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Beautiful Outdoor Planter Ideas: Using Creeping Jenny

 

Creeping Jenny is such a chill plant to have in your garden or planters. Its bright green leaves pop and bring a nice burst of color to your arrangements. Plus, it grows so easily and drapes over the edges, looking quite pretty! Here are some planter ideas of what to plant with Creeping Jenny. Weather your are planting a large outdoor planter, a hanging basket or a window box, Creeping Jenny will sure to enhance it.



Cannas, Coleus, Sunpatients, Creeping Jenny
Cannas, Coleus, Sunpatients, Creeping Jenny


Cannas, Japanese Forest Grass, Purple Heart, Creeping Jenny
Cannas, Japanese Forest Grass, Purple Heart, Creeping Jenny

Cannas, Creeping Jenny, Sunpaptients and Purple Heart
Cannas, Creeping Jenny, Sunpaptients and Purple Heart

Another great idea is to use Creeping Jenny in a window box.. The way it cascades down the side of the planter really makes a statement.

Purple Fountain Grass, Impatients, Creeping Jenny
Purple Fountain Grass, Impatients, Creeping Jenny


Dracaena Green Spikes, Gerbera Daisies, Purple Petunias, Lantana, Creeping Jenny
Dracaena Green Spikes, Gerbera Daisies, Purple Petunias, Lantana, Creeping Jenny



Cordyline, Paradise Palm, Impatients, Creeping Jenny
Cordyline, Paradise Palm, Impatients, Creeping Jenny


Coleus, Creeping Jenny, Geraniums
Coleus, Creeping Jenny, Geraniums

Cordyline, Coleus, Creeping Jenny, Crown of Thorns Sonoma
Cordyline, Coleus, Creeping Jenny, Crown of Thorns Sonoma

Here’s the lowdown on how to care for Creeping Jenny:


Care:

  • Light: Creeping Jenny prefers full sun to partial shade. 

  • Soil: It thrives in moist, well-draining soil, but can tolerate a variety of soil types. 

  • Water: Keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy. 

  • Fertilizing: While not necessary, you can fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. 

  • Pruning: Regularly prune to control its spread and maintain its shape. 

  • Overwintering: Creeping Jenny is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and will die back in the winter, with new growth emerging in spring. 

  • Pests and Diseases: It's generally resistant to pests and diseases. 



Creeping Jenny is such a chill plant to have in your garden or planters. It's extremely versatile and looks good in just about any outdoor planter. It's easy to care for and adds a beautiful, bright green color to any planter. Happy Gardening!


Regina Thompson, Ontrend Interiors

 
 
 

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