Hardy Patio Plants

Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'

…fast-growing climber, producing striking trumpet-shaped flowers during late summer. This plant may appear tropical but it is actually hardy in the UK and easy to grow. Trumpet Vine is an impressive climbing plant and once established, will thrive on neglect, so it is perfect for lazy or busy…  More Info

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Geranium 'Best Red' F1 Hybrid

…(14).Although technically perennial, Pelargoniums are only half hardy and therefore normally treated as annuals in the UK. However, with care, they may be overwintered in a frost free greenhouse. Garden Ready Plants - Our garden ready plants are selected for garden performance, straight from the…  More Info

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Cherry 'Sylvia' (Mini Fruit Tree)

…followed by a mass of delicious fruit in July! Specially bred dwarf variety, producing a mass of juicy cherries on stems reaching only 1m (3' 3) tall; just perfect for the patio! Supplied pot grown, 30-40cm (12-16) in height. Ceramic pot not supplied. Useful links: How to plant and grow patio fruit  More Info

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Passiflora caerulea on a Hoop

…Maximum height: 8m (26ft). Spread: 2m (6.5ft). (When grown in the ground). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication…  More Info

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Passiflora violacea on a Hoop

…(17.7in). Height: 400cm (157in). Spread: 150cm (59in). (When grown in the ground). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an…  More Info

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Blechnum brasiliense 'Volcano'

…Brazilian tree fern has only recently been introduced to the UK and is sure to be the next big thing for the home gardener. The compact plants are ideal for patio pots and thrive in low light, so they're great for giving an exotic touch to your garden. Young fronds unfurl in a bronze shade, turning…  More Info

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Leucothoe 'Scarletta'

…easy to grow. The plants are hardy and perfect for acid-soiled shady borders. These lovely shrubs combine beautifully with other evergreens, particularly golden leaved varieties, such as Euonymus. Where the soil is not naturally acidic, you can grow Leucothoe easily in patio containers using an…  More Info

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Blueberry 'Powder Blue'

…flowers in spring are followed by fiery red foliage in the autumn, making this a valuable hardy shrub for seasonal interest in the garden. Blueberry 'Powder Blue' is an attractive addition to patio containers or acidic borders, and the fruits are a tasty addition to jams, pies and muffins.…  More Info

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Lettuce 'Warpath'

…iceberg and cos varieties - dense crunchy hearts are wrapped in attractive looser leaves, producing compact 'one-meal' plants that can be squeezed into small veg patches and patio containers or grown in traditional rows where space allows. Sow little and often every two weeks between March and…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Magenta'

…as long-flowering border plants. But they are equally top-performers for containers. Petite but prolific, they make cute patio specimens, remaining neat and compact, with their vibrant blooms attracting bees and butterflies. Cheeky but tough, these hard-working plants are low maintenance –…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Orange'

…as long-flowering border plants. But they are equally top-performers for containers. Petite but prolific, they make cute patio specimens, remaining neat and compact, with their vibrant blooms attracting bees and butterflies. Cheeky but tough, these hard-working plants are low maintenance –…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Red'

…as long-flowering border plants. But they are equally top-performers for containers. Petite but prolific, they make cute patio specimens, remaining neat and compact, with their vibrant blooms attracting bees and butterflies. Cheeky but tough, these hard-working plants are low maintenance –…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Yellow'

…as long-flowering border plants. But they are equally top-performers for containers. Petite but prolific, they make cute patio specimens, remaining neat and compact, with their vibrant blooms attracting bees and butterflies. Cheeky but tough, these hard-working plants are low maintenance –…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Pink'

…as long-flowering border plants. But they are equally top-performers for containers. Petite but prolific, they make cute patio specimens, remaining neat and compact, with their vibrant blooms attracting bees and butterflies. Cheeky but tough, these hard-working plants are low maintenance –…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Cheeky Collection'

…as long-flowering border plants. But they are equally top-performers for containers. Petite but prolific, they make cute patio specimens, remaining neat and compact, with their vibrant blooms attracting bees and butterflies. Cheeky but tough, these hard-working plants are low maintenance –…  More Info

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Astrantia major Censation™ 'Milano'

…patio or decking. It has attractive, raspberry pink flowers, on long stems. It is a good addition to a cutting garden, so the flowers can be used in home-made bouquets, and dried flower arrangements. Hattie's Pincushion is a great plant for attracting bees and butterfles to your garden. It is hardy…  More Info

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Clematis florida 'Taiga'

…for growing in patio containers. You can also just plant it in a border and let it ramble through other plants in your display. Pruning group 3. Height 200cm (79). Spread 100cm (39) Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height…  More Info

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Rhododendron Duo

This dwarf, hardy and compact duo of Rhododendrons are perfect for brightening up even the smallest patio corner, mixed border or planted at the edge of a woodland area. Awarded a prestigious RHS AGM, Rhododendron 'Gristede' is a compact variety with a neat growth habit. This dwarf evergreen…  More Info

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Phygelius x rectus 'Funfare Orange'

…with yellow throats. Hailing from South Africa, this Cape Fuchsia enjoys a sheltered position, but is generally hardy in mild parts of the UK and can be grown as a semi-evergreen shrub if given adequate winter protection. The perfect specimen plant for a sunny spot! Height and spread: 70cm (28in).  More Info

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Zinnia marylandica 'Zahara Double Berries Mix'

…'Zahara Double Berries Mix' make the perfect choice for filling beds and edging borders. These strong growing plants are easy to grow and offer superb garden performance. Perfect for filling patio pots, or planting en masse for a vibrant, long lasting display. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'

…from early summer. Spiraea are straightforward to grow and look great in most parts of the garden. The plants are grow quickly in patio pots, as hedging or groundcover. This vibrant plant is resistant to bad weather and is drought-tolerant. This wonderful shrub is perfect novice gardeners and…  More Info

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Dryopteris kuratae

…fronds with serrated edges. Easy to grow and hardy to minus 20C. Height: 60 - 80 cm (24-31in). Spread: 60 cm (24in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season,…  More Info

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Strawberry 'Summer Breeze Rose'

…fruits. Perfect for the front of sunny borders, patio pots or window boxes. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 30cm (12). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning…  More Info

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Lewisia 'Elise Mixed'

…for growing as an eye-catching bedding plant, or brightening up rockeries, patio containers and window boxes. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 30cm (12). Premium perennials are large plug tray plants, roughly the same size as garden ready plants like a potted plant without a pot. They will need to be…  More Info

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Dianthus barbatus 'Rockin' Red'

…Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 30cm (12).' Premium perennials are large plug tray plants, roughly the same size as garden ready plants like a potted plant without a pot. They will need to be acclimatised to the garden, and once all chance of frost has cleared can be planted out directly into the garden.  More Info

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Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Apricot Shades Improved' F1 Hybrid

…out of planting up your patio containers with this ready-planted Begonia hanging basket! No more untangling the chains, re-lining the basket and deciding what to plant, we've done the hard work for you. A beautiful mix of Begonias planted in the best nutrient-rich compost so your plants will thrive…  More Info

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Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Moon'

Alstroemeria ‘Inticancha Moon’ has been explicitly bred for patio growing – forming a neat, well-branching, bushy plant which is smothered in luminous, funnel-shaped, white blooms blushed with lilac throats for months! For sheer flower power, there’s little to rival…  More Info

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Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Paraiso'

Alstroemeria ‘Inticancha Paraiso’ has been explicitly bred for patio growing – forming a neat, well-branching, bushy plant which is smothered in funnel-shaped, deep velvety purple blooms for months! For sheer flower power, there’s little to rival Alstroemerias – their…  More Info

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Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Indigo'

Alstroemeria ‘Inticancha Indigo’ has been explicitly bred for patio growing – forming a neat, well-branching, bushy plant which is smothered in funnel-shaped, rich purple blooms for months! For sheer flower power, there’s little to rival Alstroemerias – their ability to…  More Info

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Geranium Cloud Collection

Geraniums are invaluable border perennials, flowering generously on very hardy and disease-free plants and tolerating most soil types. Geranium ?Cloud? Collection contains two rewarding varieties which will quickly fill gaps in mixed borders or provide colourful ground cover. Geranium ?Cloud?…  More Info

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Gazania hybrida 'Talent Mixed'

…Even when not in bloom, this compact Treasure Flower makes an attractive display. A superb, dwarf bedding plant that?s perfect for edging borders and filling patio containers with long lasting colours. These versatile plants will even tolerate windy coastal positions. Height and spread: 25cm (10).  More Info

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Blackcurrant 'Ben Alder'

…this very hardy and low maintenance currant is late flowering and so escapes spring frosts. It has good resistance to mildew and leaf spot. Height and Spread: 120cm (47in). We supply established, healthy 1-year old bareroot pre-pruned plants which will quickly establish once planted. Estimated time…  More Info

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Lomandra 'White Sands'

…plant providing year round colour and structure. Plant it in borders, patio containers, gravel gardens or coastal gardens positions. It will thrive almost anywhere! Height: 70cm (28). Spread: 100cm (39). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  More Info

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Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy'

…with UK gardeners. These robust plants have outstanding garden performance, producing a mass of attractive, cherry-coloured blooms all summer long. Triumphing over heat and poor soils, these versatile coneflowers look stunning when planted beds, large patio containers, or as sweeping drifts…  More Info

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Hydrangea 'Runaway Bride'

…display. This award winning, hardy shrub has a dense, rounded habit that makes it perfect for a patio container. Alternatively, plant it in a lightly shaded border, where it will add plenty of elegance to your planting scheme. Height and spread: 120cm (48). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Rhododendron 'Blue Diamond'

…flowers that will smother these plants in mid-spring. As the blooms age these will mature to Lavender Blue. This bushy little shrub is covered in dark evergreen leaves bringing colour to the garden all year round. Perfect for planting in acidic borders, rockeries and patio containers. Height: 75cm…  More Info

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Salvia Lips Collection

…borders, or planted together in a large patio planter. These sages are drought tolerant, and the foliage has a blackcurrant scent. Nectar rich, the flowers will help attract bees and butterflies, making them a good choice for a wildlife friendly garden. Although they are hardy perennials, they…  More Info

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Poppy Mixed

…after year with stunning, saucer-shaped blooms followed by attractive seedheads. This mystery mix contains a lucky dip of popular perennial poppy varieties – whilst we can't take orders for specific varieties, we're sure you’ll love whichever plant we decide to send! 1 x 2l potted plant.  More Info

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Magnolia 'Sunspire'

…magnificent golden blooms with a hint of peach, safely after the risk of damage by frosts has passed. These bareroot plants will establish happily in borders or large patio pots, where they will form narrow, upright trees that are ideal for smaller gardens. Height: 4m (13ft). Spread: 2.5m (8ft).  More Info

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Lilac 'Superba'

…that is simply irresistible. Lilac 'Superba' is extremely versatile thanks to its compact habit. This variety is ideal for training into a scented, colourful hedge or for growing against a wall. Plants can also be used in large patio containers and small gardens. Height and spread: up to 3.5m (11').  More Info

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Lilac 'Bloomerang Pink Perfume'

…fragrance, so its a great plant for borders next to the front driveway, or near a patio or decking area. Height and spread: 150cm (59). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending…  More Info

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Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

Also known as Blue Fescue, this hardy perennial grass forms dense tufts of very fine, silver-blue leaves, creating a soft texture when planted en masse. Short spikes of flowers emerge in midsummer which fade to a light straw colour. With its Mediterranean origins, Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' is…  More Info

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Rhodochiton atrosanguineus

…exotic looking plant, is a fantastic patio climber, or it can be grown in a hanging basket. Flowering from July onwards, the plant should be placed in a full sun position.'It requires frost free conditions. Container-grown plants should be moved to a frost free greenhouse in winter. Plants grown in…  More Info

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Gaillardia aristata 'Burgundy'

…that tolerate drought and coastal positions that would prove challenging for many other plants, as well as positively thriving in light sandy soils. This hardy perennial provides unbeatable performance in patio containers, beds and borders, as well as making superb cut flowers. Gaillardia aristata…  More Info

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Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun'

…that makes them stand out from the compact clumps of bushy foliage. Easy to grow and trouble free, this hardy perennial will re-grow and bloom year after year - ideal for filling gaps in patio containers and the front of borders. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 45cm (18). Supplied as plugtray plants.  More Info

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Gaura lindheimeri 'Sparkle White'

…you this year! This stunning hardy perennial produces hundreds of white butterfly-like flowers on elegant slender stems, from early summer through to autumn. Gaura lindheimeri 'Sparkle White' has a neat, bushy habit making it ideally suited to growing in patio pots or the edge of borders where…  More Info

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Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna

…stems and leaves which are weatherproof and leathery to the touch. From winter onwards, firecracker-like blooms emerge with a wonderful fragrance. They are soon followed by dark black berries. Plant it by the back door, in large patio containers or in borders. Height: 1.5m (5'). Spread: 2m (6').  More Info

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Marigold 'Golden Gem' (Seeds)

Bushy plants display a profucsion of attractive golden flowers all summer long. An excellent variety for bedding, borders and patio containers. Height and spread: 23cm (9). Culinary information: The citrus tasting flowers have many uses, try them in salads, sandwiches or seafood dishes too. For more…  More Info

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Buxus sempervirens

…and respond well to regular clipping for a neat finish. Grow this versatile shrub as a box hedge or prune it to create formal shapes, both for containers on the patio and borders. Box plants also cope well with tricky shady positions in the garden. Height and spread: Up to 3m (9') if left unpruned.  More Info

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Raspberry 'Polka'

…fruit per cane of mouth-watering berries from July through to October. An excellent, spine free variety with good disease resistance, which can even be grown in a large patio container! Height:180cm (70) Spread: 90cm (36). Supplied as bare root plants. Useful links: How to plant and grow patio fruit  More Info

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Marigold 'French Vanilla' (Garden ready)

…borne on compact, bushy plants. An added bonus is a less pungent aroma compared to most other marigolds! These charming plants are perfect for bringing a contemporary twist to beds, borders and patio containers. Height and spread: 45cm (18). Supplied as garden-ready plants Culinary information: The…  More Info

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Pear 'Doyenne du Comice' (Mini Fruit Tree)

…of freshly picked fruit from this popular pear. Specially bred dwarf variety, producing large dessert pears on stems reaching only 1m (3' 3) tall - just perfect for the patio! Supplied pot grown, 30-40cm (12-16) in height. Illustrated pot not supplied. Useful links: How to plant and grow patio fruit  More Info

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Box Hedging

…as a box hedge or prune it to create formal shapes, both for containers on the patio and borders. Box plants also cope well with tricky shady positions in the garden. Your plant will arrive as a sturdy young plant in a 9cm pot, ready for you to grow on and train to your desired shape. Height and…  More Info

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Marigold 'Mr Majestic'

…produces brightly striped single blooms in mahogany and gold creating a startling colour contrast. These neat, bushy plants are perfect for edging beds and borders or filling patio pots with a bold splash of colour. The nectar rich blooms will attract pollinating insects too! Height and spread: 23cm…  More Info

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Lobelia 'Ultra Cascade'

…over the sides of patio containers, hanging baskets, window boxes and pouches' where it creates a froth of colour which lasts all summer long. Versatile and easy to grow this pretty plant looks great mixed in with other summer annuals. Trails to: 45cm (18). Garden Ready Plants - If you?ve fallen…  More Info

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Cosmos bipinnatus 'Capriola'

…resist this showy new Cosmos in your summer borders. 'Capriola' carries plenty of bright, two-tone flowers, which are produced on branching plants all summer long. Easy to grow from seed this stunning cosmos is good for beds, borders and large patio containers. Height 120cm (47). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Aster 'Starlight Mixed'

One of the best dwarf Asters! Intriguing spider-like flowers smother compact basal branched plants in attractive shades of blue, purple, scarlet and rose. Early to flower, adding a colourful display to borders or patio containers over a long flowering period. Height: 20cm (8in).  More Info

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Aster 'Carpet Ball Mixed'

…Ball Mixed' produces neat, mound-shaped plants with the foliage almost obscured by the fully double flowers. These superb, low maintenance annuals flower over a long period throughout summer, making them ideal for brightening up the front of borders and patio containers. Height and spread: 20cm (8).  More Info

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Weigela Towers of Flowers® 'Apple Blossom'

With a narrow, upright habit, this hardy deciduous shrub is perfect for growing in patio pots and smaller borders. The columnar stems are filled with flowers in early summer, and often bear a second flush in late summer too. The pale pink flowers are borne above a cloak of oval, green foliage, which…  More Info

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Gerbera garvinea 'Sweet Collection'

Six bright, bold and fabulously hardy Gerberas! Gerbera ‘Sweet Collection’ delivers copious flowers from June to October, surviving the winter outdoors in borders to bloom again the following season. These compact plants are perfect for dainty patio pots or furnishing a border edge with…  More Info

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