The holidays are here! Transform your doorstep with easy Christmas container gardens. Create an enchanting ambiance to welcome your family and friends with lush evergreens, fresh holiday trees, and vibrant cool-season blooms. Plus, these effortless holiday container gardens can be enjoyed through the new year!
Need inspiration? We are here to help! Here is a step-by-step guide to creating magical Christmas container gardens.
Scented Christmas Container Gardens with Rosemary Holiday Trees
Design a vibrant and joyful holiday container garden with fragrant Rosemary Holiday Trees! Before you get started, find the ideal pottery for your container garden. Choose from our vast collection of stylish pots and planters in a variety of sizes, colors, and designs. Use a Ups-A-Daisy® Round Planter Insert to boost your plants by giving them a lift! Enjoy healthier blooms using less soil, better drainage, and protection against root rot.
Next, fill it with Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil for your gardening success. Our top-of-the-line potting soil is a high-quality blend of organic materials that provides an optimal growing environment for container plants.
Now it is time to plant! Start with the Thriller or focal point selection and use a gorgeous Rosemary Holiday Tree. Place it in the center of the container so you can plant around it. Rosemary Holiday Trees carry a wonderful, soothing aromatic scent that will fill your home. They are shaped to mimic the style of a classic Christmas Tree and this joyful herb is a delight to decorate!
Surround the Rosemary with easy-to-grow cool-season flowers to compliment your creation. Try Cyclamen for their dynamic blooms and heart-shaped foliage. The distinctive features of Cyclamen make them a delight for containers and gardens throughout the cooler seasons. Place it on each side of your Rosemary Holiday Tree.
Next, add the filler plant and choose Matrix® Pansies. They have a mounded habit that creates a full and vibrant appearance in flowerbeds and containers, and they thrive throughout the cooler months. Choose blooms in bold, jeweled tones for a festive look.
Complete your creation with extra texture and use Sprengeri Asparagus Fern. This feathery plant is a great choice for your spiller because of its soft, trailing growth. The bright green color adds visual interest and winter beauty.
Water in thoroughly and add more potting soil if needed. Place in an area that receives full 6-8 hours of sunlight throughout the day.
Festive Container Gardens with Evergreen Accents
Transform your home and garden into a winter wonderland with lush evergreen accents and cool-season favorites.
First, fill your pottery with Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil, leaving room for your plants.
In the center of your container, place a beautiful Leyland Cypress for the thriller plant. This dynamic evergreen is prized for its rich dark green foliage and classic Christmas tree shape. After the holidays, you can transplant your Leyland Cypress into your garden and enjoy it for many years ahead!
Next, pair your foliage with cool-season blooms and try Alyssum as the spiller for a soft, flowing look. You’ll love the clusters of fragrant flowers and trailing habit. It thrives in cooler weather and is a great choice for attracting pollinators to your garden.
Snapdragons are always a fantastic choice too! These stunning plants shine in vibrant shades of pink, white, and yellow. The tall spikes of beautiful blooms are lightly scented and excellent for cutting.
Complete your colorful container garden with Ornamental Cabbage or Kale. The fluffy leaves and vibrant colors make this a favorite for filler plants in container gardens. They are low-maintenance annuals prized for their compact rosette and cool hues.
Water in thoroughly and add more potting soil if needed. Display your creation on your porch, patio, or in your yard for an added pop of Christmas color!
Colorful Christmas Container Gardens with Poinsettias
Looking for an easy option that you can create in an instant? Try Poinsettias! These vibrant plants are the quintessential plant for the holiday season.
There are so many ways to utilize these plants in your home and throughout the Christmas season! You can place them in decorative foil wrap in shiny colors of red, green, and gold. Display them on shaded patios or throughout your home or gift them to your family and friends!
Take your décor to another level and pair your Poinsettias and Princettias® with stylish pottery. Use Calloway’s Premium Potting Soil and add your plants for an instant Christmas accent!
Christmas Container Garden Care Tips
Winter can be unpredictable in Texas. Be prepared and protect your plants from frost and cold conditions. Pick up a DeVault Plant Dolly to allow you to easily move your container gardens to a safe area. Having N-Sulate Frost Protection Blanket on hand is beneficial. It is designed to resist UV degradation and allows air and water to pass through the fabric.
Shop with Ease
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we are here to help make the holidays magical! Visit us today and explore our entire collection of Fresh Cut Christmas Trees, Christmas greenery, vibrant Poinsettias, beautiful cool season blooms, stylish pottery, and so much more! Shop any of our 28 neighborhood stores, where we have served our loyal customers for over 35 years.
Have questions? Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!
