Sun-Loving Perennials

The best perennials for full sun are those that use the extra light to produce bigger blooms and stronger stems. If your garden has open areas that get at least six hours of direct sunlight, these plants are the most reliable way to fill those spaces with consistent, season-long colour.

  • Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'

    Luminous pale yellow starry mat

    • Best grown in a bright, sunny spot
    • Ideal for dry patio containers
    • Flowers June to September
    • RHS AGM: Exceptional prolonged summer colour

    Currently out of stock

  • Geum 'Pretticoats Peach' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Geum 'Pretticoats Peach'

    Charming, semi-double peach hues

    • Does best in full sunshine
    • Suited to moist, well-drained beds
    • Flowers from May to August
    • Compact and free-flowering

    Currently out of stock

  • Sneezeweed | Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty' Perennial Bedding
    From £4
    £6 From £4

    Sneezeweed | Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty'

    Spectacular rich copper-red

    • Prefers a fully sunlit location
    • Perfect for sunny, moist borders
    • Flowers July to September
    • RHS AGM: Exceptional late summer vibrancy

    Currently out of stock

  • Lupin West Country Manhattan Lights Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    From £15

    Lupin West Country 'Manhattan Lights'

    Big, bold, scene-stealing blooms

    • Give your lupin a spot in full sun
    • Works wonderfully as a potted accent plant
    • Flowers from June to July
    • Strong growth (no need for support)

    Currently out of stock

  • Pennisetum alopecuroides Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Chinese Fountain Grass 'Hameln' | Pennisetum alopecuroides

    Delightful airy flower plumes

    • Grows best in full, direct sun
    • Perfect for adding airy texture
    • Flowers from August to October
    • Fabulous multi-season interest

    Currently out of stock

  • Delphinium elatum 'Blue Nile' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Delphinium elatum 'Blue Nile'

    Bold, blue and beautiful

    • Likes to bask in full sun
    • Perfect for sunny beds and borders
    • Flowers from May to July
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Achillea New Vintage Red Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Achillea 'New Vintage Red'

    Landing pads for the bees!

    • Bright red flowers clustered on large flat flowerheads
    • Summer flowering from June to October
    • Brings colour and height to sunny borders
    • Compact enough for containers

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Pilgrim' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Hosta 'Pilgrim'

    Compact and shade-loving

    • Partially-shaded conditions are preferable
    • Ideal for your shadier borders
    • Flowers from June to July
    • Can withstand even the harshest winters

    Currently out of stock

  • Polemonium 'Brise d'Anjou' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Polemonium 'Brise d'Anjou'

    A brightly variegated variety

    • Violet blue flowers with bright green and creamy white foliage
    • Flowers from April to June
    • Ideal for woodland and cottage gardens
    • Suitable for patio pots

    Currently out of stock

  • Agapanthus 'Zambezi' Perennial Bedding
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    £30 From £20

    Agapanthus 'Zambezi'

    Bold striped leaves, blue blooms

    • Thrives in a bright, sunny spot
    • Stunning in a sunny patio pot
    • Flowers from July to September
    • Easy to grow and care for

    Currently out of stock

  • Stipa arundinacea
    From £6
    From £6

    Pheasant's Tail Grass | Stipa arundinacea

    Shimmering bronze autumn grass

    • Loves a sunny or partly-shaded spot
    • Stunning in a large garden pot
    • Flowers from July to September
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Iris Sibirica 'Peacock Butterfly Miss Apple' Perennial Bedding
    £10
    £15 £10

    Iris sibirica 'Peacock Butterfly Miss Apple'

    Incredible depth of colour

    • Pale pink and deep magenta flowers during summer
    • Ideal for pond borders and bog gardens
    • Tall stems provide the perfect flower pedestal
    • A great choice for pollinator gardens

    Currently out of stock

  • Hollyhock 'Chaters Purple' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Hollyhock 'Chaters Purple'

    The tallest flowers in the garden!

    • Towering stems of fluffy double flowers in a rich plum purple
    • Flowers from July to September
    • Plant in full sun by a wall or fence for support
    • Loved by bees and butterflies

    Currently out of stock

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

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

    Colour to melt the winter frost

    • Plant in partial or dappled shade
    • Ideal for containers, beds and borders
    • Late-flowering from January to spring
    • Wonderfully easy to look after

    Currently out of stock

  • Sneezeweed | Helenium 'The Bishop' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Sneezeweed | Helenium 'The Bishop'

    Intense golden-yellow daisies

    • Needs plenty of direct sunlight
    • Stunning in prairie-style borders
    • Flowers July to September
    • Fantastic late season fiery colour

    Currently out of stock

  • Veronica 'Ronica Fuchsia' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Veronica 'Ronica Fuchsia'

    Bold fuchsia-pink summer wands

    • Best in a bright and sunny spot
    • Perfect for the front of a border
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Perfect for attracting pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Anemone Frilly Knickers Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Anemone Frilly Knickers

    What lovely bloomers you have!

    • Grows well in both sun and part shade
    • Great for containers and mid-borders
    • Flowers from June to October
    • HTA award winner (2020)

    Currently out of stock

  • Hosta 'Velvet Moon' Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Hosta 'Velvet Moon'

    Brightens up any shady spot

    • Part shade is best (full shade tolerable)
    • Display at the front of a border
    • Flowers from July to August
    • Low maintenance - no pruning needed!

    Currently out of stock

  • Delphinium 'Highlander Crystal Delight' Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Delphinium 'Highlander Crystal Delight'

    Unique spires of lilac and lime

    • Give as much sunshine as you can
    • Plant in cottage garden or wildlife borders
    • Flowers from June to July
    • Dry the petals and use as confetti

    Currently out of stock

  • Polemonium 'Heaven Scent' Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    From £15

    Polemonium 'Heaven Scent'

    Fragrant flowers and bronzed foliage

    • Purple-blue flowers rising from bronzed purple foliage
    • Flowers from May to June
    • Plant near seating areas and walkways
    • Suitable for patio pots

    Currently out of stock

  • Geranium 'Ann Folkard' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Geranium 'Ann Folkard'

    Vibrant magenta on golden-green

    • Thrives in both sun and part shade
    • Stunning in sunny border gaps
    • Flowers from June to September
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Lupin West Country Gladiator Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    From £15

    Lupin West Country 'Gladiator'

    At my signal, unleash flowers!

    • Growth is best in full sunshine
    • Plant in patio containers or mixed beds
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Wind-resistant and easy to grow

    Currently out of stock

  • Sedum 'Sunsparkler Lime Zinger' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Sedum 'Sunsparkler Lime Zinger'

    Zesty green succulent foliage

    • Give this plant all of the sunshine
    • Perfect for alpine gardens
    • Flowers from August to September
    • Sports fabulous drought-tolerance

    Currently out of stock

  • Scabiosa 'Flutter Pure White' | 3L Pot Perennial Plants
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Scabiosa 'Flutter Pure White'

    Butterflies are all a-flutter for this fragrant Scabious

    • Lightly fragranced large white flowers
    • Summer flowering from June to September
    • Perfect in patio pots
    • Bee-friendly Cottage Garden perennial

    Currently out of stock

  • Allium cristophii Perennial Bedding
    From £5
    £6 From £5

    Allium cristophii

    Metallic amethyst stars

    • A sun-lover that needs bright light
    • Best for damp border fronts
    • Flowers May to June
    • RHS AGM: Architectural heads draw in the bees

    Currently out of stock

  • Agapanthus 'Twister' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Agapanthus 'Twister'

    Inky-blue to pure white globes

    • Best grown in a bright, sunny spot
    • Suited to moist woodland gardens
    • Flowers July to September
    • Striking architectural globe flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Lady's Mantle | Alchemilla mollis Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Lady's Mantle | Alchemilla mollis

    Frothy chartreuse-yellow clouds

    • Versatile in either sun or light shade
    • Best for rear of hot borders
    • Flowers June to August
    • RHS AGM: Superb soft-textured ground cover

    Currently out of stock

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