Colourful and floriferous, annual bedding plants are a terrific addition to patio containers, hanging baskets and summer beds and borders. They’re also useful for filling in gaps in perennial borders, where they will flower non-stop all summer. From trailing to upright varieties, and dwarf to tall, you’re sure to find something to suit your summer garden in our great value range. For help and inspiration take a look at our articles on how to plant hanging baskets and containers and Vertical Gardening.
Petunia 'Marvel Blueberry'You'll love this new petunia with its primrose-like blooms. The delicately patterned flowers in shades of lilac and purple each have prominent yellow centres and are borne in profusion all summer long. With its spreading habit Petunia 'Marvel Blueberry' works brilliantly in hanging baskets, window boxes, patio pots and flower pouches®. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 35cm (14"). More info |
Marigold 'Hero'Tagetes patula (French Marigold) Instant sunshine for your beds and borders! A succession of double, intense yellow orange blooms smother this compact variety of French marigold all summer long. The perfect choice for bedding, containers and edging borders. Height and spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Helianthus 'Inca Gold'(Sunflower) Try this brand new trailing sunflower! Masses of golden yellow sunflower blooms will erupt on the lax trailing stems of this superb new variety, adding a splash of cheerful colour throughout late summer. As with all sunflower plants the flowers are highly attractive to bees. Helianthus 'Inca Gold' makes an attractive addition to baskets, window boxes and patio containers, or try growing it as an informal groundcover at the front of beds and borders. Height: 30cm (12"). Trails to: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Helianthus annuus 'Teddy Bear'(Sunflower) A fun sunflower variety producing large, golden yellow, pom-pom flowers on compact growth. Jazz up your beds, borders and patio containers with Helianthus 'Teddy Bear' and enjoy a continuous show of blooms throughout late summer on well-branched plants. The pollen-free blooms also make a striking and long-lasting cut flower for a vase indoors. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Petunia 'Marvel Raspberry'You'll love this new petunia with its primrose-like blooms. The delicately patterned flowers in shades of pink and raspberry red each have prominent yellow centres and are borne in profusion all summer long. With its spreading habit Petunia 'Marvel Raspberry' works brilliantly in hanging baskets, window boxes, patio pots and flower pouches®. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 35cm (14"). More info |
Geranium 'First Yellow Improved'Pelargonium (Zonal Geranium, Zonal Pelargonium) A yellow geranium is something of a rare find! Geranium 'First Yellow Improved' is now stronger and more vigorous with brighter yellow blooms than ever before. Plant this unique zonal geranium in beds, borders and patio containers and enjoy an abundance of flowers all summer until the first frosts. Don't miss out on this highly sought after variety as supplies are limited! Height 40cm (16"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Petunia 'Marvel Collection'You'll love this new petunia with its primrose-like blooms. The delicately patterned flowers in shades of pink and lilac each have prominent yellow centres and are borne in profusion all summer long. With its spreading habit Petunia 'Marvel' works brilliantly in hanging baskets, window boxes, patio pots and flower pouches®. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 35cm (14"). More info |
Zinnia 'Pop Art'Large golden flowers, each petal flecked with red will light up your beds and borders all summer. These paint-splashed blooms even won Zinnia 'Pop Art' a Fleuroselect Novelty award for their striking appearance! Perfect for hot and sunny sites, the tall stems and long-lasting blooms make this Zinnia a great flower for cutting too. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info |