Thriller Annuals & Flowers for Containers

Thriller annuals & flowers for containers bring bold height and vibrant color to your pots. They deliver season-long drama from spring through frost. In the thriller-spiller-filler formula, these upright bloomers and stunning foliage go in the back or center of the pot. They create visual impact and draw the eye upward. Because you plant annuals fresh each season, you can try new thriller flowers for containers every year. That means your container designs keep evolving and improving.

For containers between 12 and 18 inches in diameter, one thriller flower gives you the height and drama you need. It's the perfect anchor for any upright container planting. Larger containers over 18 inches may need two or more plants to fill the space properly. When you use multiples, stick with the same variety — that repetition keeps your container looking sharp and intentional.

A potted plant with large, bright pink dahlia flowers and lush green leaves, blooming with multiple flowers and buds.
Clusters of vibrant red Dragon Wing® Red Angelwing Begonia flowers with yellow centers and heart-shaped green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA garden bed with lush green foliage and clusters of vibrant Dragon Wing® Red Angelwing Begonia blooms sits in front of a house, with a tree, shrubs, hanging baskets, and a porch visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Dragon Wing® Red Angelwing Begonia

$10.99
$10.99

A young Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ear (Alocasia) in a green potted plant with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves on thick stems, set in a textured gray pot with soil, displaying lush tropical foliage against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.An Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia) with large, tropical foliage outdoors near a white fence, beneath a metal-framed canopy against the blue sky with red flowers beneath it - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Emerald Isle™ Elephant Ears (Alocasia)

$18.99
$18.99
A cluster of pointed scarlet orange flowers of the Firecracker Upright Fuchsia hangs amid green and purple-edged leaves, accented with small white blooms and foliage in a dark decorative planter - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.Firecracker Upright Fuchsia features tubular scarlet-orange flowers on leafy stems with variegated leaves and purple veins - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Firecracker Upright Fuchsia

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Fishnet Stockings Coleus features vibrant leaves with bright yellow-green centers, deep purple edges, and bold magenta veins - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCFishnet Stockings Coleus features bold yellow-green and deep burgundy-red patterned leaves with jagged edges and striking veining - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fishnet Stockings Coleus

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Bright magenta Gigi Dark Pink' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) in full bloom are surrounded by green leaves and unopened flower buds. The petals are lush and layered, creating a striking contrast with the buds and foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of a vibrant pink Gigi Dark Pink' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flower in full bloom, showing detailed, layered petals with a soft-focus pink background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Gigi™ Dark Pink Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
Top down view of large yellow-orange blooms of Gigi Gold' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum). Many smaller blooms are ready to open on the plant - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of a vibrant yellow Gigi Gold' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flower in full bloom, with layered petals and an orange center, set against a blurred green and yellow background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Gigi™ Gold Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
Close-up of vibrant orange Gigi Orange' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flowers in full bloom, surrounded by green leaves and some unopened red-orange buds in natural light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of an orange Gigi Orange' Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum) flower in full bloom, with vibrant petals and a blurred green and orange background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Gigi™ Orange Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum)

$11.99
$11.99
A cluster of bright yellow Golden Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum) blooms with round centers, long petals, green leaves, and a few closed buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lush bush of Golden Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum) features many bright yellow, daisy-like flowers amid green foliage and garden soil, with other plants in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Golden Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum)

$10.99
$10.99

With its striking golden leaves and tall stalks adorned with vibrant red tubular flowers, 'Golden Delicious' Golden Leaved Pineapple Sage (Salvia) is a deer-resistant annual that stands out among other green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCGolden Delicious' Golden Leaved Pineapple Sage (Salvia) offers bright green, pointed leaves above red and pink petunias, creating a lush, deer-resistant garden display against a backdrop of lawn and shrubs. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Golden Delicious' Golden Leaved Pineapple Sage (Salvia)

$10.99
$10.99
A Graceful Grasses® 'Fireworks' Variegated Red Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) in a blue pot stands out with its striking foliage, surrounded by lush green plants and vibrant flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.Graceful Grasses® 'Fireworks' Variegated Red Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) with striking red leaves and feathery plumes grows behind a border of green foliage and white flowers, adding height and color to a lush garden setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Graceful Grasses® 'Fireworks' Variegated Red Fountain Grass (Pennisetum)

$16.99
$16.99

Graceful Grasses® 'Sky Rocket' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) features long green leaves edged in white and fluffy flower spikes, with blurred orange and red blooms in the background enhancing its striking appearance - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Graceful Grasses® 'Sky Rocket' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) is a dense, ornamental grass with long green leaves and fluffy pinkish-purple flower spikes - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Graceful Grasses® 'Sky Rocket' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum)

$16.99
$16.99
A vibrant garden with purple and pink flowers, lush green foliage, and Graceful Grasses® Baby Tut® Umbrella Grass (Cyperus) by a lake under partly cloudy skies makes the perfect water garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lush outdoor planter showcases Graceful Grasses® Baby Tut® Umbrella Grass (Cyperus), with tall green stems and broad leaves with small pink ruffled blooms, a brickwall in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Graceful Grasses® Baby Tut® Umbrella Grass (Cyperus)

$16.99
$16.99

Close-up of Graceful Grasses® King Tut® Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus), featuring long, thin, radiating green leaves. Dewdrops glisten on the foliage, making it ideal for pond displays or container gardens in a fresh, sunlit setting - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Graceful Grasses® King Tut® Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus) features long, slender green stems and grassy tops in a brown and cream ceramic pot against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Graceful Grasses® King Tut® Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus)

$16.99
$16.99

Graceful Grasses® Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus) thrives in a large planter as a bold container plant, surrounded by blooming purple and white petunias, against a brick wall and landscaped garden backdrop - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Graceful Grasses® Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus gorwing next to yellow daisies, and purple petunias sits on a lawn bordered by red mulch and background flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Graceful Grasses® Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus)

$16.99
$16.99

A colorful garden with red and white flowers, a curved stone border, Graceful Grasses® Purple Fountain Grass Pennisetum, greenhouses in the background, and a single cloud in the blue sky - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Graceful Grasses® Purple Fountain Grass Pennisetum displays long, arching feathery flower spikes in pinkish purple and tan hues, growing densely outdoors with vibrant green foliage as a backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Graceful Grasses® Purple Fountain Grass Pennisetum

$15.99
$15.99

A Graceful Grasses® Queen Tut™ Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus) with slender green stems and starburst clusters is surrounded by blooming pink and orange flowers amid lush foliage in a vibrant water garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.Close-up of several green Graceful Grasses® Queen Tut™ Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus) stems, each ending in thin, radiating leaves forming starburst patterns against a lush water garden background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Graceful Grasses® Queen Tut™ Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus)

$16.99
$16.99
Graceful Grasses® Vertigo® Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) forms a dense mound of long, dark purple-brown leaves, creating a striking focal point among green foliage and orange flowers in a sunny garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Graceful Grasses® Vertigo® Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) features dense, long, arching leaves in green, purple, and burgundy hues that overlap beautifully in natural sunlight - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Graceful Grasses® Vertigo® Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum)

$16.99
$16.99

A cluster of Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) displays vibrant pink and purple blooms with dense, rounded petals on tall green stems, set against a blurred backdrop of similar flowers - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Clusters of vibrant pink-purple flowers with yellow centers bloom among green leaves, surrounded by other heat-loving annuals like Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) in a lively garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Heart to Heart® 'Blushing Bride' Caladium, showcasing heart-shaped leaves in vivid pink, green, and white with striking veins - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Heart to Heart® 'Blushing Bride' Caladium

$24.99
$24.99

Heart to Heart® 'Bold 'N Beautiful' Caladium features lush leaves with green edges, creamy centers, and pink-red veins - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included. A cluster of Heart to Heart® 'Bold 'N Beautiful' Caladium with large, heart-shaped leaves—bright pink centers and green edges—thrives by a stone border in sun or shade, surrounded by mulch - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Heart to Heart® 'Bold 'N Beautiful' Caladium

$24.99
$24.99
The Heart to Heart® 'Bottle Rocket' Caladium features large, heart-shaped leaves with vibrant pink centers, white accents, and green edges. Set in a beige ribbed ceramic pot - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.A large black planter featuring Heart to Heart® 'Bottle Rocket' Caladium with tall, heart-shaped leaves in pink, white, and green shades, surrounded by clusters of small white flowers on a brick patio near a garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Heart to Heart® 'Bottle Rocket' Caladium

$24.99
$24.99

Heart to Heart® 'Burning Heart' Caladium features large, heart-shaped leaves in reddish-brown with yellow speckles. This tropical houseplant stands out, while hints of green foliage and a black pot can be seen in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCHeart to Heart® 'Burning Heart' Caladium features large, heart-shaped red leaves with pink and white speckles that overlap to form dense, vibrant foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Heart to Heart® 'Burning Heart' Caladium

$24.99
$24.99

A cluster of Heart to Heart® 'Chinook' Caladium plants featuring large, heart-shaped salmon pink leaves with white centers and green borders, thriving in dark soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA beige speckled ceramic pot features the Heart to Heart® 'Chinook' Caladium, with large, heart-shaped salmon pink leaves accented by green and white veins spreading in various directions - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Heart to Heart® 'Chinook' Caladium

$24.99
$24.99

A close-up of Heart to Heart® 'Clowning Around' Caladium, showing its striking pink and green leaves in a pot, with purple and yellow flowers blooming in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.Close-up of Heart to Heart® 'Clowning Around' Caladium leaves featuring vibrant pink veins, green edges, and light pink and cream splotches for a striking tropical houseplant foliage pattern - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Heart to Heart® 'Clowning Around' Caladium

$24.99
$24.99