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.

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Superbena® Cherryburst Verbena features clusters of pink, white, and red-striped blooms with green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of pink, white, and magenta Superbena® Cherryburst Verbena bloom densely in a garden bed amid vivid purple and pink blossoms, green leaves, and visible soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

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Close-up of Supercal® Premium Cinnamon Petchoa, a petunia x calibrachoa hybrid, featuring vibrant orange-red petals with cinnamon gradients, dark centers, and green leaves in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

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Close-up of Supercal® Premium Purple Dawn Petchoa, a petunia-calibrachoa hybrid, showcasing vibrant pink blooms with dark veins and green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up of Supercal® Premium Purple Dawn Petchoa, its vibrant blooms held gently between two fingers, with more sun-loving flowers and lush green leaves in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

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A cluster of Supercal® Premium Red Maple Petchoa flowers displays vibrant red-orange petals with yellow centers and lush green leaves, blooming closely together - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of a hand gently holding a Supercal® Premium Red Maple Petchoa, highlighting its velvety petals and pale center, with other hybrid petchoa and burgundy-red blooms set among lush green foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

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Supercal® Premium Rose Star Petchoa features vibrant magenta blooms with dark centers and green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Supercal® Premium Rose Star Petchoa blooms in bright magenta, with green leaves and wood chips on the ground, thriving outdoors in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

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Close-up of vibrant Supercal® Premium Sunray Pink Petchoa blooms, featuring yellow and red centers, surrounded by lush green leaves with more flowers visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of vibrant Supercal® Premium Sunray Pink Petchoa blooms with yellow and dark-centered veins, set among lush green leaves and hints of other colorful flowers in the - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.background.

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Close-up of Supercal® Premium Sunset Orange Petchoa flowers in full bloom with green leaves and a touch of pink. Vibrant petals feature rich color gradients and delicate textures - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Supercal® Premium Sunset Orange Petchoa blooms in vibrant orange and yellow shades, set against green leaves. Their gradient petals create a lively display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

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