u/Realistic_Run_1940

I am having a heck of a time trying to figure out how many plants can go in one pot. Either plants of the same type or different plants to be potted together.

I was thinking of planting some calendula, marigolds, and nasturtiums in a 10 gallon grow bag together. Do we think that would all grow well, with enough space for everybody to get along?

I’ll also be growing cosmos, bachelor buttons, and dwarf zinnias. How many of these plants can I put in a 10-12 inch pot? I read that you can do several dwarf zinnias, but maybe just one cosmos? I’m just trying to figure it all out!

Any advice is so much appreciated!

This will be the first year I am attempting to grow a container flower garden. I’m confused about knowing how many plants can grow in a pot, especially if I am planting from seed. I consider myself above average at house plant care, I know what they need and how much space, but growing outside in containers has me lost.

If I have a 12x12 in pot and I would like to grow some zinnias and marigolds in the pot together, how would I plant those seeds to ensure that the mature plants have enough space to grow? Or what if I wanted to sprinkle a wild flower seed mix into a pot and see what comes up? Or what if I get bought some salvia and lantana seedlings the nursery and I want to plant them together?

I know those questions are all over the place 😂 But is there a general rule of thumb to follow?