Plants for your windowsill
Windowsill plants are a great way to dip your toes into urban gardening. Whether you have space for a window box, or the perfect nook for a few small potted plants, these low-maintenance ideas for a tight outdoor space are perfect for the novice gardener.
There’s no reason living in a smaller space, or high up in the clouds, should hinder your dreams of tending to your own micro-garden. There’s plenty of ways to bring a taste of nature to your space, no matter how compact.
So whether you're looking to push the boundaries of your four walls, bring a splash of colour, or create a tiny garden on your windowsill, we've got the right windowsill plants for you.
Our top 5 windowsill plants
Ivy
English ivy is a familiar sight, usually seen trailing and climbing happily over anything that stays still. She’ll continue to grow, climb, and trail quite happily in most light conditions throughout the year, just remember to keep her soil nice and moist.
Vinnie
Bring a splash of pink, red or white to your windowsill with Vinnie the cyclamen. Vinnie is a fabulous flowering perennial, so you’ll be able to enjoy his flowers throughout the winter and into spring. During the winter months when he’s actively growing, try to give him as much bright, indirect light as possible.
Archie
Archie is our carex, or Japanese sedge grass. He’s at his happiest in a sunny spot, but will survive just fine in partial shade too. Remember to give him a yearly haircut in late winter or early spring - just comb your hands through his leaves to remove any dead growth.
Tim
His small round flowers may be pretty, but he’s a hardy plant perfect for even the breeziest of window boxes. Expose him to as much sunlight as possible if you want to encourage more flowers. Pinch off any old flowers to keep him looking tidy and to promote new growth.
Diana
Diana, or Dianthus barbarini purple pico, was adored by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Given her pink-ombre blooms, it’s not hard to see why. If one of her flowers look sickly, give them a little snip with a pair of secateurs - make sure you cut just above one of the leaf nodes to encourage new growth.
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Low-maintenance windowsill plants
There’s no shame in forgetting to water your windowsill plants, these things happen! Plants that need a little more TLC won’t cope too well being thirsty, so thankfully there are plenty of hardy windowsill plants that will forgive your forgetfulness.
Our hardy, almost unkillable windowsill plants can survive quite happily through more challenging conditions, like high winds or low light. This makes them a good choice for those new to urban gardening.
Sandy the sedum spurium variegatum is a true outdoor plant - she loves sunshine, can cope in temperatures as low as -15 degrees, and will survive quite happily on rainwater most of the year. Amrita the angel hair is tough and won’t mind if you forget to water her now and then.
Small windowsill plants
Windowsills aren’t renowned for their spaciousness, so opting for small windowsill plants is a great way to make the most of a tight space.
Small windowsill plants are the perfect way to spruce up any micro-space in need of a little greenery. Given that windowsill plants may be exposed to harsher conditions, such as wind and shade, caring for small windowsill plants may seem tricky - thankfully we have some that are super easy to care for.
Some of our favourite small windowsill plants are Fenton the mahogany fern, Vanda the English lavender, and Vinnie the cyclamen.
Windowsill plants for shade
While your windowsill plants will need at least a little sunlight, you don’t have to worry if you have a shady windowsill. There are plenty of windowsill plants that are happy in low light conditions.
No windowsill plant will cope well with total shade, but if the sun only partially reaches your windowsill, these plants will be just fine. Some of our best windowsill plants for low light include Noëlle the bacopa snowflake and Fenton the mahogany fern.
Noëlle likes the sun, but dappled sun or partial shade will also suit her fine. Fenton is a total shade-loving plant, so if you’ve got a place that gets very little sun, that’s his dream.
Evergreen windowsill plants
Evergreen windowsill plants will keep their leaves all year round. From flowering plants to gorgeous grasses, there’s a way to keep your windowsill green and serene.
Evergreen windowsill plants come in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes. From trailing beauties like Ivy the English ivy to flowering plants like Tim the sea thrift, there’s an evergreen plant to suit any windowsill.
Easy windowsill plants
Wonderful windowsill plants don't have to be complicated to care for. There are plenty of easy windowsill plants that look great without being complete divas.
Easy windowsill plants are also perfect for beginners. Starting out with low maintenance windowsill plants helps get your fingers green without too much stress. These windowsill plants usually thrive in a range of lighting conditions, have simple watering needs, and will last throughout the winter.
Our favourite easy windowsill plants include Tim the sea thrift and Safia the sedum makinoi.
Tim’s a hardy, sea-faring plant, which means he can cope with high winds. Safia is one of our least thirsty plants, she only needs a drink when her soil is completely dry.
Why get your windowsill plants delivered?
If you've got your heart set on a particular plant, trying to track it down in a garden centre can be exhausting. The solution is simple; you can easily order windowsill plants online.
Ordering online allows you to find exactly what you want, whether you're after popular windowsill plants, one-of-a-kind flowering plants, or special plant pots and gifts. Once you’ve found what you’re looking for, we’ll deliver it right to your doorstep.
Still interested in windowsill plants?
If you're still interested in windowsill plants, Patch has you covered. We stock a huge range of the best windowsill plants, from hardy outdoor plants for beginners to rare and unique varieties.
Our site is also packed with plenty of windowsill plant gifts for the budding botanist in your life. You can have all of our windowsill plants delivered right to your door, and all of our Patch packaging is recyclable.
We also have a handy line-up of online care guides that teach you how to look after windowsill plants. Whether you're looking for popular windowsill plants or something more exotic, Patch is the perfect place to order windowsill plants online.
