The hare holds a special place in British garden culture. Associated with the countryside, the changing seasons and a kind of wild, unpredictable energy, hare garden ornaments bring a naturalistic charm to outdoor spaces that few other garden ornaments can match. At Garden Wonders we offer a range of hare ornaments in different poses, materials and sizes. Here is a guide to the complete collection.
Boxing Hares Garden Ornament
The Boxing Hares is one of the most recognisable and iconic poses in British wildlife art. Two hares standing on their hind legs, sparring with their forepaws, is a sight most commonly associated with early spring when hares are at their most active and visible in open fields. Our boxing hares garden ornament captures this dynamic encounter in cast iron with an aged verde finish, standing 50cm tall. A genuine focal point for any garden and one of the most searched hare garden ornaments in our range.
Running Hare Garden Ornament
The Running Hare captures the hare mid-stride in its characteristic flat-out sprint. Cast from iron with an aged verde finish and standing 28cm tall and 32cm long, it suits smaller garden spaces, border edges and rockeries. At this scale it is compact enough to tuck into planting without overwhelming the space, while the naturalistic pose gives it an energy that static ornaments lack.
Stargazing Hare Garden Ornament
The Stargazing Hare depicts the hare standing upright with its gaze turned skyward, a pose that has long carried folkloric associations with the moon and night. Cast from iron with an aged verde finish and standing 35cm tall, it makes a characterful focal point in any garden border, rockery or patio setting. The stargazing pose has a distinctive, almost mystical quality that suits woodland borders and shaded garden corners particularly well.
Lazy Hare Ornament
The Lazy Hare takes a different approach, depicting the hare in a relaxed recumbent pose. Cast from polystone resin with an aged verde finish and standing 21cm tall, it is the most compact and versatile piece in the range. While it suits outdoor display in sheltered spots, its smaller scale and resin construction also make it equally at home on a mantlepiece, windowsill or shelf indoors. A thoughtful gift for hare and wildlife enthusiasts.
Pair of Hare Cushions
For those who want to bring hare character indoors, our Pair of Hare Cushions are made from polyester in an 18 inch square format, each with a fibre filled removable inner. The detailed multi-coloured hare design suits living rooms, conservatories and bedroom settings, and the removable inner makes washing straightforward.
Where to Place Hare Garden Ornaments
The boxing hares suit an open position where they can be properly seen. The centre of a garden border, the end of a pathway or a raised patio setting where the full drama of the pose can be appreciated from a distance all work well.
Running and stargazing hares work well tucked into the edges of planting, nestled amongst low-growing ground cover or positioned at the base of shrubs and hedging where they appear to emerge naturally from the landscape.
The lazy hare is small enough for a rockery, a raised bed edge or a patio table, and moves easily between indoor and outdoor settings through the seasons.
For a naturalistic effect, grouping two or three hare ornaments at different points in a garden border creates the feeling of a small colony of hares going about their own business, which is one of the most charming effects any collection of garden ornaments can achieve.
Browse our full range of garden statues and ornaments at Garden Wonders, with free UK delivery on all orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are hare garden ornaments weatherproof?
The boxing hares, running hare and stargazing hare are all cast from iron and suitable for year-round outdoor display. The lazy hare is cast from polystone resin and suits sheltered outdoor display or indoor use.
What sizes are the hare garden ornaments available in?
The stargazing hare stands 35cm, the boxing hares 50cm, the running hare 28cm and the lazy hare 21cm. All are compact enough for smaller garden spaces.
What finish do the hare garden ornaments have?
All the cast iron and resin hare garden ornaments are finished in aged verde, a weathered green patina that develops further character over time outdoors.
Do you offer free UK delivery?
Yes. Free UK delivery is included on all orders.
