Hardy Plants For Containers

Mushroom Windowsill Kit - King Oyster

…straight from your windowsill at any time of the year! King Oyster mushrooms are the largest of the Oyster mushrooms and are favoured by chefs for their tender stalks and meaty flavour. This handy Windowsill Mushroom Growing Kit can be started into growth at any time, giving you a tasty crop…  More Info

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Astelia 'Red Shadow'

…orange berries. Use it as an accent plant in the border or plant it into a container as an architectural focal point. Astelia 'Red Shadow' works equally well in partial shade with ferns, or in a sunny Mediterranean scheme with drought tolerant plants. This half hardy perennial will grow outdoors all…  More Info

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Lupin 'Gallery Dwarf Mix'

…the Lupin ?Gallery? series is ideal for planting at the front of borders where they will reach just 50cm (20) tall. Plant them in bold groups for maximum impact, or dot them about to fill gaps in borders. You can even grow them in containers on the patio! These hardy perennials are easy to grow once…  More Info

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Nerine 'Mr John'

…make Nerine ?Mr John? a great choice for late season colour at the back of your flower beds and borders. Equally at home in containers on a sunny patio this striking Guernsey Lily is guaranteed to add a much needed injection of delightful colour when other plants are fading away. Height: 45cm (18).…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Buzz® Ivory'

…habit make it perfect for growing in patio containers and small gardens. In summer Buddleja Buzz' Ivory produces masses of fragrant, dense flower spikes that will attract clouds of butterflies to your garden. Like its larger relatives, this dwarf Butterfly Bush is hardy and easy to grow in almost…  More Info

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Buddleja 'Buzz® Indigo'

…habit make it perfect for growing in patio containers and small gardens. In summer Buddleja Buzz® Indigo produces masses of fragrant, dense flower spikes that will attract clouds of butterflies to your garden. Like its larger relatives, this dwarf Butterfly Bush is hardy and easy to grow in…  More Info

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Scabiosa columbaria 'Pincushion Blue'

…Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pincushion Blue’ is a short scabious that is perfect for gravel gardens, wildlife areas, containers and the front of dry, sunny borders. A magnet for butterflies and moths, this hardy perennial produces soft lavender pincushion flowers above a cushion of attractive…  More Info

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Scabiosa columbaria 'Pincushion Pink'

…Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pincushion Pink’ is a short scabious that is perfect for gravel gardens, wildlife areas, containers and the front of dry, sunny borders. A magnet for butterflies and moths, this hardy perennial produces soft mauve-pink flowers above a cushion of attractive divided…  More Info

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Petunia 'Crazytunia Back to Black'

…Series, which is also credited with excellent weather resistance. Vigorous plants produce masses of flowers on well-branched plants throughout the summer. Plant Petunia 'Crazytunia Back to Black' in beds, borders, baskets and containers for a head-turning display. Height and spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Lavender 'Alba'

…structure. This vigorous, drought-tolerant hardy perennial is highly versatile, being great for edging, low hedges, containers and dotting through borders, where it will become a magnet for bees and butterflies. Height: 75cm (30in). Spread: 75cm (30in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Apricot Shades Improved' F1 Hybrid

…plug plants. These sturdy plants are larger than other plugs so they can be planted straight out in the garden provided that there are no forecasts of frost. Perfect for filling containers, baskets and borders without the need for growing on. Pre-planted Baskets - Take the hassle out of planting up…  More Info

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Begonia 'Nonstop Citrus Mix'

…garden-ready plug plants. These sturdy plants are larger than other plugs so they can be planted straight out in the garden provided that there are no forecasts of frost. Perfect for filling containers, baskets and borders without the need for growing on. Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and…  More Info

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Carex morrowii 'Irish Green'

…movement to planting schemes. This superbly hardy sedge is a useful choice for mixing into winter containers or as evergreen ground cover in sun or shade. Height and spread: 50cm (20in). 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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Passiflora Cooltropics Duo'

…They can also be planted into large containers and grown up an obelisk or other supports for an exotic patio feature. Simply move the containers into a frost-free location to overwinter. These plants are self-infertile, so Passiflora Cooltropics® Duo provides two plants that will successfully…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Famous Pink Dark Eye'

…compact plants with a long blooming season, producing its large flower clusters profusely from June to September. Perfect for small borders, front-of-border positions or containers in urban courtyards and patios. Exhibits good tolerance to mildew. Height and spread: 40cm (16in). Plant height and…  More Info

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Phlox paniculata 'Famous Purple'

…compact plants with a long blooming season, producing its large flower clusters profusely from June to September. Perfect for small borders, front-of-border positions or containers in urban courtyards and patios. Exhibits good tolerance to mildew. Height and spread: 40cm (16in). Plant height and…  More Info

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Scabiosa columbaria 'Misty Butterflies'

…is a long-flowering and versatile dwarf scabious that really is a magnet for butterflies and other pollinators. Drought tolerant once established, this lovely hardy perennial is at home in gravel gardens, containers and along the edge of borders, producing mauve-lilac pincushion flowers from…  More Info

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Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Patio Standard)

…standard and makes an attractive feature for borders and patio containers all year round. Anticipated height when grown in container, with regular pruning: 150cm (59) Spread: 60cm (24). Supplied at height of approx 85cm (33). Ceramic pot not supplied. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Ever Sparkle'

…ideal for containers or front-of-the-border positions. Tough, fast growing and drought tolerant, these plants are a real must-have for any style of garden. Height and spread: 40cm (18in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The…  More Info

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Astelia 'Silver Shadow'

…by orange berries. Use it as an accent plant in the border or plant it into a container as an architectural focal point. It works equally well in partial shade with ferns, or in a sunny Mediterranean scheme with drought tolerant plants. This half hardy perennial will grow outdoors all year in…  More Info

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Lavender 'Fathead'

…desirable for bees. French Lavender thrives best in sheltered borders and relishes path edges or containers - you'll love the aromatic perfume as your legs brush past the plants! Height and spread: 60cm (24). Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details…  More Info

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Ageratum houstonianum 'Dwarf Ball Mixed'

…of harmonious colour with their dense flower clusters which have a unique, fluffy appearance. Compact and easy to grow, these bedding plants are ideal for filling border spaces or tucking into container displays. Plant them in groups for a bold effect. Height: 30cm (12?). Spread: 30cm (12?).  More Info

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Giant Oriental Lily Collection

…Collection are hardy and easy to grow, despite their exotic looks! Plant the bulbs in groups for the most dramatic effect ? they will virtually look after themselves. These reliable bulbs will return year after year, creating a show stopping performance in your beds, borders and containers from July…  More Info

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Nasturtium 'Tom Thumb Mixed'

Dwarf compact plants bearing brilliantly coloured single' flowers in a wide colour range. Easy plants, for beds, borders, containers and even dry sunny banks. Height 15-23cm (6-9in). Culinary note: The peppery flavour of the leaves and colourful flowers will enrich salads and the unripened seeds can…  More Info

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Buxus sempervirens

…for creating topiary, hedges and low border edges. The small, glossy green leaves are densely arranged 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…  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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Iris 'Harmony'

Royal blue petals with a golden yellow streak make an eye catching combination in late winter. Perfect for the front of borders and rockeries, or planted in containers for an indoor treat! Height: 15cm (6). Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers  More Info

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Blueberry Collection

…hardy, this compact shrub provides interest all year round with elegant white flowers in spring, and colourful crimson foliage set against red stems in the winter. 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…  More Info

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Arabis caucasica 'Pixie Cream'

…scented alpine plant is perfect for rock gardens, wall crevices, containers or grown as groundcover in hot sunny borders. Drought tolerant once established and easy to care for, Arabis plants are excellent for a low maintenance garden and are a great source of spring nectar for bees too. Height:…  More Info

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Primrose 'Husky Mixed'

…with your planting or if greenhouse space is limited, we can help you catch up with our garden-ready plug plants. These sturdy plants are larger than other plugs so they can be planted straight out in the garden provided that there are no forecasts of frost. Perfect for filling containers, baskets…  More Info

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Tree Lily 'Debby'

…Like all Lilies, they make superb cut flowers, bringing an exotic feel to summer bouquets. Ideal for exotic planting schemes or creating a screen around the patio. These hardy bulbs can be planted directly into borders or grown in large containers on the patio. Height: 2m (6?, 6). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Raspberry 'Yummy'

…bushy plants reaching just 45cm (18) tall, produces delicious fruits on virtually thornless stems. These productive little plants will crop in early summer and even produce fruit in their first year, so you won't have to wait for long. Perfectly proportioned for growing in patio containers or raised…  More Info

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Philadelphus 'Lemoinei'

A well known plant with a less well known variety of flower, Philadelphus 'Lemoinei' is a Mock Orange with slightly unusual charateristics; The lighter green leaves of this compact, hardy shrub are soon decorated in summer with open white blooms which give off a delightful, sweet scent. The centres…  More Info

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Lettuce 'Warpath'

…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 August for a constant supply. Mature heads are ready in around 75…  More Info

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Box Hedging

…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. Your plant will arrive as a sturdy young plant in a 9cm pot, ready for you to…  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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Leucothoe 'Scarletta'

…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 ericaceous…  More Info

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Viburnum odoratissimum 'Coppertop'

…spring. Useful for creating an eye-catching focal point in containers or to act as a foliage foil for flowering plants. Height 3m (10ft) Spread 2m (80in). 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…  More Info

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Lewisia 'Elise Mixed'

…wet weather. Perfect 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…  More Info

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Petunia 'Susanna' (Tumbelina Series)

…sunny yellow flowers adorn this eye-catching double trailing petunia. Just 5 plants of Petunia Susanna are sufficient to fill a hanging basket with masses of vibrant colour that will last all summer long. Perfect for window boxes, containers and flower pouches' too! Height and spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Antirrhinum majus nanum 'Rembrandt'

…free-flowering, bushy plants with stunning bicoloured blooms in vibrant orange and golden yellow. Will paint your borders and containers with colour all summer. Culinary note: These pretty flowers can be used as garnishes or dressings but can have a bland or sometimes bitter taste. For more details…  More Info

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Aquilegia caerulea 'Mrs Scott-Elliott' (Garden ready)

…insects. Columbine flowers are also superb for cutting for a vase indoors. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 40cm (16). If you are behind with your planting, we can help you catch up! These garden-ready plug plants can be planted straight in to the garden or containers without the need for growing on.  More Info

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Iris danfordiae

A welcome sight at the end of winter, with sunny yellow blooms that will raise the spirits on the wettest of days. Perfect for the front of borders and rockeries, or planted in containers for an indoor treat! Height: 15cm (6). Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers  More Info

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Iris reticulata

Shades of lilac and purple, with a delicate fragrance make this dwarf iris welcome in even the smallest garden. Perfect for the front of borders and rockeries, or planted in containers for an indoor treat! Height: 15cm (6). Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers  More Info

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Heucherella 'Tapestry'

…edges or underplanted around larger plants and shrubs, it associates beautifully with other shade-loving perennials. Great for ground cover. It also works well in containers for shady areas around the house. Height: 25cm (10in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  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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Lopezia cordata 'Pretty Rose'

A unique and charming little plant, which sports masses of blooms with a cheeky pink face. A perfect filler plant for bedding, containers and baskets where it will produce blooms all summer long. Very easy to grow. Height: 15-23cm (6-9in).  More Info

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Marigold F1 'Zenith Mixed'

…with your planting or if greenhouse space is limited, we can help you catch up with our garden-ready plug plants. These sturdy plants are larger than other plugs so they can be planted straight out in the garden provided that there are no forecasts of frost. Perfect for filling containers, baskets…  More Info

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Stock 'Virginia Mix' (Seeds)

Vibrant mix of free-flowering stocks that are one of the easiest plants to grow. They are ideal for quickly filling gaps in your borders and containers. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 15cm (6).  More Info

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Verbena 'Peach Picotee'

…October. Verbena 'Peach Picotee' is perfect for cascading from containers and baskets, softening the edges of paths and plugging gaps in the front of borders. Height and spread: 25cm (10). Garden Ready Plants - Our garden ready plants are selected for garden performance, straight from the nursery.…  More Info

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Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

…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 fantastic for dry sunny…  More Info

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White Basket Duo Collection

…the sides of containers. Nemesia 'White Lagoon' has an upright, bushy habit ideal for filling containers and beds. Both varieties look superb added to mixed hanging baskets, window boxes and patio containers or grow them together for a classic, elegant display. Supplied as plug plants. * Collection…  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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Raspberry 'Summer Lovers Patio Red' (Patio fruit)

This compact and dwarf variety of raspberry is perfect for growing in containers. Reaching just 60cm (24) tall these are perfect for planting in containers on the patio. An Autumn fruiting variety these can be pruned back to ground level each year after they have fruited. The tasty fruits will begin…  More Info

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Rudbeckia 'All Sorts Mixed'

…with your planting or if greenhouse space is limited, we can help you catch up with our garden-ready plug plants. These sturdy plants are larger than other plugs so they can be planted straight out in the garden provided that there are no forecasts of frost. Perfect for filling containers, baskets…  More Info

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Begonia 'Pendula Mixed'

…and patio containers with cascades of double blooms, where their pendulous habit can be best appreciated. For a colourful addition to your home, try growing begonia plants on a sunny windowsill indoors! Height and spread: 45cm (18). Standard tuber size 3/4cm. Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms…  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. Height…  More Info

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Sunflower 'Choco Sun'

…multi-flowering plants of Sunflower Choco Sun produce their first blooms in eleven to twelve weeks from sowing. Ideal for adding interest to containers and fun for children to grow. Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Try toasting the seed kernels for a healthy snack. For more…  More Info

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Daffodil 'Dick Wilden'

…of golden petals with frilly centres are a sight to behold. Grow them outdoors or in containers on a bright windowsill indoors. Also excellent as cut flowers to make a really pretty posy! Height: 37cm (15). Useful links: How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers Top ten tips for growing daffodils  More Info

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Garden Ready Autumn Collection

…Autumn Collection contains 120 garden ready plants, 30 each of the following varieties:* Pansy ‘Matrix Mixed’ – A vibrant blend specially bred for their excellent branching habit and super-size flowers. Perfect for all your containers and bedding displays for colour throughout…  More Info

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