Choosing Annuals for Planter Window Boxes (Part One)

Planter window boxes are a charming feature for any home. You're sure to enjoy your window boxes as much as possible if you pick the perfect flowers for your planter. The first step to choosing the right plants is to consider the climate of your location, the amount of sunlight your planter boxes will get, and the amount of time you have to commit to taking care of your plants.
If you choose to plant annuals, you will be able to experiment with different kinds of flowers each year, You could even switch flowers with the seasons, if you wanted to be really adventurous.
Several excellent annuals to plant are petunias, impatiens, nasturtiums, marigolds, and snapdragons. Pansies and flowering kale grow in the winter and provide color in those dull months.
Petunias grow to be eight to twelve inches tall and are available in shades of blue, white, red, and pink. They will grow in full sunlight or in partial shade. They also do not need a rich soil, and can withstand drought.
Impatiens flowers in shades of white, red, and pink. They grow best in partial shade, and some varieties of impatiens can even bloom in heavily shaded areas. They grow to be ten to twelve inches tall, require little care and do not need a specific type of soil.
Nasturtiums are especially easy to take care of and need very little attention. Their flowers are red, yellow, and orange and are actually edible. These plants grow ten to sixteen inches tall, and thrive best in full sun.
Marigolds also require full sunlight. They can grow in almost any soil, and can survive with little watering. Marigolds grow to be eight to twelve inches tall and bloom inn various hues of orange and yellow.
Snapdragons bloom red, white, rose, or lavender flowers, and will grow in full sunlight or in partial shade. They prefer to grow in a rich soil. Dwarf snapdragons and cascading snapdragons are the best types of snapdragons to plant in window boxes.