What material survives outdoors for plant labels?

Vinyl is the only suitable material. It resists UV, rain, and soil moisture. Laminated vinyl lasts 5-7 years in direct sunlight.

What size label for a standard 13cm plant pot?

55mm x 35mm for a front pot sticker. For stake labels, 80mm x 20mm.

Plant Labels & Nursery Stickers: UV-Resistant & Waterproof

Plant Labels Need Outdoor Durability

Plant labels face some of the harshest conditions — direct sunlight, rain, soil moisture, watering, temperature extremes, and physical handling. Paper labels fail within days outdoors. Professional plant labels require UV-resistant, waterproof materials.

Types of Plant Labels

Pot stickers: Applied directly to pots and containers. Must resist watering and UV.
Care instruction labels: Attached to the plant or pot sleeve with watering, light, and temperature guidance.
Plant identification: Species name, variety, mature size, and growing conditions.
Pricing labels: For garden centre retail display.

Materials

Vinyl is the only suitable material for outdoor plant labels. It resists UV, rain, and soil moisture. For maximum longevity in direct sunlight, laminated vinyl extends life to 5-7 years — outlasting the plant in many cases.

Common Sizes

Small pot (9cm): 40mm x 25mm
Medium pot (13-15cm): 55mm x 35mm
Large pot (20cm+): 70mm x 45mm
Stake labels: 80mm x 20mm
Hang tags: 60mm x 35mm

Ordering

StickerNation prints plant and nursery labels on UV-resistant waterproof vinyl. Suitable for outdoor garden centre conditions. No minimum order.

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Along the way, we've printed for brands that have gone on to launch in Waitrose and for founders who have gone on to become Dragons on Dragons' Den. We've watched first-time makers grow into established names, and in the process we've learned exactly what separates a label that sells a product from one that doesn't.

In 2016 we built our own online designer tool — a direct response to the frustrations of traditional label artwork: bleed margins, colour mismatches, and endless file corrections. That platform, refined year after year, still powers every order today. Customers design in minutes, preview their work in 3D, and submit a print-ready PDF that drops straight onto our press — no back-and-forth, no artwork chasing, no surprises.

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Plant Labels & Nursery Stickers: Care Instructions, Pot Labels & Outdoor Durability

Plant Labels Need Outdoor Durability

Types of Plant Labels

Materials

Common Sizes

Ordering

Frequently Asked Questions

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Plant Labels Need Outdoor Durability

Types of Plant Labels

Materials

Common Sizes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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