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.
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 |
New Guinea Busy Lizzie 'Strike Mix'Impatiens x hawkeri These robust New Guinea Impatiens feature five iridescent flower colours set against a background of unusual variegated foliage. Blooming from June through until October, Busy Lizzie 'Strike Mix' has the same mildew resistance and strong growth as other New Guinea Impatiens. These stunning large-flowered busy lizzies are perfect for patio containers, window boxes, beds and borders where they add both flower and foliage interest. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 35cm (14"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Marigold 'Zenith Mixed'Tagetes patula x erecta (Afro-French Marigold) Large carnation-like flowers in hot shades of yellow, orange and red are produced in abundance on compact bushy plants. Marigold 'Zenith Mixed' is an Afro-French hybrid with a vigorous growth habit, excellent for planting en-masse in beds, borders and containers for a non-stop show of colour all summer. Height and spread: 35cm (14"). 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 'Black Velvet Mixed'Pelargonium (Zonal Geranium, Zonal Pelargonium) A wonderfully easy to grow plant! The stunning range of flower colours contrast fantastically with the green and bronze foliage and will give you superb long lasting displays in your garden borders as well as being great patio container fillers. They will keep a nice neat compact shape. Height: 60cm (24") Spread: 35cm (14") Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |