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Choosing the right plant for your entryway requires a great deal of thought. It’s not just about aesthetics — it’s about creating a space that makes both you and your guests feel instantly at home. You want something bright and beautiful enough that it sparks conversations while maintaining a soothing atmosphere that helps you unwind the moment you pull into your driveway.
It’s all about creative balance. All of the plants here provide something different, but each has the qualities needed for a stunning entryway plant.
Not only will the flowers of a lavender plant add a splash of color to your entryway, but the pleasant scent will provide a welcoming boost as you arrive home. This is a delightful plant in many ways and one that will contrast nicely with any traditional greenery in your front yard.
Lavender will likely attract pollinators, so if you’re allergic to bee stings, you should avoid it. Otherwise, cultivate it and enjoy its many qualities.
If you want to make a statement in your driveway, begonias provide a beautiful solution. For very little maintenance, you will be rewarded with lush, deep pink flowers that stand out against any background.
Begonias grow well in warmer regions, and if you remember to deadhead them as flowers die off, they should continue to bloom throughout the season.
Geraniums are almost the perfect match for a front porch. They come in so many varieties and colors that you can coordinate with any front yard or home. They are also hardy plants and easy to grow, so geraniums tick a lot of boxes.
They are versatile too, so if you like hanging baskets rather than planter boxes or a flower bed, the geranium flowers will contrast nicely with their trailing, ivy-like leaves.
With their intricate, feathery leaves, ferns are interesting and striking plants. While the pattern of those leaves is the selling point of any fern, they are relatively plain in color. One answer to this puzzle is to complement them with a dark green front door.
Boston Ferns are attractive and easy to grow, and while they are fine with partial sunlight, they will thrive better in warmer regions.
Red and green is a classic combination in any setting, and it’s always been a popular choice in the plant world. You don’t have to adopt the color match at Christmas, as there are plants that have you covered throughout the year.
Impatiens are also known as Busy Lizzies: They come in a range of colors, but their striking red flowers, set against the greenery of shrubs and hedges, offer a great first impression.
Having a stunning entryway isn’t just about static plants. Climbers can make a big statement, as long as you can keep them under control. Unlike ivy which can become invasive, wisteria is easier to maintain, and it provides more attractive flowers.
Wisteria prefers south or west-facing walls, and in the right conditions, they will trail beautiful blooms of lilac and blue petals. Visitors can therefore appreciate their pleasing look from much further away.
Roses also work as climbers, and they would certainly offer an attractive look, but there is a potential downside. Every rose has its thorns, so you don’t want to place them right next to your front door where there may be heavy traffic.
If you’re able to keep your distance, there’s a huge selection of varieties to choose from, and many consider roses to be the most beautiful flowers of all.
If you have a south or west-facing garden, the cosmos is a sun-worshipping plant that will reward you with colorful flowers through to the first frost of fall. They have a resemblance to wildflowers and will provide an abundance of blooms for you and your visitors to enjoy.
The burst of color will also attract pollinators. The structure of the petals allows easy access for bees and butterflies, and it is important to provide sources of nectar for these creatures.
A phormium plant will give your doorway a welcome splash of color all year round. They are known for their arching leaves which provide shades of deep red. Phormium will therefore provide a nice match for all the greenery in your front yard.
The Platt’s Black variety will give growers those deeper shades, while Jester is a striking style of phormium with curiously-colored pink and green striped leaves.
Bay trees are a popular choice for front yards, but some can grow too big for your entryway. The lollipop bay variety is different from most, as it’s a plant that develops a rounded structure that can be used to frame your front door when grown on either side.
Lollipop bays can take a while to reach maturity and they’re not the cheapest of plants, but they are evergreen, so you can enjoy their appearance all year long.
Tulips are my favorite plant and these bright flowers are my choice to liven up the driveway. Like roses, they come in a wide variety of colors, but the tubular shape always makes them stand out.
The absence of thorns is another win for tulips in the war of the roses. They will return for a couple of years or so, but it’s a good idea to keep planting new bulbs to freshen up the look.
If, like me, you struggle with the dark and cold winter months, you’ll enjoy a lift when spring rolls in. Nothing announces the arrival of longer days and warmer temperatures than a daffodil, and I make sure I have plenty of these plants in my front yard.
They are striking, delicate flowers that come in various shades of yellow. They are pleasant to look at and great as a boost for your mental health.
This plant may provide the biggest talking point among your neighbors, but you’ll need to live in a hot climate to grow it. Banana trees are tropical, so they will need warmth and extended, direct sunlight.
There are rewards for growers besides any potential fruit. The blood banana is an especially attractive example with its contrasting brown and green leaves.
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