Types & usages | Outdoor plants according to your space

Types & usages — Choose your outdoor plants according to your desires

Every outdoor space deserves a touch of nature suited to its character 🌿 Whether you have a sunny balcony, an urban terrace, or a semi-shaded courtyard, Verdeia helps you find the plants that will thrive best according to their type and use. This Types & uses collection guides you through our outdoor plant worlds to create harmonious, colorful, and lively atmospheres.

Discover climbing plants to dress a wall, fruit trees & aromatics to scent your balcony, mini-shrubs & perennials to structure the space, or flowering plants for a dazzling effect all summer long.

The major outdoor plant worlds of Verdeia

Explore our selections designed for city dwellers: practical, aesthetic, and resilient, they adapt to all lifestyles and exposures.

🌿 Climbers & ground covers: perfect for greening a wall, railing, or trellis, these plants bring volume and natural freshness to your space.

🍋 Fruit trees & aromatics: grow your own flavors with citrus, herbs, and small fruits within reach.

🌳 Mini-shrubs & urban perennials: structure your balcony or terrace with evergreen foliage and long-lasting blooms.

🌸 Flowering plants: bring color, fragrance, and cheerfulness to your outdoors with blooms that last the whole beautiful season.

Why classify your plants by type & use?

Organizing your outdoor space according to uses means creating a place that reflects you 🌞 Mixing textures, heights, and shapes allows you to achieve visual balance and natural comfort all year round.

Optimize your space: climbing plants to gain verticality, perennials for stability.

Create an atmosphere: tropical, Mediterranean, floral, or zen — choose your universe.

Combine pleasure & utility: with fruit trees and aromatics that naturally scent and nourish.

Facilitate maintenance: each category groups plants with similar needs to help you care for them easily.

Get inspired to compose your outdoor space

A balcony can become a garden, a terrace an oasis 🌺 By combining different types of plants, you create a natural dynamic full of contrasts and harmony.

For a Mediterranean corner: rosemary, lavender, dwarf olive trees, and citrus.

For a green wall: star jasmine, ivy, or clematis for a lush effect.

For a floral terrace: hibiscus, dipladenias, and colorful geraniums.

For a gourmet balcony: mint, strawberries, and basil in a planter.

💡 Verdeia tip: combine several uses — decorative, aromatic, and structural — to create a living and balanced ecosystem.

Tips for choosing your outdoor plants well

Before selecting your plants, observe your environment. Exposure, wind, space size, and watering frequency influence the ideal choice 🌤️

Sunlight: choose varieties suited to your exposure (full sun, partial shade, shade).

Containers: consider deep and draining pots to ensure good growth.

Maintenance: perennials require little care, flowering plants a bit more attention in summer.

Climate: some plants tolerate wind or heat better, adapt them to your region.

FAQ — Types & uses of outdoor plants

Which outdoor plant to choose for a sunny balcony?

Opt for plants resistant to heat and direct sun like lavender, rosemary, dipladenia, or geranium.

Which outdoor plants require little maintenance?

Urban perennials, succulents, and mini-shrubs like pittosporum or phormium are perfect for minimal care.

How to create a harmonious plant atmosphere on a small terrace?

Combine a climbing plant for verticality, a flowering plant for color, and some aromatics for a sensory touch.

Should outdoor plants be brought inside in winter?

Some yes 🌿, especially tropical or flowering species sensitive to cold. Hardy perennials and shrubs can stay outside all year.

Can several types of plants be mixed in the same pot?

Yes, provided they have similar light and watering needs. It’s a great way to create lively and aesthetic compositions.

Types and uses

Climbers & ground cover

Fruit trees & aromatic plants

Mini-shrubs & urban perennials

Flowering plants