what can i plant this time of year?

[evedawn]

recently had some lovely planters made for my tiny front garden. i want to plant them up with something colourful but not sure if i've left it too late as summer is already half way through? They are fairly shallow planters (prob about 25cm deep) but long and norrow. The front garden gets plenty sunshine. adfvice anyone? thanks in advance

[carlton23]

Why not visit a nurseries or garden centre to see what is in flower at this time of year.

[tina831]

I Have being thinking the same myself as some of my summer bedding, due to the rain i think, are looking a little scruffy but the supermarkets which were selling loads seem to have stopped,
i was thinking about winter pansy as the ones i got early spring are as good as new, larger an still full of life, hope this is helpful to you.

[tina831]

Hi, i think winter pansys /violas maybe a good idea, as they will start now an last all winter.

[tamborine]

geraniums/petunias/zinnias/asters - most beddings grown on in pots.

[woozer]

I had the same problem and have put in some trailing begonias with the smaller type of flower as they dont seem to get damaged so badly by rain- they have been in about 10 days now and are really looking great - the dragon leaf variety is particularly good - added bonus is they dont need dead heading - hopefully your garden center will have some left.

[woozer]

Oops - meant to say the Dragon leaf type are upright and really make a super display I find one in a pot is enough once they start growing.