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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Stachys byzantina | Lamb's Ear (2 Litre)
Stachys byzantina, commonly known as Lamb's Ear, is a beloved perennial recognized for its silvery, soft, and fuzzy leaves that feel akin to a lamb...
View full detailsStachys Officinalis Ukkie
Stachys officinalis 'Ukkie' is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial that is commonly used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is native to Eur...
View full detailsStar Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides (3 Litre)
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Star Jasmine is an evergreen climber with glossy leaves and strongly scented white summer flowers. Train its twining stems over a sheltered wall, t...
View full detailsStipa Gigantea (Golden Oats)
Stipa Gigantea, also known as Golden Oats, is an ornamental grass renowned for its towering, elegant stature and striking golden panicles...
View full detailsSyringa | Lilac 2 litre (Sold Individually)
Sold individually, you can add a preference to which colour you prefer at checkout. If we have it we will prioritise that colour otherwise we will...
View full detailsThalictrum 'Little Pinkie' (2 Litres)
Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie' is a charming and delicate perennial plant that adds a touch of elegance and grace to garden landscapes. This variety of...
View full detailsThalictrum 'Splendide' 2L
Thalictrum 'Splendide' is a stunning herbaceous perennial commonly known as Meadow Rue. It boasts attractive fern-like foliage and bears delicate, ...
View full detailsThuja occidentalis 'Golden Smaragd'
Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Smaragd' is a compact evergreen conifer with a naturally narrow, conical habit and bright golden-green foliage. Its upri...
View full detailsTradescantia and. 'Leonora' 2 Litre
Tradescantia 'Leonora' is a hardy clump-forming perennial producing three-petalled violet-blue flowers above narrow green foliage. Its easy-growing...
View full detailsTradescantia and. 'Osprey' 2L
Tradescantia 'Osprey' is a hardy perennial with neat clumps of narrow green foliage and distinctive white three-petalled flowers with contrasting v...
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 'Green Mile' (5 Bulbs Per Pack)
Tulip ‘Green Mile’ is a distinctive late tulip, celebrated for its elegant green petals flushed with soft yellow-green tones and subtle hints of cr...
View full detailsTulip 'Happy Generation' – 7 Bulbs
White flowers with a red central stripe on the petals. They are good for cut flowers.Planting and flowering Bulbs per pack: 7 Bulb size: 11-12 cm...
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 Madonna' Bulbs
Elevate your garden with the enchanting allure of Tulip 'Red Madonna' bulbs, a captivating addition that brings a touch of timeless elegance to you...
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 'The First' (9 Pack)
Introducing Tulip 'The First' Bulbs Embrace the beauty of the changing seasons with Tulip 'The First' bulbs, a captivating addition that ushers in ...
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 detailsTulip Grand National Bulbs (XL)
Experience the regal beauty of Tulip 'Grand National,' a captivating addition that brings a touch of elegance and vibrant color to your garden land...
View full detailsVariegated Hebe 'Tricolor' | Hebe 'Tricolor' (15cm Pot)
An evergreen hebe with cream-edged green foliage that can develop pink tones in cooler weather. Summer flower spikes add interest to its decorative...
View full detailsVariegated Society Garlic | Tulbaghia violacea 'Variegata' (2 Litre)
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Green and cream-striped leaves form a neat clump beneath airy heads of lilac-purple flowers. This ornamental perennial gives sunny containers and s...
View full detailsVerbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' 3 Litre
Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' is a compact form of the popular purpletop verbena, producing airy clusters of lavender-purple flowers on branching ...
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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