Plants for Sunny Gardens
Make the most of a bright garden with fragrant lavender, flowering salvias, airy verbena and colourful perennials. Explore sun-loving plants for borders and patio pots, choosing for your soil, space and shelter.

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Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' 3L
Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata', commonly known as the variegated Italian buckthorn, is an evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green leaves...
View full detailsTulip 'Cape Cod' – 7 Bulbs
Greigii. Sparkling two-tone flowers. Orange edged with yellow.Planting and flowering Bulbs per pack: 7 Bulb size: 11-12 cm Flower colour: Orange...
View full detailsTulip 'Dancing Dolls' (18 Pack)
Tulip 'Dancing Dolls' is a whimsical variety that adds a burst of joy and movement to the spring garden. Often associated with the Viridiflora grou...
View full detailsTulip 'Joie de Vivre Mix' – 12 Bulbs
A mix of red, white and yellow lily flowered tulips.Planting and flowering Bulbs per pack: 12 Bulb size: 11-12 cm Flower colour: Mixed Flowerin...
View full detailsTulip 'Red Riding Hood' – 18 Bulbs
Scarlet flowers with dark striped foliage. RHS Award winner.Why you'll love it RHS Award winner Ideal for pots Planting and flowering Bulbs per pa...
View full detailsTulip 'Tarafa' – 7 Bulbs
White with a pink flash. Greigii short-stemmed flower.Planting and flowering Bulbs per pack: 7 Bulb size: 11-12 cm Flower colour: White Floweri...
View full detailsTulip Dee Jay Parrot (5 pack)
Tulip 'Dee Jay Parrot' is a stunning variety known for its unique and vibrant appearance. This parrot tulip features fringed, feather-like petals i...
View full detailsBuild a sunny border with colour and texture
Repeat lavender, Nepeta or compact salvias along the front of a border, then add Achillea, Echinacea or Rudbeckia for flowering colour. Verbena brings light, airy height, while Festuca adds fine-textured foliage and low sedums suit free-draining edges. Plan flowering times and mature sizes before combining plants. A sunny site can still have damp or heavy soil: match each plant to its preferred moisture and drainage, and check hardiness for more tender salvias and French lavender. Explore our cottage, coastal and seasonal collections below, or bring garden photos to our horticulturists in Clondalkin for advice.
Check how much direct sun reaches the planting area through the day, allowing for shade from trees and buildings.
Group plants with similar needs. Lavender and sea thrift need good drainage; Helenium and Rudbeckia appreciate moisture-retentive soil that drains well.
Compare flowering months and combine different heights. Water new plants while they establish and check patio pots regularly in warm weather.
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Bring garden photos and measurements to our qualified horticultural team at Newlands Home & Garden Centre. We can help you compare plants and plan a combination suited to your space.
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