Artificial Outdoor Plants for Gardens, Patios & Commercial Projects
Artificial outdoor plants are a practical way to add structure and colour to spaces where live planting is difficult to maintain. This collection includes trailing geraniums, flowering bushes, hydrangea-style plants, and compact garden fillers that hold their shape and colour with minimal care.
These designs work well in containers, window boxes, and planters, creating long-lasting displays for homes, hospitality venues, retail frontages, and show homes.
You can order just a few pieces to refresh a terrace or buy wholesale for larger projects and multi-site rollouts. For taller statement pieces, explore our large artificial plants and trees, and coordinate with our artificial indoor plants to carry the look through interior spaces.
Many outdoor areas are exposed to strong sunlight and weather. For locations with high UV or unsheltered conditions, consider combining this range with our dedicated UV-resistant artificial plants for extra fade protection.
You can also browse the full artificial plants collection to build complete schemes across indoor and outdoor zones.
Artificial Outdoor Plant FAQs
How do you make artificial outdoor plants?
Commercial artificial outdoor plants are made using durable plastics and synthetic fibres, often with UV-stable pigments or coatings to help resist fading.
For design projects, some people adapt indoor faux plants for outside use by treating them with UV protection sprays, but purpose-made outdoor styles from a specialist supplier usually give better long-term results.
How do you weigh down outdoor artificial plants?
Use a sturdy planter with drainage holes and add a heavy base layer such as gravel, stones, or sand. Set the plant’s inner container into the centre, then backfill around it with more gravel or soil to lock it in place. For very exposed areas, a small amount of ready-mix concrete at the bottom of the pot provides extra stability.
How do you protect artificial plants outdoors?
Place artificial plants in planters with good drainage so water can’t pool around the base, and avoid constant exposure to intense direct sunlight where possible. In very bright or unsheltered spots, choose UV-resistant artificial plants and secure containers so they can’t blow over in strong winds. Bringing plants under cover during extreme weather also helps extend their life.
How do you pot artificial plants for outdoor use?
Choose a frost-resistant planter with drainage holes, add a heavy base layer such as stones or gravel, then position the plant so the stems sit at a natural height. Fill around the inner container with gravel or soil for weight, and cover the surface with decorative stones or bark to hide any mechanics. This approach works for both single-feature plants and grouped containers.
What are the best artificial outdoor plants?
The best artificial outdoor plants are those that suit the scale and style of the space. Flowering bushes and trailing plants work well for window boxes and balcony railings, while fuller shrubs and larger foliage are effective at entrances, along paths, or on terraces. For impact in commercial or hospitality settings, combine this garden range with taller styles from our large artificial plants and trees.
How do you clean outdoor artificial plants?
Rinse plants gently with lukewarm water to remove dust and surface dirt, then allow them to dry fully before repositioning. For more detailed cleaning and care tips for different materials, read our guide on how to clean artificial flowers and plants.
