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Hive Hunt: Year 2 Faux Flowers

  • Writer: Marty Sinclair
    Marty Sinclair
  • 7 hours ago
  • 5 min read

Contributed by: Marty Sinclair, Hive OP Member


As we get closer to summer pots and plants, a few asked about the faux flowers I used last year so I thought would provide an update.


Year 2 Faux Flowers - going in the pots this weekend! The faux flowers I featured year last year went into bins at the end of the season last year and are coming out again for an encore performance. How did things hold up? Very well!


Here are quick shots of the faux flowers coming out of the basement bins from last year looking good as new (full disclosure: I did have one small floral bunch that was probably in direct sun most of the summer and the greenery did discolor so I did toss one small bunch from the hanging planter) and the faux fern shown here recently blew into a pond (my fault) so needs a little cleaning off but looks just great. I am so pleased with both purchases and excited to get them back outside for Year 2! 10/10 would RECOMMEND.


Keep reading below for my April 2025 Year 1 "plantings" as well as my June 2025 update as well as the links (in ORANGE below) on where you can purchase. Happy "Planting"!!



UPDATE FROM JUNE 2025:

I tried using some faux flowers in outdoor pots a couple of months ago and wanted to give you an update on how they are holding up as we enter into the hot summer months. Short answer: They still look terrific and so I recently added more to another pot. Check it out!

Trailing Faux Flowers:

I decided to try an Amazon Choice best seller for my front door plant. As I said, I had this large palm inside over the winter and it had some vines that survived as well but the pot did look quite sparse around the base and really needed a pop of color. I decided to add these daisy faux hanging plants (I used 2 sets or 4 stems total in this pot). It took about 2 minutes to fluff them up out of the bag and stick the stems into my pot. I also tried to mix the live vines through some of the faux stems to create a more realistic effect. I love the look and my family did not even know that they were faux!


Update on pots:

Here are the original faux plants and flowers that I put together a couple of months ago. I am thrilled with how well they are holding up thus far this summer through the sun, the wind and the rain. If you are struggling with keeping your pots looking good, read on!


ORIGINAL POST DATED 4/25/2025:

Don't you love this time of year when everything is coming alive outside? We are so tempted to buy up all the flowers in the area nurseries for our pots and yards. However, if you are anything like us, the watering and care do not always continue throughout the summer, and all of the beauty can quickly start to fade.

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Enter in the newest craze that has been taking the gardening and home decor world by storm: outdoor faux flowers and plants. In recent years, advancements in technology and design have led to the creation of incredibly realistic artificial greenery that can enhance any outdoor space without the maintenance that comes with live plants. These faux options are not only visually appealing but also offer a practical solution for individuals (aka: Marty) who may struggle with keeping real plants alive due to various factors such as climate, time constraints, or lack of gardening expertise. We thought we would put some to the test to see if they truly compare to the real thing in terms of aesthetics, durability, and overall impact on outdoor decor. Join us as we explore how this option just might be able to help transform your garden or patio into a vibrant and inviting space.


The Faux Ferns:

Marty ordered a 2 pack of the 35" Ferns for a large outdoor pot. The first thing you will want to do is take the time to carefully shape the ferns to your liking.

Next you will want to make sure that they are completely secure your pot. The ferns are fairly top heavy so you will want to anchor them in some floral foam and then be sure to top the foam and stems with some decorative rock or good amount of soil to make sure that the wind does not disrupt them.

Take a look at the finished product. Marty used both fern stems that come in the pack to fill this pot as it was quite large. She is thrilled with the result! It looks very realistic, and unless a person is really examining it closely, you would never know (and then that person can no longer be your friend - ha!). Take a look at the final product.


The Faux Flowers:

The same basic technique was used for arranging the faux flowers into a hanging basket. There were 14 bundles of daisies and fern stems in one packet. Marty ordered two packets for the hanging basket. As with the ferns, begin by "fluffing" and separating each of the stems to give it more dimension and interest when you begin to arrange.

Marty started with a hanging basket, floral foam, the two bundles of faux flowers and plenty of potting soil for some stability and weight as well as gives it more of a realistic look. Then just start inserting the stems to your liking. It is that easy!

The final product is a full basket of beautiful faux flowers that we think will fool your family, friends and neighbors all summer long!



Note: We do understand the importance of real flowers for the pollinators that are so vitally important to our planet. The faux plants and flowers are in no way meant to be a full substitute for your outdoor landscaping but, instead, an enhancement to the areas that are challenged by full sun or do not get the chance for much water. For so many reasons, let's keep those bees buzzing this summer!


 
 
 

1 Comment

Guest
5 hours ago

I love this post, Marty! I just put faux petunia-like flowers in my rail pots on my back porch. I stuck them in the potting soil but they couldn't handle the strong winds and blew right out! So, yes, anchoring them is important! Potting soil is too light. Heavier soil, rocks floral foam... good recommendations. I found some u-shaped 2" metal staples on Amazon that anchor them really well too! I'm heading to your links now to order some of those trailing flowers and maybe the ferns!!! Thank you!!!

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