17+ Perfect Plants for Shallow Outdoor Pots

Gardening in shallow pots can open up a world of creativity, especially when outdoor space is at a premium. Here are some delightful plant ideas that will transform those shallow pots into stunning green displays.

Edible Greens: Lettuce

Fresh lettuce thriving in a shallow pot for easy access.

Lettuce is a great option for shallow pots, offering fresh greens right at your doorstep. It’s a simple way to enjoy homegrown salads.

Items that may come in handy:

Shallow Rectangular Planter Box: Grow fresh lettuce easily with a space-saving shallow rectangular planter, perfect for your balcony.
Organic Lettuce Seeds Pack: Get started with organic lettuce seeds and enjoy fresh, homegrown salads effortlessly.
High-Quality Potting Mix: Ensure healthy growth for your lettuce with a nutrient-rich potting mix formulated for containers.

Strawberry Delight

Juicy strawberries thriving in a shallow pot.

Growing strawberries in shallow pots not only looks charming but also gives you delicious fruit. This is a favorite choice for families who love garden-to-table experiences.

Possibly helpful picks:

Shallow Planting Pots: Enhance your garden with stylish shallow pots perfect for growing strawberries at home.
Strawberry Plant Fertilizer: Boost your strawberries with this fertilizer designed for thriving, juicy fruits.
Gardening Tools Set: Equip yourself with essential tools for maintaining and harvesting your strawberry plants.

Colorful Petunias

Petunias adding a splash of color to a shallow pot.

Petunias are perfect for adding a burst of color to your outdoor space. Their shallow root system makes them ideal for shallow containers.

These products might help:

Decorative Shallow Plant Pots: Enhance your garden with stylish shallow pots, ideal for showcasing vibrant petunias outdoors.
Petunia Flower Seeds Mix: Grow a stunning array of colorful petunias from seed for a vibrant garden display.
Outdoor Potting Mix for Flowers: Provide your petunias with the perfect growing medium using this specially formulated potting mix.

Lavender Elegance

Lavender bringing elegance and fragrance to a shallow pot.

For a touch of elegance, lavender in shallow pots is unbeatable. Its calming scent and purple blooms transform any space into a relaxing retreat.

A few things you might like:

Terracotta Shallow Planter: Enhance your garden’s charm with this rustic terracotta planter, perfect for showcasing elegant lavender.
Potting Soil for Lavender: Ensure optimal growth for your lavender with this specially formulated potting soil mix.
Organic Lavender Fertilizer: Boost your lavender’s vitality with this organic fertilizer, ensuring vibrant purple blooms.

Pansies for Pop

Pansies providing a cheerful burst of color in a shallow pot.

Pansies offer cheerful, colorful blooms that thrive in shallow pots, making them perfect for adding a pop of color to your outdoor decor.

Might be a good match:

Colorful Shallow Plant Pots: Brighten your garden with versatile shallow pots, perfect for showcasing vibrant pansies.
Organic Potting Soil Mix: Nourish your pansies with high-quality organic soil for healthier and more vibrant blooms.
Watering Can with Extended Spout: Effortlessly water your pansies with an ergonomic, long-spouted watering can.

Herb Haven

A convenient and aromatic herb garden in shallow pots.

Creating a herb garden in shallow pots is both practical and beautiful. Imagine having fresh basil and thyme at your fingertips, perfect for culinary enthusiasts!

A few suggestions:

Set of Terracotta Plant Pots: Elevate your herb garden with classic terracotta pots, ideal for shallow root plants.
Organic Herb Seeds Variety Pack: Grow fresh herbs like basil and thyme with this organic seed variety pack.
Premium Potting Mix for Herbs: Ensure optimal growth for your herbs with nutrient-rich, specially formulated potting mix.

Miniature Fern Gardens

Ferns creating a lush, green display in a shallow pot.

Certain ferns, like the Bird’s Nest Fern, thrive in shallow pots, adding a lush, green touch that’s perfect for shaded areas.

May just do the trick:

Shallow Outdoor Planter: Enhance your garden with a stylish shallow planter, perfect for showcasing ferns elegantly.
Bird’s Nest Fern Live Plant: Add lush greenery to your shaded areas with a Bird’s Nest Fern, ideal for shallow pots.
Potting Soil for Ferns: Ensure healthy fern growth with specialized potting soil, enhancing drainage and nutrition.

Dwarf Hostas Charm

Miniature hostas adding charm and interest to a shallow pot.

Miniature hostas bring a touch of charm to shallow pots with their cute, compact leaves. They’re perfect for adding interest to shady spots.

A few relevant products:

Decorative Ceramic Planters: Enhance your garden’s aesthetic with elegant ceramic planters for shallow pots. Add charm easily!
Shady Spot Fertilizer: Boost healthy growth in shady areas with specialized fertilizer. Keep your hostas thriving!
Mini Garden Tool Set: Keep your dwarf hostas well-maintained with a handy mini garden tool set. Simplify gardening tasks!

Creeping Jenny Drama

Creeping Jenny bringing drama with its golden cascade in a shallow pot.

Creeping Jenny offers a cascade of golden foliage, perfect for adding drama to shallow pots. It’s a favorite for its vibrant color and ease of care.

A few choices to try:

Decorative Shallow Planter Pot: Enhance outdoor spaces with a stylish shallow planter perfect for Creeping Jenny’s vibrant display.
Organic Potting Soil for Outdoor Containers: Provide your Creeping Jenny with nutrient-rich soil for optimal growth and lush foliage.
Self-Watering Plant System: Keep your Creeping Jenny hydrated effortlessly with a self-watering system, ensuring continuous lushness.

Sedum Simplicity

Sedum plants thriving with ease in a shallow pot.

Sedums offer texture and simplicity, thriving in shallow pots with minimal watering. They’re a great choice for sunny spots.

Try these:

Shallow Ceramic Planter Pot: Elevate your sedum display with this elegant shallow pot, perfect for sunny outdoor spots.
Succulent Soil Mix: Ensure optimal drainage and growth for your sedums with this specialized succulent soil mix.
Sedum Plant Variety Pack: Start your sedum collection with this vibrant variety pack, ideal for shallow pot arrangements.

Ornamental Grass Waves

Ornamental grasses adding texture and movement in a shallow pot.

Ornamental grasses add texture and movement to shallow pots. I love using them in designs to create dynamic, flowing visuals.

Check if these fit your needs:

Outdoor Planter Bowl: Enhance your garden with a stylish, shallow planter bowl perfect for ornamental grasses.
Pampas Grass Seeds: Add height and texture with pampas grass seeds designed for dynamic outdoor displays.
Decorative Pebbles for Gardens: Create a stunning base for your planter with decorative pebbles that complete the look.

Trailing Beauty with Nasturtiums

Nasturtiums spilling over a shallow pot for a dramatic effect.

Nasturtiums offer vibrant blooms and edible leaves, perfect for shallow pots. Their trailing habit creates a lovely cascading effect that clients adore.

Maybe worth checking out:

Decorative Shallow Planter: Enhance your garden’s charm with a stylish shallow planter, ideal for vibrant nasturtiums.
Organic Nasturtium Seeds: Grow stunning nasturtiums with ease using high-quality organic seeds perfect for any garden.
All-Purpose Soil Mix: Ensure lush growth for your nasturtiums with nutrient-rich, versatile soil mix for pots.

Zinnia Splendor

Zinnias adding vibrant splendor to a shallow pot.

Zinnias bring spectacular color and are perfect for shallow pots. Their vibrant blooms are loved by pollinators and gardeners alike.

Explore these options:

Shallow Outdoor Plant Pots: Enhance your garden with stylish shallow pots perfect for showcasing the vibrant beauty of zinnias.
Zinnia Flower Seeds: Grow your own colorful zinnia garden effortlessly with premium quality seeds loved by pollinators.
Organic Potting Soil: Support zinnia growth with nutrient-rich, organic potting soil for healthier, more vibrant flowers.

Zen with Moss

Moss creating a peaceful, green carpet in a shallow pot.

Mosses create a lush, green carpet effect in shallow pots, ideal for a serene, Zen-like atmosphere. They’re a low-maintenance option for tranquil spaces.

A few helpful options:

Shallow Ceramic Plant Pot: Enhance your Zen garden with elegant, shallow ceramic pots perfect for moss arrangements.
Live Moss Sheet: Transform your outdoor space with lush live moss sheets, creating a peaceful, green ambiance.
Bonsai Fertilizer: Nourish your Zen garden plants with quality bonsai fertilizer for lush growth and vitality.

Succulent Serenity

A stunning mix of succulents thriving in a shallow pot.

Succulents are absolute stars in shallow pots, offering a variety of shapes and colors with minimal care. I often use them for clients who love low-maintenance gardens, and they never fail to impress.

Consider these options:

Shallow Ceramic Planter: Enhance your garden’s style with a shallow ceramic planter, perfect for showcasing vibrant succulents.
Assorted Succulent Plants: Add variety and color to your garden with easy-care assorted succulent plants in unique shapes.
Cactus and Succulent Potting Mix: Provide optimal growth for succulents with specialized cactus and succulent potting mix.

Spring Onion Surprise

Spring onions providing fresh flavor from a shallow pot.

Spring onions grow well in shallow pots, offering fresh flavor for your dishes. They’re a delightful surprise for any home cook.

Products that could assist:

Terracotta Shallow Planter: Enhance your garden with this stylish terracotta planter, perfect for growing spring onions easily.
Organic Potting Soil Mix: Boost your spring onions’ growth with this nutrient-rich organic potting soil mix.
Stainless Steel Garden Trowel: Easily plant and manage your onions with this durable, stainless steel garden trowel.

Compact Marigolds

Marigolds brightening up a shallow pot with their sunny hues.

Marigolds offer cheerful blooms in sunny shades that are perfect for shallow gardening. They’re a delightful addition to any outdoor space.

These products might be useful:

Terracotta Shallow Plant Pots: Enhance your garden with these durable terracotta pots for stunning marigold displays.
Organic Potting Soil Mix: Boost marigold growth with nutrient-rich organic soil mix, perfect for shallow pots.
Slow-Release Fertilizer Pellets: Promote vibrant blooms with easy-to-use slow-release fertilizer for continuous nutrition.

Text: Joyce Peterson