If you’re looking to transform your garden with vibrant and long-lasting displays, our selection of seasonal bedding plants is perfect for you. These plants are ideal for adding bursts of colour to borders, hanging baskets, and garden containers. At Woolpit Nurseries, we offer a wide variety of seasonal bedding plants that thrive through spring, summer, autumn, and winter, ensuring your garden stays beautiful year-round.
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Below is a selection of the seasonal bedding plants available at Woolpit Nurseries.
NOTE: Our selection changes with customer demand. Visit us at Woolpit Nurseries to explore what’s in stock! No online sales—shop in person.
Hardy and vibrant, providing winter colour.
Smaller blooms but just as colourful, ideal for pots.
Elegant and sturdy, thriving in cooler weather.
Bright and early bloomers, perfect for late winter.
Vibrant and resilient, perfect for sunny spots.
Cheerful daisy-like flowers that thrive in full sun.
Bright and cheerful, ideal for borders and baskets.
Hardy and colorful, great for ground cover.
Eye-catching foliage in a range of vibrant colours.
Fragrant and elegant, perfect for evening scent.
Tall spikes of colour, attracting pollinators.
Dainty flowers that create a soft, colourful carpet.
Stunning two-tone blooms, ideal for shaded areas.
Pincushion-like flowers that attract butterflies.
Bright orange and yellow flowers, bloom profusely.
Long-lasting, colourful blooms, great for cutting.
Low-growing plants with charming, small flowers.
Unique, feathery flowers, also called love-in-a-mist.
Dazzling daisy-like flowers that close at night.
Sweet-scented flowers in a variety of colours.
Tall spikes of colour, attracting pollinators.
Delicate and airy, adding a soft touch to any garden.
Cascading blooms, perfect for hanging baskets.
Vibrant Begonias – stunning blooms and easy care.
” 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. “
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Bedding plants are a fantastic way to bring colour and life to your garden. Follow these steps to ensure your bedding plants thrive:
Prepare Your Soil
Level the soil and remove large clods or stones to create a smooth planting area.
Handle Plants with Care
Gently remove each plant from its container, tapping the bottom to release it.
Optimal Plant Placement
Lay out your plants to create a visually appealing display, spacing them according to their needs.
Proper Planting Technique
Nestle the roots just under the soil surface and firm the soil around each plant.
Generous Watering
Water thoroughly after planting to help plants establish quickly.
Regular Care
Ensure shallow-rooted plants receive frequent watering.
Maintenance
Deadhead flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
Toughening Up
Harden off plants before moving them outside, especially if planting early.
Seasonal Timing
Plant summer bedding from mid-May to avoid frost damage.
When selecting bedding plants, consider the following to create a stunning garden display:
Flower Colour: Choose plants that bloom in different seasons for continuous colour.
Foliage: Mix plants with varied foliage for added texture.
Growth Style: Combine low ground-cover plants with taller, upright varieties for dynamic displays.
Bedding plants establish best when planted at the right time. For summer bedding, plant in mid-May after the risk of frost has passed. For winter bedding, plant in September or October to give plants time to establish before the cold weather sets in.
Good drainage is crucial for bedding plants. Raised beds, containers, and well-prepared garden soil are ideal. Most bedding plants thrive in full sun, but some varieties prefer partial shade. Always check plant labels for specific growing conditions.
To plant bedding plants in your garden, thoroughly weed the area and incorporate plenty of well-rotted compost or leaf mould to improve drainage. Follow our detailed planting guide for the best results.
For container planting, use a 50:50 mix of soil-based compost and horticultural grit or sharp sand. Ensure containers have plenty of drainage holes and place stones or terracotta pieces over large holes to prevent compost from washing out. Add a layer of horticultural grit or gravel over the surface after planting to prevent rot.
[/bg_collapse]Water bedding plants regularly, especially during dry spells. Ensure the soil is moist but not waterlogged. Shallow-rooted plants may need more frequent watering to keep them looking their best.
Yes, many bedding plants can be grown indoors. Choose varieties that thrive in containers and ensure they receive plenty of light. Regular watering and proper drainage are key to maintaining healthy indoor plants.
Bedding plants thrive in well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Incorporate compost or well-rotted manure into your garden soil to improve its structure and fertility, providing the ideal environment for your plants to flourish.
The best time to plant bedding plants is typically from mid-May, once the risk of frost has passed. For winter bedding plants, aim to plant them in September or October to give them time to establish before the colder weather arrives.
Most bedding plants are annuals, meaning they complete their life cycle in one growing season and do not return the following year. However, some perennials and hardy varieties can survive winter and return the next year, providing ongoing colour in your garden.
We look forward to helping you transform your garden with our premium plants and friendly service.
