6 Plants That Will Thrive in Narrow Planters

Just like different species of plants have unique requirements in terms of light, watering, nutrition, and atmospheric humidity, so too do all plants have unique root systems.

Naturally, the substrate will influence the health of the plant. Some plants thrive in a rich loam that drains well, others in moss, and some in sand. Some plants can grow in gravel and wood chips.

Beyond that, the size and breadth of the container in which you grow the plant will also impact its health. Some plants can tolerate “cramped feet” and others cannot.

If you only have so much room around your home or office for some narrow planters, you’ll have to give some thought to what you grow in them.

The following species might be a good fit.

Orange Blaze Red Hot Poker

This plant will want full sun and is hardy in zones 5b through 9b, but other than that, it’s pretty low maintenance. It will tolerate poor soil and is drought and salt-tolerant, too.

It will thrive in tall, narrow planters, and is well-known for its brilliant orange blooms. Given enough temperature and favorable conditions, it will continuously bloom, too. Simply trim dead leaves and blooms to encourage new growth.

If that weren’t enough, it will repel deer and rabbits while attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon

Purple Pillar Roses of Sharon produce beautiful pink and purple blossoms and attractive, brilliant green, glossy foliage. They are hardy in zones 5 through 9 and will tolerate both heat and drought.

They need good draining and prefer a lot of sun, but they will continuously bloom through the summer and fall while good conditions persist.

They will also attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, and should resist deer, but don’t give deer a chance, either.

Fine Line Buckthorn

Hardy in zones 2 through 7, the Fine Line Buckthorn is a low-maintenance deciduous shrub, grown for its foliage, that will prefer part sun to sun.

Its adaptable but will prefer well-draining soil. Fertilization is often not necessary, but if you do feed it, do so in the early spring.

Bamboo

Bamboo grows ridiculously quickly (some cultivars up to a foot or more per day) and has pretty simple maintenance requirements.

Give it full to partial sun, plenty of water (it needs well-draining soil, though) and feed it as you want to encourage growth. It will resist most foragers, too.

Other than that, bamboo will take care of itself, and thanks to its vertical nature will thrive in tall, narrow planters.

Orange Rocket Barberry

Orange Rocket Barberry, grown for its vibrant reddish-orange foliage, is easy to care for but when certain basic requirements are met, it will thrive in narrow planters.

It prefers full sun to partial shade, is hardy in zones 5a to 9b, and doesn’t need a lot of water or food. It is also disease and pest-resistant, and thanks to its thorns, deer-resistant. It will also tolerate the cold down to -20℉.

Try growing it in a tall planter. If you’re in the right zone, it should do just fine.

Blue Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush

Hardy between zones 5 and 9, Blue Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush is a joy to grow because of its long-blooming, fragrant blossoms. Needless to say, they will attract butterflies, as well as hummingbirds and bees.

They are drought tolerant prefer a lot of sun, and tend to grow well even without being fed, so they’ll grow great in narrow planters, making them great for entryways, courtyards, and more.

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