16 of the Best Low-Maintenance Outdoor Potted Plants to Transform Your Space

31.08.2024 - 21:46 / treehugger.com

Potted plants can add greenery and softness to patios, porches, stoops, decks, and fire escapes. Bare or bland outdoor areas are instantly transformed with tall greenery in giant tubs and climbing vines, hanging blooms, and even smaller plants in quirky-cool pots, adding interest and whimsy. The possibilities are endless!

Below is a list of low-maintenance potted plants that'll add personality to your outdoor spaces. These plants are also quite tough, withstanding temperature fluctuations and windy conditions.

Some of the plants on this list are toxic to pets. For more information about the safety of specific plants, consult the ASPCA's searchable database.

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October Daphne is a super-hardy succulent ideal for filling in sunny spaces below other taller plants. It keeps weeds at bay and makes a pretty green carpet in a bigger pot.

This plant is closely related to sedum succulents, which contain more than 300 species with various leaf shapes.October Daphne need full sun or close to it (otherwise they'll get leggy), but they can withstand freezing temperatures, making them ideal for outdoor planting.

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Roses make great container plants and they climb beautifully if trained. While you might think of roses as finicky and difficult to grow, newer cultivars and hybrid varieties sow that the plant's pickiness is much less a factor than it used to be.

Be sure to look for roses labeled «easy care.» If you give these varieties plenty of sun and regular watering, you'll be surprised how little attention they need.

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Clematis is a beautiful climbing option for a large pot, though it needs a trellis to cling to. This plant also offers a great way to