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🌼 Create Show-Stopping Containers with These Simple May Formulas

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May

Thriller, Filler, Spiller Recipes Featuring Super Varieties

May is prime time for planting containers, and with the right combination of plants, you can create dazzling displays that bloom beautifully all season long. The secret? Use the tried-and-true Thriller, Filler, Spiller method — and let Cropley’s help with the perfect plant formulas featuring Proven Winners® Super varieties like Supertunias, Superbells, and Superbenas.

Let’s dive into five easy, eye-catching container recipes you can plant today!

🌿 What Is Thriller, Filler, Spiller?

Here’s the winning formula for container design:

  • Thriller: The bold, upright star of your pot

  • Filler: Mid-height, mounding plants that add fullness

  • Spiller: Trailing plants that soften edges and cascade over the sides

🪴 5 Simple May Container Recipes Using Super Varieties

1. Tropical Sunset

Color Theme: Warm oranges, yellows, and coral

  • Thriller: Graceful Grasses® King Tut® (Papyrus)

  • Filler: Superbells® Dreamsicle® (Calibrachoa)

  • Spiller: Supertunia® Honey (Petunia)

🌞 Why it works: Warm tones and bold textures create instant vacation vibes.

2. Berry Bliss

Color Theme: Magenta, lavender, and silver

  • Thriller: Angelface® Perfectly Pink (Angelonia)

  • Filler: Superbena® Violet Ice (Verbena)

  • Spiller: Supertunia® Royal Magenta

đź’ś Why it works: A lush berry-inspired mix that looks great in patio planters or hanging baskets.

3. Cool & Classic

Color Theme: White, green, and icy tones

  • Thriller: Diamond Snow® (Euphorbia)

  • Filler: Laguna® White (Lobelia)

  • Spiller: Supertunia Mini Vista® White

🤍 Why it works: Sophisticated and soothing, ideal for modern or shaded spaces.

4. Red, White & Bloom

Color Theme: Patriotic pops of red, white, and blue

  • Thriller: Rockin’® Red (Salvia)

  • Filler: Superbells® White (Calibrachoa)

  • Spiller: Supertunia® Blue Skies

🇺🇸 Why it works: A festive pick-me-up that shines from Memorial Day to July 4th.

5. Pollinator Paradise

Color Theme: Nectar-rich, vibrant hues

  • Thriller: Luscious® Citrus Blend™ (Lantana)

  • Filler: Superbena® Sparkling Amethyst

  • Spiller: Supertunia® Bordeaux

🦋 Why it works: Great for bees and butterflies—and even better for busy gardeners. These bloom nonstop!

✨ Container Gardening Success Tips

  • Choose Coast of Maine soils for lush, healthy root systems

  • Feed every two weeks with Espoma Bloom! for maximum color

  • Don’t forget to trim and deadhead as needed to keep the container looking fresh

🌸 Visit Cropley’s & Let’s Get Planting!

We’ve stocked up on all your favorite Proven Winners Super varieties — ready to go in 4″ and 1-gallon sizes.

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