Window box flowers are a great way to add colour to your walls and fences, not to mention providing a beautiful view out of the window too. Annual plants give colourful displays all summer long and are great value for money, or for a more permanent display try small perennial plants and bulbs. For help and inspiration take a look at our articles on how to plant hanging baskets and containers and vertical gardening.
Geranium 'Trailing Collection'Pelargonium (Ivy-leaved Geranium, Ivy-leaved Pelargonium) Ivy leaved geraniums are immensely popular and have advanced to the newly bred double flowered varieties. We have selected 4 of the best from the world's leading breeders. Masses of flowers are produced on long trailing stems from June until October. Delight in their vibrant colours as they cascade from your hanging baskets, flower pouches and window boxes. Stems trail to 60cm (24"). Supplied as plug plants.
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Fuchsia 'Rapunzel'The longest trailing fuchsia we've ever seen! Fuchsia 'Rapunzel' looks superb as a feature plant in hanging baskets, patio pots and window boxes, where the large purple and white blooms create an elegant waterfall of colour. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 60cm (24"). More info |
Petunia 'Tumbelina Collection'For layer upon layer of ruffled double blooms, try this outstanding collection of trailing petunias this summer. Just 5 plants of the Petunia Tumbelina Collection are sufficient to fill a hanging basket with masses of vibrant colour that will last all summer long. Perfect for filling window boxes, containers and flower pouches® too! Height and spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants.
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Verbena 'Union Jack'(Glandularia) Create a patriotic display that is fit for a King (or Queen) with the trailing stems of Verbena 'Union Jack'. Regal shades of red, white and blue flowers make a spectacular display. These fabulous trailing Verbena plants are perfect for filling your hanging baskets and patio containers, or let them tumble over the edges of a window box for a cascade of colour. Height and spread: 25cm (10"). Supplied as plug tray plants. More info |
Fuchsia 'Stunning Giant Marbled Collection'The extravagant, large double blooms of this Giant Marbled Fuchsia Collection will grow in abundance in your garden containers.
Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Fuchsia 'Chamaeleon'A brand new 3 in 1 Fuchsia! This incredible new variety produces three very different coloured blooms on one plant - each with bright pink sepals and then white, violet or violet-white marbled petals. This half-hardy fuchsia has beautiful cascading stems which are ideal for spilling out of hanging baskets, patio containers and window boxes. Fuchsia 'Chamaeleon' will thrive in a sunny or shady spot so is useful for those more difficult areas of the garden. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug plants. 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 |
Geranium 'Black and White Collection' (Trailing)Pelargonium 'Black Rose', Pelargonium 'Gerainbow White' (Ivy-leaved Geranium, Ivy-leaved Pelargonium) A bold colour contrast for a most dramatic black and white display that will last all summer long. Perfect for filling hanging baskets, flower pouches® and containers with a dramatic trailing monochrome display. Stems trail to 45cm (18"). Supplied as 40mm plug plants.
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Begonia 'Inferno'A cascade of fiery red flowers will create a blaze of colour in your hanging baskets, flower pouches™ and containers. With supreme resistance to wind and rain, Begonia 'Inferno' radiates colour all summer long until its smouldering blooms are extinguished by the first frosts. Height and spread: 30cm (12"). 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 |
Verbena 'Twice as Nice Pink'(Glandularia) A unique new verbena with pretty bicolour blooms! Each individual flower is flushed pink, with a deep cherry-red 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 Pink' copes very well with occasional drought and intermittent watering. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 40cm (16"). More info |
Calibrachoa 'Lemon Slice'(Mini Petunia, Calibrachoa 'Superbells') For a mini petunia, 'Lemon Slice' certainly packs a 'citrus' punch with its beautiful yellow and white striped blooms. The multiple trailing stems are smothered in mini-bell shaped flowers from summer right through to autumn. With superb weather resistance, give this zesty flower pride of place in your hanging baskets, window boxes and patio containers where it will bloom whatever the UK summer throws at it! Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |