Looking to add instant charm and color to your entryway? A front-stoop planter box is the perfect solution, and choosing fast-growing plants delivers quick, satisfying results. Here are five excellent, vigorous plants that will make your stoop look welcoming in no time.
First, consider Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas). Loved for its rapid, trailing foliage in shades of lime green, deep purple, or variegated, it fills space quickly and adds beautiful texture. Pair it with upright flowers for a “spiller-thriller-filler” effect.
For constant color, you can't beat Petunias. These classic annuals grow quickly and bloom profusely from spring until frost. They come in nearly every color and are ideal for sunny stoops. Wave or Supertunia varieties are particularly vigorous.
Coleus is a superstar for shade or part-sun. Its dramatically patterned leaves in combinations of red, pink, green, and yellow grow quickly to create a lush, colorful display without needing flowers. Pinch the tips to encourage bushier growth.
If you love herbs, try Purple Opal Basil. It grows rapidly, offering gorgeous dark purple leaves, a delightful scent, and is usable in your kitchen. Its upright, bushy form adds both ornamental and practical value.
Finally, for a graceful touch, add Asparagus Fern. Despite its name, it's not a true fern. Its fine, feathery emerald-green foliage cascades elegantly and fills out a planter quickly, thriving in partial shade.
For success, ensure your planter has drainage holes, use high-quality potting mix, and water regularly as containers dry out fast. With these fast growers, you'll have a gorgeous, inviting entry in just a few weeks.