13 Best Outdoor Candles To Burn – Garden Candles

This M&S outdoor candle set is one of our favourites. Light the wick and see the LED lights twinkle alongside the candlelight. We have these at home and we’re very happy with them. The set is also available in silver.

Burn time: 20 hours.
Notes: ​​Citronella, verbena and bay.

With its arty Van Gogh-inspired design, this outdoor candle is ideal if you want to brighten your outdoor dining setup. With approximately 70 hours of burn time, it means you can enjoy it throughout the summer and beyond. Pick up a pack of three for £31.99.

Burn time: 70 hours.
Notes: Citronella.

These vibrant multi-coloured candles will add a pop of colour to your home’s outdoor setting. Once lit, the gradient glass jars change colour, bringing something extra to your outdoor tablescape. Notes of verbena and bay make a fruity, refreshing blend that’s perfect for a balmy summer evening.

Burn time: 20 hours.
Notes: ​​Citronella, verbena and bay.

This outdoor candle has great eco-credentials. The beeswax melt and cotton wicks are sustainably sourced, while the pot is crafted from recycled materials. These cute little pots are available in three sizes: small, medium and large.

Burn time: 3.5 hours (small); 15 hours (medium); 20 hours (large)
Notes: Honey and citronella

Pop these tea lights into your garden lanterns to help bathe your outside area in a soft warming glow. Soy wax is generally better for the environment than man made paraffin options and tends to burn longer, making this a win-win purchase. They’re also available as wax melts.

Burn time: 4-6 hour per tealight.
Notes: Lemongrass and citronella.

How pretty are these candles? They come in a beautiful white and blue patterned tin and lid, reminiscent of a Mediterranean garden. Style with terracotta pots, a fancy mosaic bistro set, and overhead garden lanterns for a proper holiday feel.

Burn time: 75-90 hours.
Notes: Citronella

Good old Yankee Candle is always a reliable source for burns, so we were excited to see its newly released range of outdoor candles for 2022. Layered with crisp floral notes and a minty undertone of rosemary, this candle evokes that comforting smell on the ground after a rainshower.

Burn time: 24 hours.
Notes: Apple, citrus, rose, cyclamen, lily of the valley, floral and citronella.

Another one of our favourite Yankee options here. Packed with light floral notes over a lingering musky base, it’s powerful yet fresh and we love it. Definitely one to light to complement a romantic evening under the stars.

Burn time: 24 hours.
Notes: Hosta leaves, linden blossom, lemon, wisteria, waterlilies, geranium, musk, cedarwood and citronella.

This is an absolute bargain at just under £3. When we tried it, we rated its really crisp revitalising fragrance that lingered well after we blew it out. There were no sign of any mosquitoes either!

Burn time: 13 hours.
Notes: Lemongrass and citronella.

This oversized candle’s soothing blue, green and white design will make a pretty centrepiece on your garden table. The refreshing lemongrass undertones have a lovely sweet aroma, too.

Burn time: 33 hours.
Notes: Lemongrass and citronella.

With hints of sweet green tea, this calming scent will help you relax in the garden. Once it’s all burnt down, recycle the stylish terracotta pot and use it to house small herbs or flowers.

Notes: Citronella and green tea.

Here’s a larger version of the above candle in a fresh minty green holder. With five wicks, it will add a big cosy glow to late night hangouts. It’s also available in a sleek black matte finish.

Notes: Citronella and green tea.

This isn’t technically an outdoor candle, but as the blend is infused with citronella, it could still help prevent bugs from crashing your garden party. A mix of heady rosemary and zingy eucalyptus is sure to leave you feeling renewed. The navy pot looks super sophisticated, too.

Burn time: 50 hours.
Notes: Eucalyptus, rosemary, orange, citronella, aniseed and thyme.