Winter bedding plants are a boon at this time of year, Colourful foliage, berries and flowers combine to make your garden sing in winter, bringing a smile when you need it most.
Colour splash
Hardy and free-flowering, pansies and violas will out-bloom most other plants from January to May.
Bred to shrug off the cold, wet and wind, these dainty darlings come in every hue.
Mass plant them in sunny spots at the front of beds and borders and among perennials.
Or place them centre-stage in containers and hanging baskets by the front door where their ‘look-at-me’ colours give a joyful welcome to your home.
Little gems
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