Summer Bedding Plants

Fill your garden with colour that lasts all summer long. This collection of bedding plants is packed with vibrant, UK-grown favourites like fuchsias, marigolds, petunias, snapdragons, and dianthus - chosen for their ability to thrive in warmer months.

Whether you're planting up hanging baskets, refreshing pots, or lining garden borders, summer bedding plants are the easiest way to add instant, summery impact. 

Not sure what to pair? Go for mixed packs to make it simple, or explore by plant type for a more tailored display.

If you are planning ahead or planting for another season, browse our full Bedding Plants collection for year-round ideas.

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What to choose for summer bedding

our top picks

If you’re new to gardening or not sure what bedding plants to grow this summer, here are some of our favourites:

  • Marigold 'French Red' – bright and bold, great for borders
  • Fuchsia Bella Bush Plants – long-lasting blooms, ideal for containers
  • Dianthus 'Pink Kisses' – compact and scented, loved by pollinators
  • Lobelia Trailing Mix – cascades beautifully from hanging baskets
  • Viola Flower Plants Mix – colourful and compact, perfect for the front of beds
  • 3 x Petunia Night Sky – unique starry pattern that adds instant drama

Look for mixed packs if you want beautiful combinations that are already designed to work together.

How to Build a Colourful Summer Display

3 combos that really work

Use a mix of heights, textures, and tones to build a display that really pops this summer. Here are some combos we love:

  • Petunia Surfinia Hot Pink + Lobelia Trailing Mix – bold colour meets trailing texture
  • Dianthus 'I Love You' + Silver Dust Cineraria – pinks & silvers for gorgeous contrast
  • French Marigolds + Viola Mix – sunny colours that do well in beds and pots

Tip: Keep one dominant colour and just repeat it through your space to help everything feel pulled together.

Tips to Keep Your Bedding Plants at Their Best

to keep the flowers blooming

To get the absolute most from your summer bedding plants you can give them a little extra care:

  • Feed them every 1–2 weeks with liquid plant food.
  • Deadhead spent blooms regularly. Just snip off faded flowers to encourage fresh ones.
  • Water in the morning or evening, when it’s cooler, to avoid evaporation and leaf scorch.

Plants like fuchsias, snapdragons, and daisies respond quickly and a bit of care goes a long way.