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6 Hanging Basket Ideas for Springtime

Spring is the perfect time to brighten up your outdoor space with vibrant hanging baskets. Choosing plants with similar water and light needs ensures a thriving, long-lasting display. Whether you prefer a bold, eye-catching arrangement or something more subtle and elegant, these six ideas will inspire your spring container gardening.

Hanging Basket Inspirations

Sun loving color hanging basket created through ai1. Sun-Loving Color Burst

For a dazzling basket that thrives in full sun, combine:

  • Petunias (Wave or Supertunia) – Continuous blooms in a variety of bright colors
  • Calibrachoa (Million Bells) – Small, trumpet-shaped flowers that spill beautifully over the edge
  • Verbena – Adds a delicate, trailing texture while attracting pollinators
💧 Watering Needs: Moderate to high ☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours)

low maintenance lush hanging basket created through ai2. Lush & Low-Maintenance Shade Basket

For shaded patios or porches, create a basket with plants that thrive in indirect light:

  • Ferns (Boston or Maidenhair) – Soft, feathery texture
  • Begonias (Tuberous or Rex) – Bold foliage and colorful blooms
  • Heuchera (Coral Bells) – Provides beautiful foliage contrast in shades of purple, silver, and lime
💧 Watering Needs: Moderate ☀️ Sun Requirements: Partial to full shade

succulent ball hanging basket created through ai3. The Drought-Tolerant Succulent Sphere

For a unique and low-water hanging display, opt for:

  • Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum) – Cascading, trailing succulent
  • String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) – Beaded, draping vines
  • Echeveria – Rosette-forming succulents in pastel hues
💧 Watering Needs: Low (allow soil to dry out completely between waterings) ☀️ Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light to full sun

pollinator paradise hanging basket created through ai4. Pollinator Paradise

Create a nectar-rich basket to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds:

  • Lantana – Clusters of bright flowers that bloom continuously
  • Fuchsia – Elegant, drooping flowers that hummingbirds love
  • Salvia (Scarlet Sage or Mystic Spires) – Tall spikes of vibrant blooms
💧 Watering Needs: Moderate ☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

spring pastel dream hanging basket created through ai5. The Spring Pastel Dream

A soft, romantic hanging basket with delicate hues:

  • Trailing Lobelia – Sky-blue or lavender flowers
  • Alyssum – Fragrant, cascading white or purple blooms
  • Bacopa – Small, dainty flowers in soft pastel shades
💧 Watering Needs: High (keep soil consistently moist) ☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

edible hanging basket created through ai6. The Edible Hanging Garden

Why not have a basket that’s both beautiful and functional? Try:

  • Strawberries (Ever-bearing varieties) – Produce fruit throughout the season
  • Thyme – Trailing, fragrant herb with tiny flowers
  • Nasturtiums – Edible, peppery-flavored flowers that add color
💧 Watering Needs: Moderate ☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun

The beauty of hanging baskets lies in their versatility—whether you have a sunny patio, a shaded porch, or a love for pollinators, there’s a perfect combination for every space. By choosing plants with compatible light and watering needs, you’ll ensure a stunning and low-maintenance display all season long.

For more inspiration, visit SummerWinds Nursery, where we’ll help you create the perfect springtime arrangement for your garden!