Plant 'Red Giant' mustard and purple pansies in a bright container to thrive in shade; water when the top inch of soil is dry. Add these to a covered entryway for a cheerful touch.
Combine elephant's ear, rex begonia, nephthytis, and blue star fern in a white container; keep soil moist and out of direct light. Shield from summer storms to prevent breakage.
Create a vertical garden with metal containers; include shrimp plant, 'Aquamarine' pilea, variegated Pteris fern, selaginella, sword fern, and arrowhead vine. These plants withstand late-summer heat.
Use cast-iron plant, caladiums, impatiens, and creeping fig in a neutral planter for a shaded porch corner. This combination will brighten up the shadiest areas.
Combine coleus, verbena, fan flower, Joseph's coat, calibrachoa, and petunias in a vibrant container for shade. Ensure the soil is not soggy and provide shade from the afternoon sun.
Plant 'Penny Red with Blotch' violas in containers for shady spots; use moist, well-drained soil with 3 hours of sunlight daily. Arrange in a row for a bold, colorful vignette.
Use 'Celebration' and 'Florida Sweetheart' caladiums, creeping Jenny, and white wishbone flower in an elevated planter; set in shade and water often. The planter allows the creeping Jenny to spill out beautifully.
Combine maroon Joseph's coat, green coleus, and yellow creeping Jenny in a container for part sun and part shade. Avoid windy locations to prevent coleus breakage.
Plant pink Lenten roses with yellow Acorus, lime green euphorbias, purple violas, and variegated ivy in a shady container with well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.