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.
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 |
Ageratum houstonianum 'Ocean Blue'(Floss Flower) Large fluffy blue flowers cover this dwarf, compact ageratum. Ocean Blue will certainly add texture and colour to your summer beds, borders and containers with its weather resistant blooms. The nectar rich flowers of this strong growing variety are also attractive to butterflies. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 25cm (10"). 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 |
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 |
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 |
Begonia 'Organdy'Masses of flowers in a wonderful mix of colours with bronze and green foliage. Surprisingly tolerant of dry or wet conditions, this reliable variety will fill your beds, borders and containers with flowers throughout the whole summer. Height and spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Nicotiana Mixed(Tobacco Plant) Fill your senses on warm summer nights with these outstanding tobacco plants. A myriad of trumpet shaped flowers are carried high above basal rosettes of large green leaves, to create clouds of colour and perfume. The tall stems of Nicotiana are ideal for adding height to the backs of beds and borders. An elegant annual that is most effective when planted in large drifts. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Geranium 'St George'Pelargonium (Zonal Geranium, Zonal Pelargonium) Classic scarlet red pelargoniums, partnered with the best white variety for a striking display of patriotic colour from June to October. Great performance is guaranteed, making Geranium 'St George' ideal for planting in beds, borders, window boxes and patio containers. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Begonia 'Organdy' (Garden-ready)Masses of flowers in a wonderful mix of colours with bronze and green foliage. Surprisingly tolerant of dry or wet conditions, this reliable variety will fill your beds, borders and containers with flowers throughout the whole summer. Height and spread: 25cm (10").Supplied as garden-ready plug plants: If the long winter means you are behind with your planting, we can help you catch up! These garden-ready plug plants can be planted straight in to the garden or containers without the need for growing on. More info |