Summer is all about relaxation and enjoying the good weather. When it comes to your house, you can already start decorating for the summer period. During the lockdown we realised how important outdoor space can be. Therefore many people are looking for a home with a garden or are planning to redecorate the garden. Maybe you want to add a new lounge set to the garden? A nice barbeque? When it comes to your interior, however, it is often more complicated. You are not going to change the furniture based on the seasons, are you? If not, you are still able to create a summer vibe through the use of plants.

What type of plants can make my summer complete?

If you are looking for the best summer-type plants, this is it. We have created a shortlist of the perfect summer plants you can have in your home to bring that relaxing vibe.

The cliche palm tree

You probably have some images in your mind already, but they come in a wide variety of types and structures. Ranging from small to big, there is a tree for every occassion. They thrive in indoor environments with constant temperatures, making them suitable for a lot of homes. You can easily buy plants online through a garden center or an online retailer active in the garden and home plant industry. They bring your palm tree to your doorstep safe and sound!

Golden pothos

These hanging plants are suitable for a variety of interior designs. They are clean and leave a friendly appearance. If you imagine a holiday in Greece in a picturesque hotel, this is the plant that will be in the room. They look good alone, but also when you have several of them. Start to mix and match!

African violet flowers

The African violet flowers look beautiful year-round. With their exquisite colours, they can grow the whole year in indoor environments. This makes them perfect companions for both indoor and outdoor environments. They are available in different colours, making it possible to mix and match different colour sets.

Outdoor summer plants

Next to your plants indoors, there is a lot to gain from outdoor plants. Often accompanied by beautiful flowers during summer, here is a shortlist of the best outdoor summer plants.

Angel’s Trumpet

The name says it all: these hanging trumpet-shaped flowers look beautiful. They spread a very pleasing sweet scent during summer that will make you fall in love with them.

Angelonia

This flower is also referred to as the snapdragon. Every steel has several flowers, which make it a beautiful sight to look at. The plant thrives in the full sun and needs to stay in moist soil. They come in various sizes, making them suitable for your very needs.

Bamboo

This plant does not have flowers, but does spread a lot of roots throughout the garden… They are beautiful and provide a very nice yellow/green colour to your garden. Do make sure you place them in pots, as they can spread quickly. When you pot them, you need to make sure that the pot is large enough to host them.