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 'Jackpot Mixed'Pelargonium (Zonal Geranium, Zonal Pelargonium) This phenomenal mix really hits the jackpot! Radiant coloured flower heads in red, white, and shades of pink are held aloft a backdrop of large leaves. Reassuringly weather resistant, Geranium Jackpot tolerates wind, rain, or drought. So versatile and undemanding that growing geraniums has never been more rewarding! Supplied as a mix of colours as plug tray plants. Height: 35cm (14"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info |
Begonia 'Inspiration'Begonia 'Inspiration' bears beautiful iridescent blooms and striking, fleshy bronze and green foliage. Flowering all summer and well into autumn, this compact begonia tolerates any weather, wet or dry making it ideal for our unpredictable summers! This colourful bedding plant is ideal for beds, containers and baskets. Height and spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Geranium 'Skyrocket™ Mixed'Pelargonium (Zonal Geranium, Zonal Pelargonium) Geranium Skyrocket can be trained up a frame or trellis or allowed to trail - either way it gives a spectacular display from just a few plants. Colours include white, scarlet, burgundy, orange and pink. More info |
Busy Lizzie 'Divine' (New Guinea)Impatiens x hawkeri This robust New Guinea Impatiens is strong growing and mildew resistant so you can rely on a fantastic display from Busy Lizzie 'Divine'. Its large flowers in a mix of red, orange, lavender, white and magenta are perfect for adding colour to patio pots and garden borders; withstanding wet, dry, cold or hot conditions throughout the summer. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 35cm (14"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Begonia Half Price CollectionThis colourful collection of flowering begonias is perfect for adding a splash of colour to baskets and containers all summer long. For a bright addition to your home, try growing begonias on a sunny windowsill indoors! Tuber size 3/4cm. Trough not supplied.
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Begonia 'Lotto Mixed' Customer Review RatingTwice the size of the normal begonia varieties, Begonia Lotto Mixed comes in a show-stopping array of colours. Plant them in groups in containers or along the margins of the border for summer-long colour. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Nicotiana 'Eau de Cologne Mixed'(Tobacco Plant) An elegant annual smothered in bright and cheerful blooms which exude a sweet fragrance on warm summer evenings. Nicotiana 'Eau de Cologne Mixed' are mid-height plants with upward facing flowers creating a really dazzling display. Fill your beds, borders and patio containers with these exotic-looking blooms and enjoy a myriad of flowers from midsummer right through until autumn. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Fuchsia 'Stunning Giant Marbled Collection'The extravagant, large double blooms of this Giant Marbled Fuchsia Collection will grow in abundance in your garden containers.
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Fuchsia 'Fairy Blue'Dainty fairy-like flowers dance in the breeze, with purple-blue skirts beneath sparkling white sepals. Fuchsia 'Fairy Blue' produces a profusion of blooms throughout summer on bushy, upright stems. This compact half hardy fuchsia is perfect for growing in patio containers and filling gaps in summer borders. Height and spread: 70cm (28"). Supplied as 30mm plugs.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. 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 |
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 |
Begonia 'On Top Pink Blush'A superb brand new begonia that's ideal for your summer patio containers. Its flowers are a mixture of blushed pink tones, with darker pink edges to the delicately ruffled petals. These vigorous plants will soon fill your garden with a rosy glow flowering from June to September. Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |