The Best Fast-Growing Plants For Quick, Satisfying Results

by John Griffith
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Finally, spring is here! Which means your hands are probably itching to get started on the garden. However, most plants take quite some time to grow. Which means that all those delicious veggies you will plant still have a couple of months of growing before they produce anything. And while gardening is all about patience, gentleness and consistency, sometimes it’s nice to see fast results. Seeing plants flourish quicker helps give a satisfying feeling and motivates you to continue gardening. So, if you are in need of such fast-growing plants, you have come to the right place. We’ve collected some of the best plants you can add to your garden that you can enjoy shortly after planting.

Your hands are probably itching to get started on the garden

pink clematis flower plant in the sun

Fast-Growing Plants

While some plants take their time to push their sprouting heads through the soil and produce food or flowers, others like to get the ball rolling quicker. And the latter is what we will be focusing on today. If you are in need of some plants that will grow fast and bring life into your garden, we’ve got you. Check out some of these amazing fast-growing plants for inspiration.

Are you are in need of some plants that will grow fast and bring life into your garden?

arugula green plant leaves

#Clematis

A hardy climbing plant that can grow up to thirty feet in just a couple of months. The Clematis will tolerate pretty much any soil conditions and does great in both full or part sun. This plant has beautiful flowers and comes in a variety of colors including purple, white, and pink. The Clematis can spruce up any garden with its beauty.

A hardy climbing plant that can grow up to thirty feet in just a couple of months

fast growing plants purple clematis flower

#Inch Plant

This vining plant goes incredibly fast if it has the optimal conditions. It actually gets its name from the fact that it can grow up to an inch per week. Amazing, right?! The Inch plant’s vines looks stunning while dripping down from handing pots. This plant will happily climb down walls, and creep over the ground. It’s beautiful purple and green leaves with silver accents will help give your garden a bit of color. The Inch plant needs indirect or low light and needs a regular application of balanced fertilizer.

This vining plant goes incredibly fast if it has the optimal conditions

inchplant with green purple and silver leaves

#Chives

Chives are a great addition to the garden as they look beautiful with their purple flowers and they also taste incredible. Their grass-like foliage has a mild onion taste that goes great in a ton of meals. It’s an easy, quick, and versatile herb to grow. Chives will grow superfast no matter if you plant a seedling or you’ve sown seeds directly into the ground. They aren’t fussy and can be grown both inside or outside.

Chives are a great addition to the garden as they look beautiful with their purple flowers 

green stems with purple flowers chives

#Radish

If you are looking for a fast-growing veggie, radishes are perfect. This vegetable’s zesty snap goes well with green salads, as garnishes, in sauces and more. Radishes are one of the fastest growing crops and are quite compact, so even if you don’t have a lot of garden space, there is still plenty of room for some radishes. This veggie also doesn’t require a ton of care and is a great choice if you are a beginner. The radish is in the ground, so you won’t be able to see it until you dig them up.

If you are looking for a fast-growing veggie, radishes are perfect

different colored radishes on white backround

#Marigolds

Oh, the beautiful Marigolds. These warm-colored flowers will enchant you with their red, orange and yellow hues. This plant is a fast grower and needs only around eight weeks for those stunning blooms to show, even if you started them from seed. Marigolds thrive in full sun and do need well-draining soil to stay healthy.

These warm-colored flowers will enchant you with their red, orange and yellow hues

orange bulbs of marigold flower

#Easy Wave Petunia

A fast-growing perennial that comes in a variety of beautiful colors and is a great addition to your garden. This Petunia is usually grown in pots, however it is also a great ground cover. It spreads very quickly and has beautiful trumpet shaped blooms. As long as this plant is in well-drained soil it will be happy and thrive.

A fast-growing perennial that comes in a variety of beautiful colors

purple easy wave petunia flower

#Arugula

If you are a fan of salads and are looking for something that will grow fast, arugula is a great choice. This is a delicious and versatile plant that packs a peppery punch and is the perfect addition to salads, sandwiches, and side dishes. Arugula is a cool-weather crop and will thrive in fall, winter, and spring gardens. It grows fast, so you will get a bang for your buck.

If you are a fan of salads and are looking for something that will grow fast, arugula is a great choice

arugula plant in ground

These were some of the best fast-growing plants you can add to your garden for quick and satisfying results. We hope you found this article useful. Now you can grab your gardening gear and go wild. Which plant is your favorite?

These were some of the best fast-growing plants you can add to your garden for quick and satisfying results

red and orange marigold flowers

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.