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.
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 |
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 |
Verbena 'Pink Ballet'(Glandularia) You'll be able to smell the sweet scent of Verbena 'Pink Ballet' before you can see it! An unusually fragrant variety with sugar pink blooms and a neat but spreading habit - perfect for patio pots and hanging baskets by the back door where you can appreciate the fragrance. Just a few plants will quickly fill a container with colour and scent. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info |
Petunia 'Non Stick Mixed'Sticky hands are a thing of the past with new Petunia 'Non-Stick Mixed'! This colourful mixture is free from the sticky sap you find on most petunia plants, making dead-heading a dream. Keep your hanging baskets, patio pots and flower pouches® looking fabulous all summer with this exciting new variety. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 40cm (16"). 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 |
Fuchsia 'Ground Cover Collection'Fuchsia 'Autumnale', Fuchsia 'Willow Tinsdale', Fuchsia 'Tom West' A colourful collection of Fuchsias, each with their own unique leaf colour. Their spreading habits make them ideal for groundcover or for trailing elegantly out of hanging baskets and patio pots. Use this Fuchsia 'Ground Cover Collection' for a quick and easy weed suppressant or simply to compliment your patio displays! Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 75cm (30").
Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Petunia 'Crazytunia Pulse'This striking new upright Petunia bears trumpet-shaped blooms, each with a central creamy-yellow star, edged in cerise pink and giving way to a rich velvety purple. For a real 'wow' factor in your garden this summer, Petunia ‘Crazytunia Pulse’ won't be beaten! These strong and weather-resistant plants will flower all summer long, working well as part of bedding schemes or in patio containers and window boxes. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
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 |
Dahlia 'Figaro Mix'These are the first dahlias to be supplied as plug plants from Van Meuwen, so you get many more plants for your money. These will grow into beautiful flowering plants and make a real statement in a summer garden border with their colourful blooms in abundance. Height 30-40cm. 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 |