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Description: Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: well-drained, moderately fertile soil (or loam-based potting compost John Innes No1 for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: Setember – November and again February to April Flower colour: shades of pink, scarlet and whiteHardiness: fully hardyMasses of pink, scarlet and white, pompom-like flowers appear in autumn [...]

Description: Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: autumn to late springFlowering colour: mixedHardiness: hardy annualOne of the best loved of all the flowers, pinks have a charm all of their own. This selection includes a delightful blend of colours, which will liven up the garden from early autumn to [...]

Description: Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: June to OctoberFlowering colour: mixed, including red, white and raspberry rippleHardiness: tender (needs frost protection)Tender geraniums are spectacular when planted in big swathes in seasonal bedding schemes and because of this, they are one of the best-loved plants for creating [...]

Description: Position: full sunSoil: moist but well drainedRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: summer, but grown primarily for its foliageFlowering colour: yellow (see above)Hardiness:The fern-like, silvery foliage provides a beautiful contrast with other, bedding plants and makes a great accent colour in the border or in pots. It is a perfect andapos;fillerandapos; plant for [...]

Description: Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to the first frostsFlowering colour: orange and yellow These compact French marigolds will add a brilliant splash of colour to the front of a summer bedding scheme and they also do very well in pots and containers. Prefering a [...]

Description: Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to the first frostsFlowering colour: mixed, including orange, yellow, white and redHardiness: tender (needs frost protection)Thriving in hot, sunny spots, these cheerful plants are reminiscent of summer holidays and heatwaves. The vibrant flower colour is sure to add sizzle [...]

Description: Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: autumn and again in springFlowering colour: bicolours of lavender, wine, red, coral, yellow and apricotHardiness: hardy annualProducing a prolific display of flowers on upright stems in autumn and again in spring, these snapdragons are an elegant option [...]

Description: Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist but well drained with added organic matterRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: autumnFlowering colour: mixedHardiness: fully hardy annualThese brigtly coloured annual asters are sure to brighten up the garden. They will flower for months on end in the right situation, especially if they are deadheaded regularly. [...]

Description: Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to the first frostsFlowering colour: mixed, including pink, rose, red and whiteHardiness: tender (needs frost protection)Begonias are indespensible bedding plants as few plants are more reliable or flower non-stop until the first frosts. Easy-to-grow and weather [...]

Description: Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to the first frostsFlowering colour: redHardiness: tender (needs frost protection)The upright flowerspikes are packed full of fire enging red flowers, which will carry on throughout summer. Ideal for hot, sunny spots, they have a good height which makes them [...]