Best Plants for Pots & Containers

Brighten up your balcony or dress your doorway with the best summer container plants. One type of flower, or a selection of upright and trailing plants? A single colour or a riot of different shades?

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  • Astrantia 'Star of Love' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Astrantia 'Star of Love'

    A star performer for pots and borders

    • Starry burgundy red flowers on tall purple stems
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Adds height and texture to borders or pots
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Best Plants for Pots | Perennials for Container Gardens Perennial Bedding
    From £40
    £45 From £40

    Best Plants for Pots | Perennials for Container Gardens

    Bring more colour to your patio

    • Hardy perennials suited to container growing
    • Plant in pots on a sunny patio or balcony
    • Blooms from May to October
    • Guaranteed to attract bees and butterflies

    Currently out of stock

  • 3 Aubrieta 'Katie Blue Ball 84' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Aubrieta 'Kitte Blue'

    Cascades of spring colour

    • Creates a carpet of violet-blue flowers
    • Blooms from April to June
    • Plant in pots and rock gardens
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red'

    Sparkling red tones for brighter borders

    • Vibrant red, textured flower heads on strong stems
    • Flowers from May to August
    • Adds height and texture to borders or pots
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Merlin®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Merlin®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Adds a touch of magic in winter

    • Grow in dappled shade or sun
    • Plant alongside spring bulbs in borders
    • Late-flowering from January to spring
    • A great option for patio planting

    Currently out of stock

  • Sedum 'Sunsparkler Wildfire' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Sedum 'Sunsparkler Wildfire'

    A blaze of ruby foliage

    • Plant in full sun
    • Makes a dazzling container display
    • Flowers from August to September
    • Displays great drought-tolerance

    Currently out of stock

  • Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue & White' Perennial Bedding
    From £10
    £18 From £10

    Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue & White'

    Enchanting blue and white blooms

    • Prefers a sunny spot (or dappled shade)
    • A compact variety suitable for pots
    • Flowers from April to July
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Bennotta' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
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    £20 From £18

    'Bennotta' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Outstanding plum-coloured blooms

    • Best grown in partial shade (tolerates sun)
    • Plant in a pot or woodland border
    • Flowers from January
    • A valuable source of nectar

    Currently out of stock

  • Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Sunshine' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Sunshine'

    Bee-friendly colour for containers

    • Dusky pink lily-shaped flowers with a yellow throat
    • Long flowering from May to October
    • Brings drama to wallside borders or pots
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Salvia Merleau Rose Perennial Bedding
    From £5
    £6 From £5

    Salvia 'Merleau Rose'

    A cottage garden essential!

    • Rose pink flowers clustered on compact, upright stems above fragrant foliage
    • Long flowering season from July to October
    • Compact variety that's perfect for pots or front borders
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Salvia 'Blue Hill' | 2L Pot Perennial plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Salvia 'Blue Hill'

    Delicate Lavender Blue, adored by bees

    • Lavender blue flowers rising from emerald green foliage
    • Flowers from June to October
    • Stunning as a feature in pots
    • Perfect for the front of a border

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Picotee' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £20
    From £20

    'Picotee' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Rarely seen, bicolour snow rose

    • Grows well in both part shade and full sun
    • Ideal for containers, beds and borders
    • Blooms from December into spring
    • Long-lived, hardy and easy to grow

    Currently out of stock

  • Dianthus 'Cocktail Mojito' Perennial Bedding
    From £9
    £15 From £9

    Dianthus 'Cocktail Mojito'

    Crisp white with a slice of lime

    • Bright white flowers with a splash of lime in the centre
    • Flowers all summer from June to October
    • Ideal for pots or the front of borders
    • Scented and also edible! Use for decorating cakes

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Allium Millenium' 3L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £12
    From £12

    Allium 'Millenium'

    Rose Pink pompoms on towering stems

    • Rose Pink globes of star shaped flowers
    • Summer flowering from July to August
    • Spectacular tall plant for borders or pots
    • Showy deep green grassy foliage

    Currently out of stock

  • Achillea 'Cerise Queen' Perennial Bedding
    £6
    £6

    Achillea 'Cerise Queen'

    Vivid cerise-pink summer blooms

    • Thrives in a bright, sunny spot
    • Ideal for a classic cottage border
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Reliable and hardy cottage classic

    Currently out of stock

  • Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Indigo' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Indigo'

    Specially bred for patio pots

    • Purple funnel-shaped flowers clustered on strong stems
    • Long flowering from May to October
    • Compact and colourful in patio pots
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Astrantia 'Star of Billion' Perennial Bedding
    £10
    £10

    Astrantia 'Star of Billion'

    Pearly white pincushions

    • Prospers in partial or light shade
    • Thrives in moisture-retentive, shady soil
    • Unique pincushion flowers in mid-summer
    • Sterile flowers for a longer display

    Currently out of stock

  • Tree Peony 'Rou Fu Rong'
    £40
    £50 £40

    Tree Peony 'Rou Fu Rong'

    AKA "The Pink Lotus"

    • Does best basking in full sun
    • Perfect for the cutting garden
    • Flowers April to May
    • Delicately fragranced

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Frosty®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Frosty®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    A jolly happy soul!

    • Loves a spot in partial shade
    • Perfect for the front of borders or pots
    • Blooms from December to March
    • Tough enough to withstand harsh winters

    Currently out of stock

  • Polemonium 'Bressingham Purple' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Polemonium 'Bressingham Purple'

    A burst of spring colour

    • Clusters of cup-shaped lavender blue flowers
    • Spring flowering from April to June
    • Perfect for pots and borders
    • Versatile, hardy and easy to grow

    Currently out of stock

  • Ajuga 'Black Scallop' Perennial Bedding
    From £5
    £6 From £5

    Ajuga 'Black Scallop'

    Deep, dark glossy groundcover

    • A low growing plant with bright silver-green foliage and deep blue flowers
    • Flowers throughout May and June
    • The ideal groundcover plant for shady borders or in pots
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Liara' Helleborus x Lemperii | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Liara' Helleborus x Lemperii | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Beautiful blush-pink blooms

    • Grows well in part shade and sun
    • Use to underplant deciduous trees and shrubs
    • Flowers from January to April
    • Also makes a fantastic patio plant

    Currently out of stock

  • Delphinium 'Highlander Moonlight' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Delphinium 'Highlander Moonlight'

    Towers of lilac rosettes

    • South-facing sun lover
    • Adds height to beds or can be grown in pots
    • Flowers from June to August
    • Makes for an excellent patio plant

    Currently out of stock

  • Agapanthus 'Ever White' 3L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £12
    £15 From £12

    Agapanthus 'Ever White'

    Bright and oh-so beautiful

    • For best blooms, plant in full sun
    • Brilliant in both pots and borders
    • Flowers from June to September
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Dianthus 'Cocktail Tequila Sunrise' Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    From £15

    Dianthus 'Cocktail Tequila Sunrise'

    Perfectly mixed sunrise shades

    • Soft pink flowers with a stunning red-edged apricot centre
    • Blooms from May to August
    • Highly scented variety with a warm spicy fragrance
    • Plant in containers, borders and cutting gardens

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Catherine'
    £8
    £8

    Hosta 'Catherine'

    An irresistible colour combo

    • Flourishes most in partial shade
    • Plant as part of a woodland garden
    • Flowers from July to August
    • Incredibly low-maintenance (seriously)

    Currently out of stock

  • Osteospermum 'Blue Eyed Beauty' 1L Pot Perennial Plants
    From £8
    From £8

    Osteospermum 'Blue Eyed Beauty'

    A delicious blend of the sweeter colours of summer

    • Yellow flowers with a Violet Blue eye
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Perfect feature in borders or pots
    • Easy to grow and care for

    Currently out of stock

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