Bring colour to your garden this winter!

With the right plant choices, containers and garden beds can stay vibrant throughout winter. Add colour and structure to your outdoor spaces with these reliable performers.

‘Calliope’ for Baskets and Window Boxes

Pelargonium ‘Calliope Splash’ is a cross between a zonal pelargonium and an ivy geranium. It is known for its large, semi-double flowers, each marked with a dark rose “splash”.

Available varieties include ‘Rose Splash’, ‘Red Splash’ and ‘White Splash’. These plants bring bold colour to hanging baskets, containers and garden beds. While they tolerate heat, they flower best in autumn and spring, with blooms appearing throughout the year.

With a mounding to semi-trailing habit, they grow to about 30 cm high and 40 cm wide. They perform well in full sun or light shade, making them ideal for balconies and patios with morning sun.

Care

• Ensure excellent drainage
• Water moderately, allowing soil to dry between watering
• Feed regularly with a water-soluble fertiliser

Yellow Aloe for Focal Pots and Gravel Gardens

Aloe ‘Andy’s Yellow’ is a low-maintenance choice for winter interest. Its grey-green succulent leaves are complemented by striking lemon-yellow flowers during the colder months. Growing to around 1.7 m high and 2 m wide, it works well as a focal plant in large containers or gravel gardens.

Care

• Plant in full sun
• Use well-draining soil
• Avoid overwatering

‘Lemon and Lime’ for Borders and Hedges

Abelia ‘Lemon and Lime’ is a hardy, cold-tolerant shrub valued for its colourful foliage. In autumn and winter, the plant produces bright lemon-yellow leaves. As temperatures rise in spring and summer, the foliage turns a fresh lime green. Its dense, compact growth makes it suitable for low hedges, borders, or as a feature plant in pots.