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.
Antirrhinum 'Trailing Mix'(Snapdragon) These incredible hybrids are the first trailing Antirrhinums. Stems of densely packed blooms in shades of white, pink, red, violet and yellow create a myriad of colour. At last you can grow these cottage garden favourites in baskets where their fascinating flowers can be fully appreciated! Height and spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. 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 |
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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Antirrhinum 'Rocky Rainbow'(Snapdragon) A new generation of top-quality, fragrant snapdragons in a bright range of summery colours. Antirrhinum 'Rocky Rainbow' brings a modern twist to this traditional cottage garden annual and makes a superb cut flower too. Perfect for adding bold contemporary colour to beds, borders and containers. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Limonium 'Forever Flower Mix'(Statice) Try something new in your summer beds and borders! These colourful half-hardy annuals produce unusual papery calyces which enclose tiny flowers during the summer. These brightly coloured calyces persist throughout summer and into early autumn atop fascinating winged stems. Grow Limonium ‘Forever Flower Mixed’ in groups in beds and borders where they will attract bees and butterflies. Statice is also unbeatable as a cut flower, lasting many weeks in a vase, and is suitable for drying. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants. 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 |