Bedding plants – more info
Growing bedding plants from plug plants is an easy way to a summer full of colour. Got a sunny spot? Go for geraniums, the Mediterranean favourites. Need something for a shady site? Our coleus mix is shade-tolerant, and Lobelia ‘Monsoon’ prefers to be out of direct sun.
You can find a wealth of advice in our bedding plants articles, or see the FAQs below.
What are Bedding Plants?
Bedding plants refer to the plants that are suitable for use in flower beds or raised beds. However, some of these plants can also be grown in containers for patios and balcony gardens. Bedding plants are temporary and decorative, often changing with the season due to their individual requirements. It is for this reason that we group bedding together by season, allowing you to pair together plants that have a similar lifespan.
Which bedding plants are best for hanging baskets?
Any of our trailing plants will make a dramatic display in a hanging basket. Try Lobelia ’Cascade Improved Mix’, or Geranium ‘GeRainbow™ Mixed’. Another good choice is Petunia ‘Amore™ Queen of Hearts’.
Which bedding plants are good for pollinators?
Many of our bedding plug plants will help benefit pollinators in your garden. Try Verbena bonariensis, Dahlia ‘Figaro Mixed’, or Echinacea purpurea ‘Primadonna Mixed’.
Which bedding plants will give a long season of colour?
Petunias and geraniums are among our top choices for weeks of flower – just remember to feed and water regularly and keep deadheading them to prolong the display.
How to Care for Bedding Plants
Summer bedding plants are usually planted out in April to June. Winter bedding plants are planted out in the Autumn. For more information read our winter bedding plant guide. If ordering plug plants, they may need to be grown on in a well lit, warm location before hardening off and planting out, whereas garden-ready plug plants can be planted straight into beds. Care will depend on the species of plant, but the most important aspects to pay attention to are: watering, deadheading and feeding. Cover all of these elements and you’ll have a thriving display!
Bedding Themes
Selecting the right bedding plants for your garden is exciting, but with a vast range of varieties to choose from, it can also be daunting. We’ve made it really easy for you to select the perfect partners by creating our bedding plant themes. You’ll find plants to fit colour schemes, plants for every season and different plant sizes.
Popular Bedding Varieties
We offer bedding plants to suit your garden theme, size, season and sun exposure. Browse our popular bedding plants or read our top ten winter bedding plants for inspiration. If you have a preferred plant then be sure to plunder our most popular varieties including begonias, geraniums and petunia plants.
6 Plant Sizes to Choose From!
Unsure which plug plant size you need for your flower bed or hanging basket? From plugs to potted plants, our handy plug plant size guide will help you pick the right plant for your purpose.
Order now to get top quality bedding plants delivered to your door.
