April Gardening Plants: 4 Vibrant Garden Plants to Plant Now

As April brings longer days and rising temperatures, it’s the perfect time to breathe new life into your garden. Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned green thumb, April gardening is all about colour, growth, and setting your space up for summer success.

At Woolpit Nurseries in Suffolk, we have a wide selection of garden-ready plants to choose from. Here are four stunning options we recommend planting this month.

1. Heucheras – Colourful Foliage for Shade

Heucheras are versatile, hardy perennials grown for their striking foliage rather than flowers. With shades ranging from deep burgundy to lime green, they add texture and year-round interest to containers and borders.

Perfect for partial shade, Heucheras thrive in well-drained soil and pair beautifully with ferns, hostas, and spring bulbs.

2. Asiatic Lilies – Bold Blooms for Summer Colour

Asiatic Lilies are known for their vibrant blooms, fragrance, and easy-growing nature. They flower from early to midsummer, making them a brilliant investment for colour later in the season.

Plant lily bulbs in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. They’re ideal for beds, borders, or containers — just protect young shoots from slugs and support taller stems as they grow.

3. Dahlias – Summer Drama in Every Border

Dahlias are the stars of any summer garden, with blooms ranging from tight pompons to dramatic dinner plates. Plant dahlia tubers now in pots under cover, or directly into the ground after the risk of frost has passed (late April into May).

Choose from pink, red, orange, and yellow tones to create bold, joyful displays. Deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms.

4. Alstroemerias – Long-Lasting Blooms for Beds and Bouquets

Also known as Peruvian Lilies, Alstroemerias are excellent April additions. These reliable perennials bloom from early summer into autumn and are beloved for their use in cut flower arrangements.

Plant in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Alstroemerias are low maintenance and return reliably year after year, especially when mulched well in winter.

Why Plant in April?

• 🌱 Soil is warming up and easier to work
• 🌼 Gives plants time to establish before summer heat
• 🐝 Attract pollinators early in the season

Now is the time to visit Woolpit Nurseries to see what’s in stock and get expert help choosing plants that suit your garden’s light and soil conditions.

Visit Woolpit Nurseries for April Planting

At Woolpit Nurseries, we stock:

• Perennials for spring planting
• Spring bulbs including lilies
• Shrubs and seasonal bedding

Our friendly team can help you create a garden you’ll love throughout spring and summer. Whether you’re looking for structure, colour, or long-lasting blooms, we’ll guide you to the best choices for your space.

📍 Plan Your Visit

We’re located just off the A14 near Woolpit — easy to reach from Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket and across Suffolk.

Opening Hours:
Monday–Saturday: 9am–5pm, Sunday: 10am–4pm

No online sales – shop in person for the best choice and quality.

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