More subtle choices include coleus heliotrope and salvia.
Flowering vines for window boxes.
Creeping jenny lysimachia nummularia also known as moneywort is a vigorous ground cover that s also stunning in window boxes.
Check out this daffodil and primula window box or stipa and muscari window boxfor ideas and inspiration.
This flower is both an annual and perennial and grows back each year in zones 7 through 9.
Fill in with things like wandering jew ivy euonymus heather or vinca which will cascade over the edge of the box.
Expect to be surprised with beautiful blossoms from summer to fall.
You can use a small trellis to support vines in window boxes or take advantage of architecture as in the shutters used here.
Verbena enjoys sunny locations is deer resistant and drought tolerant.
Verbena provides window boxes with cascading clusters of blooms in colors of purple blue white red and pink.
Growing perennial flowering vines take advantage of vertical growing space with cascading stems draping.
Even a few strategically placed strings can support a delicate vine.
Available in shades of green and gold its densely packed rounded.
Choose small flowering vines that will not take over the limited space in a window box like cypress vine cardinal climber or morning glory.
Types of vining flowers window boxes decorate the outsides of buildings enhancing the view.