Autumn & winter bedding plants – more info
Keeping your patio and garden beds colourful in winter is easier than you might think! All of the delightful blooms in this collection provide colour despite the colder temperature and short daylight hours. To get your hands on the right autumn and winter bedding for your outdoor space check out the Q&As right here.
Which autumn and winter bedding plants are frost hardy?
Bellis, pansies and cyclamen coum are frost hardy bedding plants. Plant these low growing plants in a container with free draining compost. Avoid adding any water-retaining crystals to your winter bedding soil mix to reduce the risk of waterlogged soil.
Best winter bedding plants for pots
Hellebores are good in a pot where their elevated, nodding blooms draw the eye. Pansy 'Coolwave Berries 'n' Cream Mix' is a great option for filling a few hanging baskets or window boxes – you can order 36 or 72 plug plants by post to easily switch over your summer displays towards the end of December. If you want the winter glam but without the hassle of repotting, try the Viola 'Ice Babies' pre-planted hanging basket. All you need to do is hang this show-stopper and water for four months of delightful winter colour. Make sure you hang it before you water it though!
Which autumn and winter bedding plants are scented?
Our pansy 'Most Scented' mix contains the most fragrant pansy plants. Plant into a hanging basket so that you can smell their perfume at head height every time you walk out into the garden. Plant with viola 'Pot Pouri Mixed' for more lovely scents from colourful two-toned blooms.
Best low maintenance plants for autumn and winter
Most winter bedding plants are low maintenance and require very little intervention. You may want to deadhead every now and then to keep things ultra tidy. Perennials like hellebore and Primula veris take this low maintenance nature up a notch by requiring no re-planting either the following year. Expect to enjoy the same lovely displays year after year in beds and borders.
Still can't decide? Read our recommendations on the top winter bedding plants for inspiration.
