12 Plants That Are Perfect Near Your Front Door
Your front door and the area surrounding it are the first visual impression visitors have of your home. Therefore, you must keep the area clean, and you want it to look great. In addition to lovely fixtures and a great door color, many people opt to add plants by the front door. Choosing the perfect plant to showcase by your front door, however, is easier said than done.
When selecting the perfect plant for your front door area, you need to consider the amount of light in the area, your climate, and what style of plant you want. Some flowering plants that are great near front doors include hydrangeas, petunias, desert roses, tulips, daffodils, and Queen Elizabeth roses. If you want plants you don’t have to water often, opt for a succulent garden.Â
There are many plants you can place by your front door, but some grow (and look) better than others. You must remember, not all plants grow well in all conditions, so before you select one or two, you need to know what grows in your climate and conditions. Luckily, the list below has plants that grow in many different zones, so you should easily find the perfect plant to add next to your front door.
12 Stunning Plants That Will Grow Perfectly By Your Front Door
1. Areca Palm
If you live somewhere with mild winters, then a palm tree is a great plant to place near your front door. While there are many types of palm trees you can choose from, Areca palms are a great and safe option. They are one of the best and easiest palm tree species to grow.
They can tolerate fluctuating temperatures, and do well in various light conditions. If you live in a colder climate, you can bring this plant indoors in the winter and it should survive as long as you put it by a sunny window.
2. Succulent Garden
If you want a chic plant display by your front door but don’t want to have to worry about watering it, then opt for succulents. Succulents are the perfect choice for those who have a covered entryway that stays dry most days. Succulents like dry conditions, and prefer partial shade.
A succulent garden can work in tropical, subtropical, and even desert climates. You can even opt for hanging succulents for a dramatic effect.
3. Various Ferns
Ferns are another great option to plant by your front door. There are tons of fern species you can choose from, so it’s best to opt for a species that can tolerate the weather and light conditions found by your front door.
You can plant a fern in a pot, or plant several in the ground by your front door. Some species of fern, including asparagus ferns and Boston ferns look great in hanging pots and can add a dramatic effect to a front entrance that has an enclosed porch.
4. Citrus Tree
A fruit tree might be the last type of plant you would have by your front door, but you should give a citrus tree some consideration. There are several reasons a citrus tree can look great by your front door.
For one, they provide you with fruit, and the trees offer pops of color as the fruit ripens to a yellow, orange, or pink hue. Furthermore, citrus trees, and orange trees in particular, have intoxicating blooms that will make your entrance smell divine. You can opt for a pigmy citrus tree if space is limited, and there are even citrus species that can survive in cooler climates.
5. HydrangeaÂ
If you live in an area with four seasons, then you should seriously consider planting hydrangeas by your front door. These are a quintessential front yard flowering bush, with their iconic captivating, and plentiful blooms.
Hydrangeas are showstopping plants when they bloom, and they provide greenery even when there are no flowers. These plants also come in all sorts of colors, from white to purple, and even blue.
6. LavenderÂ
If you want to make the area around your front door look good and smell even better, then consider planting lavender. Lavender has a lot going for it. It grows well in the sun and likes various climates.
This herb also has stunning and fragrant purple flowers. It offers a British cottage aesthetic and will make your front yard smell amazing. Best of all, lavender is a great natural way to keep mosquitos away in the summer.
7. Peace Lily
Another low-maintenance plant that will look great by your front door is the peace lily. These plants periodically sprout vertical white blooms, offering sleek and clean flowers by your front door.
If you live somewhere with overnight frosts, you’ll be happy to know you can bring your peace lily inside throughout the winter. These flowering plants are also easy to grow indoors, as they tolerate shade and indirect light.
8. Bird Of Paradise
If you live in a warm climate and want your front entrance to boast tropical and jungle vibes, then look no further than bird of paradise. It doesn't get much more exotic. These plants sprout long-lasting orange and purple flowers that look similar to exotic birds.
Plant several of them on either side of your front door and you are sure to make your home look like a tropical paradise. However, these plants only grow in tropical and subtropical climates.Â
9. Desert Rose
If you live in a dry climate but want a pop of natural color by your front door, then plant desert roses. Desert roses love light, and don’t like cold temperatures, making them ideal for sunny front door areas in warm climates.
These plants have thick gray stalks, and they look almost like colorful bonsai trees. They look great in front of homes that also feature rock gardens or a minimalist landscape.
10. Begonias
If your front entrance is partially shaded and you want lush and beautiful flowers to grow by your front door, then begonias are a good choice. These plants not only enjoy shade, but they are also very low maintenance.
Furthermore, while other plants bloom once and die, begonias offer colorful flowers all summer long, and often until the first frost.
11. Queen Elizabeth Roses
Roses are a regal addition to any front yard. One great rose species you can grow by your front door is the Queen Elizabeth rose. This variety loves plenty of light, and grow aromatic clusters of pink roses.
Another great feature of this rose species is that they can climb. If you have a trellis by your front door or are in search of a flowering climbing plant for your front entrance, then the Queen Elizabeth rose is a great option.
12. Tulips And DaffodilsÂ
Lastly, if you want to transform your front entrance into a burst of spring color, then plant plenty of tulips and daffodils by your front door. Both of these flowers represent the start of spring, as they sprout from the ground before most other flowers.
Daffodils usually appear first, followed by tulips. Planting both (and several species of tulips) allows you to have various blooms throughout the first several months of spring.
Summing Up Plants That Are Perfect To Grow By Your Front Door
Your front entrance is where your home makes its first impression to guests, therefore, everything should be on point, including the plant life. Some flowering plants that look amazing near a front entrance include hydrangeas, tulips, daffodils, begonias, and Queen Elizabeth roses. If you live in a dry climate, consider a succulent garden or desert roses. In tropical and subtropical zones, opt for areca palms, citrus trees, or the captivating and exotic bird of paradise.
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Tom Gaffey is an expert writer who currently resides in Washington D.C. Tom has a passion for real estate and home improvement writing, as well as travel and lifestyle writing. He lived the last twelve years in Hawaii where he worked closely with luxury resorts and event planners, mastering his knowledge of aesthetics and luxury products. This is where he found his passion for home improvement and a keen interest in DIY projects. Currently, Tom resides in Washington D.C, and also working on his debut fiction novel.
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