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.

  • Digiplexis 'Firecracker' Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    From £18

    Orange Foxglove | Digiplexis 'Firecracker'

    Fantastic summer spires of orange

    • Towers of bright orange bell-flowers with copper red throats
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
    • Perfect to plant at the back of your flower bed
    • Adds height and colour to your borders and beds

    Currently out of stock

  • Cream Foxglove | Digitalis 'Dalmatian Cream' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Cream Foxglove | Digitalis 'Dalmatian Cream'

    Towers of raspberry and cream toned flowers

    • Cream-coloured flowers with specks of purple
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
    • Adds height and colour to your borders and beds
    • Perfect to plant at the back of your flower bed

    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

  • Campanula 'Takion Blue' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Campanula 'Takion Blue'

    Slender stems of amethyst bells

    • Outward facing soft amethyst coloured bell flowers
    • Flowers from June to August
    • Perfect for a patio display
    • Attracts bees and butterflies

    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

  • Peony 'Dr Alexander Fleming' | 3L Pot Perennial Bedding
    £20
    £20

    Peony 'Dr Alexander Fleming'

    Spectacular floral tribute

    • Flourishes in both sun and part shade
    • Choose as one of your garden's feature plants
    • Flowers May to June
    • Sports wonderful scented flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow'

    Turn your garden into an all-year-round exotic paradise

    • Masses of green and red flowers in early summer
    • Exotic variegated foliage for year-round interest
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
    • Very easy to grow and care for

    Currently out of stock

  • Peony 'Felix Crousse' | 3L Pot Perennial Bedding
    £25
    £25

    Peony 'Felix Crousse'

    Feel the power of pink

    • Plant in full sun or partial shade
    • Add splashes of pink to pots and borders
    • Flowers May to June
    • Boasts a lovely fragrance

    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

  • Echinacea 'Sensation Pink' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Echinacea 'Sensation Pink'

    Scorchingly hot pink blooms

    • Performs best in the sunshine
    • Great for growing in patio pots
    • Flowers from June to September
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Digitalis Suttons Apricot Perennial Bedding
    From £5
    £6 From £5

    Peach Foxglove | Digitalis purpurea 'Sutton's Apricot'

    Unique apricot-toned foxglove

    • Large, upright stems of creamy peach-pink bell shaped flowers
    • Flowers throughout June and July
    • Essential for bee friendly gardens
    • Plant in mid or back borders for a cottage garden vibe

    Currently out of stock

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

  • Peony Sorbet Perennial Bedding
    £18
    £20 £18

    Peony 'Sorbet'

    Three stunning layers of petals!

    • Place in full sun or partial shade
    • Add elegance to borders and containers
    • Flowers May to June
    • Sumptuously-scented blooms

    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 'Merleau Blue' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Salvia 'Merleau Blue'

    Compact salvia in classic colours

    • Small purple blue flowers on slender stems
    • Summer flowering from July to October
    • Adds scent and colour to a sunny border
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Peony Raspberry Sundae Perennial Bedding
    £16
    £20 £16

    Peony 'Raspberry Sundae'

    A sweet treat for your borders

    • Full sun is best, part shade is tolerable
    • Ideal for containers and the front of borders
    • Flowers June to July
    • Lives up to 50 years!

    Currently out of stock

  • Heuchera 'Timeless Night' Perennial Bedding
    From £5
    £8 From £5

    Heuchera 'Timeless Night'

    The deepest purple hues

    • Partial shade keeps this plant happiest
    • The perfect canvas for summer border blooms
    • Flowers from May to September
    • Glossy, near-black leaves offer good contrast

    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

  • Geum 'Scarlet Tempest' Perennial Bedding
    From £12
    £15 From £12

    Geum 'Scarlet Tempest'

    Whip up a scarlet storm...

    • Loves a spot in full sun
    • Add splashes of intense red to your borders
    • Flowers from May to June
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • 30cm Acanthus 'Whitewater' | 10.5cm Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Acanthus 'Whitewater'

    Big and bold leaves all year with a stunning summer floral display

    • Stunning and huge variegated leaves
    • Beautiful upright white and purple flowers
    • Perfect herbaceous feature for a bed or border
    • Very easy to grow and care for

    Currently out of stock

  • Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' Perennial Bedding
    From £7
    £8 From £7

    Thalictrum 'Black Stockings'

    Dark stems of violet blooms

    • Sprays of violet flowers on tall, almost-black stems
    • Flowers from May to August
    • Adds height and drama to your borders
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Scabiosa 'Mariposa Blue' Perennial Bedding
    From £4
    £6 From £4

    Scabiosa 'Mariposa Blue'

    Lavender Blue Scabious for dreamy borders

    • Lavender blue flowers rising from slender stems
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • Plant at the front of borders
    • Attractive to pollinators (butterflies love it!)

    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

  • Geum 'Pink Petticoats' Perennial Bedding
    From £12
    £14 From £12

    Geum 'Pink Petticoats'

    Towers of pink all summer long

    • Full sun preferable, part shade tolerated
    • A great choice for balcony container growing
    • Flowers from May to September
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Penstemon 'Garnet' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Penstemon 'Garnet'

    Rich wine-red flowers on tall stems

    • Deep red flowers on tall upright stems
    • Flowers from July to November
    • Ideal for the middle or back of a border
    • Perfect for Pollinators

    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

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