You know what they say: April showers bring May flowers! Make the most of your outdoor space as we enter a month full of celebrations, sunny days, and backyard gatherings with family and friends. Elevate your Texas garden with vibrant spring flowers and stylish planters that you can enjoy through the summer and for years to come. Planting container gardens is an easy way to elevate your spring décor with trendy designs and bold blooms.
Ready to find the perfect pot for your May flowers? At Calloway’s and Cornelius, you’ll find a vast collection of stunning pottery in a variety of styles and sizes ideal for any area of your Texas home and garden. Discover a few of our favorites and learn how to pair them with some of the best-potted flowers for spring and summer.
1: HAND-PAINTED FLOWERPOTS
If you’re searching for trendy flowerpots, hand-painted designs will never go out of style. The beautiful textures and hand-made elegance will create a colorful backdrop to any porch or patio. The bold hues and floral details pair perfectly with sun-loving blooms.
Let the art speak for itself and explore the D’Barro collection of hand-painted and stylish garden pots. The classic white planter is clean and modern with accents of gorgeous flowers, unique leaf patterns, and other ornamental elements. These fun creations are available in multiple sizes and styles of trendy plant pots. You can even update your whole outdoor space with a matching bird bath, and decorative garden animals.
Pair it with sun-loving spring container flowers such as Lantana! The cheerful clusters of spring flowers come in a variety of bright colors. Lantana is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant. It is adaptable to dry and moist growing conditions, making it ideal for planting in containers. Lantana is also great for attracting beneficial pollinators, bees and butterflies love the non-stop blooms.
For extra festive flair, explore the colorful collection by Sunshine Ceramica! From modern geometric planters to traditional flowerpots, each design is hand-made by Artisans in the heart of Spain. Their unique designs use both brush strokes and pipette techniques to create a gorgeous combination of glazed textures. Discover the different floral patterns and color palettes and find the style that’s best for you and your home. You can also mix and match for a fiesta of container garden beauty!
Make your Texas garden bright and happy with the yellow spring flowers of Marigolds! These sun-loving blooms are fantastic flowers to plant in May! They are lightly fragrant with lush green foliage that is sure to add a pop of color to your outdoor gathering spaces. Marigolds are long-lasting and low maintenance, but they do require consistently moist soil to grow with success.
2: TRENDY OMBRE PLANTERS
Give your Texas garden the ombre effect with these minimalist planters. Let your plants be the focal point with stylish flowerpots that feature a natural design and color scheme. This technique will give your outdoor space extra dimension while blending in with the beauty of nature.
Give your planters a pop of color with Celosia! This unique spring flower is ideal for planting in May and will thrive in our Texas weather. Celosia features bright spikes of feather-like blooms that come in shades of pink, red, orange, and yellow. It thrives in full sun and is easy to care for, once established.
For another dynamic option, discover Angelonia! This carefree plant has Snapdragon-shaped flowers that bloom all summer. It is sun-loving and will thrive in our Texas heat and humidity. Angelonia is excellent for growing in large spring flowerpots. It is drought-tolerant and great for attracting butterflies.
3: EMBOSSED FLOWERPOTS
Match your garden aesthetic with the raised designs of embossed pottery. The subtle textures will add an extra layer of elegance to your outdoor space.
From classic detailing to leaf patterns, you can create an exciting oasis unlike any other! At your neighborhood Calloway’s and Cornelius, these colorful ceramic planters are available in various designs from dimple patterns to floral accents.
Enhance your lively collection with dynamic blooms and try Rockin’® Blue Suede Shoes™ Salvia from Proven Winners®! This award-winning spring flower features light blue blooms that pollinators love. It is easy to care for, heat-tolerant, and drought-tolerant.
Pentas are also a favorite of our friendly pollinators. They are known for their clusters of star-shaped blooms. These gorgeous spring flowers come in bright shades of red, pink, purple, and more! They are heat-tolerant and grow well in containers.
4: LIGHTWEIGHT PLASTIC PLANTERS
For a look that is a bit more minimalistic, gorgeous stone or terra cotta pottery is always a great choice, but they can get heavy or be difficult to move. Discover our collection of lightweight plastic planters from Bloem® and Japi Pottery!
Bloem® Pottery is made with recycled, lightweight plastic that is durable and fade-resistant. They have a traditional style and elegant design that will look fabulous on your patio or porch. Discover their self-watering disk that acts like an internal drainage reservoir to help plants stay healthy and grow strong.
Japi Pottery is designed for both indoor and outdoor use. Each planter looks like it is made from heavy stone, but it is made with a lightweight plastic that is impact-resistant, and UV-protected. They are hand-finished and recyclable. They also come in sleek modern black, sand, and washed terra cotta finishes. Visit your neighborhood store to explore our current selection.
Add cascading color and texture to your outdoor spaces with Calibrachoa! It is an ideal flower to plant in May and will add instant flower power to your spring container gardens. Calibrachoa plants require a minimum of 6 hours of sun per day and they are self-cleaning and do not require deadheading.
For the shady areas of your landscape, add spring flowers and vibrant color with New Guinea Impatiens. You’ll love the large, rounded flowers that bloom from spring through fall.
5: POP OF COLOR PLANTERS
Add extra pops of color around your garden and patio. The simple style and bright hues will complement any spring flower. Fill your space with colorful ceramic planters in shades of orange, blue, pink, red, and more! Discover the modern designs and various shapes of our trendy plant pots.
Make your creations extra colorful with Cora® XDR Vinca! Cora® XDR Vinca have eXtreme Disease Resistance! They are a new and improved Vinca variety, known for being tough, bold, and beautiful. They are known for their large blooms that last throughout our Texas summer. They are easy to care for and require minimal maintenance.
Zinnias are another fantastic spring flower for your color garden. They are a fine choice for planting in May. They have large daisy-like blooms in bright hues of orange, yellow, pink, and more. Zinnias are heat and drought-tolerant, fast-growing, and they thrive in our Texas sun.
CARE TIPS
When planting in containers, use quality potting soil with good drainage and helpful nutrients. Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil is our top-of-the-line gardening soil that is specially formulated for your potted plants. It is made with a high-quality blend of organic ingredients, water-saving materials, and beneficial ingredients so your plants get the best start and continue to thrive.
Feed your spring flowers with Calloway’s Premium Flower Food. It is specially formulated to provide the essential nutrients that your flowering plants need to stay vibrant and healthy!
SHOP WITH EASE
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we are here to help with all your spring gardening needs! Visit us today and explore our stunning collection of vibrant blooms, impressive trees and shrubs, stylish pottery, lush indoor plants, and so much more! Shop any of our 28 neighborhood stores, where we have served our loyal customers for over 35 years.
Have questions? No worries! Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!
