Merchandising Not-Your-Average Container 1. These birch planters at Pacific Plug & Liner made the new hellebore varieties pop - and some have drainage holes. 2. Monrovia also introduced a new alternative to its standard pots; this one is in its early stages. 3. Time and time again we talk about the pots making a difference and we could see that in all of Syngenta Flowers' displays. These lime green containers really make Magellan zinnia pop. 4. Proven Winners introduced a new Decked Out program where garden centers can use a decorative container for its premium plantings instead of the traditional white pots, so long as the container follows certain rules such as a minimum of $2 per piece, wholesale, with drainage holes. 5. Crown Jewel begonias were the treasure of this chest, primarily for display purposes. Combinations Galore 1. Westhoff introduced its new line of FanciFillers, which are bold, on-trend plants with novel textures sure to spice up any container creations. 2. Benary did a wonderful job of placing containers in the middle of each bench that featured the plants surrounding it to inspire customers to do the same. 3. Jaldety had many combinations on display, particularly with sedums, such as this new 'Silver Roses' sedum with a small rose-petal shape. 4. Selecta One's new Trixi combinations impressed with fun names and this merry-go-round to go with the park theme. 26 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | JUNE 2019