Looking to add some vertical interest to your outdoor space? Hanging container gardens are the perfect solution for creating a lush, eye-catching display without taking up valuable ground space.
Whether you have a small balcony, patio, or spacious garden, these creative hanging container ideas will help you create a stunning aerial garden that’s sure to impress.
1. Hanging Geranium Container
Ivy geraniums create a stunning cascading effect with their trailing form. The ‘Sofie Cascade’ variety is particularly impressive, offering continuous blooms from spring through fall. These heat-tolerant plants require minimal maintenance, making them perfect for busy gardeners.
2. Rustic Hanging Container
Transform a vintage metal bucket into a charming hanging garden. Plant it with periwinkles, Rieger begonias, and coleus, being careful not to overcrowd. Suspend from a tree branch for that perfect rustic, casual appeal.
3. Hanging Ferns On The Patio
Create a classic look with traditional Maidenhair or Boston ferns. These elegant plants offer a neutral palette that complements any architectural style. Their lush greenery adds a sophisticated touch to your outdoor space.
4. Succulent Hanging Container
Combine rush, oyster plant, echeveria, and string of pearls for a unique display. Position the container at eye level to showcase the intricate details of these fascinating plants. The focus here is on the rich variety of textures and forms.
5. Colorful Hanging Container
Fill your container with vibrant Calibrachoas in red, purple, and yellow. These miniature petunia-like flowers bloom all summer long when placed in a sunny location, creating a stunning color explosion.
6. Hanging Garden Group
Create an elegant corner display with three metal containers. Plant them with a mix of ferns, shrimp plants, arrowhead vine, and pothos. Add drainage holes and front openings for additional planting opportunities.
7. Wicker Wonder
Transform a simple wicker basket into a hanging garden using S-hooks and chains. Combine sheet moss, ‘Kimberley Queen’ fern, pink geraniums, and ‘Aquamarine’ pilea for a classic Southern look.
8. Romantic Hanging Container
Create an untamed garden feel with varying scales of flowers and greenery. Use a moss-lined metal basket filled with dianthus, petunias, English ivy, and baby’s tears for a romantic, cottage-garden effect.
9. Impatiens Hanging Baskets
Perfect for covered porches, impatiens offer continuous blooms from summer until frost. Available in pink, purple, white, and red, these shade-loving plants create a stunning display.
10. Container Hanging From A Tree
Add unexpected garden interest by hanging a container from a tree branch. Combine shade-loving plants like impatiens, spider plants, begonias, and ferns for a natural woodland feel.
11. The Fragrant Flower Basket
Create an aromatic display by combining pansies, herbs, marigolds, and baby kale. Add cooking herbs like cilantro and oregano for both beauty and functionality.
12. Pulley Hanging Container
Repurpose an old well pulley to create a unique hanging mechanism. Fill with ‘Diamond Frost’ euphorbia, asparagus fern, and various begonia varieties for an eye-catching display.
13. Traditional Hanging Container
Use a woven wicker basket to create a classic display with pink zinnias, yellow tuberous begonias, Cape plumbago, and English ivy for a timeless look.
14. Hanging Begonia Container
Showcase pink ‘Dragon Wing’ begonia with ‘Silver Falls’ dichondra for stunning summer-to-fall blooms. The combination creates beautiful color contrast with shimmering foliage.
15. Try Trailing Petunias
Install a wrought-iron planter near your dining area for a pop of color. Choose containers that complement your house’s style for a cohesive look.
16. Modern Hanging Container
Select a simple fiber clay planter for a contemporary look. Feature structural succulents and purple fan flowers against a dark container for dramatic contrast.
17. Sweet Potato Vine Hanging Basket
Create drama with sweet potato vines in chartreuse, purple, or black varieties. Try ‘Margarita’ for lime-green leaves or ‘Blackie’ for dark purple foliage.
18. Thriving Calibrachoa Garden
These miniature petunia-like flowers come in countless colors and feature a sprawling growth habit. Ensure proper drainage for best results.
19. String-of-Pearls Basket
This drought-tolerant succulent is perfect for beginners. Its distinctive pearl-shaped foliage creates an eye-catching spilling effect.
20. Trailing Algerian Ivy
This hardy ivy features broad leaves and aggressive growth, even in summer heat. Pair with annual flowers for a stunning contrast.
21. Backyard Fern Containers
Choose ‘Boston’ or ‘Kimberley Queen’ ferns to brighten shady spaces. Use colorful containers to add extra visual interest.
22. Add Unique Petunias
Select hybrid varieties suitable for your climate. Cascading types offer beautiful trailing blooms from early spring through late fall.