Spring is in the air, and Easter is right around the corner—a time for renewal, growth, and gathering with friends and family. Whether you're hosting a brunch, attending as a guest, or simply looking to bring the season's joyful energy home, blooming plants are the perfect way to add beauty, fragrance, and meaning to the holiday.
From thoughtful hostess gifts to living tabletop centerpieces and cheerful porch planters, we've gathered our favorite Easter-ready blooms to elevate your holiday gatherings. These plants offer not only seasonal charm but also lasting enjoyment, making them a gift that keeps on giving.
So go ahead—plant joy, give beauty, and celebrate the season with blooms that celebrate the new growth and color of spring.
Perfect Plant Gifts for Your Easter Host or Hostess
Bringing flowers, food, or wine to a holiday gathering is lovely, but arriving with a living plant adds a lasting touch to your "thank you." These plants are all low-maintenance, beautiful, and easy to present with a decorative pot or simple ribbon.
Cotton Tail™ Thrift
With its fluffy white blooms that resemble miniature cotton puffs, Cotton Tail Thrift is a nod to the Easter Bunny himself. This compact, mounding perennial looks adorable in a decorative container and can later be planted in the garden. It thrives in sunny spots and brings charm to rock gardens, borders, and containers. Full sun. Up to 6" tall and wide. Zones 3-9.
Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox
Blooming in a burst of soft pinks, purples, and whites, Creeping Phlox is a carpet of color perfect for early spring. Its dense, low-growing habit makes it a great seasonal groundcover, but it also shines in a shallow pot or basket for gifting. Plus, pollinators love it! Full sun. Up to 6" tall, 3' wide. Zones 3-9.
Kirigami™ Deep Blue and White Columbine
This elegant and unique variety of Columbine features layered, spurred flowers in a striking mix of deep blue and white. It's both whimsical and sophisticated, making it an ideal gift plant for the Spring holidays. Tuck it into a rustic container or wrap the pot in burlap for a fun springtime presentation. Part to full sun. Up to 24" tall, 20" wide. Zones 4-9.
Little Darling® Lilac
A beloved symbol of spring and renewal, lilacs are always a welcome sight. 'Little Darling' is a compact variety that fits beautifully in smaller spaces. For a truly memorable gift, bring a blooming branch arrangement in a tall vase, or present a potted dwarf lilac for the lilac lover in your life. Full sun. Up to 4' tall and wide. Zones 4-8.
Florist-Inspired Blooms for Easter Arrangements
Looking to make your own floral centerpiece or create a custom gift arrangement? These plants are often looking great this time of year, and offer gorgeous blooms or soft fragrances that can be used in cut displays or floating arrangements. Late-blooming Camellias boast large, lush flowers that are ideal for floating in shallow bowls of water for a minimal yet stunning Easter centerpiece. Their formal shape and glossy foliage make them feel classic and elegant. Rosemary smells and looks fabulous in an arrangement or centerpiece, as well.
Magnoliaeflora
Camellia
This classic camellia variety offers large, soft blush-pink blooms with gently ruffled petals that resemble magnolia flowers—hence the name. Blooming in late winter to early spring, it's a timeless option for springtime arrangements or displays. Full shade to part sun. Up to 8' tall and wide. Zones 8-10.
Kumasaka
Camellia
Soft pink, fully double blooms make this late-blooming camellia an elegant and romantic choice for spring floral arrangements. With glossy evergreen foliage, flowers that resemble peonies, and a graceful habit, it’s just as stunning in the garden as it is on your springtime table. Full shade to part sun. Up to 8' tall and wide. Zones 8-10.
Tuscan Blue
Rosemary
With upright stems, rich green foliage, and a heavenly scent, Tuscan Blue Rosemary is both ornamental and culinary. Pair it with a lamb dish for Easter dinner or gift it in a terra-cotta pot for a Mediterranean vibe. It's a thoughtful and practical gift that symbolizes remembrance and friendship. Full sun. Up to 6' tall, 4' wide. Zones 8-11.
Gift-Worthy Plants with Unique Flair
These early-spring favorites stand out for their color, form, or fragrance—and they make great gifts for friends, family, or yourself.
Scent from Heaven™ Angel of Hope Dianthus
Compact, fragrant, and bursting with sweetly clove-scented pink flowers, this dianthus is perfect for tabletops or windowsills. It offers a splash of color and heavenly scent in a small, giftable size—ideal for indoor enjoyment before being planted outside in spring. Part to full sun. Up to 15" tall and wide. Zones 4-9.
Cannova® Mango Canna Lily
Looking for something outside the Easter Lily box? The Cannova Mango Canna Lily is a tropical alternative with warm coral-orange blooms and lush foliage. It’s a cheerful gift that doubles as a patio plant or accent in summer containers. Up to 48" tall, 20" wide. Zones 7-11.
Pink Princess Philodendron
Not all Easter gifts have to bloom—this trendy indoor plant with striking pink-and-green variegated leaves is a hit with plant lovers. It's a great gift for an Easter brunch host who prefers indoor plants, and it makes a beautiful addition to a bright corner or shelf. Bright indirect light. Up to 2' tall and wide.
Javelin Forte™ Deep Purple Spanish Lavender
With their distinctive “rabbit ear” bracts and aromatic foliage, these lavenders bring Easter charm and a soft, calming scent. These varieties are ideal as standalone container plants and look great with a pastel ceramic pot or woven basket for a spring-ready presentation. Look for Javelin Forte™ Deep Pink if you're looking for pink Easter blooms. Full sun. Up to 20" tall, 18" wide. Zones 7-9.
Easter Containers Combos: From Porch to Table
Whether you’re decorating your front porch to welcome guests or creating a dreamy tablescape, blooming containers are the way to go. Here’s how to bring seasonal beauty to your outdoor and indoor spaces with easy container combos and standout solo plants.
Cheerful Container Combo for Easter
Combine warm pastels and vibrant hues for a full, layered container. This combo is ideal for a sunny porch or patio, and it works beautifully in warmer climates or as a seasonal stunner in colder zones.
Chapel Hill
Yellow Lantana
This cold-hardy lantana adds a burst of sunny yellow to your Easter container. Its naturally spreading habit brings a soft, trailing texture that complements bolder blooms. Try a trained topiary form to add height and structure to your colorful combo—perfect for flanking an entryway or anchoring a festive spring display. Evergreen in frost-free areas, and root hardy to 0°F once established. Full sun. Up to 18" tall, 36" wide. Zones 7-11.
Sun Parasol®
Apricot Mandevilla
Add bold tropical flair to your Easter container with this stunning climber, showcasing a profusion of extra-large, apricot blooms with deep orange throats and delicate pink edging. Its glossy green foliage and vigorous branching add lush texture and height, making it a perfect thriller in a colorful spring combo. Let it spill from hanging baskets or wind up a decorative trellis for an eye-catching centerpiece. Full sun. Up to 8' tall. Zones 10-11.
Colorita® Eliane®
Peruvian Lily
This bold pink bloomer bosts impressively large, rosy pink petals accented by golden centers and rich maroon flecks. Its strong, branching stems make it a standout in mixed containers and a gorgeous addition to cut flower arrangements. Rhizomes survive underground after moderate frost, returning each spring with a fresh burst of vibrant charm—perfect for garden beds or colorful spring pots. Part to full sun. Up to 12" tall and wide. Zones 8-11.
Solo Container Stars
These plants make an elegant statement on their own and are great for flanking a front door or lining a walkway.
Angel's Blush
Abelia
Try this charming plant for Easter and springtime displays. Its small green-and-white variegated leaves take on a lovely rose-pink blush in cool weather, adding soft seasonal color and texture. In summer, delicate white blooms attract hummingbirds. Its stable variegation and evergreen nature—even down to 2°F—make it a dependable choice for holiday decorating and beyond. Part to full sun. Up to 2' tall, 3' wide. Zones 6-9.
Alaska
Azalea
Elegant snow-white blooms, each marked with a unique chartreuse blotch, bring a fresh, festive look to porches, patios, or entryways. The lush, bright green foliage creates a full, rounded form that offers year-round interest. While often used in the landscape, it steals the show in a pot—adding structure, color, and charm to your springtime décor and beyond. Partial sun. Up to 5' tall, 6' wide. Zones 9-11.
Confetti
Lantana
Bursting with masses of pink, yellow, and magenta blooms, this vibrant lantana makes a stunning solo container plant for Easter and springtime festivities. Its colorful display adds instant cheer to porches and patios, while the naturally spreading habit fills out pots with lush texture. For an extra touch of elegance, try a topiary form to create a sculptural focal point in your holiday décor. Full sun. Up to 3' tall, 8' wide. Zones 9-11.
Colorita® Eliane® Peruvian Lily, Angelina Stonecrop, Chapel Hill Yellow Lantana, and Goldflame Honeysuckle are combined for a colorful and cheerful container that blooms from spring through summer.
Spring Hosting Bonus: Tabletop Centerpiece Ideas
Live plants add a refreshing and meaningful touch to Easter tablescapes. Here are a few simple, creative ideas to try:
Floating Camellia Blooms
Float late-blooming Camellia blossoms like the 'Kumasaka' or 'Magnoliaeflora' featured above in a wide, shallow glass bowl. Add moss, pebbles, or herbs like rosemary for a grounded, natural look.
Mini Potted Garden
Arrange three small potted plants (such as Thrift, Dianthus, and Spanish Lavender) in a wooden tray or woven basket. Tuck moss or Easter eggs between the pots to complete the look. After the meal, send one home with each guest!
Rosemary & Lavender Bundles
Tie sprigs of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Spanish Lavender together with twine or ribbon, and set one at each place setting. Guests can take home a fragrant memento from the day.
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