A mix of butterfly bushes (Buddleja), spider flowers (Cleome), superbells (Calibrachoa) and Begonias are all great choices. These plants have unique habits and flower colours providing plenty of variety. Remember to water and feed them regularly to keep displays at their best for longer.
What should I plant in my garden?
The best plants for budding gardeners
Sunny boulevard
This hypericum will turn heads all summer long with its small, bright yellow flowers. It has a very compact habit and is frost resistant to -25°C.
Summerwings®® series
Attractive foliage covered by an exuberant display of flowers – Summerwings® adds an elegant touch to your balcony boxes and ornamental pots. Very easy to care for, it prefers sunny or semi-shady locations.
Diamond frost
The small, snow-white flowers of this summer-flowering plant playfully complement the other flowers in your border, balcony or terrace. The perfect addition for sunny or shady spots alike.
3 tips for successful gardening
Is it the right plant?
Choose the right plant for the right location: make sure your plant gets the correct amount of sunshine or shade and that the soil is suitable, too.
Is this the right time?
Choose the right time of year for each plant: some need to be planted in early spring, others in autumn.
Is it getting all it needs?
Make sure your plant gets all the water and nutrients it needs to grow healthy and strong. You will need to check the soil regularly, too.
Which shrubs attract butterflies?
ROCKETSTAR®
Butterfly bush, also known as summer lilac, has beautiful, sweet-scented flowers that attract butterflies. Buddlejas from the Rocketstar® series flower abundantly and continuously from early summer through to autumn. They are hardy, low-maintenance plants that can be pruned in early spring.
How about a pink-purple touch?
Señorita rosalita
Very hardy and equally attractive, this eye-catcher blossoms profusely on terraces and in sunny garden borders, flowering throughout the summer and into the autumn.
Double play®
Meet Spiraea Double Play® Red, the first Spiraea with red flowers. The combination of ruby red petals set against dark burgundy foliage creates the perfect double play!
Lime light prime®
Lime Light Prime®: a compact habit and intense colours that range from early season lime green to pink and red in the autumn.
As a newbie, it’s always best to start small and keep it simple. Choose low-maintenance plants to become familiar with the basics of gardening. Proven Winner plants are well suited to giving all gardeners a great display as they are easy to care for, offer excellent growth, quality and simply look stunning.
One of the first steps is to understand your plants and find out what they need to thrive: what kind of soil, how much sunlight, water and nourishment do they need? This information is usually written on the plant’s label, with plenty of more detailed information available on our website: www.provenwinners.eu
How to get abundant flowers?
UNIQUE
Unique – this plant looks great both solo and combined with other summer flowers. With its abundant, intensely coloured flowers, it makes an excellent choice for pots, tubs and garden borders. You can also combine different colours for a show-stopping effect!