When should bedding plants be planted?

Most bedding plants should be planted in spring, once all risk of frost has passed. In much of the UK this is usually from late April to May, depending on local conditions. Tender bedding plants need warmth, so it is best to wait until nights are consistently mild. Hardy bedding plants can be planted earlier, often from March, and will cope with a bit of cold weather.

What are bedding plants?

Bedding plants are short lived plants grown mainly for their colourful flowers or foliage. They are used to fill borders, pots, hanging baskets and window boxes, for instant impact. Many are grown for one season, flowering continuously for months before finishing at the end of summer or autumn.

Can bedding plants be planted on top of bulbs?

Yes, bedding plants can be planted over spring flowering bulbs once the bulbs have finished blooming. This is a popular way to keep beds and containers looking good all season. The bulbs will sit dormant underground while the bedding plants take over above, making excellent use of the same space.

Do bedding plants grow back every year?

Most bedding plants are annuals, which means they complete their life cycle in one season and do not come back the following year. Some are biennials, flowering in their second year only. There are a few perennial bedding plants that can return each year, but these are the exception rather than the rule.

How long do bedding plants last?

Bedding plants usually last for one growing season. Spring bedding often flowers from early spring into early summer, while summer bedding can flower from late spring right through to the first frosts. With regular watering, feeding and deadheading, many will keep performing for several months.

Are bedding plants available now?

Bedding plants are typically available from early spring onwards. Hardy varieties appear first, followed by tender summer bedding as temperatures rise. While plants may be on sale early, it is often best to keep tender types protected at home until it is safe to plant them outside.

What are the best bedding plants to choose?

The best bedding plants depend on where they will be grown and the look you want to achieve. Popular choices include petunias, geraniums, begonias, lobelia and busy lizzies for summer colour, and pansies, violas and primroses for spring displays. Choosing a mix suited to sun or shade will give the strongest results.

Garden Ready Bedding Plants

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Whether refreshing tired beds, filling gaps after spring bulbs fade or creating eye-catching displays on patios and balconies, garden ready bedding plants deliver reliable performance across the warmer months. Summer bedding plants bring months of vibrant colour, while garden ready winter bedding plants keep gardens looking cheerful when much else has faded. Even the smallest spaces benefit from bedding plants thanks to compact growth habits and fast establishment.

These plants are ideal for gardeners of all experience levels. Strong root systems mean they settle quickly, cope well with changeable UK weather and reward just basic care with continuous flowering. With garden ready bedding plants delivered direct to your door by YouGarden, it has never been simpler to create a garden that looks full, colourful and cared for from day one.