The Florida Gardener

EP 37: Create a Stunning FALL Container Garden | Seasonal Design and Style Tips

September 30, 2026·14 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

It's my FAVORITE time of the year!  So today, in honor of Autumn, we are going to discuss how to create Fall Containers like a Pro using Florida plants. Plants Discussed Today: SUN COMBO 1Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum')Croton 'Petra' (Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra') Purple Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)Bronze Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)SUN COMBO 2Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum')*Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) Purple Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)Bronze Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)*A burnt orange / rust colored coleus would be ideal if you can find a sun tolerant variety. (Many of the red varieties are full sun tolerant)SHADE COMBO 1Black ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven' or 'Black Queen')Purple Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus)Chenille Plant (Acalypha hispida)SHADE COMBO 2Croton 'Petra' (Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra') Maidenhair ferns (Adiantum)*Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) Creeping Fig Vine (Ficus pumila)*A burnt orange / rust colored coleus would be ideal but most any Coleus will work as most prefer shade - part shade. SHOP MY GARDEN, SUBSCRIBE TO MY FREE NEWSLETTER, SUBMIT A PLANT QUESTION: ⁠⁠RootsRedefined.com⁠

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