1. flowing ivy greens add charm and sweetness to any head planter pot
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Gerbera daisies make great sun-loving plants for head planters. They add sweetness and charm due to their big colorful blooms. Plant in full sun where the blooms can use all the light energy to produce new flowers throughout the summer. Alternatively, if using indoors, plant no-fuss green foliage plants like easy care English Ivy.
2. Snake plant succulents Add vertical character
Snake plant is a hardy upright growing succulent that creates drama and texture with their vertical growing habit.
3. small mixed succulents add pops color and texture
A mix of small succulents fill this simple butterfly planter pot while adding lots of texture and interest to the plant. Bits of moss in between frame the plants with added greenery and texture.
4. Purple flower arrangement is perfect for indoor decor planters
Here a colorful flower arrangements fills the greek lady head planter with pops of purple color. Tall purple gladiolus flower spikes burst up into the air layered with intense purple hydrangeas down at the bottom.
This is a lovely arrangement for anyone using their head planter indoors as more of a decorative element to freshen any space.
5. Purple Coral Bells and purple calibrachoa create deep tones
Everton Statue Planter – Wayfair
Purple Coral Bells and purple Calibrachoa flowers make stunning accent plants to incorporate into your fun head planters. These are great for planters that will enjoy outdoor time throughout your patio and gardens.
Coral Bells (pictured to the right) in particular can tolerate sun but make perfect shade-loving plants that thrive in low-lit conditions.
The smaller bright purple Calibrachoa blooms (pictured in center) enjoy full sun and will bloom all summer long in sunny conditions with consistent watering.
6. Small palm tree plants add a tropical touch
This golden lady head planter is filled with a small plant in palm variety. Try filling your planters with small or young plants in the palm tree variety for a tropical, fresh look. Small palms like broad leaf lady palm or even ponytail palm will add drama to any head planter pot.
7. Small multicolor bundled succulets add personality
Here a dramatic mix of more colorful smaller succulents are mixed together to create a bold palate of plants for this dramatic skull head planter.
8. Yellow Dahlberg daisy Plant for head planter
This vibrant golden lady head planter pot is simply topped off with with a twisty potted plant which makes a beautiful statement while adding drama and height. This plant is a common accent plant in summer gardens and often goes by the name of Curly Wurly or Corkscrew plant.
9. Monstera Deliciosa – Easy Care Plant for head planter
This fun little smiley face head planter is filled with baby rubber plant adding lots of personality with large, oversized rounded leaves for a proper pop of green.
10. Purple Salvia – shade loving Plant for head planter
Purple Salvia plants are easy care summer flowers that don’t mind the sun but truly thrive in dappled shade and low lit / cooler parts of the garden.
They are a sure way to add instant color and flare to your head planter pots. Plant violet purple salvia sage flowing plants in your outdoor patio or front porch head planters and water consistently once a week to help establish and support new blooming flowers throughout the summer.
11. A LONG FLOWING FERN
Ferns make perfect hair-like stems for growing flowing down from these hanging doll head planters. They are an easy care plant that will thrive outdoors in shady areas. They don’t require full sun, so they aren’t a finicky plant. Water consistently once or twice a week and enjoy this plant as a wonderful statement piece for your planter.
12. Incorporate a mix of small succulents
Here a mix of small succulents create a low lying layer of texture and color for this head planter posed sideways. All small succulents will thrive the same way in simple conditions with dappled shade or bright light that isn’t direct light. Wait until soil has dried out to water and plant in well-draining soil.
13. Plant fresh Herbs like Rosemary or Thyme
Add foodie functionality to your mermaid style head planter by planting fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme. Be sure to give your fresh herbs lots of full sunlight and water regularly twice a week (or as needed until established). They will create beautiful edible flowing plants for your head planters and add to the vibrance, usefulness, and charm of your garden.
Don’t stop here! Get even more ideas for plants to use in your head planters when you sift through this list of easy care indoor plants that will thrive in your home all year long…
