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.
Geranium 'Aristo Velvet Red'Pelargonium (Regal Pelargonium) Buy these wonderful pants now to over-winter for a flying start next spring. These beautiful regal pelargoniums will give a much better performance next summer if you start them off now . 'Aristo Velvet Red', has deep wine coloured blooms - truly 'regal'. Keep them frost free and they’ll gett better and better every year. Height 50cm. Supplied in a 10.5cm pot. More info |
Verbena 'Union Jack'(Glandularia) Create a patriotic display that is fit for a King (or Queen) with the trailing stems of Verbena 'Union Jack'. Regal shades of red, white and blue flowers make a spectacular display. These fabulous trailing Verbena plants are perfect for filling your hanging baskets and patio containers, or let them tumble over the edges of a window box for a cascade of colour. Height and spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'(Coneflower, Black Eyed Susan) Customer Review RatingThe world's first red rudbeckia. Sumptuous cherry red flowers up to 10cm (4") across are borne on robust plants all summer long. Grow this half-hardy annual in bold blocks to provide height in annual bedding schemes, or use it to fill gaps in colourful herbaceous borders. Rudbeckia ‘Cherry Brandy’ forms a good-sized branching plant, and makes an excellent cut flower for a vase indoors. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 35cm (14"). Supplied as plug tray plants. 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 |
Geranium 'Aristo Red Beauty'Pelargonium (Regal Pelargonium) The latest edition to regal geraniums is the wonderful 'Aristo Red Beauty'. Masses of rich red blooms with a delicate white edging are produced all summer on these magnificent geranium plants. The vibrant flowers are larger than other varieties giving you an amazing show throughout summer. Perfect for patio containers and bedding. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 40cm (16"). More info |
Fuchsia 'Ground Cover Collection'Fuchsia 'Autumnale', Fuchsia 'Willow Tinsdale', Fuchsia 'Tom West' A colourful collection of Fuchsias, each with their own unique leaf colour. Their spreading habits make them ideal for groundcover or for trailing elegantly out of hanging baskets and patio pots. Use this Fuchsia 'Ground Cover Collection' for a quick and easy weed suppressant or simply to compliment your patio displays! Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 75cm (30").
Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Geranium 'Aristo Darling'Pelargonium (Regal Pelargonium) Buy these wonderful pants now to over-winter for a flying start next spring. These beautiful regal pelargoniums will give a much better performance next summer if you start them off now . 'Aristo Darling', has pink and deep rose bicolour blooms which are a delight. Keep them frost free and they'll gett better and better every year. Height 50cm. Supplied in a 1 litre pot. More info |
Petunia 'Crazytunia Cherry Cheesecake'Add some zing to your patio with this striking new red and white-striped petunia. The compact habit of Petunia 'Crazytunia Cherry Cheesecake' makes it a fantastic addition to beds, borders, window boxes and patio containers. The weather-resistant blooms will liven up your garden all summer long, even through our unpredictable British summers. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 35cm (14"). More info |
Petunia 'Crazytunia Cherry Cheesecake'Add some zing to your patio with this striking new red and white-striped petunia. The compact habit of Petunia 'Crazytunia Cherry Cheesecake' makes it a fantastic addition to beds, borders, window boxes and patio containers. The weather-resistant blooms will liven up your garden all summer long, even through our unpredictable British summers. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 35cm (14"). More info |
Petunia 'Surfinia® Red'Unsurpassable for its prolific growth and bold red trumpet blooms! Flowers are surprisingly weather resistant and cover the long stems of up to 120cm, making Petunia 'Surfinia® Red' unbeatable for sheer flower power. Support its vigorous stems on a frame or let them tumble down in a cascade of colour. Trails to: 120cm (47"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Sweet William 'Bright Eyes'Dianthus barbatus
Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Salvia 'Blaze Of Fire'(Scarlet Sage, Salvia splendens 'Fireball') Super scarlet salvia flowers sit proudly above rich green foliage from June until October making this the perfect bedding plant for a blaze of summer colour. Salvia 'Blaze Of Fire' has a compact, branching habit that is well suited to containers, window boxes and hanging baskets. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |