Growing Beauty: Seasonal Flowers that Thrive in Cedar Planters
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When it comes to adding color and beauty to your garden or patio, seasonal flowers are a fantastic way to create a vibrant, ever-changing landscape. At Kelowna Woodcraft, we offer handcrafted cedar planter boxes that not only provide a stylish and sustainable home for your flowers, but also offer the perfect environment for plants to flourish. In this blog post, we’ll explore the best seasonal flowers to plant in our cedar planters, and how to make the most of your planters throughout the year.
Why Choose Cedar Planter Boxes for Your Flowers?
Cedar is a natural, eco-friendly material that has numerous benefits for growing flowers. It’s resistant to decay, so it’s a long-lasting choice for planters that will stand up to the elements year after year. The natural properties of cedar also provide excellent drainage and airflow, ensuring that your flowers stay healthy and thrive.
Moreover, cedar planters are aesthetically pleasing, adding rustic charm and warmth to any outdoor space. They’re a sustainable option that aligns with Kelowna Woodcraft’s commitment to high-quality, locally sourced craftsmanship.
Spring: Celebrate Renewal with Bright Blooms
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your garden and bring a burst of color to your yard. Some flowers thrive best in the cooler temperatures of early spring and can be planted in your cedar planters as soon as the frost has passed.
Tulips: These classic spring flowers are available in an array of vibrant colors. They thrive in cedar planters and make a stunning statement when planted in groups.
Daffodils: Known for their cheerful yellow blossoms, daffodils bloom early and create a welcoming entrance.
Pansies: These flowers add color and texture to any garden and can handle cool spring temperatures, making them a perfect choice for early-season blooms.
Planting a variety of spring flowers in your cedar planter boxes will ensure a vibrant, welcoming garden to greet the new season.
Discover more fabulous spring ready plants for your cedar planters here
Summer: A Lush Display of Color and Fragrance
Summer is the peak growing season for many flowers, and cedar planters are perfect for creating a lush, blooming display. These planters retain moisture, providing a stable environment for plants to thrive even in the summer heat.
Geraniums: Known for their bold, colorful blooms, geraniums are hardy and thrive in full sun. They’re a great choice for adding color to your deck or patio.
Petunias: These versatile flowers are available in a variety of colors and patterns and will spill over the sides of your cedar planters, creating a cascading effect.
Lavender: Not only does lavender provide a lovely fragrance, but it’s also a drought-tolerant flower that will flourish in the warmth of summer. Its purple blooms look stunning in cedar planters, and the plant attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
By incorporating summer flowers into your cedar planters, you’ll create a garden full of fragrance, color, and life all season long.
Fall: A Beautiful End to the Season
As the weather begins to cool, you can still enjoy beautiful flowers with the right selections. Fall flowers can thrive in the cooler temperatures and add a warm, inviting feel to your garden as the season transitions.
Chrysanthemums: Known for their fall colors—reds, oranges, and yellows—mums are the quintessential fall flower. They’ll thrive in the cooler temperatures and look stunning in your cedar planters.
Asters: These flowers bloom late in the season and come in shades of purple, pink, and white. They pair beautifully with mums and are great for creating a fall floral display.
Violas: A smaller, hardier cousin of the pansy, violas thrive in the fall and will continue to bloom throughout the season.
These fall flowers will help you extend the beauty of your garden long into autumn, ensuring your cedar planters remain a focal point.
Winter: Bring Joy with Evergreens and Hardy Blooms
While winter isn’t typically a time for flowers to thrive, there are still ways to bring beauty and life to your garden even in the coldest months. Consider planting evergreen shrubs and hardy flowers that can survive the chill.
Hellebores (Christmas Roses): These hardy flowers bloom in late winter, offering a lovely touch of color during the colder months. They’re a great addition to your cedar planters and can handle frost and snow.
Pansies (again!): Many varieties of pansies can survive through the winter, especially in mild climates. Their vibrant colors provide a cheerful contrast against winter’s grey skies.
By planting evergreens or hardy flowers in your cedar planters, you’ll ensure that your garden maintains interest throughout the winter months.
Care Tips for Your Seasonal Flower Garden in Cedar Planters
Watering: Be sure to water your flowers regularly, but avoid over-watering. Cedar planters provide excellent drainage, but it’s important to keep your flowers hydrated without drowning them.
Fertilizing: During the growing season, feed your flowers with a balanced fertilizer to encourage healthy growth. Make sure to follow the instructions on the fertilizer package to avoid over-fertilizing. You can also include home made compost soil to your planters for extra nutrients, learn how here from Planet Natural.
Deadheading: Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage new growth and to keep your flower garden looking fresh throughout the season.
Get Started with Kelowna Woodcraft’s Cedar Planters
Whether you're planting for spring, summer, fall, or winter, Kelowna Woodcraft’s handcrafted cedar planters provide the perfect environment for seasonal flowers to thrive. The natural beauty and durability of cedar ensure your flowers stay healthy, vibrant, and beautiful all year long. Explore our range of planters and create a stunning flower garden that will brighten your home and outdoor spaces!
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