Seasonal Bedding Plants for Suffolk Gardens
Looking to buy bedding plants in Suffolk? Woolpit Nurseries is a family-run garden plant nursery in mid Suffolk, just minutes from Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. We grow and stock a huge range of seasonal bedding plants to brighten your borders, hanging baskets and patio pots. From pansies and violas to
petunias, begonias, fuchsias and cyclamen, you’ll find colourful, healthy plants
ready to take home and plant today.
Our plants are chosen to thrive in Suffolk’s climate, with new stock arriving throughout the season. Whether you’re planting up a summer display or adding winter cheer, our team can help you select the best plants for your space. For long-lasting displays, combine bedding with perennials, add structure with shrubs, and finish with stylish pots & containers.
Shop in person only: see the freshest stock and get friendly local advice.
Winter Bedding – Plant September to October
Hardy colour for cool months; many flower right through to spring.
Pansies
Hardy, vibrant and reliable for beds, pots and baskets in colder months.
Violas
Compact blooms with masses of colour; ideal for pots, window boxes and baskets.
Cyclamen
Elegant flowers and attractive foliage; thrives in cooler weather and partial shade.
Primroses
Cheerful, early colour for borders and containers as winter turns to spring.
Summer Bedding – Plant Outside from Mid-May
Instant impact and long flowering for borders, baskets and patio containers.
Marguerites
Cheerful daisy-like flowers that thrive in full sun.
Coleus
Eye-catching foliage in a range of vibrant colours.
Nicotiana
Fragrant and elegant, perfect for evening scent.
Salvia
Tall spikes of colour, attracting pollinators.
Brachyscombe
Dainty flowers that create a soft, colourful carpet.
Scabius
Pincushion-like flowers that attract butterflies.
Calendula
Bright orange and yellow flowers, bloom profusely.
Alstroemeria
Long-lasting, colourful blooms, great for cutting.
Diascia
Low-growing plants with charming, small flowers.
Nigella
Unique, feathery flowers, also called love-in-a-mist.
Gazania
Dazzling daisy-like flowers that close at night.
Nemesia
Sweet-scented flowers in a variety of colours.
Lobelia
Clouds of delicate flowers; excellent filler for baskets and window boxes.
Begonias
Reliable in sun or partial shade; a great choice for long-lasting displays.
When to Plant Bedding Plants in Suffolk
- Winter bedding: Plant September–October (pansies, violas, primroses, cyclamen).
- Summer bedding: Plant from mid-May (after frost risk) for best results.
- Hanging baskets: Plant winter baskets in September to October, and summer baskets from mid-May. For summer baskets, remember to water daily in warm weather; feed fortnightly for continuous bloom.
How to Grow Bedding Plants for a Stunning Garden
- Prepare soil: Remove weeds, improve with fresh compost, and level the surface.
- Handle gently: Tap seedlings from trays; plant at the same depth and firm in.
- Water well: Soak after planting; keep pots and baskets consistently moist.
- Feed & deadhead: Liquid feed every 1–2 weeks; remove spent blooms to extend flowering.
- Aspect: Most summer bedding likes sun; many winter choices perform in partial shade.
What Customers Say
” Very friendly and welcoming environment. Reasonably priced and great quality plants and garden supplies. Very highly recommended.” – Paul H. (Google)
” Lovely range of shrubs, trees and perennials all looking very healthy and best value I’ve seen in a long while. Just plants, pots and compost – exactly what you need, along with friendly staff and parking.” – Hazel R. (Google)
More Ideas for a Beautiful Garden
Pair bedding with perennials for long-lasting colour, add structure with hardy shrubs, and finish your display with pots & containers. For instant height or evergreen form, explore our Italian plants & topiary.
Bedding Plants FAQs – Woolpit Nurseries
Plant summer bedding from mid-May after frost risk. Plant winter bedding from September–October for colour through to spring.
No – we don’t sell online. Visit Woolpit Nurseries in person for the best selection and advice.
For summer: trailing lobelia, petunias and fuchsias. For winter: pansies and violas.
Most summer bedding enjoys sun; begonias and busy Lizzies tolerate partial shade. Many winter bedding plants also cope well with shade.
Visit Woolpit Nurseries – Shop In Person
Find us just off the A14 near Woolpit, between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. Browse fresh stock, get friendly local advice, and choose the best plants for your space.
No online sales – visit in person.