17+ Stylish Low-Maintenance Plant Combos for Containers

Who says a garden has to be high maintenance to be beautiful? With the right plant combinations, you can create a lush, vibrant container garden that practically takes care of itself.

1. Textured Greens

Textured greens with echeveria and string of pearls for a minimalist look.
Textured greens with echeveria and string of pearls for a minimalist look.

Combine echeveria with string of pearls for a textured green display that’s minimalistic yet captivating. These succulents need little water and attention, ideal for busy lifestyles. I always recommend this to clients who prefer understated elegance.

May just do the trick:

  • Ceramic Plant Pots with Drainage: Enhance your succulents’ beauty with stylish, breathable ceramic pots perfect for healthy growth.
  • Premium Succulent Potting Soil: Ensure optimal growth with well-draining soil tailored for echeveria and string of pearls.
  • Indoor Plant Watering Can: Effortlessly water your succulents with a sleek, precision-spout indoor watering can.

2. Colorful Foliage Fiesta

A fiesta of colorful foliage with coleus and caladiums, perfect for shaded spots.
A fiesta of colorful foliage with coleus and caladiums, perfect for shaded spots.

Mix coleus and caladiums for a burst of color through their vibrant foliage. These plants thrive in partial shade and add dynamic color without needing frequent attention. They’re a go-to when clients want color without the bloom.

These products might help:

  • Decorative Plant Pots Set: Enhance your garden’s look effortlessly with elegant pots designed for vibrant foliage displays.
  • Premium Potting Soil Mix: Support your coleus and caladiums with nutrient-rich soil for optimal growth and color.
  • Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit: Keep your foliage hydrated automatically with a convenient, time-saving drip irrigation system.

3. Perennial Paradise

A perennial paradise with daylilies and sedum, offering long-lasting beauty.
A perennial paradise with daylilies and sedum, offering long-lasting beauty.

Mix daylilies with sedum for a perennial combo that’s as hardy as it is beautiful. These plants return year after year with minimal fuss, providing consistent beauty. They’re a favorite for clients wanting low-maintenance yet long-lasting gardens.

Some handy options:

  • Daylily Bulbs: Transform your garden with vibrant daylilies that bloom beautifully year after year. Shop now!
  • Sedum Plants: Add texture and resilience to your garden with easy-care sedum. Order yours today!
  • Large Outdoor Planters: Enhance your space with durable, stylish planters perfect for your perennial paradise. Browse options now!

4. Sunny Delight

A sunny delight with marigolds and zinnias, bringing cheer to any space.
A sunny delight with marigolds and zinnias, bringing cheer to any space.

Mix marigolds with zinnias for a sunny, cheerful combination that’s easy to love. These bright blooms thrive in the sun and require minimal attention, perfect for any garden enthusiast. Clients often rave about the joyful vibe this combo brings.

You might like:

  • Outdoor Rectangular Planter Box: Enhance your garden with a durable planter box perfect for vibrant marigolds and zinnias.
  • Organic Potting Soil Mix: Boost your blooms with this rich, organic potting mix ideal for sun-loving plants.
  • Self-Watering Plant Container: Keep your plants hydrated effortlessly with a self-watering container, ensuring vibrant petals.

5. Mediterranean Mix

A Mediterranean mix of lavender and olive trees, perfect for sunny spots.
A Mediterranean mix of lavender and olive trees, perfect for sunny spots.

Combine lavender with olive trees for a Mediterranean feel that’s low maintenance and aromatic. They thrive in sunny, dry conditions, making them perfect for sunny patios. This combo is frequently requested by clients looking for a touch of the Mediterranean.

Products that could assist:

  • Lavender Seeds or Starter Plants: Enhance your garden with aromatic lavender, perfect for sunny and dry conditions.
  • Olive Tree for Container Gardening: Bring a Mediterranean vibe to your patio with a beautiful potted olive tree.
  • Large Outdoor Planters: Get stylish and durable planters to showcase your Mediterranean plant combination effectively.

6. Bold and Beautiful

A bold and beautiful combination of canna lilies and sweet potato vines.
A bold and beautiful combination of canna lilies and sweet potato vines.

Mix canna lilies with sweet potato vines for a bold, colorful display. The vibrant foliage and striking flowers create a wow factor with little effort. I love suggesting this combo for adding drama to any space.

Explore these options:

  • Canna Lily Bulbs: Grow vibrant canna lilies effortlessly to add striking color and height to your container garden.
  • Sweet Potato Vine Live Plants: Enhance your garden’s appeal with lush, cascading sweet potato vines for vibrant and easy care.
  • Decorative Planters: Choose stylish planters to showcase your bold plant combinations and elevate your garden’s design.

7. Succulent Symphony

A delightful symphony of succulents in a sunny container garden.
A delightful symphony of succulents in a sunny container garden.

For a no-fuss option, mix various succulents. Their unique shapes and colors create visual intrigue, and they thrive with minimal water. I’ve seen these beauties thrive on my clients’ sun-drenched patios with barely a drop of water for weeks.

Useful items to consider:

  • Mixed Succulent Starter Pack: Enhance your garden with a diverse succulent pack, perfect for easy upkeep and vibrant beauty.
  • Decorative Ceramic Plant Pots: Add charm to your succulents with stylish ceramic pots that complement any outdoor setting.
  • Organic Cactus and Succulent Soil Mix: Ensure optimal growth with a quality soil mix designed for healthy succulent development.

8. Tropical Tranquility

A tranquil tropical blend of snake plants and peace lilies, ideal for shaded areas.
A tranquil tropical blend of snake plants and peace lilies, ideal for shaded areas.

Pair snake plants with peace lilies for a touch of the tropics that’s effortless to maintain. They thrive in indirect light and add a calming vibe to any space. I often suggest this combo for clients who want a low-key, lush look.

You might give these a try:

  • Decorative Terracotta Pots: Enhance your garden’s aesthetic with charming terracotta pots, perfect for your snake plants and peace lilies.
  • Indoor Plant Soil Mix: Ensure thriving growth by using quality soil mix specially formulated for indoor tropical plants.
  • Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit: Maintain optimal moisture levels effortlessly with an easy-to-install automatic drip irrigation system.

9. Pop of Purple

A striking pop of purple with purple heart plants and verbena.
A striking pop of purple with purple heart plants and verbena.

Combine purple heart plants with verbena for a striking purple display that’s easy to maintain. These plants thrive in the sun and bring a vibrant pop to any container. My clients love the bold color contrast this combo provides.

Consider these options:

  • Self-Watering Planter: Keep your purple garden thriving with ease. Enjoy vibrant blooms using a self-watering planter.
  • Organic Potting Mix: Boost the growth of your purple heart and verbena with this nutrient-rich potting mix.
  • Plant Fertilizer for Flowering Plants: Enhance your container garden’s bloom with a fertilizer designed for vibrant flowering plants.

10. Zen Garden Mix

A serene zen garden mix with bamboo and ferns for shaded areas.
A serene zen garden mix with bamboo and ferns for shaded areas.

Combine bamboo and ferns for a serene, low-maintenance zen garden feel. These plants love shade and a bit of humidity, perfect for a quiet corner on your patio. Clients adore this combo for its calming presence.

Might be a good match:

  • Ceramic Plant Pots: Elevate your zen garden with stylish ceramic pots that enhance plant beauty and tranquility.
  • Garden Bamboo Stakes: Support your bamboo plants effortlessly with durable stakes designed for stability and growth.
  • Automatic Plant Watering System: Ensure perfect humidity for your zen garden with an easy-to-use automatic watering system.

11. Silver and Gold

A sophisticated silver and gold combination with dusty miller and creeping jenny.
A sophisticated silver and gold combination with dusty miller and creeping jenny.

Combine dusty miller with golden creeping jenny for a sophisticated look that’s also resilient. Their contrasting colors make a statement in any container garden with minimal care. This combo has been a hit in my workshops for its elegance and ease.

Check if these fit your needs:

  • Dusty Miller Seeds: Transform your garden with these elegant Dusty Miller seeds, ideal for a sophisticated look.
  • Golden Creeping Jenny Plant: Enhance your container garden with vibrant golden creeping jenny for easy elegance.
  • Stylish Garden Containers: Get chic garden containers to display your silver and gold plant combination beautifully.

12. Rustic Charm

A rustic charm with ornamental grasses and sedums, perfect for any garden.
A rustic charm with ornamental grasses and sedums, perfect for any garden.

Pair ornamental grasses with sedums for a rustic look that’s hard to beat. These plants thrive in various conditions without much care, adding texture and interest. I’ve used this combo in many client gardens for its effortless charm.

These products might be useful:

  • Ornamental Grass Seeds Kit: Grow your own ornamental grasses with ease; perfect for adding texture to any garden.
  • Sedum Plant Assortment: Introduce colorful, low-maintenance sedums to your garden for year-round appeal and rustic charm.
  • Rustic Wooden Planters: Enhance your garden’s aesthetic with stylish rustic wooden planters for a natural look.

13. Tropical Punch

A tropical punch with banana plants and hibiscus, adding an exotic touch to any garden.
A tropical punch with banana plants and hibiscus, adding an exotic touch to any garden.

Create a tropical feel with banana plants and hibiscus for a lush, exotic look that’s surprisingly easy to maintain. These plants thrive with plenty of sunlight and add a splash of paradise to any container garden. I love this combo for bringing a vacation vibe to everyday spaces.

A few relevant products:

  • Decorative Outdoor Planters: Enhance your container garden’s tropical charm with stylish planters perfect for banana plants and hibiscus.
  • High-Quality Potting Soil for Tropical Plants: Support lush growth with nutrient-rich potting soil ideal for tropical plants like banana and hibiscus.
  • Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit: Maintain healthy plants effortlessly with a drip irrigation system ensuring consistent moisture levels.

14. Desert Oasis

A resilient desert oasis of cacti and agave, thriving in sunny conditions.
A resilient desert oasis of cacti and agave, thriving in sunny conditions.

Create a desert vibe with cacti and agave plants. These hardy plants love the sun and are extremely drought-tolerant, making them perfect for those who forget to water. I always recommend this for sun-drenched balconies.

Check these products out:

  • Cactus and Agave Plant Collection: Elevate your balcony with these sun-loving, drought-tolerant cacti and agave plants today!
  • Terracotta Pots for Succulents: Add rustic charm with terracotta pots, perfect for your hardy desert plants.
  • Cactus and Succulent Potting Soil: Support healthy growth with specialized soil for cacti and succulents.

15. Herb Haven

A fragrant herb haven perfect for any sunny windowsill or patio.
A fragrant herb haven perfect for any sunny windowsill or patio.

Combine rosemary, thyme, and oregano for a fragrant herb garden that’s as easy on the eyes as it is on the cook. These herbs love the sun and require little water, plus you can snip fresh herbs for your kitchen anytime. My clients love the dual purpose of beauty and utility.

Try these:

  • Galvanized Metal Planter Box: Enhance your herb garden with a stylish, durable metal planter perfect for kitchen counters.
  • Organic Potting Soil for Herbs: Boost your herb growth with nutrient-rich soil designed specifically for culinary herbs.
  • Self-Watering Herb Planter: Simplify herb care with a self-watering planter, ensuring consistent moisture for thriving herbs.

16. Shade-Loving Beauties

Shade-loving beauties, hostas and heucheras, creating a vibrant display.
Shade-loving beauties, hostas and heucheras, creating a vibrant display.

Pair hostas with heucheras for a dynamic duo that thrives in shade. Their contrasting leaf textures and colors create a stunning display with little upkeep. Many of my clients appreciate their ability to brighten shady spots.

Give these a look:

  • Decorative Plant Containers: Enhance your garden’s charm with stylish containers perfect for hostas and heucheras.
  • Shade Plant Fertilizer: Boost growth and health of your shade-loving plants with specialized, nutrient-rich fertilizer.
  • Garden Soil for Hostas: Support your hostas with high-quality soil, ensuring optimal moisture and nutrients.

17. Evergreen Elegance

An evergreen elegance with junipers and boxwood for year-round appeal.
An evergreen elegance with junipers and boxwood for year-round appeal.

Mix junipers with boxwood for a year-round evergreen look that’s tidy and classic. These tough plants withstand various conditions and need minimal pruning. They’re perfect for clients who want a consistent look through the seasons.

Possibly helpful picks:

  • Large Square Garden Planters: Add sophistication to your garden with these sturdy, stylish large square planters. Elevate your design!
  • Juniper Shrub for Containers: Enhance your container garden with robust juniper shrubs. Enjoy easy maintenance and year-round greenery!
  • Boxwood Plant for Patio: Create a classic look with boxwood plants, perfect for your patio garden setup. Stay timeless!

Text: Joyce Peterson