What are the best outdoor hanging plants?
William Smith
Updated on March 25, 2026
Plants with blooms that trail over the sides of hanging baskets provide a spectacular display for any outdoor area. Lobelia, chenille, fuchsia, pansies and sweet alyssum are some of the hardy outdoor hanging plants that handle heat well. For a resilient perennial, there is the pansy friolina gold variety.
What is the best plant for hanging basket?
Ferns planted in hanging baskets create a tropical atmosphere in the garden. The best ferns for hanging baskets are the asparagus fern, the Boston fern, and rabbit’s foot fern.
How to hang outdoor planters?
Bottle Hangers. Use glass bottles to hang your favorite garden flowers and wildflowers.
How to use hanging planters?
Decide where on the ceiling you want to hang your planter. Then figure out whether you’ll be hanging your planter from drywall or from a ceiling joist.