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.

  • Salvia 'Purple and Bloom' Perennial Bedding
    £20
    £20

    Salvia 'Purple and Bloom'

    Does what it says on the tin!

    • Prefers a spot in sun where possible
    • Looks fabulous at the back of the border
    • Royal purple flower spikes
    • A great plant for attracting wildlife

    Currently out of stock

  • Phlox 'Rembrandt' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Phlox 'Rembrandt'

    Sweetly scented white blooms

    • Thrives in sun or a little shade
    • Great for front of tall borders
    • Flowers July to September
    • Highly fragrant summer flower clusters

    Currently out of stock

  • Veronica 'Inspire Blue' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Veronica 'Inspire Blue'

    Well, colour me inspired!

    • Best grown in a bright, sunny spot
    • Well-suited to gravel path edging
    • Flowers June to August
    • Loved by summer butterflies

    Currently out of stock

  • Nemesia 'Nesia Banana Swirl' Perennial Bedding
    £16
    £16

    Nemesia 'Nesia Banana Swirl'

    A delightful combination of colours

    • An abundance of flowers between spring and autumn
    • Classic complimentary colour pairing of pink and yellow
    • Dark green foliage adds contrast
    • Makes a great cut flower

    Currently out of stock

  • Rhodanthemum Zagora Yellow Perennial Bedding
    From £4
    £6 From £4

    Moroccan Daisy | Rhodanthemum hosmariense 'Zagora Yellow'

    A sea of sunny yellow

    • Excels in sunny positions
    • Perfect for patio pots
    • Flowers from May to September
    • Fabulous long flowering season

    Currently out of stock

  • Digitalis 'Arctic Fox Rose' Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Digitalis 'Arctic Fox Rose'

    The most beautiful bell blooms

    • Prefers part shade (tolerates full sun)
    • Perfect for woodland borders
    • Flowers from June to August
    • Attractive to pollinating insects

    Currently out of stock

  • Dianthus 'Scented Pink Celebration' Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    From £15

    Dianthus 'Scented Pink Celebration'

    A hit of fabulous fragrance

    • Plant in a nice, sunny position
    • The perfect perennial for border fronts
    • Flowers from May to September
    • Beautifully aromatic perfume

    Currently out of stock

  • Armeria 'Sweet Dreams' Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Armeria 'Sweet Dreams'

    Floaty pink pom-poms

    • A sun-loving perennial
    • Fabulous for poor coastal soils
    • Flowers from May to September
    • A great option for cut flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Alchemilla 'Thriller' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Alchemilla 'Thriller'

    Yellow flowered groundcover

    • Sprays of yellow flowers with felt-soft foliage
    • Flowers all summer from June to August
    • Perfect for border and path edging
    • So easy to grow - super hardy and pest & disease proof

    Currently out of stock

  • Euphorbia Ruby Glow Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    From £16

    Euphorbia 'Ruby Glow'

    Super low maintenance ruby foliage

    • Compact mounds of purple-green foliage
    • Flowers in late spring and early summer
    • Plant in pots, Mediterranean or wildlife gardens
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Achillea 'Moonshine' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Achillea 'Moonshine'

    Luminous lemon-yellow flat heads

    • Needs plenty of direct sunlight
    • Great for hot summer beds
    • Flowers June to September
    • RHS AGM: Draws beneficial insects to borders

    Currently out of stock

  • Canna 'Cannova Bronze Orange' Perennial Bedding
    From £20
    From £20

    Canna 'Cannova Bronze Orange'

    We canna believe our eyes...

    • Loves basking in full sun
    • Perfect as a tropical patio plant
    • Flowers from July to October
    • Well-suited to growing in containers

    Currently out of stock

  • Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    From £16

    Rudbeckia 'Giggling SmileyZ'

    This plant's no laughing matter!

    • Give this plant full sun or part shade
    • Works wonderfully in a terracotta patio pot
    • Flowers from June to October
    • Fast-growing and long-flowering

    Currently out of stock

  • Lobelia 'Starship Burgundy' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Lobelia 'Starship Burgundy'

    Burning claret plumes

    • Grows well in both sun and part shade
    • Suited to containers and moist borders
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Perfect for bog gardens

    Currently out of stock

  • Gaura Rosy Jane Perennial Bedding
    From £12
    £15 From £12

    Gaura 'Rosy Jane'

    Unique pink-edged starflowers

    • Prefers a hot and sunny location
    • Ideal for a hot, gravel garden
    • Flowers from June to October
    • Flowers over a very long season

    Currently out of stock

  • Aquilegia Barlow Blue Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Aquilegia 'Barlow Blue'

    Early spring-flowering essential

    • Plant in a sunny or part-shaded position
    • Instantly elevates a pathway border
    • Flowers from April to July
    • Incredibly easy to grow

    Currently out of stock

  • Corydalis Blue Heron Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    From £15

    Corydalis 'Blue Heron'

    One of the most colourful shade-loving plants

    • Sapphire blue and white flowers on attractive red stems
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Perfect for a shady border or underneath trees
    • Highly fragrant

    Currently out of stock

  • Sempervivum Arctic White Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    From £15

    Sempervivum 'Arctic White'

    Bright white succulent with pink flowers

    • A compact succulent with a bright white 'cobweb'
    • Mature plants flower from May through to July
    • Plant in pots, rock gardens or indoors
    • Hardy down to -35 degrees

    Currently out of stock

  • Iberis sempervirens 'Masterpiece' Perennial Bedding
    £4
    £6 £4

    Iberis sempervirens 'Masterpiece'

    Appropriately named!

    • Give your plant a spot in the sun
    • Elevates a sunny border or pathway edge
    • Flowers from May to September
    • Wonderfully free-flowering

    Currently out of stock

  • Drought-Tolerant Plants | Low Water, High Impact Perennial Bedding
    From £30
    £36 From £30

    Drought-Tolerant Plants | Low Water, High Impact

    Limited on water? Not a problem…

    • Includes plants with great drought resistance
    • A big hit with pollinating insects
    • Features multiple RHS award-winning plants
    • Various heights/textures for maximum interest

    Currently out of stock

  • Agapanthus 'Stardust' | 3L Perennial Bedding
    From £22
    From £22

    Agapanthus 'Stardust'

    A little sprinkling of magic

    • Full sun? Yes, please!
    • An excellent choice for mid-borders
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Works just as well grown in a container

    Currently out of stock

  • Delphinium 'Delgenius Kingsley' Perennial Bedding
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Kingsley'

    Incredible cobalt blue towers

    • Prefers a spot in the sunshine
    • Excellent for cutting gardens
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Highly attractive to pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Delphinium 'Delgenius Chantay' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Chantay'

    Self-supporting superstar

    • Give it the sun it craves
    • The perfect choice for a Cotswolds garden
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Makes for excellent cut flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise' Perennial Bedding
    From £10
    From £10

    Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise'

    Mammoth flowering period

    • Grows nicely in both sun and part shade
    • A fab choice for coastal and cottage gardens
    • Flowers from May to October
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Uncinia 'Everflame' Perennial Bedding
    From £12
    £15 From £12

    Uncinia 'Everflame'

    Scorching bronze blades

    • Appreciates a spot in the sun
    • A lovely pick for sensory gardens
    • Flowers from July to September
    • Incredibly easy to care for

    Currently out of stock

  • Carex petriei Milk Chocolate® Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Carex petriei 'Milk Chocolate®' | Ornamental Grass

    Deliciously different chocolate brown grass

    • Cascades of hair-like chocolate brown grass
    • Perfect for pots, patios and gravel gardens
    • Brown flower spikes in summer
    • No pruning needed!

    Currently out of stock

  • Ajuga Princess Nadia Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Ajuga 'Princess Nadia'

    Compact and colourful woodland plant

    • A colour changing carpet of foliage with deep blue-purple flowers
    • Flowers throughout May and June
    • Thrives in shady areas
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

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