Does your patio seem empty and kind of lonely lately? Then it’s time for a makeover! What’s a better way to transform your patio than with plants that thrive in pots and containers? If you like spending time on your patio, then adding shrubs or flowers is a must!
I have a pretty big patio, and I didn’t want to miss out on decorating it. My back hurt for at least two weeks after moving the extra sofa and table from the garage to my patio! After I placed everything and added string lights, I still felt like something was missing.
Suddenly, a light bulb appeared over my head and an amazing idea came to mind – patio plants! I started searching, and quickly found some of the most beautiful patio flowers that can be planted in the pots.
My patio caught everyone’s attention, some neighbors even said that mine was the prettiest on the whole block! So, if you also want to make your patio look attractive, then you should check out these stunning plants that are also beginner-friendly.
Trust me, a few of them will blow you away with their unique flowers and beautiful foliage!
#1 For Show-Stealing Flowers, You Should Consider Planting Tall Verbena
Tall verbena is a flower that’s beautified with small purple flowers, and it can grow up to six feet tall! And guess what… this plant grows on its own, so there’s no need for staking!
Just imagine this flower in a big pot or container on your patio. Now that’s a display that will make your patio look like it’s straight from a postcard! If you decide to bring this amazing plant to your patio, you should know where to place it.
Tall verbena can tolerate both full sun and light shade. So, as long as tall verbena gets six to eight hours of sunlight, it will thrive! But if you happen to live in tropical climates, make sure to give your tall verbena some afternoon shade.
Make sure to water this plant daily for the first week after planting! Later, you can reduce watering to once a week.
#2 Add A Touch Of Elegance To Your Patio With Intenz Celosia
Intenz Celosia’s violet flowers and classic green foliage are sure to bring elegance to your garden! These plants have unique plume-shaped flowers that resemble feathers. Isn’t that awesome? I just can’t pass by my celosia without touching its wonderful blooms!
These flowers might become your favorites because they are one of the easiest plants you can grow in containers. If you want your celosias to thrive, you’ll need to place them on a patio where they will receive at least eight hours of sun every day!
What about watering? You’ll need to water celosias only when the top of the soil feels dry. Don’t water them too often because it can lead to much worse problems that you won’t be able to fix easily!
#3 The Minty Scent Of Giant Hyssop Will Make Your Garden Smell Fantastic
If you think that I’m done with purple flowers, you’re wrong! There will be at least three more, so if you’re a fan of purple flowers, here’s another plant that will leave you breathless – giant hyssop.
One thing that will impress you is that every part of these stunning plants smells like mint! If you want to bring a minty scent to your patio, hyssop is a must.
Giant hyssop won’t mind being placed in full sun or partial shade. Both of these areas on your patio will be perfect for your hyssops! Even though this plant is considered drought-tolerant, it would be best to water it once a week.
#4 Coral Bells Will Brighten Up Shady Parts Of Your Patio
If you’re more into a plant which will decorate your patio year-round with stunning foliage, then coral bells are made for you! Coral bells are perennials with heart-shaped leaves that come in copper, pinkish-red, yellow, and peach.
These plants are perfect for your shady patio as they will add a pop of color to it! Water coral bells weekly, but you need to keep an eye out for one thing while watering. Make sure not to wet their leaves because it can lead to fungal diseases, only water the base of your plant!
#5 With Butterfly Bush, You Can Attract Adorable Pollinators
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, pollinators can stop visiting your garden! That won’t be good because pollinators are the reason why your garden thrives after all.
But if you add a butterfly bush in a container to your patio, pollinators will start visiting your garden in no time! Their flowers come in pinkish and white colors, which butterflies adore!
They will grow best in full sun, so make sure that they are placed in the sunniest part of your patio. You’ll need to water butterfly bushes weekly, slowly, and deeply!
#6 Lavender’s Stunning Foliage Will Decorate Your Patio Year After Year
Lavender is another beautiful purple plant and its sweet floral scent will make your patio smell fantastic! Do you know what makes lavender such a special plant? Well, lavender is a perennial, and once you plant it, its fragrant flowers will come back year after year!
If you want lavender to thrive, make sure to plant it in full sun, because this plant won’t do well in shaded areas! After planting lavender, you should water it every three days during the first two weeks. Later you can reduce watering to once a month.
#7 You’ll Be Amazed By Coleus’ Unique Beauty
Have you ever heard of a special shrub named coleus? Coleus has oval-shaped foliage that comes in different colors such as yellow, pink, green, orange, and maroon. This plant can bring a special beauty to your patio, making it unique!
Coleus can thrive in shade as long as it receives a few hours of sunlight! Water your coleus only when the top inch of the soil feels dry. You can check that easily by sticking your finger around the base of the plant.
#8 Bring Christmas Spirit Outdoors With Dwarf Hinoki Cypress
Have you already started bringing Christmas decorations into your house? What if I told you there’s a way to decorate your patio, too! With dwarf hinoki cypress, you can bring the Christmas spirit outdoors by decorating this lovely shrub.
Because of its green leaves that will thrive through winter, dwarf hinoki cypress will look just like a Christmas tree! Isn’t that wonderful?
Six hours of sun will be ideal for this plant, but if you don’t have a sunny patio, don’t worry, part shade can work, too! Water it once a week because dwarf hinoki cypress thrives best in moist soil.
#9 Make Your Patio A Cottage Paradise With Magic Purple Aster
The last violet flower for the day is the magic purple aster! This flower has the most adorable blooms that will bring a cottage vibe to your patio. Trust me, with magic purple aster, your patio will look like it’s straight out of a fairytale!
If you decide to grow this flower then you should place it in full sun. Another growing tip that will make your magic purple aster thrive is to water it regularly! I usually water it once a week and it turned out to work best on my magic purple aster.
#10 Check Out Fuchsia’s Lovely Flowers
Fuchsias are one of my favorite plants! I spot their flowers first because they are the prettiest I’ve ever seen. They have bell-shaped, hanging flowers that look just like dancing skirts! Fuchsias come in pale pink, red, and white.
Some gardeners state that they are shade plants, but fuchsias still need some sunlight to thrive! So, it would be great if you could place them in a lit area of your patio. When they are planted in containers, watering them twice a day is a must!
Ready to give your patio the best look yet? Now you’ll be able to enjoy your patio every day and have a wonderful view of your pretty plants. You can start planting them right away, all you need are pots and containers and you’re ready to go!
Good luck!