Best Outdoor Garden Plants for Delivery in Europe: 12 Hardy, Beautiful Choices

Demand for outdoor plants delivered across Europe has surged in recent years, and the choice available online has never been wider. Whether you are filling a sunny patio, planting a new border, or training climbers over a pergola, ordering online means you can plan from home and have hardy, well-grown plants arrive at your door within days.

In this guide we share 12 of the best outdoor plants for European gardens — all chosen because they travel well, settle in quickly, and suit a wide range of climates from Atlantic coasts to warmer Mediterranean regions.

Key Takeaways

1. How to Choose the Right Outdoor Plants for European Delivery

Choosing outdoor plants for delivery is a little different from picking them up in person. Start with three things: your climate, available light, and the space you have to work with.

Small balconies, shared courtyards, and rented gardens often suit container-friendly shrubs and compact perennials — plants that can move with you if needed. For permanent gardens and larger beds, hardy perennials and structural shrubs give you a backbone that strengthens year after year.

Finally, think about purpose. Are you after privacy, colour, fragrance, wildlife value, or a mix of all four?

• Balconies and patios: bamboo, compact maples, and berry shrubs in pots.
• Beds and borders: perennials like lavender, salvia, and anemones.
• Pergolas and walls: climbers for height, shade, and vertical interest.

2. Best Patio Plants for Containers and Small European Gardens

If you have a balcony, terrace, or compact courtyard, patio plants are your best starting point. They are selected for container life, resilience, and year-round or seasonal interest — and they travel well in the post.

Fargesia Rufa Bamboo — Non-Invasive Privacy for Patios

Fargesia rufa is a clumping bamboo, so it delivers lush screening without the aggressive spreading that gives bamboo a bad name. Our 6x Fargesia rufa ø13 cm bamboo set at €73.95 is a ready-made, delivery-friendly hedge for urban spaces.

Need taller, more instant impact? The 3x Fargesia rufa 80 cm ø23 option gives you that. Both sets ship in practical multi-packs — ideal for quick privacy on a terrace or along a fence line.

Acer Palmatum 'Going Green' — Japanese Maple for Pots

At €43.95, the Acer Palmatum Going Green 15 cm pot brings soft lime-green foliage and a graceful shape to any patio. Think of it as a living sculpture — it thrives in a large container and adds year-round elegance without demanding much attention.

Gaultheria procumbens 'Big Berry' — Colourful Winter Interest

The 6x Gaultheria procumbens Big Berry 12 cm pot pack at €29.95 brings glossy evergreen foliage and bright red berries through the colder months. These low-growing shrubs are perfect in pots near the front door, adding colour precisely when most other plants go quiet.

3. Long-Lasting Garden Perennials That Ship Well Across Europe

Perennials are among the best outdoor plants for delivery because they are hardy, compact in their pots, and settle quickly once planted. They also make bulk ordering simple — buy multi-packs and your costs stay predictable while planting stays straightforward.

Lavender Angustifolia — Scent, Colour, and Pollinators

If you love fragrance and want to support bees and butterflies, our True Lavender packs are hard to beat. The Lavender 6-pack True Lavender multi-sets, from around €110.95 for larger bundles, are especially useful for edging a path or filling a long, sunny border.

Lavender handles transit well when roots are protected and soil is not waterlogged. Once established, it suits most European climates as long as drainage is good — think of it like a Mediterranean native that has learned to travel.

Persicaria amplexicaulis & Salvia 'Caradonna' — Months of Colour

The Persicaria amplexicaulis Red Bistort set (around €177.95 for bulk quantities) offers tall, slender flower spikes that keep going from midsummer well into autumn. They bring movement to borders the way grasses do, but with richer colour.

Meanwhile, Salvia Nemorosa 'Caradonna' (similar multi-pack pricing) is prized for deep purple spikes that return reliably year after year. Both mix beautifully with grasses, roses, and cottage perennials.

4. Cottage Garden Classics: Roses, Sages, and Anemones for Romantic Borders

If soft, informal planting is your style, cottage garden plants build character quickly and reliably. They are also some of the most delivery-friendly outdoor plants because they are robust, compact in their pots, and happy to settle into new soil with minimal fuss.

Rosa 'Crazy in Love Pink' — Fragrant Climbing Rose

Our 3x Rosa Crazy in Love Pink set at about €51.95 gives you three strong young climbing roses to train over arches, pergolas, or walls. Romantic pink blooms and genuine fragrance make them perfect near seating areas where you relax or entertain — imagine warm evenings with the scent drifting past.

Phlomis russeliana & Japanese Anemone 'Robustissima'

The Phlomis russeliana Hardy Jerusalem Sage pack of 40 (around €91.95) offers soft yellow spikes and handsome, textured foliage that looks good for much of the year. It is a superb structural perennial for sunny beds — one of those plants that earns its place even when not in flower.

The Japanese Anemone Robustissima set (also around €91.95 for 40 plants) delivers clouds of soft pink flowers late in the season, precisely when most borders start to fade. These are especially well suited to cooler European climates where autumn colour is precious.

5. Top Pergola and Climbing Plants for Shade and Height

Climbers are some of the most rewarding plants you can order because they make use of vertical space that would otherwise sit empty. If you want privacy, shade, or a focal point without losing ground area, a well-placed climber does the job brilliantly.

Clematis 'The President' — Rich Colour for Structures

Our 3x Clematis The President 65 cm pack at around €43.95 offers a trio of climbers ready to train up pergolas, trellises, or obelisks. Large purple flowers bring bold colour to both small and large gardens — think of them as living paintwork for your structures.

Clematis armandii — Evergreen Scent for Mild Climates

The Clematis Armandii Evergreen Climbing Plant set (approximately €75.95) is excellent if you garden in a milder European region. Evergreen leaves and fragrant white flowers provide year-round presence and an early spring lift when the rest of the garden is still waking up.

6. Planning Bulk Orders and Matching Plants to Your Garden Goals

When you are planting a new bed or refreshing an entire garden, ordering in bulk is more practical and more economical. We curate sets that give you enough repetition for a professional look without overwhelming you with choices.

For sun-loving schemes, lavender, salvia, persicaria, and phlomis make excellent core plants. They are tough, forgiving, and look better each year as they mature and knit together.

For shadier spots, Japanese anemones and certain cottage perennials handle partial shade well — especially along fences, house walls, or under light tree cover.

To help you decide quickly, here is a comparison of the main plant groups and what they are best suited for:

If you are planning a full makeover, ordering a mix of structural plants and flowering fillers in bulk means your garden looks "finished" much earlier, even while younger plants continue to grow on.

7. Delivery Across Europe: What to Expect When Ordering Outdoor Plants

Ordering outdoor plants online should feel straightforward. We ship to 25 EU countries — including Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Germany — with delivery usually taking 1–5 working days.

Most orders travel in protective boxes with secure pots and foliage supports to keep soil in place and prevent stem damage, even on longer cross-border journeys.

We always recommend opening boxes as soon as they arrive and giving plants a good drink. Then, either plant them out or keep them in a sheltered outdoor spot until you are ready — most plants are perfectly happy waiting a few days.

8. Matching Outdoor Plants to European Climates and Spaces

Europe covers a wide range of conditions, from cooler Atlantic coasts to warmer Mediterranean regions. The good news is that the plants highlighted in this guide adapt well across this spectrum — that is precisely why we selected them.

For cooler, wetter areas, focus on hardy perennials: salvia, lavender (with good drainage), anemones, and phlomis all cope with winter cold and return reliably each spring.

In warmer, drier regions, bamboo, gaultheria, and climbers like clematis thrive with a bit of watering support in their first year. Container plants on balconies or rooftops may need extra watering but reward you with flexibility and style.

9. Simple Aftercare Tips for Newly Delivered Outdoor Plants

The first few weeks after delivery are the most important. A little care now sets your plants up for years of strong growth.

• Unpack promptly: Remove all packaging, check moisture levels, and give each pot a thorough watering if the soil feels dry.
• Acclimatise: If plants were in transit during cold or heat, let them rest in a sheltered outdoor spot for a day before planting out.
• Plant correctly: Dig holes no deeper than the pot but slightly wider, and backfill firmly to avoid large air pockets around roots.
• Water in: A slow, deep watering straight after planting helps soil settle around the roots — think a gentle soak, not a quick splash.
• Mulch: A light layer of compost or bark retains moisture and suppresses weeds, giving your new plants less competition.

For container plants, choose pots with drainage holes and use good-quality outdoor compost. Top-dress each spring with fresh compost and feed as the growing season kicks in.

10. Using Delivered Plants for Pollinator-Friendly and Low-Maintenance Gardens

Many of the best outdoor plants for European delivery are naturally low maintenance and wildlife friendly — two qualities that often go hand in hand. Lavender, salvia, and persicaria are magnets for bees and butterflies without demanding constant attention from you.

For a pollinator-friendly scheme, repeat these plants in groups and let them flower fully before deadheading. This gives insects a reliable food source across the season rather than a short burst.

For low-maintenance gardens, combine evergreens like bamboo or gaultheria with selected perennials. You get structure all year and colour in waves, without the need for constant replanting — the gardening equivalent of a wardrobe that works in every season.

Conclusion

Finding the best outdoor garden plants for delivery in Europe comes down to matching hardy, delivery-friendly varieties to your space and climate. From patio-ready bamboo and Japanese maples to generous lavender packs, cottage roses, and clematis for pergolas, there is a combination for every balcony, courtyard, or family garden.

We curate our collections so you can order with confidence — whether that is a single statement plant or a bulk order for a larger landscaping project. With thoughtful packaging, clear delivery timelines, and robust varieties that travel well, your next favourite outdoor plants are only a parcel away.