Spiller Plants for Containers

A spiller plant is the trailing element in a container. It cascades over the edge of the pot and adds softness, movement, and a finished look to any planting. In the thriller-spiller-filler formula, spillers work alongside taller thrillers and mounding fillers to create a full, layered container design. Because they trail naturally, they soften hard pot edges. That gives your containers that lush, overflowing look that catches everyone's eye.

The number of spiller plants you need depends on your pot size. A 12-inch pot does well with one spiller, while a 14-inch pot benefits from two. For an 18-inch pot, use three plants to get full coverage around the edges. Larger containers of 20 inches or more look best with four to five plants. That level of coverage creates a truly lush, cascading effect.

Grey pot with tall purple grass, purple blooms, and white flowers cascading over the side in a garden setting
A cluster of small, white blooms with yellow centers and green foliage highlights the delicate beauty of Snowstorm Snow Globe Bacopa - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of small white blooms with yellow centers and delicate petals, surrounded by green leaves, densely packed together - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Snowstorm® Snow Globe® Bacopa (Sutera)

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Southgate Fuchsia features pale pink, bell-shaped flowers with long stamens on green leafy stems; some buds are closed while others bloom - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.A hand holds a Southgate Fuchsia with delicate pink and white ruffled petals and long stamens, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Southgate Fuchsia

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A close-up of the Starlet™ Velvet Petunia highlights its velvety black petals and dark center, framed by lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A cluster of Starlet™ Velvet Petunia, with deep purple, velvety flowers and green leaves, trails beautifully in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Starlet™ Velvet Petunia

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Summer Wave® Large Amethyst Wishbone Flower (Torenia) features vibrant pink blooms with white centers and green leaves. The delicate, slightly ruffled petals make this plant ideal for shade gardens and hanging baskets outdoors - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Summer Wave® Large Amethyst Wishbone Flower (Torenia) shows trumpet-shaped, vibrant purple blooms and lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summer Wave® Large Amethyst Wishbone Flower (Torenia)

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Close-up of Summer Wave® Large Blue Wishbone Flower (Torenia) showcasing vibrant purple blooms with soft, rounded petals and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush green plant with many vibrant purple flowers, the Summer Wave® Large Blue Wishbone Flower (Torenia), thrives in shade and is shown here in a glossy dark blue ceramic pot against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Summer Wave® Trailing Large Blue Wishbone Flower (Torenia)

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Three vibrant blooms of Summer Wave® Large Violet Wishbone Flower (Torenia) display deep purple centers and white throats among green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the Summer Wave® Large Violet Wishbone Flower (Torenia), a shade-loving annual with velvety purple-violet petals, a dark center, and lush green foliage trailing around it - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summer Wave® Trailing Large Violet Wishbone Flower (Torenia)

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The Summerific® 'Holy Grail' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features large, vibrant red flowers with prominent petals and a yellow stamen, set against green and dark reddish-purple leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant red Summerific® 'Holy Grail' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) bloom stands out among green leaves and other colorful flowers, including white and yellow clusters and an orange coneflower - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Summerific® 'Holy Grail' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of Sun Parasol® XP Double Pink Blush Mandevilla displays its pink double blooms with darker centers, set against lush green leaves in sunlight—highlighting the beauty of this flowering climbing vine - Photo Courtesy of Sunfire Nursery.A close-up of the Sun Parasol® XP Double Pink Blush Mandevilla, showcasing its trumpet-shaped pink blooms amid glossy green leaves and several unopened buds on a climbing vine - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sun Parasol® XP Double Pink Blush Mandevilla

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Sun Parasol® XP Original Sunbeam® Mandevilla is a vibrant climbing plant with glossy green leaves and trumpet-shaped yellow flowers featuring orange centers, perfect for sunny spots - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Sun Parasol® XP Original Sunbeam® Mandevilla: yellow trumpet-shaped flowers with orange centers amid glossy green leaves. Buds are visible, highlighting this sun-loving climbing plant's vibrant display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sun Parasol® XP Original Sunbeam® Mandevilla

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A dense cluster of trailing white flowers with yellow centers, green foliage, and petals with fine purple lines creates a vibrant display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Sunsatia® Coconut Nemesia features clusters of trailing white flowers with yellow centers, small green leaves, and some blooms displaying delicate purple veins on the petals - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sunsatia® Coconut Nemesia

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A vibrant flower bed features dense clusters of Sunsatia® Cranberry Red Nemesia in the front, cascading with red blooms. Low-maintenance yellow flowers fill the back, while a single white bloom stands out among the red display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Sunsatia® Cranberry Red Nemesia features vibrant red blooms with yellow centers and green leaves, densely clustered and blooming outdoors - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sunsatia® Cranberry Red Nemesia

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Clusters of Sunsatia® Lemon Nemesia's bright yellow flowers, accented by orange blooms and deep purple petals in the background, create a vibrant display ideal for hanging baskets - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Sunsatia® Lemon Nemesia brings cheerful, bright yellow blooms that pair beautifully with clusters of magenta and yellow petunias for a vibrant, colorful garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sunsatia® Lemon Nemesia

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A close-up of Superbells Magic® Double Grapefruit Calibrachoa shows layered pink, yellow, and peach blooms—ideal for adding vibrant color and pattern to hanging baskets. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A green pot displays Superbells Magic® Double Grapefruit Calibrachoa, bursting with lush foliage and an abundance of yellow and pink double blooms - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Superbells Magic® Double Grapefruit Calibrachoa

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Superbells® Magic™ Pink Lemonade Calibrachoa features clusters of pink, yellow, and white blooms among green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA vibrant cluster of Superbells® Magic™ Pink Lemonade Calibrachoa blooms pink and yellow in sunlight, surrounded by lush green foliage and tall grasses - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells Magic® Pink Lemonade Calibrachoa

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Top down view of Superbells® Blue Moon Punch™ Calibrachoa features vibrant blooms with deep purple centers and yellow throats, set against green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Superbells® Blue Moon Punch™ Calibrachoa with rich purple blooms and dark centers, surrounded by green leaves and vibrant magenta flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells® Blue Moon Punch™ Calibrachoa

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A cluster of Superbells® Cardinal Star™ Calibrachoa features bright crimson red blooms with five yellow-edged petals and a star-shaped yellow center among green leaves—ideal for hanging baskets, while some buds stay closed - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCFour vibrant crimson red flowers with deep petals and bright yellow centers bloom among green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells® Cardinal Star™ Calibrachoa

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Close-up of vivid magenta flowers with yellow centers and lush foliage, accented by a pale pink bloom - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSuperbells® Cherry Red Calibrachoa features vibrant magenta flowers with yellow centers and delicate veining - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Superbells® Cherry Red Calibrachoa

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Close-up of vibrant Superbells® Coral Sun Calibrachoa, featuring striking pink and yellow petals amid green foliage and tiny white flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of soft pink and yellow blooms among green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells® Coral Sun™ Calibrachoa

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Close-up of several pink flowers with yellow centers and green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSuperbells® Coralina Calibrachoa features clusters of coral-pink blooms with yellow-red centers. Delicate veined petals and lush green foliage provide vibrant color and texture to any display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Superbells® Coralina Calibrachoa

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Superbells® Double Amber Calibrachoa features densely packed, yellow double blooms with multi-layered, ruffled petals and lush green foliage next to pink blooms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of Superbells® Double Amber Calibrachoa showcases pale yellow double blooms with orange centers and veins, surrounded by green leaves. Some flowers are fully open, while a few buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Superbells® Double Amber Calibrachoa

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A cluster of vibrant Superbells® Double Blue Calibrachoa flowers with green leaves and several unopened buds, blooming closely together. More blooms are visible in he blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Superbells® Double Blue Calibrachoa in full bloom, featuring vibrant purple double flowers with small white spots, set against lush green foliage for striking contrast - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells® Double Blue Calibrachoa

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A cluster of pale yellow, double trumpet-shaped blooms with lush green leaves creates a dense, vibrant display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of creamy yellow Superbells® Double Chiffon Calibrachoa with green leaves and closed buds adds double blooms and vibrant color to the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Superbells® Double Chiffon Calibrachoa

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Superbells® Double Orange Calibrachoa displays vibrant orange and pink, double, trumpet-shaped flowers with delicate veining, set among green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.An above view of a lush planter overflowing with Superbells® Double Orange Calibrachoa—petunia-like flowers with green foliage—set on mulch outdoors - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Superbells® Double Orange Calibrachoa

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Two Superbells® Double Redstone™ Calibrachoa blooms featuring bright red, velvety double blooms with yellow-edged ruffled petals and green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSuperbells® Double Redstone™ Calibrachoa features striking orange and yellow double blooms with ruffled petals and green foliage, showcased in a garden bed where dark soil peeks through at the bottom right - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells® Double Redstone™ Calibrachoa

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