Discover the vibrant world of bedding plants with Acqua Garden's Bedding Plants to Plant Now collection! Our selection of easy-care blooms offers immediate colour, transforming your garden into a haven of beauty and tranquillity.
From radiant pansies to charming violas, our bedding plants are carefully selected for their longevity and resilience, ensuring your outdoor space flourishes all season long. Explore our diverse range and find the perfect plants to reinvigorate your garden with stunning, enduring colours. Dive into the joy of gardening with Acqua Garden today! View all Bedding Plants.
Commonly Asked Questions
What bedding plants are best for now?
Some of the best bedding plants to consider now include stocks,violas and cyclamens. These annuals can be sown from seeds in spring. For easier planting, consider buying plug plants or young plants such as begonias, bellis, and pansies.
Is it okay to plant bedding plants now?
Yes, it's an excellent time to start planting bedding plants. Sow seeds under glass from January to early April or directly into the soil outdoors from March onwards. Hardy annuals can be planted in September to overwinter in mild areas.
What month do you plant bedding plants?
Plant summer bedding plants in late May or early June, once the risk of frost has passed. For winter bedding plants, aim to plant in autumn to allow roots to establish before the soil becomes too cold.
When should I start bedding plants?
Start your bedding plants by sowing seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last spring frost. This preparation allows you to enjoy a variety of plants difficult to find in local greenhouses.
Am I too late for bedding plants?
No, you’re not too late! May is the ideal time to start planting bedding plants but different plants will thrive throughout the year. Ensure you have well-treated soil and choose plants suited to your garden's conditions so you can still create a beautiful garden.
Aubretia ‘Lilac’ brings vibrant lilac-purple blooms to your garden each spring, making it a perfect choice for those looking to buy lilac plants in the UK. This stunning perennial is ideal for adding a splash of color to rock gardens, borders, and containers, enhancing the beauty of any garden space.
Key Features
Hardy and Easy to Grow: Suitable for all gardening levels, from beginners to experienced gardeners.
Vibrant Blooms: Produces a carpet of stunning lilac-purple flowers that brighten your garden.
Versatile Planting Options: Perfect for rock gardens, borders, and container gardening.
Optimal Growing Conditions: Thrives in sunny to partially shaded, well-drained soil.
Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care, making it an excellent choice for hassle-free gardening.
Care Instructions
Plant your Aubretia ‘Lilac’ in an area that receives full sun to partial shade. Ensure the soil is well-drained to prevent root rot. Water regularly until established, then reduce watering as the plant tolerates drier conditions. Prune after blooming to maintain its shape and encourage continuous flowering.
Specifications
Height: 10-50cm
Spread: 10-50cm
Bloom Period: Spring to early summer
Growth Rate: Medium
Enhance your garden with Aubretia ‘Lilac’, a beautiful and reliable lilac plant that promises a bountiful and vibrant display each season. Explore our bedding flower plants and discover more options to create your perfect garden oasis.
Transform your rock gardens with the vibrant Aubrieta 'Purple Cascade'. This stunning aubrieta cascade purple plant is perfect for both new and experienced gardeners, creating a cascading display that enhances any green space.
Key Features
Beautiful cascading purple flowers
Perfect for rock gardens and alpine beds
Easy to grow aubrieta cascade
Long-lasting perennial
Suits UK climate
Plant Care Instructions
Soil Requirements
Moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil is ideal for Aubrieta 'Purple Cascade'. Ensure the soil allows excess water to drain away to prevent root rot.
Sun Exposure
Full sun is necessary to maintain a compact form and promote abundant flowering throughout the season.
Watering and Fertilizing
Water adequately during dry spells to keep the soil consistently moist. Feed with a general-purpose liquid fertilizer in spring to encourage healthy growth and vibrant blooms.
Pruning Tips
Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. In early autumn, prune 25-50% of the plant to prepare for the next growing season.
Physical Characteristics
Eventual height: 0.3m
Eventual spread: 0.45m
Flowering period: January - December
Rate of growth: Fast-growing
Hardiness: Fully hardy, suitable for the UK climate
Sowing Instructions
Surface sow seeds in trays with quality compost from February to October. Lightly press the seeds into the soil without covering them, as they require light to germinate.
Enhance your garden with Aubrieta 'Purple Cascade', a charming and vibrant addition that brings life to your outdoor space. Order your Aubrieta 'Purple Cascade' today to transform your garden. Explore more options in our Bedding & Flowering Plants collection.
Cyclamen 'Red' is a striking variety known for its vibrant red flowers and heart-shaped leaves. Perfect for planting in gardens, borders, containers, or as houseplants, this low-maintenance plant brings a burst of colour from autumn through to early spring. Discover more about our range of Cyclamen Plants available.
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Cyclamen 'Red'
Low-maintenance plant brings a burst of colour from autumn through to early spring.
Cyclamen 'White' is a stunning variety known for its elegant, pure white flowers and attractive heart-shaped foliage. Ideal for planting in gardens, borders, containers, or as houseplants, this low-maintenance plant provides beautiful blooms from autumn through to early spring. Discover more in our Cyclamen Plants collection.
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Cyclamen 'White'
Stunning variety with pure white flowers and attractive heart-shaped foliage.
Discover the vibrant colours of our Pansy plants, also known as Heartsease or Love-In-Idleness. These beautiful flowers bring a splash of purple, yellow, and white to any garden or container, enhancing your outdoor space with their charming stained centres.
Key Features
Botanical Name: Viola tricolor
Flower Colours: Purple, Yellow, Red, White
Plant Height: 15-30 cm
Flowering Period: April to September
Growth Habit: Perennial
Perfect for UK Gardens
Our pansies are easy-to-grow summer pansies for UK gardens, thriving in various conditions. Whether planted in containers, borders, or rockeries, they offer year-round colour bursts, making them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Benefits of Growing Pansies
Year-Round Colour: Enjoy blooms from spring through autumn.
Eco-Friendly: Sustainable cultivation practices for a greener garden.
Versatile Use: Ideal for various garden designs and planting locations.
Care Instructions
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Sunlight: Partial to full sun
Watering: Regular watering, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged
Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
Additional Information
Packaging: Bespoke protective packaging ensures your plants arrive healthy.
Shipping: Fast and secure delivery across the UK.
Guarantee: 100% Happiness Guarantee for your satisfaction.
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Pansy 'All The Blues' is a vibrant and hardy annual plant known for its stunning array of blue-hued blooms. Easy to grow, it is perfect for adding a calming splash of colour to your garden beds, borders, or containers. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners. Check out our range of Pansy Plants that are sure to enhance your gardening experience.
Enhance your garden with the vibrant Bi-colour Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) 'Beaconsfield', a top choice for winter pansies for sale in the UK. These stunning pansies offer beautiful blue and white blooms, ensuring your garden remains colourful year-round.
Key Features
Vibrant Blue and White Blooms: Adds a striking contrast to any garden space.
Extended Bloom Season: Flowers profusely from Autumn through Spring, providing long-lasting beauty.
Versatile Planting Options: Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, patio pots, and garden beds.
Easy to Grow: Suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Adaptable to Various Conditions: Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Care Instructions
Watering Needs: Regularly water to keep the soil consistently moist.
Pansy Blue Blotch is a vibrant and hardy annual that stands out among blue pansies with its striking blue flowers and distinctive dark blotches. This blue blotch pansy flower adds unique charm and bold colour to any garden setting, making it perfect for both borders and container garden bedding plants.
Features
Vibrant blue petals with distinctive dark blotches
Bright yellow central buds
Long blooming period: Autumn to Spring
Suitable for cooler climates and various garden settings
Care Instructions
Planting: Space 15cm apart in moist, well-drained soil
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade
Watering: Water regularly, avoiding overwatering
Maintenance: Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming
Feeding: Apply occasional fertilizer for optimal growth
Plant Specifications
Height & Spread: 10-20cm tall, 10cm spread
Hardiness: Suitable for H2 Zone
Growing Habit: Small upright perennial
Flowering Time: Autumn to Spring
Enhance your garden with our reliable Blue Blotch Pansy, a perfect choice for a bountiful and hassle-free gardening experience. Explore more pansies to complete your colourful garden.
Pansy 'Blue Blotch'
Striking blue flowers with a distinctive dark blotch.
Experience the elegance of the Pansy 'Cassis', (Viola x wittrockiana) with its striking deep purple blooms that bring richness and charm to any garden or space. This annual plant, perfect for both new and seasoned gardeners, is a stunning addition to your gardening collection.
Deep purple, velvety blooms
Ideal for garden beds and pots
Easy to grow annual plant
Perfect for urban spaces
Adds warmth and charm
A perfect choice for anyone wanting to infuse their garden with rich, purple hues and ease of maintenance.
Pansy 'Deep Orange' is a stunning addition to your garden, offering vibrant orange blooms that brighten up any space. As one of the top orange perennials in the UK, this hardy annual thrives in various conditions, making it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Key Features
Vibrant Blooms: Rich, deep orange flowers that add a bold splash of colour to your pansy flower beds.
Hardy and Resilient: Excellent frost tolerance, suitable for orange winter pansies.
Easy to Grow: Minimal maintenance required, perfect for those new to gardening.
Versatile Use: Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and patios.
Long Blooming Season: Blooms from spring through autumn, ensuring continuous colour.
Benefits
Choose Pansy 'Deep Orange' for its striking appearance and reliability. Its disease-resistant nature ensures healthy plants with minimal care, while its vibrant flowers enhance the visual appeal of any garden space. Plus, with fast and secure delivery from AcquaGarden, your orange pansies will arrive ready to flourish.
Usage Tips
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal blooming.
Soil: Plant in well-drained soil enriched with compost.
Planting Season: Best planted from spring to autumn.
Maintenance: Regular watering and deadheading encourage continuous blooms.
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Enhance your garden with the vibrant Pansy Delta Mix (Viola x wittrockiana), ideal for adding colour to your winter bedding. Acqua Garden brings you this stunning mix perfect for UK gardens.
Bright, varied pansy colours
Ideal for winter bedding displays
Hardy and resilient plants
Suitable for UK climate
Easy to plant and maintain
With Pansy Delta Mix, enjoy a burst of colour in your garden, bringing joy and vibrancy throughout the winter season.
Pansy 'Halloween Mix' is a vibrant and hardy annual that produces a striking mix of orange, black, and purple flowers. It is easy to grow and perfect for adding seasonal colour and ornamental beauty to your garden, containers, and borders. Explore more in our Pansies collection.
Pansy 'Halloween Mix'
Perfect for adding seasonal colour and ornamental beauty.
Pansy 'Pure Primrose' is a vibrant yellow pansy primrose that brings cheerful colour to any garden setting. This hardy annual is perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, offering easy growth and a long blooming season. Whether planted in primrose pots, garden beds, or borders, 'Pure Primrose' ensures a stunning display from autumn to winter.
Key Features
Bright Primrose-Yellow Blooms: Adds a soft, cheerful colour to your garden.
Hardy and Resilient: Withstands various UK climates, ensuring reliable performance.
Versatile Planting Options: Ideal for garden beds, containers, and borders.
Extended Blooming Season: Enjoy beautiful flowers from autumn through winter.
Low Maintenance: Easy to grow, requiring minimal care.
Growing Instructions
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.
Soil: Plant in well-draining, fertile soil to promote healthy development.
Watering: Regular watering is essential; keep the soil consistently moist.
Spacing: Ensure adequate spacing between plants to allow for air circulation and growth.
Enhance your garden aesthetics with 'Pure Primrose' pansies, perfect for creating stunning primrose garden pots or adding a touch of brightness to your existing plantings. Their easy integration makes them a favourite among gardeners for both small and large spaces.
Our pansies come in bespoke protective packaging, ensuring strong seedlings ready for planting. Explore more Pansies or discover our Best Sellers for additional garden options.
Enhance your garden with the elegant White Pansy ‘Pure White’, a perfect addition for those seeking stunning white pansies that thrive in various settings. These white pansy plants are designed to bring a touch of serenity and timeless beauty to any garden space.
Key Features
Stunning Pure White Blossoms
Resilient and Low-Maintenance
Attracts Pollinators
Long Blooming Season
Versatile for Gardens and Containers
Our White Pansy ‘Pure White’ boasts gorgeous pure white flowers that bloom throughout the seasons, making them ideal for garden borders, pots, and containers. These pansies are not only beautiful but also resilient, requiring minimal maintenance to flourish in full sun to partial shade. Their ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies adds ecological benefits to your garden.
Growing Tips
Optimal Conditions: Prefers full sun to partial shade
Planting Tips: Best planted in well-drained soil
Maintenance: Minimal watering required once established
Whether you're a new gardener or an experienced enthusiast, these low-maintenance pansies are easy to grow and perfect for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space. Their clean and elegant look complements any garden theme, providing a reliable and hassle-free gardening experience.
Discover more about our diverse range of pansies and explore other white bedding plants to create a cohesive and beautiful garden. Buy white pansy plants online today and add everlasting elegance to your garden with every bloom.
Pansy 'Pure Yellow' offers vibrant and striking pure yellow blooms that brighten up any garden space. This hardy annual is perfect for adding a burst of color to garden beds, borders, or containers, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Key Features
Sunlight & Soil: Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
Blooming Season: Blooms from spring to autumn, providing abundant yellow flowers throughout the growing season.
Hardiness: Resistant to common pests and requires minimal maintenance.
Versatile Uses: Ideal for beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets.
Planting and Care
Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn to maximize the flowering period.
Watering: Ensure regular watering, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist.
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant health.
Additional Information
Packaging: Delivered as strong seedlings ready to plant, ensuring robust growth and a hassle-free gardening experience.
Benefits: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing the overall garden ecosystem and aesthetics.
Enhance your garden with our reliable 'Pure Yellow' pansy and enjoy a vibrant display of yellow annual flowers for sun. Explore our Pansies collection for more beautiful options and create a stunning garden space.
Enhance your garden with the vibrant allure of the Yellow Blotch Pansy, a stunning example of yellow pansy flower (Viola tricolor). This yellow annual flower for sun brings bright yellow blossoms adorned with unique blotches, adding a splash of colour to any outdoor space.
Key Features
Bright Yellow with Distinctive Blotches: Unique colour patterns that stand out in any garden setting.
Hardy Annual for Resilience: Thrives in various UK climates, offering reliable performance throughout the growing season.
Continuous Bloom Cycle: Provides extended flowering from early spring to first frost.
Versatile Planting Options: Ideal for borders, containers, and both sun and shade spots.
Low Maintenance: Easy to grow, making it perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Easy Care Tips
Plant your Yellow Blotch Pansies in well-draining soil and ensure they receive ample sunlight or partial shade. Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming, while consistent watering keeps the plants healthy and vibrant. Suitable for UK climates, these pansies are designed to flourish with minimal effort, allowing you to enjoy their beauty without the hassle.
Order now to transform your garden with our vibrant yellow blooms or explore more options in our Pansies collection. Discover additional varieties and gardening essentials in our Bedding & Flowering Plants collection.
Polyanthus 'Stella Mix' is a vibrant and hardy perennial that produces an array of colourful, fragrant flowers. It is easy to grow and perfect for adding a splash of colour to garden beds, borders, and containers. Explore more in our Bedding & Flowering Plants collection.
Polyanthus 'Stella Mix'
A vibrant and hardy perennial that produces an array of colourful, fragrant flowers.
Primula 'Clotted Cream' is a charming and hardy perennial that produces clusters of soft, creamy-yellow flowers. It is easy to grow and perfect for adding a touch of elegance and colour to garden beds, borders, and containers.
Primula 'Husky Mix' is a vibrant and hardy perennial that produces an array of colourful, fragrant flowers. It is easy to grow and perfect for adding a splash of colour to garden beds, borders, and containers. Explore our collection of Primula Plants for more beautiful options.
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Primula 'Husky Mix'
Easy to grow and perfect for adding a splash of colour to garden.
Liven up your garden with the Primula Multi-Colour Mix, ideal for adding winter colour. Perfect for both new and seasoned gardeners seeking vibrant blooms.
Vibrant winter flowering primulas
Easy-to-grow in any garden
Mix of colourful blooms
Ideal for small-scale gardening
Perfect for eco-conscious gardeners
Bring your garden to life with these stunning and easy-to-grow Primula bulbs, perfect for lifting spirits during the winter months.
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Colourful
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Primula 'Multi-Colour Mix'
A vibrant blend of cheerful colours, featuring shades of red, yellow, blue, pink, and white.
Primula 'Wanda Mix' offers a dazzling display of vibrant perennial flowers, perfect for brightening up your garden. Its easy-to-grow nature makes it a fantastic choice for gardeners of all levels.
Eye-catching vibrant flower mix
Easy-to-grow perennial
Ideal for borders and pots
Long-lasting blooms
Perfect for novice gardeners
A wonderful addition to any garden, Primula 'Wanda Mix' will effortlessly bring colour and charm to your outdoor space. Explore our selection of Primula Plants.
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Primula 'Wanda Mix'
An array of colourful flowers, perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers.
Sweet William Roundabout Mix is a stunning addition to any UK garden, offering a vibrant display of blooms that enhances both bedding and pot arrangements. Ideal for gardeners seeking easy-to-grow Sweet William bedding plants, this mix brings continuous color and charm throughout the growing season.
Key Features
Vibrant Blooms: A delightful mix of colors to brighten your garden.
Easy to Grow: Perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Long-Lasting Flowering: Ensures a prolonged display of beautiful flowers.
Versatile Use: Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers.
Disease-Resistant: Robust varieties that thrive in UK conditions.
Sweet William Roundabout Mix reaches a height of approximately 45cm (18”) with a spread of 30cm (12”), making it ideal for a variety of garden spaces. This Sweet William perennial blooms from late spring to autumn, providing continuous color and attracting pollinators to your garden. The plants prefer full sun and well-drained soil, requiring regular watering to maintain optimal growth. Whether planted in garden beds or pots, they offer a fragrant and visually appealing addition to your outdoor sanctuary.
Enhance your garden effortlessly with our reliable Sweet William plug plants, designed for hassle-free planting and maintenance. Discover more vibrant varieties in our Sweet William collection and explore additional options in our Bedding & Flowering Plants collection.
Viola (Viola x wittrockiana) 'Antique Shades' brings a delightful array of pastel hues to your garden, perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm. These antique violas are easy to grow and thrive in both sun and partial shade, ensuring vibrant blooms from spring through autumn.
Key Features
Stunning Colour Variety: Features shades of peach, apricot, and crimson accents.
Versatile Growth: Ideal for beds, borders, and containers.
Long-Lasting Blooms: Enjoy beautiful flowers throughout the growing season.
Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and maintain for gardeners of all levels.
Perfect for Any Space: Adds aesthetic appeal to both traditional and contemporary gardens.
Our antique violas are not only visually appealing but also highly versatile, making them an excellent choice for cutting gardens or self-sowing. With their compact growth habit, they are perfect for various garden settings, including pots and vases, providing continuous colour and charm.
Enhance your garden with Viola 'Antique Shades' and experience the effortless beauty and lasting blooms it offers. Explore our Pansy & Viola - Bedding Plants collection to discover more elegant options for your garden.
Viola 'Beaconsfield' is a charming and hardy perennial that produces beautiful bi-coloured flowers in shades of blue and white. It is easy to grow and perfect for adding vibrant colour and ornamental beauty to your garden. Explore our Pansy & Viola - Bedding Plants collection for more options.
Bring joy to your garden with Viola (Viola tricolor) 'Happy Faces'. These charming blooms add a pop of colour and life to any outdoor space.
Bright, cheerful flower faces
Easy-care for novice gardeners
Perfect for container planting
Long-lasting seasonal blooms
Great for borders and window boxes
Transform your garden with Viola 'Happy Faces' and enjoy a touch of happiness every time you step outside. Discover more with our Viola Plants collection.
Viola 'Magnifico' is a stunning viola flower that brings vibrant purple hues and a delightful fragrance to any garden. This compact plant is easy to grow, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor spaces with beautiful blooms.
Key Features
Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Planting Locations: Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets.
Blooming Period: Produces vibrant purple flowers from Spring to Autumn.
Maintenance: Compact, low-maintenance, and easy to care for.
Pack Information: Supplied as a full plant pack with 20 x plants per pack.
Care Instructions
Viola 'Magnifico' prefers moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Regular watering is essential to ensure the soil remains evenly moist. To encourage continuous blooming, deadhead spent flowers regularly. This versatile viola can be planted year-round in suitable UK climates.
Emits a delicate perfume similar to irises and roses, creating a sea of violet-coloured blooms that enhance any garden space. Perfect for edging borders or adding charm to hanging baskets.
Add vibrant colour to your garden with our Viola 'Mixed' collection, perfect for creating a lively display. These hardy perennials are easy to grow and require minimal maintenance. See more Pansy & Viola - Bedding Plants.
Vibrant mixed colour flowers
Hardy perennial, low maintenance
Ideal for pots and borders
Suitable for all gardeners
Attracts bees and butterflies
This delightful mix of violas is an essential addition for those seeking beauty and ease in their garden. Explore our Best Sellers for more garden inspiration.
Wallflower 'Tom Thumb' is a charming and compact variety known for its vibrant mix of colours and sweet fragrance. Perfect for planting in gardens, borders, or containers, these low-growing plants create a cheerful display that brightens up any outdoor space, especially in the spring. Explore more beautiful options in our Bedding & Flowering Plants collection.