What to Plant Around a Fire Pit

Want to make your fire pit the star of the show? Popping some plants around it (safely) will give you a gorgeous effect in the seasons you will use it the most. If you're after some inspiration for what to plant around a fire pit, then you're in the right place. 

Ornamental Grasses

The key to growing anything around a fire pit is A) safety, and B) heat-resistant plants. Obviously, fire pits get a bit hot, and you don't want your plants wilting under pressure. 

Varieties like Festuca and Miscanthus are both heat-resistant, perfect for pairing around a hot area. We recommend Miscanthus Morning Light and our Festuca Grass Collection to help you fill out your display. 


Seasonal Perennials

Fire pits are perfect to crack out in autumn and early winter, when the air has a slight chill - making that fire pit a cosy place to enjoy with friends and family. 

Plenty of perennials flower in autumn, and will look fantastic with your new ornamental grasses. For example, Heathers can add colour and structure to a display with ease. Our Heathers Winter Flowering Collection will look sensational next to a Festuca or two. Asters will also look the part around your fire pit this autumn. This Aster novi-Belgii Collection will flower from summer into autumn, perfect for multi-season use. 

Evergreen Plants

Giving you colour all year round, evergreen plants are a top choice for any garden. Specifically for your fire pit, however, we've chosen a few that will withstand heat. Hebes, for example, are drought tolerant and will look superb with this selection of plants. This Hebe Dwarf Evergreen Collection is a great way to start off your display. 

Safety First

Regardless of whether your fire pit is self-built or bought, these safety tips can help you stay, well, safe. Ensure there is a clear exit from the fire pit that isn't obstructed. Keep sand or water buckets nearby when operating your fire pit. 

Pop down non-flammable material like gravel around the fire pit in case the fire gets a bit too wild. If in doubt, space your plants a decent distance away from your pit. This way they'll also be less likely to die from extreme heat exposure.