Designer Plants

Designer Plants: artificial plants and vertical gardens for indoor and outdoor use

Designer Plants is an Australian company established in 2005 that sells artificial plants, trees, hedges and vertical gardens. Its catalogue combines indoor solutions with a specific range of UV-protected products designed for Australia's climatic conditions. The company serves both homeowners and commercial projects, and offers free shipping Australia-wide on orders over AUD 300.

Product catalogue

The range is organised into several main categories:

• Vertical gardens and wall panels: moss panels, flower panels, decorative discs and modular vertical gardens, including UV-protected options.
• Plants and trees: artificial trees, potted plants, flowering plants, stems and ferns, topiary, shrubs and small plants.
• Hanging plants: hanging plants and vines, baskets and hanging pots.
• Hedges: free-standing hedges, hedge panels and tiles, artificial ivy rolls and wall panels, and extendable trellis screens for screening.
• Pots and accessories: pots and planters, accessories and samples, installation parts, UV protection and cleaning spray, gift vouchers and Designer Guard fence spikes.

The catalogue includes a clearance section with final-stock pieces and discontinued models at reduced prices.

Outdoor range and UV protection

Designer Plants has a specific line of UV-protected outdoor products designed to withstand sun exposure. This range includes outdoor artificial plants and trees, UV green walls and a selection of recycled products. The company also sells a UV protection spray for the maintenance of artificial plants and furniture. UV suitability, testing and warranty vary by product, so each item states its specific conditions.

Solutions for commercial projects

For architects, designers, builders, offices, hotels, retail spaces and larger projects, Designer Plants offers an end-to-end service covering product selection, technical specification, quantity calculation, delivery planning and installation support. The company has a range of fire-tested vertical gardens (FireTex) for projects that need to comply with fire safety regulations. It also offers artificial greenery design consultations and complete installation projects.

Technologies and product features

Designer Plants distinguishes several technologies applied to its products:

• UVTex: UV stabilisation used in outdoor ranges to improve resistance to sun exposure.
• FireTex: fire-tested options for projects with regulatory compliance requirements.
• RealTex: a combination of colour layers, texture and foliage detail to achieve a more natural look.
• EcoTex: a materials approach used in applicable products and ranges.
• SafeTex: materials testing information provided where it applies to the specific product or range.

The company offers free samples so customers can evaluate products before buying.

Residential and commercial projects

Designer Plants has transformed more than 55,000 homes and businesses, according to its own presentation. Its gallery shows residential and commercial projects, with examples of applications around pools, fences, entertaining areas and workplaces. The company provides before-and-after comparisons to illustrate the impact of its installations. Modular panels can be joined and trimmed to fit irregular spaces, although the method depends on each product's construction.

Shipping and customer service

Designer Plants ships Australia-wide and offers free shipping on orders over AUD 300. The company handles enquiries by phone and email, and provides installation guides and product pages with detailed specifications. For projects requiring specific safety or material standards, the projects team can provide technical documentation.