Platalea Jungle Polyester Cushion - Blush

The Platalea outdoor cushion carries a painterly jungle scene across a blush pink ground: spoonbills wading among palms, ferns and tropical grasses, with a second bird species standing at the water's edge. It is a 43 x 43cm square made entirely of polyester, printed here in the UK, so the artwork reads crisply rather than softening into the weave. This is the Blush colourway; the design is also offered in a darker version, so you can mix the two or keep to one.

Because the fabric is water resistant, this cushion is made for outside. It suits a rattan chair on the patio, a garden bench, a balcony seat or a covered veranda, and it holds its own against plainer outdoor cushions in bright pink, orange or a muted grey, which is how our own photographs style it. Indoors it works just as happily on a sofa or reading chair, where the pink brings warmth without shouting. The scale of the print means one cushion does plenty of work in a corner that needs colour.

The cover is finished with a standard knife edge, so the seams sit flat and square rather than piped or flanged, and it fastens with a hidden zip that keeps the closure out of sight. The water resistant polyester is designed to shrug off showers and spills, which is the practical reason it can live outdoors through a British summer. Bring it in over winter or during long spells of wet weather to keep the colour fresh. Pair it with the second Platalea colourway, or let it lead against solid brights and neutrals.

Can this cushion really stay outside?

Yes. It is made of water resistant polyester designed to withstand showers and spills, so it is suited to a patio, balcony or garden seat through the warmer months.

Should I bring it indoors at any point?

Water resistant is not the same as waterproof, so bring it in over winter or during long wet spells to keep the print and the fabric looking their best.

What size is the cushion?

It is a 43 x 43cm square, a standard scatter size that works on a garden chair, a bench or an indoor sofa without overwhelming the seat.

How does the cover fasten?

There is a hidden zip closure along one edge, so the fastening stays out of sight and the printed scene runs uninterrupted across the front.

Is the same design available in another colour?

Yes. The Platalea print comes in two colourways, this Blush version and a darker one, so you can pair them or choose whichever suits your space.

Can I use it indoors as well?

Absolutely. The pink ground and jungle scene sit happily on a sofa or armchair, so it is not limited to outdoor use if you want to bring the colour inside.