Hanging Baskets
Hanging baskets are one of the easiest ways to add instant colour and impact to your garden. Whether displayed beside a front door, along a fence, on a balcony or above a patio, hanging baskets create eye-catching displays that can completely transform outdoor spaces.
At Elmwood Garden Centre in Emersons Green, Bristol, we stock a wide range of hanging basket plants, liners, compost and accessories to help you create stunning displays throughout the year.
Best Plants for Hanging Baskets
The best hanging baskets combine trailing plants, upright flowers and seasonal foliage to create a full and balanced display.
Popular summer hanging basket plants include:
- Petunias
- Calibrachoa
- Lobelia
- Fuchsias
- Geraniums
- Bacopa
Mixing colours and textures helps create baskets that look vibrant and full from every angle. For a more modern look, combine foliage plants with softer flower colours and trailing greenery.
Spring & Summer Hanging Basket Ideas
Spring hanging baskets are perfect for brightening outdoor spaces after winter. Early-season flowers such as pansies, violas and trailing ivy provide fresh colour while temperatures are still cool.
During summer, hanging baskets reach their full potential with overflowing blooms and trailing plants. Bright, colourful baskets are ideal for patios, garden seating areas and entrances, creating a welcoming outdoor space throughout the warmer months.
Low-Maintenance Hanging Baskets
Choosing the right compost and plants can make hanging baskets much easier to care for. Moisture-retaining compost helps prevent baskets from drying out too quickly, while slow-release fertiliser supports healthy growth and long-lasting flowering.
Drought-tolerant plants are also a great option for sunny spots and busy gardeners looking for lower-maintenance displays.
Hanging Basket Watering & Feeding Tips
Hanging baskets dry out faster than containers planted in the ground, especially during hot summer weather. Most baskets will need watering daily to keep plants healthy and flowering.
For the best results:
- Water early in the morning or evening
- Feed weekly with liquid fertiliser
- Remove faded flowers regularly
- Rotate baskets occasionally for even growth
With regular care, hanging baskets can continue flowering well into autumn.
Winter Hanging Baskets
Hanging baskets are not just for summer. Winter baskets filled with hardy plants and evergreen foliage help keep outdoor spaces looking attractive throughout the colder months.
Winter favourites include:
- Heathers
- Cyclamen
- Ivy
- Winter pansies
- Evergreen grasses
Adding winter hanging baskets near entrances and patios is an easy way to bring colour to your garden during darker months.
Visit Elmwood Garden Centre in Emersons Green
Looking for inspiration for hanging baskets? Visit Elmwood Garden Centre in Emersons Green for expert advice, seasonal plants and everything you need to create long-lasting hanging basket displays.
