Looking for a fast and simple way to inject instant colour into your patio, balcony, or any outdoor area that needs a lift? Planting a hanging basket is the perfect solution! Many popular hanging basket plants bloom for months on end and are incredibly easy to care for. Here are five of our top choices to get you started.
Our top 5 plants for stunning hanging baskets
Add instant cheer to your London outdoor space with vibrant hanging baskets! At our garden centre, you'll find a beautiful selection of pre-filled hanging pots and baskets bursting with summer colour, perfect for your front door, pergola, trellis, or wall. Fancy creating your own? We have all the supplies you need! Discover the best flowers for hanging baskets and visit us in London for the most colourful varieties.
1. Trailing petunias
Hanging baskets practically sing with petunias! Their dazzling spectrum of colours, from single to double blooms, offers endless possibilities. Modern marvels like the Surfinia series shrug off rainy days, while the Thumbelina varieties perfume the air with their delightful fragrance. For a summer-long floral display right up to the first frost, give your petunias a sunny spot, regular drinks, and a high-potash liquid feed every two weeks. Don't forget to pinch off those spent blooms to encourage even more flowers!
2. Trailing geraniums
For cascading beauty in hanging baskets, look no further than trailing geraniums! Their stems spill over, adorned with vibrant flower clusters in a rainbow of hues. Beyond the classic reds, you'll find stunning pinks, pure whites, and captivating bicolour options. These sun-loving plants are quite forgiving and can handle a missed watering or two. Keep the blooms coming from early summer until the first frost by snipping off any spent flowers and treating them to a high-potash feed (tomato feed works wonders!) every couple of weeks.
3. Fuchsias
Got a shady nook yearning for some vibrancy? Fuchsias in a hanging basket are your colourful solution! Their uniquely shaped, jewel-toned flowers dangle from elegantly arching stems, bringing a touch of exotic charm wherever they sway. Happy in both sunny and lightly shaded spots, these beauties bloom continuously from summer through early autumn. Keep the floral display going strong with regular watering and a high-potash feed every two weeks.
4. Filler plants
To truly make your hanging basket sing, you need some supporting players – filler plants that create a lush backdrop and a touch of that desirable cloud-like effect.
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) is a star in this role, its trailing stems adorned with soft, rounded lime-green leaves that introduce wonderful texture. This adaptable foliage plant thrives in both sunny and lightly shaded locations.
Another fantastic option is Bacopa, which offers delicate, slender stems blanketed in a profusion of tiny blue or white blossoms. For best results, give Bacopa plenty of sunshine and regular watering.
Consider adding Cordyline or Helichrysum for their beautifully rounded foliage, which can also cleverly disguise any bare stems of your feature plants.
5. Begonias
For an explosion of vibrant colour in your hanging baskets, look no further than begonias! Their large, showy blooms come in a delightful array, from delicate pinks and creams to fiery scarlets and oranges. Dark-leaved varieties bring an extra layer of visual appeal, their striking foliage providing a stunning contrast to the colourful flowers. Begonias are versatile, thriving in both light shade and sunny spots. Keep them well-watered, feed them every two weeks, and snip off any spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
Ready to inject instant vibrancy into your patio this summer? Pop down to Carpenters Nursery! You'll discover a stunning selection of plants, ready-made hanging baskets, and stylish containers, all set to bring a burst of colour to your outdoor haven.
