Outdoor Plants

From tough perennials to blooming annuals, outdoor plants define the character of your garden. Learn to pick the right species for your climate and season, and how to protect them from cold, drought and pests.

In this category

• Lavender — Lavandula angustifolia · Mediterranean scent, purple summer bloom.
• Hydrangea — Hydrangea macrophylla · Big summer flower heads with color-shifting hues.
• Rose — Rosa spp. · Queen of the garden: fragrant blooms and endless varieties.
• Prickly Pear — Opuntia ficus-indica · Paddle-shaped cactus with edible fruits.
• Olive Tree — Olea europaea · Symbol of the Mediterranean, centuries-long lifespan.
• Japanese Maple — Acer palmatum · Palmate leaves with spectacular autumn color.
• Magnolia — Magnolia grandiflora · Majestic tree with large fragrant white flowers.
• Boxwood — Buxus sempervirens · The classic shrub for topiary and formal hedges.
• Oleander — Nerium oleander · Mediterranean shrub with abundant summer blooms.
• Camellia — Camellia japonica · Elegant winter blooms and evergreen foliage.
• Sunflower — Helianthus annuus · Summer flower that follows the sun.
• Tulip — Tulipa spp. · Spring bulb in countless varieties.
• Daisy — Leucanthemum vulgare · Simple hardy flower for meadows and borders.
• Tomato — Solanum lycopersicum · The king of the summer garden, juicy fruits.
• Zucchini — Cucurbita pepo · Productive and quick, easy even for beginners.
• Lettuce — Lactuca sativa · Cut-and-come or head lettuce, ready in 30–45 days.
• Lemon Tree — Citrus limon · Citrus in pots or gardens, flowers and fruits together.
• Strawberry — Fragaria × ananassa · Small sweet fruits in pots or garden beds.
• Blueberry — Vaccinium corymbosum · Sweet berries, requires acidic soil.
• English Ivy — Hedera helix · Evergreen climber, covers walls and pots.