What are some good hardy plants to plant in window box planters?

Answer by  Heather83 (281)

Naturally, it depends on your geographical location. I'd recommend something easy like marigolds or pansies. They don't mind hot or cold.

Answer by  Bobinski (1652)

Consider the location of your window box. Exposure is very important . Choose plants that will grow no more that 12". Geraniums, pansies, cyclamen, marigolds and petunias are a few.

Answer by  rbiales (3441)

Alpine plants will grown in window boxes in most areas, as well as shade loving plants such as ornamantal grasses and hostas. A member of the mint family will grow in window boxes in most areas.

Answer by  dwammer (710)

Some good choices for bedding plants are marigolds and carnations. They can stand the heat and occassional neglect of watering. They are great for bedding and window boxes because the plants don't get huge like canna lilies. Geraniums are also good but need a deeper root base. Snapdragons can be a good choice too.

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

Impatiens, geraniums, pansy, petunias and any annual. I usually do red and white geraniums with any blue cast flowers for the forth of july.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

Pansys and johnny jump ups ar the best and they can survive anything but I also know that marigolds and petunias also do well and thrive in window boxes as well as geraniums.

Answer by  vicki94 (477)

Window boxes are eye-catching. Some plants that grow well in window boxes are ivy geraniums,pansies,marigolds,petunias,impatiens,dainthus,english ivy, and miniature roses to name a few. To have a healthy window box put your plant in smal pots first then put in the window box surrounded by dirt.