Design Use - Hanging Baskets

Looking for plants that perform well in hanging baskets? Garden Crossings brings together flowering and foliage options selected for hanging basket use, making it easier to build colorful displays for porches, patios, balconies, and other small-space garden areas. Explore options by sun exposure, bloom time, water needs, brand, and helpful garden attributes so you can match plants to the conditions where your basket will hang.

Hanging basket filled with white and purple petunias, small blue blooms, and trailing green vines against a white background
Luscious® Citron™ Lantana features clusters of small pale yellow blooms among dark green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of vibrant yellow Luscious® Citron™ Lantana flowers with green leaves flourish in garden beds with dark mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Luscious® Citron™ Lantana

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Luscious® Citrus Blend™ Lantana features drought-tolerant, rounded clusters of red, orange, and yellow blooms set against dark green, serrated leaves for a vibrant display amid dense foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Luscious® Citrus Blend™ Lantana features clusters of red, orange, and yellow flowers amid green leaves with unopened pink buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Luscious® Citrus Blend™ Lantana

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Luscious® Goldengate™ Lantana features tiny vibrant golden yellow blooms and lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Luscious® Goldengate™ Lantana, a bushy, drought-tolerant plant with clusters of small golden yellow blooms, grows by a stone border, accented by tall grasses and dark-leaved plants behind it - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Luscious® Goldengate™ Lantana

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Clusters of small, vibrant purple flowers with yellow centers on Luscious® Grape Lantana create a striking contrast against textured green leaves, blooming densely for vivid color in your garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of vibrant purple Luscious® Grape Lantana flowers grows among green leaves in a sunny garden. The small, closely grouped blossoms and patches of soil are visible - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Luscious® Grape Lantana

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The Luscious® Marmalade Lantana features bright orange flower clusters of small tubular blooms, is drought tolerant, and displays green serrated leaves with unopened buds against a softly blurred garden background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of vibrant orange and yellow Luscious® Marmalade Lantana flowers with lush green leaves create a dense floral pattern - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Luscious® Marmalade Lantana

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Clusters of Luscious® Pinkberry Blend™ Lantana, known for drought tolerance, display vibrant pink and yellow blooms among green leaves as a small insect rests on one cluster in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Luscious® Pinkberry Blend™ Lantana, a drought-tolerant flower with clusters of small pink, yellow, and orange blossoms amid lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Luscious® Pinkberry Blend™ Lantana

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Clusters of bright yellow Luscious® Royal Lemon Tart™ Lantana flowers, a compact and drought-tolerant annual, are set against lush green leaves with visible buds among the fully bloomed clusters - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Luscious® Royal Lemon Tart™ Lantana hanging basket with bright yellow, pink, and purple blooms and lush green leaves, offering a colorful, drought-tolerant display against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Luscious® Royal Lemon Tart™ Lantana

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Clusters of vibrant pink and yellow Luscious® Royale Cosmo Lantana blooms pair with dark purple foliage, set against green grass - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Luscious® Royale Cosmo Lantana features clusters of vibrant, drought-tolerant flowers in pink, yellow, and orange shades blooming among green leaves in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Luscious® Royale Cosmo Lantana

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Close-up of Luscious® Royale Piña Colada Lantana, featuring clusters of small white and yellow flowers with green buds and leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Luscious® Royale Piña Colada Lantana: clusters of small, tubular flowers with white petals and yellow centers stand out against dark green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Luscious® Royale Piña Colada Lantana

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Brightly lit by sunlight, Luscious® Royale Red Zone™ Lantana displays clusters of vibrant red and yellow flowers with green leaves in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The Luscious® Royale Red Zone™ Lantana features vibrant red, orange, and yellow blooms among green leaves in a rustic stone planter - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Luscious® Royale Red Zone™ Lantana

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The Main Street USA Annual Combination is a hanging white pot featuring vibrant red, white, and purple Supertunia blooms with lush greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Main Street USA Annual Combination

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Close-up of Majestic Giants Blue White Blotch Pansy (Viola), featuring vivid white petals with deep purple blotches and lush green leaves. The soft-focus background enhances the striking early spring colors and unique patterns - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Majestic Giants II Blue And White with Blotch Pansy (Viola)

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A close-up of a Majestic Giants Marina Shades Blotch Pansy (Viola) shows vibrant purple, yellow, and cream petals with a dark purple center. Lush green leaves surround this early-blooming perennial, with another pansy softly blurred in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of a Majestic Giants Marina Shades Blotch Pansy (Viola), an early-blooming perennial with purple, yellow, and creamy white petals featuring a bold dark purple center and small yellow spot, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Majestic Giants II Marina with Blotch Pansy (Viola)

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A close-up of a 'Majestic Giants White Blotch' Pansy (Viola) reveals its large white flowers with striking purple blotches and a yellow center, framed by green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up of Majestic Giants White Blotch' Pansy (Viola) shows its large white petals with deep purple blotches around a yellow center, set against green leaves and early-blooming perennials in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Majestic Giants II White with Blotch Pansy (Viola)

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A close-up of a Majestic Giants Yellow Blotch Pansy (Viola) displays its extra-large yellow flowers with bold maroon centers, framed by green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up of a Majestic Giants Yellow Blotch Pansy (Viola) shows its extra-large yellow blooms with dark maroon center markings, surrounded by green leaves and a nearby small flower bud - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Majestic Giants II Yellow with Blotch Pansy (Viola)

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A lush cluster of bright green Margarita Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) leaves is surrounded by vibrant magenta petunias, set against a light brick wall for a striking display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Margarita Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) features vibrant lime-green, heart-shaped leaves with a crinkled texture, creating dense, lush coverage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Margarita Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea)

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A vivid magenta Mezoo™ Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy (Aptenia) blooms among green and white succulent leaves, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of variegated green succulents with thick, white-edged leaves, featuring a small bright pink Mezoo™ Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy (Aptenia) flower blooming in the center - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Mezoo™ Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy (Aptenia)

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The Misty Seas Annual Combination, featuring a lush mix of white and purple petunias, hangs in a basket suspended by a metal chain against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Misty Seas Annual Combination

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Two Mojave® Fuchsia Purslane (Portulaca) featuring bright pink blooms with yellow centers and lush green foliage, blurred pink blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Mojave® Fuchsia Purslane (Portulaca) features bright pink flowers with yellow centers and thick green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Mojave® Fuchsia Purslane (Portulaca)

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Mojave® Mango Purslane (Portulaca) features bright orange flowers with yellow stamens and red centers above green, succulent leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dark ceramic pot showcases Mojave® Mango Purslane (Portulaca), an orange-flowering, drought-tolerant plant with green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Mojave® Mango Purslane (Portulaca)

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Bright pink Mojave® Pink Purslane (Portulaca) flowers with green leaves fill the image, as a small bee perches on one flowering succulent to gather nectar - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A brown speckled pot holds a lush Mojave® Pink Purslane (Portulaca) with vibrant green foliage and many small, bright pink flowers featuring yellow centers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Mojave® Pink Purslane (Portulaca)

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Mojave® Red Purslane (Portulaca) features bright red blooms with yellow centers, highlighted by nearby vibrant purple flowers and lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Mojave® Red Purslane (Portulaca) displays clusters of vibrant red and orange blooms with yellow centers above green, rounded leaves. This flowering succulent creates a striking contrast with its open, densely packed blossoms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Mojave® Red Purslane (Portulaca)

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Clusters of vivid orange Mojave® Tangerine Purslane (Portulaca) flowers with yellow centers bloom densely among lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A brown speckled ceramic pot holds a Mojave® Tangerine Purslane (Portulaca), a drought-tolerant plant with green foliage and numerous small orange-yellow flowers for a vibrant, dense display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Mojave® Tangerine II Purslane (Portulaca)

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A vibrant garden bed displays bright Mojave® Yellow Purslane (Portulaca) flowers in the foreground, with clusters of small purple blooms and lush green foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of bright yellow Mojave® Yellow Purslane (Portulaca) flowers, each with five petals and vivid stamens, bloom among lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mojave® Yellow Purslane (Portulaca)

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Create Colorful, Easy-Care Displays

For classic seasonal color, explore annuals for baskets, including options for creating full, colorful displays. If you want to simplify watering, pair your plant choices with the 16" Weekender® Hanging Planter, a self-watering option that can help reduce the need for daily watering.

Find the Right Plants for Sun or Shade

Whether you’re planning a bright full-sun basket, adding color to a part-shade porch, or filling a shadier spot, start with the growing conditions first. Then, compare bloom time, water needs, and plant characteristics to create a basket that suits your space and maintenance preferences. Browse the collection below to find plants for your next hanging basket.

FAQs

Full-sun baskets do well with heat-tolerant trailers like calibrachoa, lantana, and portulaca, while shaded spots favor begonias, lobelia, and fuchsia. Matching light exposure to the plant's needs is the biggest factor in basket success, since sun-loving varieties can scorch in shade and shade plants can wilt in direct sun.

Yes, combining a mix of upright, filler, and trailing plants creates a fuller, more dynamic basket display. Popular combinations pair a trailing variety like bacopa or sweet potato vine with a bushier bloomer for contrast in texture and height. Matching water and sun needs across varieties keeps the combination thriving.

The best hanging basket plants have a naturally trailing or cascading growth habit and produce continuous blooms without heavy deadheading. Compact root systems that adapt well to container life are also important, since basket space is limited compared to garden beds.

Trailing foliage plants like creeping Jenny or Dichondra add texture and continuous color without relying on blooms, while flowering trailers like petunias or verbena offer seasonal color bursts. Many gardeners combine both types in one basket for layered visual interest throughout the season.

Hanging baskets generally perform best with a lightweight, well-draining potting mix rather than dense garden soil. This type of mix retains enough moisture for consistent watering while draining excess water, which helps prevent root rot in the confined space of a hanging container.