17+ Stunning Red Geranium Planter Ideas

Red geraniums are like the little black dress of the garden world—timeless, vibrant, and suitable for any occasion. In this article, I’m sharing my favorite ideas for displaying these striking blooms in unique and beautiful ways.

Metal Tub Planters

Metal tubs add a vintage touch to your garden decor.
Metal tubs add a vintage touch to your garden decor.

Transform an old metal tub into a chic planter for your red geraniums. This was a hit at my last workshop, and participants loved the vintage vibe it gave their gardens.

You might like:

  • Galvanized Metal Tub: Elevate your garden’s style with this rustic metal tub, perfect for showcasing vibrant geraniums.
  • Drainage Hole Drill Kit: Ensure your planter has perfect drainage with this easy-to-use drill kit for metal tubs.
  • Premium Potting Mix: Boost your geraniums’ growth with nutrient-rich potting mix specially designed for vibrant blooms.

Mix and Match Colors

A vibrant flower mix creates a stunning visual display.
A vibrant flower mix creates a stunning visual display.

Pair red geraniums with white and purple blooms for a striking contrast that catches the eye. I love how this combo adds a festive flair to any garden party.

Might be a good match:

  • Decorative Outdoor Planter Urn: Elevate your garden’s elegance with a classic urn planter, perfect for vibrant floral displays.
  • Red Geranium Seed Pack: Brighten your patio with lush red geraniums. Perfect for adding bold color to any setting.
  • Assorted White and Purple Flower Seeds: Create stunning visual contrasts with a mix of white and purple flowers. A gardener’s delight!

Pallet Planter Wall

Pallet planters offer a rustic and space-efficient gardening solution.
Pallet planters offer a rustic and space-efficient gardening solution.

Turn a wooden pallet into a vertical planter for geraniums. It’s a creative way to maximize space and bring a rustic feel to your garden.

Check if these fit your needs:

  • Heavy-Duty Wall Mounting Brackets: Ensure your pallet is securely mounted with heavy-duty brackets for stability and safety.
  • Weatherproof Wood Finish: Protect your wooden pallet from the elements with a durable, weatherproof wood finish.
  • Outdoor Plant Liners: Keep soil in place with durable, breathable plant liners for your geranium planter wall.

Terracotta Tower

Terracotta towers offer a grand and classic garden display.
Terracotta towers offer a grand and classic garden display.

Stack terracotta pots in a tiered arrangement for a red geranium tower. This idea adds height and makes a grand statement in any garden.

Possibly helpful picks:

  • Set of Terracotta Plant Pots: Create a stunning geranium tower with versatile terracotta pots. Ideal for garden decor.
  • Potting Soil for Flowers: Boost your geranium growth with quality potting soil. Ensure vibrant blooms and healthy plants.
  • Plant Drainage Trays: Protect your surfaces with effective drainage trays. Perfect for maintaining clean planter areas.

Patio Planter Trio

A planter trio adds depth and visual interest to your patio.
A planter trio adds depth and visual interest to your patio.

Group three different-sized planters for a tiered geranium display on your patio. It’s an easy way to add layers and depth to your outdoor space.

A few relevant products:

  • Large Rustic Stone Planter: Elevate your patio with a durable, stately planter perfect for showcasing vibrant geraniums.
  • Medium Terracotta Planter: Add warmth and charm to your display with this classic, earth-toned terracotta planter.
  • Small Ceramic Planter: Complete your tiered arrangement with a small, elegant ceramic planter for added texture.

Classic Clay Pot Charm

Classic clay pots bring out the natural beauty of red geraniums.
Classic clay pots bring out the natural beauty of red geraniums.

There’s something so delightful about red geraniums in simple clay pots. They offer a rustic charm that reminds me of summers spent at my grandma’s house, where geraniums lined every windowsill.

These products might help:

  • Classic Terracotta Clay Pots: Add rustic elegance to your home with these timeless clay pots, perfect for red geraniums.
  • Red Geranium Seeds: Grow vibrant red geraniums from seeds and bring life to your windowsill effortlessly.
  • Clay Pot Saucers: Protect your surfaces while complementing your clay pots with durable matching saucers.

Splash of Color with Painted Pots

Painted pots add a personalized splash of color to your garden.
Painted pots add a personalized splash of color to your garden.

Paint your pots in bold colors to complement your red geraniums. This is an easy DIY project that adds a personal touch to any garden space.

Explore these options:

  • Acrylic Paint Set for Outdoor Use: Transform dull pots into vibrant masterpieces with weather-resistant acrylic paints. Perfect for colorful gardens.
  • Paint Brushes Variety Pack: Enhance your painting precision with a range of brush sizes for detailed pot designs.
  • Terra Cotta Clay Pots: Get started with these classic pots, perfect for your DIY painting projects and vibrant displays.

Geraniums in Unusual Places

Unusual planters like boots and kettles make for unique geranium displays.
Unusual planters like boots and kettles make for unique geranium displays.

Think outside the box by planting geraniums in unexpected places like old boots or kettles. These quirky displays always steal the show at garden gatherings.

You might give these a try:

  • Vintage Kettles: Transform vintage kettles into charming planters, adding whimsical flair to your garden decor today.
  • Rustic Boots: Use old boots as quirky planters to give your geraniums a unique and creative home.
  • Decorative Garden Pots: Choose decorative pots for a stylish twist to your geranium planting adventures.

Eco-Friendly Recycled Planters

Recycled planters offer an eco-friendly and stylish solution.
Recycled planters offer an eco-friendly and stylish solution.

Use recycled materials as planters for your red geraniums to create an eco-friendly garden. It’s a great way to repurpose items while adding unique charm.

Some handy options:

  • Recycled Wooden Planter Box: Enhance your garden with this charming recycled wooden planter, perfect for vibrant red geraniums.
  • Upcycled Metal Container Planter: Add rustic appeal to your outdoor space with upcycled metal planters for your geraniums.
  • Reclaimed Brick Garden Edging: Create a unique planter using reclaimed brick edging to beautifully frame your red geraniums.

Hanging Basket Beauty

Hanging baskets create a magical floating garden of geraniums.
Hanging baskets create a magical floating garden of geraniums.

Suspend red geraniums in hanging baskets to create a floating garden effect. I love how they sway gently in the breeze, adding movement to any space.

May just do the trick:

  • Coconut Coir Hanging Planter Liners: Enhance water retention for your hanging baskets; keep greenery lush and vibrant with minimal effort.
  • Heavy-Duty Metal Hanging Basket Chains: Ensure sturdy support for your hanging baskets; enjoy peace of mind in windy conditions.
  • Weather-Resistant Hanging Basket Hooks: Securely mount your baskets anywhere; create a stunning display with these durable hooks.

Charming Basket Planters

Baskets offer a charming and flexible way to display geraniums.
Baskets offer a charming and flexible way to display geraniums.

Try using baskets as planters for a charming and portable geranium display. They’re perfect for moving around to catch the sunniest spots.

Possibly handy products:

  • Woven Basket Planter: Enhance your garden’s charm with this portable woven basket, perfect for sunny corners and patios.
  • Coco Liner for Baskets: Keep your plants healthy with a durable coco liner for moisture retention and optimal growth.
  • Portable Plant Caddy: Easily move your basket planters to catch sunlight with a sturdy, versatile plant caddy.

Mix with Tall Grasses

Tall grasses add height and elegance to geranium displays.
Tall grasses add height and elegance to geranium displays.

Add height and texture by pairing red geraniums with tall ornamental grasses. This combination creates a dynamic and eye-catching display.

Products that could assist:

  • Ornamental Grass Seeds: Enhance your garden’s texture with ornamental grass seeds, adding elegance and height instantly.
  • Large Outdoor Planters: Showcase your plants with large outdoor planters, providing ample space for stunning arrangements.
  • Red Geranium Plants: Brighten up your space with vibrant red geraniums, perfect for adding color and charm.

Vertical Garden Surprise

Vertical gardens with geraniums make a bold statement.
Vertical gardens with geraniums make a bold statement.

Incorporate red geraniums into a vertical garden for a surprising twist. It’s a space-saving solution that I often recommend for small patios.

Useful items to consider:

  • Vertical Garden Planter System: Maximize your patio space with a stylish vertical garden planter system today.
  • Self-Watering Wall Planters: Keep your geraniums thriving effortlessly with self-watering wall planters. Try them now.
  • Outdoor Climbing Plant Trellis: Support your vertical garden with durable outdoor climbing plant trellises for stunning displays.

Green and Red Harmony

Green foliage highlights the vivid red of geraniums beautifully.
Green foliage highlights the vivid red of geraniums beautifully.

Use lush green foliage as a backdrop to make your red geraniums pop. It’s a trick I often use to enhance the natural beauty of my clients’ landscapes.

A few choices to try:

  • Lush Artificial Greenery Panels: Enhance your red geraniums with vibrant greenery panels for a striking contrast in your garden.
  • Decorative Garden Planters: Choose elegant planters to complement your vibrant geraniums and elevate your garden aesthetics.
  • Outdoor Plant Fertilizer: Boost the growth of your foliage and geraniums with nutrient-rich outdoor plant fertilizer.

Window Box Wonders

Window boxes filled with geraniums bring European elegance home.
Window boxes filled with geraniums bring European elegance home.

There’s nothing quite like a window box brimming with red geraniums to brighten up a home’s exterior. I love how they add a European flair to any house.

Items that may come in handy:

  • Wooden Window Box Planter: Enhance your home’s charm with a classic wooden window box, perfect for vibrant geraniums.
  • Red Geranium Seeds or Plants: Plant these stunning red geraniums to add a splash of color to your window box.
  • Wall Mounting Brackets for Planter Boxes: Secure your window box with sturdy brackets, ensuring your flowers stay beautifully displayed.

Modern Minimalist Style

Monochrome planters offer a modern twist on traditional geranium displays.
Monochrome planters offer a modern twist on traditional geranium displays.

For a sleek look, use simple monochrome planters for your red geraniums. This modern approach highlights the plants’ vibrant color against a clean backdrop.

Check these products out:

  • Modern White Ceramic Planter: Elevate your space with sleek white planters for a contemporary, chic aesthetic.
  • Tall Square Resin Planter: Transform your patio with minimalist square planters that complement vibrant geraniums.
  • Durable Matte Black Metal Planter: Enhance plant beauty with sturdy black planters for a sleek, modern flair.

Antique Sink Display

Antique sinks provide a whimsical and unique geranium display.
Antique sinks provide a whimsical and unique geranium display.

Use an antique sink as a quirky planter for red geraniums. This unexpected idea always gets a smile and adds a touch of whimsy to your garden.

A few suggestions:

  • Rustic Garden Soil: Nourish your red geraniums with this enriched garden soil for vibrant, healthy blooms.
  • Antique Style Sink Planter: Elevate your garden’s charm with this vintage-style sink designed for outdoor plant displays.
  • Watering Can with Rustic Finish: Easily care for your geraniums using this decorative watering can for effortless garden maintenance.
Text: Joyce Peterson