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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  • Astilbe 'Ellie' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Astilbe 'Ellie'

    Plumes of White

    • Candy pink feathery flowers
    • Flowering throughout July and August
    • Stunning in pots and containers
    • Ideal for woodland planting schemes

    Currently out of stock

  • Lupin Legendary Yellow Shades Perennial Bedding
    From £12
    £15 From £12

    Lupin 'Legendary Yellow Shades'

    A little lupin to go anywhere!

    • Loves full sunshine (six hours or more daily)
    • Compact enough for patio and balcony pots
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Perfect for cut flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Sedum 'Rose Carpet' Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Sedum 'Rose Carpet'

    A mat of low-growing loveliness

    • At its best in glorious sunshine
    • Plant in sunny borders in drifts
    • Flowers from July to September
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Wild Primrose | Primula Vulgaris Annual Bedding
    £5
    £9 £5

    Wild Primrose | Primula vulgaris

    The original and best

    • Pastel yellow with a golden centre and a sweet scent
    • Loves a partly shaded spot
    • Long flowering from January to May
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Rosado' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    £28
    £28

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

    Highly sought-after snow rose

    • Likes to be planted in part shade or sun
    • Use as the highlight in a winter border
    • Late-flowering with blooms from February
    • An excellent addition to a balcony or patio

    Currently out of stock

  • 9 Red Yellow & Orange Perennial Plants | Flower, Foliage and Height Perennial Bedding
    From £38
    £45 From £38

    Summer Flame Collection | Red, Yellow & Orange Perennial Plants

    Fill your garden with hot hues

    • All you need to create a sunset-toned border
    • Plant in well-drained soil in your beds
    • Flowers from May to October
    • Long-flowering and loved by pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Salvia 'Caradonna Pink' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Salvia 'Caradonna Pink'

    Vivid pink spires, dark stems

    • Excels in bright, sunny borders
    • Stunning in dry sunny banks
    • Flowers June to October
    • Provides superb nectar for bees

    Currently out of stock

  • Papaver Orientalis 'Beauty of Livermere' | 3L Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Red Poppy | Papaver orientalis 'Beauty of Livermere'

    Huge and splendidly scarlet poppy bowls every summer

    • Huge scarlet red flowers with deeply dark centres
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Create a cottage garden aesthetic
    • Flowers grow up to 1.2m tall for stunning height

    Currently out of stock

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

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

    A wealth of winter colour

    • Plant in partial shade or in full sun
    • Makes a brilliant addition to a patio
    • Early-flowering from November to April
    • Great wildlife value

    Currently out of stock

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

    'Leona' Helleborus x Lemperii | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Colour when you need it most

    • Plant in either partial shade or full sun
    • Compact enough for pots, beautiful in borders
    • Huge flowers from January to April
    • Fully hardy (RHS H7) in even severe winters

    Currently out of stock

  • Tree Peony 'Wu Long Peng Sheng'
    £50
    £60 £50

    Tree Peony 'Wu Long Peng Sheng'

    Deep, dark ruffled petals

    • Pick a position in sun or partial shade
    • Plant in its own dedicated feature bed
    • Flowers April to May
    • Pollinator-friendly and lightly scented

    Currently out of stock

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

    'Linda' Helleborus x Lemperii | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Bright blooms in the winter dark

    • Will grow in both part shade and sun
    • A fantastic addition to patios and balconies
    • Flowers from January to April
    • Attracts early pollinators to the garden

    Currently out of stock

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

    'Snow Dance®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Marbled leaves and pastel blooms

    • Grows nicely in partial shade
    • Combine with grasses, ferns or heucheras
    • Early-flowering from December to March
    • Fully hardy in even harsh winters

    Currently out of stock

  • Mexican Fleabane | Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Mexican Fleabane | Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion'

    Cascading pink and white daisies

    • Give this plant plenty of sunshine
    • Excellent for rock gardens
    • Flowers June to October
    • RHS AGM: Produces a profusion of daisy blooms

    Currently out of stock

  • Canna 'Cannova Bronze Scarlet' Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    Canna 'Cannova Bronze Scarlet'

    Bright, bold and perfect for pots

    • Large, showy orange blooms on strong stems
    • Summer flowering from June to October
    • Dazzling in pots or borders
    • Attracts bees and butterflies

    Currently out of stock

  • Erysimum Winter Orchid Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Erysimum 'Winter Orchid'

    Changing colours all summer long

    • Masses of purple, red and orange colour changing flowers
    • Flowers profusely from April right through to September
    • Perfect for pots, borders, rock gardens - and of course walls
    • Loved by bees and butterflies

    Currently out of stock

  • Geranium 'Black Beauty' 3L Pot Perennial Plants
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Geranium 'Black Beauty'

    There's a new diva in town...

    • Does well in part shade and full sun
    • Ideal for the front of borders
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Colourful ground cover perennial

    Currently out of stock

  • Jasione 'Blue Light' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Jasione 'Blue Light'

    Stunning bright blue accents for any garden

    • Fluffy, bright blue flowers on upright stems
    • Flowers from June to August
    • Adds bursts of blue to prairie and wildflower planting schemes
    • Hardy and easy to grow

    Currently out of stock

  • Tree Peony 'Bai Xue Ta'
    £50
    £60 £50

    Tree Peony 'Bai Xue Ta'

    The snowy pagoda peony

    • Grows most nicely in full sun
    • Excels as a feature plant
    • Flowers April to May
    • Pollinator-friendly and suitable for pots

    Currently out of stock

  • Polemonium Golden Feathers Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Polemonium 'Golden Feathers'

    Golden foliage and spring blooms

    • Lilac-mauve flowers with bright golden foliage
    • Spring flowering from April to June
    • Dazzles in patio pots
    • Easy to grow and care for

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Merlot' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    £25
    £28 £25

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

    Sumptuous notes of dark cherry

    • Good for partially-shaded and sunny spots
    • Pair with shrubs and deciduous trees
    • Late-flowering from January to March
    • Hardy, low maintenance and easy to grow

    Currently out of stock

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

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

    Distinctively-shaped, fab colour

    • Likes a spot in dappled shade
    • Excellent for woodland gardens
    • Prolific flowering from January to March
    • Loved by bees

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Minuteman'
    £15
    £15

    Hosta 'Minuteman'

    Outstanding colour and form

    • For the best leaf colour, plant in part shade
    • Grow en masse in woodland borders
    • Flowers from July to August
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

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

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

    Super early-flowering

    • Grows well in both partial shade and sun
    • A vibrant choice for underplanting shrubs
    • Early-flowering from November
    • Pair with other hellebores in a patio planter

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Sting'
    £8
    £8

    Hosta 'Sting'

    Tongues of white flame!

    • For best growth, plant in part shade
    • Plant in groups in large troughs/planters
    • Flowers from July to August
    • Thicker leaves deter slugs and snails

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Jesse' Christmas Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £25
    £28 From £25

    'Jesse' Christmas Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    An incredible festive display

    • Grows best in dappled or partial shade
    • A great choice for the front of the border
    • Flowering from December into early spring
    • A good option for patio and balcony planting

    Currently out of stock

  • Nemesia 'Nesia Tropical' Perennial Bedding
    £16
    £16

    Nemesia 'Nesia Tropical'

    The most glorious sunset hues

    • Tangerine, vermillion and magenta coloured flowers from spring to autumn
    • Delicately scented
    • Ideal for hanging baskets and patios
    • Wonderful for cut flower arrangements

    Currently out of stock

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| 2 Jun
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| 23 Oct
E 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine Soft Fruit
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| 5 Jul
E 'Braeburn Hillwell' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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| 22 May
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| 8 Nov

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