Tropical Bloom Reversible Polyester Cushion - Natural

The Tropical Bloom cushion is a 45 x 45cm outdoor cushion made from 100% polyester, with a different design on each face. One side carries a bold, hand-illustrated print of winding tropical leaves and flowers in pink, coral, orange and green on a natural cream ground. Flip it over and you get a calmer pink face patterned with a repeating linear leaf motif, so a single cushion gives you two distinct looks. Polyester is the reason it works outdoors: the fibre does not absorb water the way natural cottons and linens do, so the fabric here is woven and finished to shrug off the odd shower and dry back quickly rather than sitting damp.

At 45 x 45cm this is the standard square that sits comfortably on most garden sofas, patio benches and outdoor armchairs, and it pairs happily with plainer cushions in one of its own colours. Use the busy floral face when you want the seating to be the focus, then turn it to the quieter pink leaf side for an everyday look. It suits a bright, planted garden or a balcony where you want a splash of colour without committing the whole scheme to it, and because both faces are finished it never looks like it is showing its back.

The cover has a secure zip closure, so you can slip it off for cleaning and put it back without fuss. Being a reversible design, both sides are fully printed and meant to be seen, which is worth remembering when you buy in pairs and want them to read consistently across a bench. It is a water-resistant outdoor piece rather than a plush indoor one, so treat it as garden furniture that comes indoors over winter. Style it against green foliage and pale seat cushions, where the coral and pink tones do the most work.

Can this cushion be left outside?

It is made as a water-resistant outdoor cushion, so it copes with the odd shower, but we would still bring it indoors over winter and in prolonged wet weather to keep it at its best.

Are both sides of the cushion patterned?

Yes. One face has the bold tropical floral print and the reverse has a quieter linear leaf design, so you can turn it over whenever you fancy a change of look.

Can I take the cover off to clean it?

Yes, there is a secure zip closure along the cushion, which lets you remove the cover for cleaning and refit it easily afterwards.

What does the polyester fabric mean in practice?

Polyester does not soak up water the way cotton or linen would, so the fabric sheds light moisture and dries back quickly, which is what makes it suited to garden use.

What size is it and where does it fit?

It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square that sits well on most garden sofas, benches and outdoor chairs, and works nicely mixed with plainer cushions.