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.
Ageratum houstonianum 'Ocean Blue'(Floss Flower) Large fluffy blue flowers cover this dwarf, compact ageratum. Ocean Blue will certainly add texture and colour to your summer beds, borders and containers with its weather resistant blooms. The nectar rich flowers of this strong growing variety are also attractive to butterflies. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Petunia 'Marvel Blueberry'You'll love this new petunia with its primrose-like blooms. The delicately patterned flowers in shades of lilac and purple each have prominent yellow centres and are borne in profusion all summer long. With its spreading habit Petunia 'Marvel Blueberry' works brilliantly in hanging baskets, window boxes, patio pots and flower pouches®. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 35cm (14"). More info |
Petunia Surfinia 'Sky Blue'(Petunia 'Keilavbu') Add a touch of cool blue to your patio displays with this fantastic trailing Petunia! The flowers of this superb variety open violet-purple and fade to an attractive lavender-blue. These weather resistant blooms simply smother the long stems of up to 120cm, making Petunia Surfinia 'Sky Blue' unbeatable for sheer flower power. Support its vigorous stems on a frame or let them tumble down in a cascade of colour. Trails to: 120cm (47"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Viola Sorbet 'Marina'Viola x williamsiana Brighten up the dull months during winter and spring with an army of smiley Viola faces. The wonderful grey-blue shades of Viola Sorbet 'Marina' are 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. More info |
Verbena 'Twice as Nice Blue'(Glandularia) A unique new verbena with pretty bicolour blooms! Each individual flower is flushed lavender-blue, with a deep purple petal on one side creating a fascinating ring of colour in the centre of each flower head. The softly fragrant flowers are borne in profusion on cascading plants, ideal for filling gaps in hanging baskets, patio pots and window boxes. As with most verbenas, Verbena 'Twice as Nice Blue' copes very well with occasional drought and intermittent watering. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 40cm (16"). More info |
Petunia 'Priscilla'™Soft lavender blooms with dark purple veining adorn the trailing stems of this beautiful petunia. The large double flowers of Petunia 'Priscilla' look fantastic tumbling from baskets and pots. This outstanding variety was bred in the British climate for the British climate, so its resilient flowers are completely weather tolerant. Combine its beauty with its delicious fragrance and you have a real treat for the senses. Trails to: 35cm (14"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
Bacopa 'Blutopia'(Sutera cordata) Beautiful little flowers adorn these bushy trailing plants from June to September. They're just the job for filling out your hanging baskets and window boxes. The tumbling, evergreen stems of Bacopa 'Bluetopia' bear a smothering of mauve blue flowers throughout summer, keeping baskets looking full of colour for longer. Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Petunia 'Marvel Collection'You'll love this new petunia with its primrose-like blooms. The delicately patterned flowers in shades of pink and lilac each have prominent yellow centres and are borne in profusion all summer long. With its spreading habit Petunia 'Marvel' works brilliantly in hanging baskets, window boxes, patio pots and flower pouches®. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 35cm (14"). More info |
Pansy 'Balconita Velvet Moon'Viola x wittrockiana Delicate lilac flowers with contrasting purple upper petals adorn the trailing stems of this superb new pansy. Pansy 'Balconita Velvet Moon' flowers abundantly all summer, and coupled with a vigorous growth habit, creates a brilliant cascade of colour in hanging baskets, flower pouches and window boxes. An ideal container plant for difficult shady spots. Stems trail to: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Geranium 'Aristo Petticoat'Pelargonium Pelargoniums, commonly called geraniums, are the best you can buy for reliable summer colour in your garden. Aristo Petticoat is perfect for providing some upright growth in your borders, beds or even containers and baskets. Supplied as plug plants. More info |