Grown by Viva nursery, this variegated-leaf cigar plant has bright orange flowers with a tiny purple accent. I used it in the planters with the Bay standards.

I was very inspired by Proven Winners fall container plantings book. (I know it’s not autumn yet- but I work in retail- I have to think a season ahead.) The textures and subtle colors were very pleasing, and some of the plant uses surprising. There were many perennials used as container plants, such as the purple and orange Heuchera and small Euphorbia.