in)
Color Varieties: Yellow, red, orange, blue, white, pink
Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil
Lantana is a hardy full sun exotic flower known for its vibrant, multi-colored clusters of flowers which attract butterflies and hummingbirds. After we grew this plant we saw that it loves heat and full sun and the flower has an exotic lime smell and is toxic.
Million Bell
Height: 15-25 cm (6-10 in)
Color Varieties: Pink, yellow, red, blue, purple, and more
Growing Conditions: Full sun, moderate watering
Like miniature petunias, Million Bells bring amazing, bell-shaped flowers. We found that they work nicely as spiller plants for sun which spill beautifully over the edges of baskets.
Portulaca
Height: 10-15 cm (4-6 in)
Color Varieties: Pink, red, yellow, orange, white, and multi-colored
Growing Conditions: Full sun, dry to moderate moisture, well-drained soil
Portulaca thrives in hot, sunny environments, making it ideal for hanging baskets in full sun. Its succulent leaves and vibrant blooms are drought-resistant. We recommend deadheading its blooms, just like Geraniums, because it will lead to healthier growth and more flowers.
Fuchsia
Height: 30-40 cm (12-16 in)
Color Varieties: Pink, purple, red, white
Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade, moist, well-drained soil
While some Fuchsias prefer shade, we found that sun-tolerant container plants do exist and offer amazing pendulous flowers that are perfect for display in your sunny hanging baskets.
Height: 90-180 cm (3-6 ft)
Color Varieties: Orange, yellow, white with dark centers
Growing Conditions: Full sun, moist, well-drained soil
The Black Eyed Susan vine that our experts like to grow produces cheerful flowers with a striking dark eye, climbing happily up trellises or spilling over the sides of a hanging basket.
Black Eyed Susan Vine
Bacopa
Height: 10-15 cm (4-6 in)
Color Varieties: White, blue, pink
Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade, moist soil
Bacopa’s small star-shaped flowers make it an excellent trailing plant for hanging baskets. The hanging basket flower requires full sun to bloom profusely but appreciates a bit of afternoon shade in hotter climates.
Snapdragons
Height: 20-30 cm (8-12 in)
Color Varieties: Yellow, red, pink, orange, white, purple
Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil
Snapdragons bring a unique, vertical element to baskets with their tall, colorful flower spikes. We saw tht they prefer cooler spring and fall weather but can perform well through summer in sunny locations and work well as drought tolerant sun plants onec esthablished.
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Snapdragon: Antirrhinum - Wikipedia
Verbena: Verbena - Wikipedia
Lantana: Lantana camara - Wikipedia
Lantana Poisoning Information: Lantana (Lantana camara) | Queensland Poisons Information Centre (health.qld.gov.au)
Portulaca: How To Grow And Care For Portulaca (southernliving.com)
Bacopa: Bacopa monnieri - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)
Million Bells: How to Grow and Care for Million Bells (thespruce.com)
Verbena: Verbena: How to Grow and Care with Success (gardenia.net)
Black Eyed Susan Vine: Black-eyed Susan Vine, Thunbergia alata – Wisconsin Horticulture
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