Ready for sunshine? We’re here to help you get your garden containers ready for a spectacular summer! One of our favourite ways to add instant impact is with the Thriller, Filler, Spiller method – a simple planting formula that brings life, structure, and colour to pots of all shapes and sizes.
Whether you’re refreshing your patio, perking up your doorstep, or creating a showpiece for your garden table, here’s everything you need to know.
Thrillers add Drama and Height
Make a bold statement with tall, eye-catching plants that stand proud in the centre of your pot.
We love…
Cordyline
With its striking, sword-like leaves in rich reds and greens, Cordyline adds instant structure and a modern edge.
Canna
Big leaves, bold colours, and tropical charm – Canna makes a gorgeous centrepiece that thrives in the sun.
Salvia
Elegant purple spires that attract pollinators and bring vertical interest to any arrangement.
Fillers – Bring Colour and Fullness
Fillers do exactly what you’d expect! They bulk out the container and bridge the space between your thriller and spiller, creating a lush, full display.
We love…
Geraniums
A summer favourite with vibrant blooms and a long flowering season – hardy, colourful, and perfect for sun-drenched spaces.
Nemesia
Fragrant and full of charm, Nemesia adds soft texture and blooms in cheerful shades of pinks, whites, and purples.
Osteospermum
These sun-loving African daisies bring bright, joyful blooms that open with the morning sun.
Spillers – Soften and Trail
Finish your container with plants that trail beautifully over the edge, softening the look and adding movement.
We love…
Lobelia
Cascading with clouds of tiny blue or white flowers, Lobelia brings a delicate touch to any pot.
Bacopa
A pretty trailer with star-shaped blooms that work beautifully in baskets or container borders.
Trailing Petunias
– For a bold, overflowing splash of colour, Surfinia delivers with unstoppable summer blooms.
Get summer ready
Summer’s in full bloom and so are our gardens! Now’s the perfect time to refresh your beds, borders and containers with vibrant seasonal colour, lush greenery and beautiful blooms.
