Most of us have a patio or deck area in our garden and growing patio plants adds colour, structure and scent. We offer all sorts of plants for a patio garden – from bamboo to bedding, grasses, climbers and even dwarf fruit trees. Trees and shrubs in big patio pots make a real statement, or let colourful annuals spill over your containers to create a real wow-factor. You’re sure to find something in our great value range. Read our helpful guides and learn how to plant hanging baskets and containers and how to grow fruit on your patio.
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 |
Viola Sorbet CollectionViola x williamsiana
Brighten up the dull months during winter and spring with an army of smiley Viola faces. The Viola Sorbet collection is ideal for planting up cheery spring baskets and window boxes for a patio display to be proud of. These compact, well branched plants have a neat uniform habit that is perfect for creating professional looking bedding displays. Height and spread: 20cm (8"). Supplied as plug tray plants.
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Viola 'Cottage Garden Mix'(Pansy) A host of dainty viola flowers in pretty shades of lemon, lilac and white, with a delicate sweet scent. This traditional Viola 'Cottage Garden Mix' will flower throughout summer. Perfect for edging beds, paths and borders or grow violas in window boxes, baskets and containers for a pretty patio display. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 23cm (9"). Supplied as 30mm plugs.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Mirabilis jalapa(Four o' Clock Flower, Marvel of Peru) This unusual, bushy, half hardy perennial is also known as the Marvel of Peru after its place of origin. Mirabilis flowers open during the afternoon, producing a sweet fragrance, and remain open through the night until the following morning. Amazing bright blooms of red, pink, yellow and white are often found on the same plant at one time creating a truly astonishing display. Although perennial, in most parts of the UK Mirabilis jalapa plants are best grown as an annual in borders outside. However, container grown plants will return year after year if moved to a dry frost free position during winter. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as bareroot. More info |