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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Hemerocallis 'Pink Damask' 2L
Hemerocallis ‘Pink Damask’ is a clump-forming daylily with deep damask-pink, funnel-shaped flowers and a contrasting yellow throat. Its slender ste...
View full detailsHyacinth 'Woodstock' (4 Pack)
The Hyacinth 'Woodstock' is one of the most distinctive and memorable varieties of hyacinths, primarily because of its rich, deep burgundy-purple b...
View full detailsHypericum 'Magical Beauty' 3 Litre
Hypericum 'Magical Beauty' is a compact deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with bright yellow summer flowers followed by decorative salmon-pink berr...
View full detailsIberis Whistler White 9cm
Iberis Whistler White, commonly known as candytuft, is a captivating perennial that enchants with its abundant clusters of pure white flowers. This...
View full detailsImperata Cylindrica 'Red Baron' (2 Litre)
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron', also known as Japanese Blood Grass, is a striking ornamental grass prized for its vibrant red-tipped foliage that ...
View full detailsIris (L) 'Black Gamecock' P9
5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock' is a striking perennial known for its dramatic, velvety deep purple-black flowers. This Louisiana iris variety adds...
View full detailsIris ensata | Japanese Water Iris P9
A Japanese water iris with upright foliage and large violet-purple blooms in midsummer. Iris ensata (also sold as Iris kaempferi) suits the consist...
View full detailsIris germanica 'Alcazar' 2L
ris germanica 'Alcazar' is a classic and elegant bearded iris that has captivated gardeners for generations with its regal presence and fragrant bl...
View full detailsIris Hollandica Carmen (25 Bulbs Per Pack)
Why We Love It Iris 'Carmen' is a beautiful tall Dutch Iris with lovely white with pink petals that would look good in any garden design and mak...
View full detailsIris laevigata 'Rose Queen' P9
5.0 / 5.0
3 Reviews
Iris laevigata 'Rose Queen' is a captivating aquatic plant, renowned for its stunning blooms that add a touch of elegance to water gardens and pond...
View full detailsIris Pseudacorus 'Variegata' (3 Litre)
Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata' is a stunning and unique perennial plant that brings a touch of beauty and interest to garden landscapes. This variety...
View full detailsIris robusta 'Dark Aura' P9
Iris robusta 'Dark Aura' is a striking perennial known for its tall, elegant stems and beautiful, deep purple-blue flowers with a hint of dark vein...
View full detailsIris sibirica Shirley Pope 2 Litre
Iris sibirica 'Shirley Pope' is a graceful, clump-forming perennial known for its elegant deep violet-blue flowers, each adorned with delicate vein...
View full detailsJapanese Barberry 'Admiration' | Berberis thunbergii 'Admiration' (2 Litre)
A compact deciduous shrub with red-orange leaves narrowly edged in gold. Its dense, rounded habit brings striking foliage colour to small borders a...
View full detailsJapanese Sedge 'Everoro' | Carex oshimensis 'Everoro' (3 Litre)
Carex oshimensis 'Everoro' forms a neat evergreen mound of arching yellow leaves edged in dark green. This ornamental sedge brings lasting colour t...
View full detailsJapanese Spindle 'Jean Hugues' | Euonymus japonicus 'Jean Hugues' (2 Litre)
Euonymus japonicus 'Jean Hugues' is a compact upright evergreen shrub with small, glossy dark green leaves and tidy dense growth. Its box-like appe...
View full detailsKnautia 'Thunder & Lightning' 2 Litre
5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Knautia 'Thunder & Lightning' is a striking perennial, valued for its unique foliage and attractive blooms. This cultivar features variegated l...
View full detailsKnautia macedonica 'Red Knight' (2 Litre)
Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight' is a majestic perennial admired for its deep crimson-red blooms and elegant form. This variety, commonly known as M...
View full detailsKniphofia 'Royal Castle' 3 Litre
Kniphofia 'Royal Castle', commonly known as Red Hot Poker, is a bold perennial that produces striking, torch-like flower spikes in fiery shades of ...
View full detailsKniphofia Nobilis 3L
Kniphofia 'Nobilis' is a vigorous red-hot poker producing tall spikes of rich orange-red flowers that fade to yellow towards the base. The dramatic...
View full detailsLady's Mantle 'Thriller' | Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'
Soft, scalloped green leaves catch droplets of rain and support airy sprays of chartreuse-yellow flowers. This dependable perennial softens border ...
View full detailsLampranthus Yellow (9cm)
Lampranthus Yellow, also known as Yellow Ice Plant, is a vibrant and eye-catching succulent plant that adds a pop of color to gardens and landscape...
View full detailsLaurus nobilis Pyramid Shape In Red & Gold Xmas Pot (70cm)
The Laurus nobilis, standing at 70cm in a striking red and gold Christmas-themed pot, is a pyramid-shaped evergreen that exudes elegance and festiv...
View full detailsLaurus nobilis | Bay Laurel Half Standard 100-125cm Tall with 25cm head
Buy Laurus Nobilis Bay Laurel online or instore today! This is a 5 year old plant with a solid stem and head. perfect for the entrance of a build...
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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