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.
Chrysanthemum 'Cushions'These hardy, compact Chrysanthemums are fantastic for adding late summer and autumn colour to your garden, just as other plants are starting to fade. Each plant forms a natural, neat mound of foliage which is completely smothered with flowers for weeks. The warm, vibrant colours of Chrysanthemum 'Cushions' are a great addition to the front of borders, or try them individually in patio containers! Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants.
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Tropaeolum speciosum(Flame creeper, Flame nasturtium) Customer Review RatingAn eruption of fiery red flowers will set walls and fences ablaze with exotic blooms throughout summer. Set against a backdrop of attractive foliage, the spurred flowers are followed by spherical blue fruits. This frost hardy climber is ideal for romping through evergreen shrubs or scrambling over walls. An unusual and sought after plant! Height and spread: 3m (10'). 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 |
Snail TreeVigna caracalla (Phaeolus caracalla) This evergreen twining climber is a close relative to the runner bean. Grown for its pendants of twisted flowers, like coiled snail shells, up to 5cm (2") across. The fascinating summer flowers are followed by cylindrical green fruits in late autumn. Requiring a minimum temperature of 15°C (59°F), Phaseolus is best grown in a heated greenhouse or conservatory. Alternatively, grow in patio containers that can be moved indoors for the winter. Height: 6m (20’). Spread: 2m (6’). Supplied in 9cm pots. More info |
Sedum 'Abbey Dore'(Stonecrop, Ice Plant, Sedum telephium 'Abbeydore') An unusual ice plant with a vigorous, compact habit. Sedum ‘Abbey Dore’ has attractive blue-green and later develops pink stems in late summer. The pretty pink buds open to reveal pale-pink and cerise flowers that are a magnet for pollinating insects. Ice plants are perfect for adding late summer colour to the front of hot, sunny borders. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Size 1 bare roots supplied. 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 |
Viola Sorbet 'Pink Halo'Viola x williamsiana Brighten up the dull months during winter and spring with an army of smiley Viola faces. The delicate powder pink shades of Viola Sorbet 'Pink Halo' 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 |
Viola Sorbet 'Delft'Viola x williamsiana Brighten up the dull months during winter and spring with an army of smiley Viola faces. The purple shades of Viola Sorbet 'Delft' 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 |
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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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 |
Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray'Semi-double, golden yellow blooms adorn this attractive coreopsis throughout the summer on neat compact plants. Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray' works well in both annual beds and perennial borders, where its luminous flowers are produced in profusion. This tickseed plant also makes an excellent addition to mixed patio displays and is attractive to bees. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |