Four plants strolled into a container. Wait, is there a punchline for this?
Pastel enthusiasts, take note: this container in Beth and Nick Buscaglia’s Buffalo garden is a true showstopper. I know, I’m piling on the cliches, but let’s turn our attention to the real stars—the plants thriving in this charming display.
Let’s begin with the silver, show-stopping foliage: angel wings (Senecio candidans ‘Angel Wings’), top and center, and the elusive silver sage (Salvia argentea) (not shown here) (parenthesis buildup). I adore both in solo pots, and rarely find mixed plantings that do them justice—except for one memorable combination. Their bold, luminous leaves demand careful companions. Since white always draws the eye, consider where you want attention to settle before choosing its neighbors.
In this planting, the senecio is paired with licorice plant (Helichrysum petiolare), the spiderwort (Tradescantia fluminensis ‘Nanouk’), and a shimmering silver-leaf Rex begonia (Begonia x rex-cultorum). With countless Rex begonia varieties out there, pinpointing the exact one is a delightful challenge.
