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Creating a summer hanging basket requires selecting plants that thrive in summer conditions and are suitable for the UK climate. Here are a few ideas:
Petunias: These are classic summer plants and are well suited for hanging baskets. They produce colourful, trumpet-shaped flowers and require full sun.
Begonias: Begonias are perfect for hanging baskets, particularly if your basket will be in a semi-shaded spot. Begonias are available in a range of vibrant colours and are very reliable summer bloomers.
Fuchsias: Fuchsias are perfect for hanging baskets because their beautiful flowers hang down, making them easy to admire from below. They’re available in a range of colours and prefer semi-shade conditions.
Lobelia: This plant can produce masses of tiny blue, purple, or white flowers. It’s often used as a trailing plant for the edges of the basket.
Geraniums (Pelargoniums): Geraniums are a favourite for hanging baskets due to their bright, beautiful blooms and their tolerance for warm, dry conditions.
Verbena: Verbena plants are great in hanging baskets due to their trailing habit. They produce clusters of small, brightly coloured flowers.
Surfinia: This is a type of trailing petunia that’s bred specifically for baskets and containers. They’re extremely popular thanks to their vigorous growth and abundance of flowers throughout the summer.
Bidens: These plants have a trailing habit and produce masses of bright yellow flowers. They’re very easy to care for, making them a good choice for novice gardeners.
Nemesia: This is a very fragrant flower that produces blooms in a variety of colours. It’s perfect for adding a lovely scent to your hanging basket.
Calibrachoa (Million Bells): These plants are great for hanging baskets because of their small, abundant, petunia-like flowers. They are heat-tolerant and require little care besides regular watering.
All of these plants are great choices for summer hanging baskets in the UK. They provide vibrant colour and many of them have lovely fragrances, too. Just remember to water and feed them regularly, and they’ll give you a beautiful display all summer long.
