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As winter fades and the air begins to warm, our porches crave something fresh—something that bridges the chill of early spring with the promise of warm days ahead.

At Sunnyside Gardens, we’ve crafted this pink-themed container recipe to inspire your spring refresh. It’s designed with expert balance, pairing delicate bloomers with unexpected foliage highlights to create a lush, elegant look that feels like spring in a pot.

The Container Recipe

A blend of soft textures, romantic blooms, and lasting interest that will welcome guests and celebrate the season from your front step.

• Calla Lily: These graceful, architectural blooms are the stars of the show. Their vibrant pink trumpets add height and sophistication, catching the eye with their sculptural form and romantic color.
• Florist Hydrangea: Full, rounded clusters that provide body and visual weight. The white blooms add an extra layer of romance to the container design.
• Ranunculus: This flower layers lush blooms with rich texture. Ranunculus adds delicate, layered petals that feel soft with gorgeous textured foliage.
• Gold Child Ivy: This trailing variegated ivy softens the container’s edge and adds year-round structure. Its golden-green leaves brighten the design and provide contrast to the pink blooms, creating a balanced, finished look.
• Acorus Grass: The fine, spiky blades of acorus grass add vertical movement and textural contrast. Its grassy form keeps the design from feeling too soft or overly floral, grounding the romantic blooms with a touch of natural structure.

Where to Place It

Choose a spot with bright, indirect light for this specific combination of plants. Beyond light requirements, this design is a perfect welcome home or patio accent. The lively color, texture, and tones make it the perfect seasonal statement piece.

Container Care Tips

• Light: Bright, indirect light to partial shade is ideal for this combination. The calla lily and hydrangea appreciate some protection from harsh afternoon sun, but can handle some morning sun.
• Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Spring containers benefit from regular watering, especially as temperatures rise and plants establish.
• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks to keep blooms looking their best.
• Note: Calla lilies and hydrangeas are seasonal bloomers—enjoy them at their peak this spring, and consider refreshing the container with summer annuals once their season passes.

Pro Tip

Spring is the perfect season to mix  dried and faux elements into your planters. Not only do they extend the life of your container, but they also add sculptural interest that feels festive and chic. Pussy willow, nestled bird’s nests, and faux blooms are all excellent additions for the season.

For more spring blooms, tuck in pansies, Star of Bethlehem, freesia, tulips, or daffodils. Our team can help you customize this recipe to match your style and space.

Step into Spring Beautifully

At Sunnyside Gardens, we love making container gardening easy. Whether you take home a pre-made design or enjoy digging in with your own DIY creation, you’ll find everything you need in-store to build an outdoor space that celebrates the season beautifully.