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.

  • 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

  • Hosta 'Snow Cap' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Hosta 'Snow Cap'

    Luscious white flowers

    • Appreciates partial shade most
    • Perfect under trees or in a shady border
    • Flowers from July to August
    • Incredibly easy to care for

    Currently out of stock

  • Delphinium 'Delgenius Breezin' Perennial Bedding
    From £20
    From £20

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Breezin'

    Compact, sturdy violet blooms

    • A spot in full sunshine is ideal
    • Aids in creating a stunning cottage garden
    • Flowers from May to July
    • A bee and butterfly magnet!

    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

  • Peony 'Karl Rosenfield' | 3L Pot Perennial Bedding
    £25
    £25

    Peony 'Karl Rosenfield'

    Punchy pink hues

    • Loves a sunny spot, tolerates part shade
    • Plant alongside salvias and nepetas
    • Flowers June to July
    • Radiates an enticing perfume

    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

  • Coreopsis 'Golden Sphere' Perennial Bedding
    From £12
    From £12

    Coreopsis 'Golden Sphere'

    Tall stems of Golden Yellow Pompoms

    • Large spheres of brilliant Yellow flowers
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Stunning in drifts or as a accent plant
    • Perfect for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Hollyhock 'Chater's Maroon' | Alcea | 1L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Hollyhock 'Chater's Maroon' | Alcea

    Towers of Maroon petal swirls

    • Tall towers of rich maroon double flowers
    • Add amazing height and colour to your border beds
    • Create a classic cottage garden aesthetic
    • Get spectacular blooms from June to September

    Currently out of stock

  • Peach Foxglove | Digitalis 'Dalmatian Peach' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Peach Foxglove | Digitalis 'Dalmatian Peach'

    Pastel peach woodland spires

    • Grows best in semi-shaded areas
    • Perfect for cottage garden rear beds
    • Flowers June to July
    • Loved by foraging bumblebees

    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

  • Echinacea 'SunSeekers White Perfection' Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Echinacea 'SunSeekers White Perfection'

    A perfect colour combination?

    • Plant in the sunshine
    • Plant in borders, meadow gardens and pots
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Flowers won't fade (even in direct sunlight)

    Currently out of stock

  • Dahlia 'Dahlegria Pink Flame' | 3L Pot Perennial Bedding
    From £16
    £18 From £16

    Dahlia 'Dahlegria Pink Flame'

    A delicate flicker of mauve pink

    • Happiest when in full sunshine
    • A perfect addition to a cottage garden
    • Flowers from June to September
    • Attractive to pollinating insects

    Currently out of stock

  • Native British Wildflower Meadow Plugs Perennial Bedding
    From £50
    From £50

    Native British Wildflower Meadow Plants

    Grow a British wildflower meadow

    • Prefers full sun or partial shade
    • Add to lawns, beds and borders
    • Flowers from April to October
    • Contains up to 22 different species

    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

  • Lupin West Country Desert Sun Perennial Bedding
    From £12
    £15 From £12

    Lupin West Country 'Desert Sun'

    Inject sunshine into your beds

    • Plant it a sunny, sheltered spot
    • An excellent choice for beds and borders
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Strong growth removes need for staking

    Currently out of stock

  • Silene 'Rollies Favourite' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Silene 'Rollie's Favourite'

    Candy Pink constellations for perfect pots

    • Star shaped Candy Pink flowers with white centres
    • Flowers from May to September
    • Perfect in patio pots
    • Hardy and easy to care for

    Currently out of stock

  • Dalmatian Bellflower | Campanula portenschlagiana Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Dalmatian Bellflower | Campanula portenschlagiana

    Purple-blue floral cascade

    • Does well in sun or partial shade
    • Excellent for woodland clearings
    • Flowers June to August
    • RHS AGM: Prolific bell-shaped summer flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Iris Sibirica 'Peacock Pennywhistle' Perennial Bedding
    £15
    £15

    Iris sibirica 'Peacock Pennywhistle'

    A picture perfect iris

    • Versatile planting option for pond edges or borders
    • Tasteful lavender flowers atop swaying stems
    • Adds great visual interest to any garden
    • Attracts bees

    Currently out of stock

  • Blue Fescue | Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Blue Fescue | Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

    Blue grass! (No, not the genre)

    • Loves a spot in full sun
    • Plant en masse for maximum impact
    • Stunning teal foliage (greener with age)
    • Boasts great drought tolerance

    Currently out of stock

  • Itoh Peony 'Cora Louise'
    £40
    £40

    Itoh Peony 'Cora Louise'

    Lights up a late spring border

    • A fully sunny position is preferable
    • Plant in borders, beds or patio pots
    • Flowers May to June
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Agapanthus 'Black Jack' Perennial Bedding
    From £30
    From £30

    Agapanthus 'Black Jack'

    The ultimate dark garden gem

    • Thrives in a bright, sunny spot
    • Stunning in a sunny patio pot
    • Blooms from July to September
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

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