Frost is unlikely to be a problem after the third week in May, so around this time is ideal for planting half-hardy bedding plants in containers, hanging baskets and to fill spaces in your borders.
Whether you opt for bright colours, subtle unusual shades or innovative flowers like those of Fuchsia 'Satellite' (below), the shelves of garden centres and DIY stores will be full to bursting with plants. Those listed here are new for 2008. Expect to pay about £1.99 for 8-9cm (3-4in) pots, or see the links below for online sales.
In the May 2008 issue
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The following plants feature in the May issue of Gardens Monthly magazine, on sale from 2nd May, with photos, descriptions and tips from Jean Stowe. Where indicated, you can buy online:
Fuchsia 'Satellite' with amazing pendulous flowers; buy online from Dobies
Impatiens walleriana 'Spellbound', a trailing busy Lizzie with new colour 'Pinkerbell'.
Nemesia 'Dusky Blue' and 'Dusky Pink' are unusual in colour.
Nemesia Maritana Series 'Magic Girl' and 'Rosanna Girl'.
Nemesia 'Raspberries and Cream' joins last year's 'Berries and Cream'.
Osteospermum Jamboana Lemon Spoon with fascinating flowers.
Osteospermum 'Sunny Sheila', a Cape daisy with unusual, orange-pink tones.
Pelargonium 'Blushing Sophie', an apple-blossom cultivar; order online from 'Hayloft Plants'.
Pelargonium 'Guernsey Flair', the first yellow geranium.
Surfinia Table Range with four new colours including Dark Red and Yellow.
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