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.
Magnolia (Standard)Large goblet shaped flowers unfurl their delicate petals in spring. Grown as a standard, this beautiful deciduous Magnolia is compact enough for a pot on the patio, or as a focal point in narrow borders. Ultimate height: 150-200cm (60-80"). Ultimate spread: 90cm (36"). Height of stem supplied 132cm (52").Useful links: More info |
Clematis Summer and Winter flowering Collection(Old Man's Beard, The Twinkle Bell Clematis)
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Phoenix PalmPhoenix canariensis (Canary Island Date Palm) For instant impact on your patio and a touch of the exotic, try the Canary Island date palm, winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Architectural, broadly arching leaves consisting of many leaflets are borne gracefully from a stout columnar trunk. These mature plants are supplied at a height of 60-70cm (24-28") ready for an instant display in your garden! Phoenix canariensis is ideal for conservatories and perfect in patio containers which can be moved to a frost-free position over winter. In mild areas the Canary date palm may be grown in sheltered borders outdoors where it will tolerate temperatures down to -8°C (18°F). Height: 1.5m (5') when restricted in containers. If grown naturally in borders this palm can reach 5m (16') height and 3m (10') spread. Supplied in a 1 litre pot. Ceramic pot not included. More info |
Clematis repens 'Summer Beauty'A rarely seen evergreen clematis, producing multitudes of nodding, waxy yellow blooms throughout summer. This highly sought after variety has unusual non-clinging stems. Tie them to supports to achieve a climbing effect, or allow them to spill from hanging baskets and patio containers. In borders it will happily scramble among mature shrubs, if provided with some winter protection and shelter from cold winds. Clematis repens 'Summer Beauty' requires minimal pruning making it particularly easy to maintain. Height: 2m (79"). Spread: 1m (39"). Pruning group: 1Useful links: More info |