Joined in 2023 
82 
63 About this deal
Also, the more confident you are with sketching out the details, the better the outlines will be. Even if you over-confidently outline the buttons on R2D2 and end up with less than his actual character has, you still get a confident representation of his character, rather than a muddled mess!
A lovely flower; the purple buds open to a raspberry-pink with a light scent reminiscent of coconut. Take your time painting each pot, going over the lines with a detail brush. If you don’t have a detail brush you can use a pen dipped in paint – just don’t make it your favourite pen! Last, I sprayed all of the pots with a water resistant spray so that they will stay pristine in the garden! A dwarf dahlia with dark foliage and bright orange blooms. Showcasing the dark side and the light side of the Force, you could say! That aside, it is a good plant for containers and patio pots, flowering prolifically from early July through to the first frosts. Likes sun, and flowers well with partial sun too. You can either over winter the tubers or treat Dahlia ‘Star Wars’ as an annual flower and buy new plants each year.Complete your Star Wars Garden with hand-painted starry flower pots. Just as there are unexplored areas of the universe, the saga continues! Bonus: Star Wars R2-D2 Garden Chair Twelve Star Wars Flowers for Your Garden is not a joke article. Over the years I have on occasion suggested someone might like me to design them a Star Wars themed garden. And as in 2019, May 4th falls on a Saturday, the day for the Plews Potting Shed weekly blog, I could resist no longer! Make this easy Star Wars painting of the ever-loyal droid your next project. You can also paint C3-PO on your flower pots. The pair would make a perfect Star Wars companion to your plant. 10. BB-8 Cup Planter Well, strictly speaking, these are plants and flowers named after the series of Star Wars films and characters from the films. There are plants which look similar to those seen in the film, but that’s for another blog. By then, I was worked up for R2D2 – he is definitely best saved for last once you’ve built up your confidence a bit!
Now, prepare to unleash your inner geek for I have searched the known worlds for these incredible Star Wars planters. Create your own forest moon of Endor and bond with the cute and cuddly little Ewoks. My heart is always delighted every time I see these fuzzy little creatures. And now for flowers called after characters for the film series. Interestingly, characters from the Dark Side feature as strongly as the Rebel Alliance. The most famous female character, Princess Leia has two of the flowers named after her. Although neither plant has flowers or leaves which curl as impressively as did her hairstyle in the original Star Wars movie! These flowers are also all perennial plants.
The Force Is Strong With a Star Wars Planter
An exotic looking Iris with pink-purple and lime flowers. Iris Louisiana‘Princess Leia’ likes to have its roots in damp soil. It would look impressive on the margins of a swimming pond or a formal koi pond. Lotus or Padma There you have it. DIY crafts worthy of a Jedi! I'm sure your Star Wars Garden is gonna be amazing with these planters. Just remember Master Yoda's words, “Pass on what you have learned!” The point isn’t perfection – and getting caught up in perfection can actually make for sloppier work. Just use the most prominent lines and features to imply the characters’ features. I do have plenty of ideas for a Star Wars themed garden that would be practical and not just geeky. But rather than getting carried away in the Millennium Falcon, I thought I’d tempt you with Star Wars flowers you could grow in your garden. Do you think your favorite Star Wars character will make a good gardener? Let us know in the comments below.
This auricula has deep purple double flowers and is a recent (2017) introduction by Barnhaven Primroses. Named after the wonderful baddy, Senator, later Emperor, Palpatine.You wouldn't believe how cheap and easy to make these homemade pots for plants are. All you need is some concrete and a Death Star ice mold. 3. Storm Trooper Succulent Planter These cute Star Wars garden pots are super easy to make – you just have to have a confident hand and about half an hour to spare. They would make the perfect homemade gift for a Star Wars fan, and you could even combine it with a small trowel, soil, and seeds or starter plants for a Star Wars garden kit! Eucomis is also known as the pineapple lily for its growth habit. This particular Eucomis is one of the Aloha series so may be named for the Hawaiian word, Leia, which means flower of heaven. But then, its possible that the Star Wars character was called after the Hawaiian word…
However, there is more to a garden than flowers and shrubs. If you would like a Star Wars themed garden, there are other quirky elements we could add in. For example, you could have a fire pit shaped like the Death Star or Tie fighter instead of a BBQ. And there is more to garden design than throwing in some quirky elements and hoping for the best. So if you do fancy a themed garden design, or just your average ornamental kitchen garden, do get in touch. And May the Force be with You – on May 4th and every day that you enjoy your garden! What makes Star Wars franchise iconic are the different vehicles and ships they used. Imagine having these in your garden. The news will travel far and wide! 5. Ewoks in a Jar Now that you've turned your garden into a Star Wars haven, you should take a seat and rest in this cool droid-inspired pallet chair.The list of Star Wars DIY planters wouldn't be complete without the adorable Chewbacca! Paint a terracotta pot with his well-recognized bandooler. 9. R2-D2 and C3-PO Handpainted Flower Pots This elegant-looking miniature planter will inspire you not to cross to the Dark side. You can mold your own or you can buy one from thrift stores. 7. Rey and Kylo Ren Terrarium Another flower named after the hero turned Sith Lord. This one is a double flowered auricula with dark red blooms. Earlier flowering than Primula auricula ‘Star Wars’ If you want a Star Wars planter, there's no need for you to go to a galaxy far far away. We'll help the Jedi gardener in you create your own amazing crafts in time for Star Wars Day. Get your tools ready and transform your garden into an intergalactic sight of wonders. Even Luke and Leia would love these Star Wars planters idea! RELATED: Simple And Easy DIY Vintage Teacup Planter For Your Indoor Garden The Force Is Strong With a Star Wars Planter 1. Star Wars Terrarium
Great Deal 
New Comment