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 'Double Picotee Mix'Masses of double carnation-like flowers adorn this outstanding variety throughout the summer. Marvel at the frills and ruffles of Petunia 'Double Picotee Mix' as they spill from baskets and containers for a truly impressive display. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). 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.
Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers 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 |
Geranium 'Perfection Collection'Pelargonium (Regal Pelargonium, Zonal Pelargonium) Geraniums are the best you can buy for reliable summer colour in your garden. This collection of upright zonal and regal Pelargoniums brings together some of our most stunning varieties! Sure to make an impact in patio containers, beds and borders, Geranium 'Perfection Collection' will flower in a mass of colour all summer long. Supplied as plug plants.
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Fuchsia 'Firecracker'(Fuchsia 'John Ridding') Add a tropical touch to your patio with Fuchsia 'Firecracker'! Large green leaves edged in cream have a pink flush, which complements the bright pink-orange blooms that appear from summer to early autumn. Stunning in a pot on its own, this upright bushy fuchsia can also be added to beds and borders for a vibrant summer display. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). More info |
Begonia (Double)Incredible double flowers measuring up to 10cm (4") across! These spectacular begonias produce masses of enormous blooms all summer long. Perfect for beds, borders and containers, or a sunny windowsill indoors! Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Standard tuber size 3/4cm.Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Begonia 'Fringed'Fringed carnation like flowers with ruffled petals in the boldest colours. These spectacular begonias flower all summer long. Perfect for beds, borders and containers, or a sunny windowsill indoors! Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Standard tuber size 3/4cm.Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Primula denticulata(Drumstick primula) Drumstick primula. Stout stems bear globes of bell-shaped yellow-eyed flowers in shades of pink, purple and white. This popular primula is perfect for spring bedding, shady borders and alpine gardens. Their stiff stems also make superb cut flowers for a pretty posy indoors. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info |
Antirrhinum majus 'Madame Butterfly Mix'(Snapdragon) These beautiful, frilly, double snapdragon flowers will fill your summer borders with glorious colour, lasting far longer than their single flowered cousins. Antirrhinum 'Madame Butterfly Mix' makes a fabulous addition to cottage gardens and a superb cut flower too. Height: 65cm (26"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Lobelia 'Ultra Cascade'A sparkling array of dainty flowers in shades of indigo, pale blue, white, purple and lilac. Lobelia 'Ultra Cascade' looks stunning tumbling over the sides of patio containers, hanging baskets, window boxes and pouches® where it creates a froth of colour which lasts all summer long. Versatile and easy to grow this pretty plant looks great mixed in with other summer annuals. Trails to: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Lobelia 'Ultra Cascade' (Garden-ready)A sparkling array of dainty flowers in shades of indigo, pale blue, white, purple and lilac. Lobelia 'Ultra Cascade' looks stunning tumbling over the sides of patio containers, hanging baskets, window boxes and pouches® where it creates a froth of colour which lasts all summer long. Versatile and easy to grow this pretty plant looks great mixed in with other summer annuals. Trails to: 45cm (18").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 |
Geranium 'Strawberry Cream'Pelargonium Pelargoniums, commonly called geraniums, are the best you can buy for reliable summer colour in your garden. Strawberry Cream is perfect for providing some upright growth in your borders, beds or even containers and baskets. Supplied as plug plants. More info |