10 Best Artificial Hanging Baskets [Buyer Guide]
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Artificial hanging baskets make a beautiful and fun addition to your garden. Ordinary hanging baskets will require maintenance to look their best, however, they can add colour and vibrance to your outdoor space with no extra effort for them to stay fresh all year round. They’re the ideal option for people who lead busy lives and don’t have the time to water, prune or maintain fresh plants.
Whether you want to add a pop of colour next to your rattan garden furniture or a decorative touch alongside your garden storage bench, we’ve put together the ultimate guide reviewing the 10 best artificial hanging baskets based on their material, colour, weight and more so you can decide which is your favourite. Reviewing artificial hanging baskets based on their weight is particularly important, as being in the UK means our weather is turbulent and unpredictable, so having a heavier hanging basket is a necessity to withstand strong winds. Another obvious quality to look out for is the colour of the flowers. Make sure you choose colours that complement your existing garden furniture and accessories for a seamless and cohesive look. Finding the perfect artificial hanging baskets can be a lot of fun as there are so many to choose from. Artificial hanging baskets are an easy way to add colour, vibrancy and life to an otherwise plain outdoor space without the upkeep and maintenance that fresh flower baskets require. Some of the hanging baskets that we’ve listed in this guide can also be hung inside, making them a versatile decorative accessory for both your garden and home. We’ve also included some useful pros and cons for each of the hanging baskets, as well as a detailed FAQ section towards the bottom of the page to solve any unanswered questions you may still have. So, if you want to learn more – keep reading!
Artificial Hanging Baskets with Purple & White Flowers and Decorative Grasses
These wall-mounted Artificial Hanging Baskets with Purple & White Flowers and Decorative Grasses are the perfect solution to life-like flowers with the benefits of an artificial plant. The base of these artificial hanging planters are made from a dark rattan which will look great paired with your rattan cube garden furniture.
Consisting of two round baskets with flowers and decorative grasses, they will add a realistic pop of colour to your garden without the necessary upkeep of fresh flowers and plants. These hanging baskets are also versatile – they can be used for indoor decoration as well as an outdoor planter. These particular baskets require no assembly – and with easy installation, they are good to hang straight away!
Key Features:
Life-like baskets that stay fresh and vibrant all year
Can be used indoors and outdoors
Faux silk pansies and decorative grasses
25cm (10") dark rattan basket and metal chains
Specification:
Colour
Dark rattan hanging baskets with purple and white flowers
Item Dimensions L x W x H
L: 68 x W: 24 x H: 24 cm
Weight
1.5 Kg
Pros
Well made and durable, meaning you get great value for money
No maintenance required, great for those who lead busy lives
Cons
Slightly smaller than some other baskets on the market
Primrose Duranta Artificial Hanging Baskets with Solar Light
This Primrose Duranta Artificial Hanging Basket adds decoration and dimension to any garden. With trailing life-like foliage, this artificial hanging basket falls like no other. A stand-out feature is the addition of a solar-powered LED light, allowing you to create the perfect ambience for a serene and peaceful outdoor space. It has also been laboratory tested where it was put under conditions to simulate two years in a south-facing garden, and showed no signs of weathering – an outdoor artificial plant that you won’t have to replace often!
Similar to the previous baskets, these flowers are made from a premium polyester and silk mix to give an ultra-realistic look and feel. This artificial hanging basket also comes in a range of colours, allowing you to personalise it to your preference and colour scheme – with the option of doubling up and bagging yourself a set, too.
Key Features:
Laboratory tested - simulated 2 years in a south facing garden and showed no signs of weathering
Highly-realistic polyester and faux silk flowers
Hand assembled for the perfect balance between foliage and flower
Specification:
Colour
Pink, purple, red or white
Item dimentions
L: 27.8 x W: 27.2 x H: 26 cm
Material
Polyester
Brand
Primrose
Pros
Addition of LED lights - a twist on ordinary hanging baskets make a great addition
Cons
Comes wrapped in quite a bit of packaging, which might not be the best fit for the gardener conscious of their environmental impact
Artificial Hanging Baskets with Yellow & White Flowers and Decorative Grasses
These artificial hanging baskets with yellow & white flowers are almost identical to the first pair that we have featured in this guide, the main difference being the vibrant addition of yellow flowers.
A durable and realistic option for the anyone who wants a bright assortment of flowers in their home or garden, as these baskets can also be hung inside or out depending on your preference. The yellow and white flowers sit amongst decorative grasses perfectly inside a dark rattan basket, which beautifully compliments a rattan side table or rattan garden chairs.
These life-like artificial hanging baskets will be sure to stand the test of time in any weather conditions, whether that be rain, wind or shine due to their durable construction. They also don’t require any assembly so they are ready to be installed as soon as they arrive.
Key Features:
Set of 2 life-like artificial hanging baskets
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
25cm (10") rattan basket with metal chains
Specification:
Colour
Yellow and white
Item Dimensions
L: 24 x W: 24 x H: 30 cm
Item weight
1.5 Kg
Material
Rattan
Brand
GreenBrokers
Pros
Weighty and wind resistant - requires little maintenance
Cons
Smaller than some other artificial hanging baskets
Primrose Premium Large Artificial Outdoor Hanging Baskets With Flowers
The Primrose Premium Large Artificial Outdoor Hanging Baskets With Flowers might be the artificial hanging baskets for you, especially if you fancy a pop of red or pink and purple in your garden.
Specifically for outdoor use, these artificial flower hanging baskets are made to withstand UV, frost & all weather conditions as they’ve been crafted from a high quality UV resistant polymer certified to ISO 4892-3 standard. These artificial hanging baskets have been laboratory tested and showed no signs of weathering, ensuring that this artificial topiary will last you for years to come.
Like the other realistic hanging baskets in this guide, these are just as life-like with hand assembled floral and foliage displays made from premium polyester material. These hanging flower baskets will be sure to have people questioning whether they’re real or not.
Key Features:
Hand assembled for the perfect balance between flowers and foliage
UV, frost and weather resistant
Laboratory tested
Specification:
Colour
Red geranium or pink & purple petunia
Material
Premium polyester
Brand
Primrose
Pros
Made from a reliable and durable UV resistant polymer
Easy Storage requiring little maintenance
Cons
Larger than other hanging baskets so check the dimensions!
Smart Garden Easy Hanging Basket with Artificial Pansy Flowers
The fifth option for the best artificial hanging baskets that we have for you is this Smart Garden Easy Hanging Basket with Artificial Pansy Flowers. A beautiful option for those who want a range of vibrant colours to brighten their outdoor space. This basket has a colourful assortment of yellow, purple and white pansies which look and feel realistic. Again, these are weather-proof, making sure that you can keep your decorative artificial hanging baskets up year round without any maintenance or effort.
Once again, these artificial hanging baskets are also UV and weather resistant, which means you can have peace of mind all year round in any weather conditions. This basket has the addition of galvanised chains to hang from either a veranda, branch or bracket, adding a decorative touch to a dark corner in any garden.
Key Features:
Pansies require no water or sunshine for easy maintenance
UV and weather resistant
Galvanised chains
Specification:
Colour
Yellow & purple flowers in a rattan basket
Item Dimensions
L: 30 x W: 30 x H: 30 cm
Item Weight
0.5 Kg
Material
Alloy steel
Brand
Smart Garden
Pros
Weather resistant materials
No maintenance
Cons
Larger than most artificial hanging baskets
Artificial Pair of Purple Lavender Long Leaf Topiary, Grass & Flower Balls
These artificial hanging baskets are a little bit different to the others in this guide, as they’re not actually in baskets at all! These Best Artificial Pair of 30cm Purple Lavender Long Leaf Topiary, Grass and Flower Balls are pre-assembled flower balls that can be used interchangeably with a traditional hanging basket. With the addition of lavender and topiary, these outdoor artificial planters make a colourful, fun accessory for any garden.
These artificial flower balls hang from a 30cm galvanised chain which will make a statement in an otherwise shady outdoor corner, and with the added benefit of zero maintenance, you’ll be able to go on holiday without the worry of keeping them fresh.
They are once again UV fade protected, ensuring they’ll be suitable for long term outdoor use.
Key Features:
UV fade protected
Supplied with a galvanised triple hanging chain measuring 30cm
Exclusively produced and sold by Best Artificial
Specification:
Colour
Purple
Material
Plastic
Brand
Best Artificial
Pros
UV resistant making them great for long-term outdoor use
Pre assembled for instant effect and no hassle
Cons
No basket
Garden mile® Artificial Garden Hanging Baskets in Floral Decorative
The Garden mile® Artificial Garden Hanging Baskets in Floral Decorative are a slightly different alternative to the other artificial hanging baskets in this guide due to the shape of their basket. Featuring a 12″ corn-rope hanging cone, these hanging baskets will add a touch of interest and an ornamental feel to your outdoor space.
The pointed rattan cone-shaped basket on these artificial planters would look great paired with any rattan garden furniture, such as a light coloured rattan garden bench.
Key Features:
Rattan corn-rope material
Wall mounted
Conical shape
Specification:
Colour
Light rattan
Material
Rattan
Brand
Garden mile
Pros
Durable and stylish, great for those who are focused on aesthetics
Cons
12" conical-shaped basket does not come with faux flowers
Artificial Cone Shaped Hanging Baskets with Purple & White Flowers and Decorative Grasses
Another cone shaped basket, we have the Artificial Cone Shaped Hanging Baskets with Purple & White Flowers and Decorative Grasses. These particular artificial hanging baskets have the ornamental feel of a conical shaped rattan basket with the addition of realistic and colourful faux silk pansies with decorative grass in the centre of the basket. These purple and white artificial flowers stay fresh and vibrant all year round.
These artificial hanging baskets are also suitable for indoor and outdoor use, so if you have a particular spot you’d like to hang them inside, you can!
Key Features:
Realistic faux silk flowers
Conical shaped rattan basket
Extremely realistic
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
Specification:
Colour
Purple & white faux flowers
Item Dimensions
L: 25cm x W: 25cm x H: 60cm
Item Weight
1500 g
Material
Rattan
Pros
Realistic and vibrant
Durable and sturdy
No maintenance
Cons
Smaller than expected
Dyna-Living Artificial Hanging Flower, Hanging Basket Silk Garland Flower Rose Vine
The Dyna-Living Artificial Hanging Flower, Hanging Basket Silk Garland Flower Rose Vine will add a touch of elegance to any garden or inside space. This rose vine basket has trailing artificial flowers which hang beautifully from their metal chain. Whilst looking both realistic and beautiful, this artificial hanging basket remains maintenance free. Made to use both indoors and outdoors, you are able to enhance any room or garden with romantic red roses.
These artificial hanging baskets contain flowers made of a premium faux silk fabric for that life-like appearance and plastic branches and stems for increased durability.
Key Features:
Rich and elegant decor
Bright and vibrant
Fabric leaves and plastic branches
Specification:
Colour
Rose
Item dimensions
L: 38.2cm x W: 18.2 x H: 15.2 cm
Item weight
740 g
Material
Faux silk
Brand
Dyna-living
Pros
Can be used indoors and outdoors
No maintenance
Cons
Assembly required
Fellie Artificial Lavender Flowers
The second hanging artificial topiary ball we have in this buyer’s guide is the Fellie Artificial Lavender Flowers Ball Hanging Topiary Ball Door Hanging Wall Decoration for Indoors and Outdoors.
This artificial hanging plant will add interest wherever you choose to hang it. With vibrant purple flowers and natural-looking faux lavender, this outdoor planter will be sure to stand out in any outdoor or indoor living area, front porch or dark garden corners in need of a sprucing up.
This artificial hanging planter is also UV tested and weather resistant, meaning that it will withstand long-term outdoor use – making it a cost effective way to have flowers in your garden or home all year round.
Key Features:
Natural and simple looking flowers and foliage
Weather and UV resistant
Life-like topiary ball
Suitable for outdoor and indoor use
Specification:
Colour
Purple
Item dimensions
Approx. 25 cm/9.84" with 40 cm/15.75" Triple Hanging Chain
Material
Plastic
Brand
The Fellie
Pros
No maintenance required and weather resistant
Cons
Assembly required
Summary
We understand that picking the right artificial hanging baskets may be daunting if this is your first purchase, so, we’ve listed a few things below for you to consider. We’ve also included a detailed FAQ to answer any of your burning questions
Material
We recommend choosing a hanging basket that has faux silk or premium polyester flowers and foliage for a convincing appearance that’ll have your neighbours questioning whether they’re real or not. Artificial hanging baskets often come in a rattan basket, which perfectly compliments rattan cube furniture outside or a rattan coffee table inside.
Another important factor when choosing the right artificial hanging baskets is whether they have been crafted from the right materials, which will ultimately affect how long you can keep the baskets outside without replacing them. Depending on where you want to place your artificial hanging baskets might determine what material you need it to be made of.
For example, if you’re someone who goes away often or just generally don’t want to have to think about your hanging baskets often, you should go for flowers and foliage made from weather-resistant materials. These often are protected from wet weather, icy conditions and bright sunshine emitting harsh UV rays. The weight of your artificial hanging baskets is also important, as you want it to withstand strong winds year-round. If you want to place your artificial hanging baskets inside, then the weather-resistant materials might not be essential.
Colour
There is a wide range of colours to choose from when you’re deciding on which artificial hanging baskets are for you. You can almost certainly find a basket that will suit your colour preferences and your colour scheme. If you’re wanting to choose the colour of the rattan basket, some artificial flowers and foliage can be bought separately to their baskets, meaning you can customise the overall look of the finished product.
Specific colours will complement varying gardens, which is something you can keep in mind when choosing the perfect artificial hanging baskets. If you don’t have a grass garden and just patio, you may want to go for neutral colours or browns for the base and then vibrant flowers. In a large garden with grass/a pond etc, you may want to go for slightly more earthy tones.
Size
Most of the artificial hanging baskets that we have reviewed are of a similar size, however, if you’re wanting a larger hanging basket to make more of an impact we recommend the Primrose Premium Large Artificial Outdoor Hanging Baskets With Flowers.
It is important to measure the area where you’d like to hang the baskets before you buy them, especially if you want them hanging off a tree as weight as well as overall height and width will determine which is best.
FAQ
Can I buy flowers for artificial hanging baskets separately?
Yes. Some artificial flowers are sold separately from their baskets.
How to make artificial flower hanging baskets?
If you’re still not convinced and would rather make your own artificial hanging baskets, we’ve included a video explaining all. This video will show you the equipment that you will need, how to arrange your flower and grasses assortment and where to attach the chains.
Can artificial hanging baskets get wet?
Yes they can, they are designed to not retain water meaning they are suitable for long-term outdoor use. They contain and are made from specific materials so they do not become waterlogged or damaged by wet weather.
Further Reading
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