Hummingbird Floral Polyester Cushion - Blue

This outdoor cushion carries a pair of hummingbirds among bright tropical blooms, set against a vivid blue-green ground. The front is printed edge to edge with the birds mid-flight and trailing fuchsia-pink flowers, while the reverse turns to a graphic leaf pattern in shifting greens, yellows and warm coral, so the two faces give you two quite different looks from one cover. It is made of 100% polyester and measures 43 x 43cm, the standard square that suits most seating without swamping it.

It is built for the garden. The polyester is water resistant, which means it shrugs off a passing shower and the odd spilled drink rather than soaking through, so it can live on a patio chair, a bench or a rattan sofa through the warmer months. The turquoise ground reads as fresh and lively next to real greenery, and the coral flowers pick up warm accents in terracotta pots, timber furniture and a woven throw. Two of these on a two-seater, or one dropped onto a single chair, is enough to lift a plain outdoor setting.

The cover closes with a hidden zip and is finished with a plain knife edge, the neat flat seam that keeps the printed design as the whole story rather than framing it in piping. Because it is polyester rather than a natural fibre, the colour holds up well to sunlight and daily use, and the fabric does not hold damp the way cotton would. The reversible print means you can flip it when one side has taken more sun than the other, or simply for a change of mood. It sits happily alongside other tropical and botanical prints if you like to mix a group of cushions rather than match them.

Can this cushion stay outside in the rain?

The polyester is water resistant, so it copes with passing showers and spills, but bringing it under cover during long wet spells will keep it at its best.

Is the design the same on both sides?

No. One side shows the hummingbirds and tropical flowers, and the reverse carries a graphic leaf pattern, so you can flip it for a different look.

What size is the cover?

It measures 43 x 43cm, a standard square that fits most patio chairs, benches and garden sofas comfortably without overwhelming the seat.

Does it come with an insert?

The listing states the cover with its hidden zip closure. Check the pad size against the 43 x 43cm cover when choosing a filler.

Will the colours fade in the sun?

Polyester holds colour well against sunlight compared with many natural fibres, and being able to reverse the cushion helps even out any exposure over a season.