Fuchsias in hanging baskets need a little TLC. Misting, fertilising, and deadheading everyday help plants thrive.
Fuchsia
Halfhearted Begonia boliviensis has pendulous, tubular flowers like fuchsias. In hanging baskets, Nonstop Mocca tuberous begonias look like roses.
Begonia
Pelargoniums are perfect for hanging baskets due to their bold texture, vibrant colours, and trailing habit. Keep plants blooming until frost by deadheading.
Pelargonium
Lobelia erinus is a gushing spring plant that thrives in moderate temps. Your hanging basket will be covered in electric-blue blooms with white throats.
Lobelia
Rainy and humid weather can induce petunia petal blight. Milliflora blooms without pinching in hot, wet summers.
Petunia
Moss rose needs full sun. In shadow, flowers shut. Spiderwort adds colour between moss rose flowers.
Portulaca
Hanging alyssum baskets smell like clouds. Bees and butterflies love these honey-scented flowers. Trim sweet alyssum's trailing habit in summer.
Sweet Alyssum
Lotus berthelotii, or lotus vine or parrot's beak vine, is in decline in its native habitat yet easy to grow from seed and cuttings.