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A whirling dervish of tender annuals and half-hardy perennials which will radiate an incredible energy from May right through to the first frosts. The ‘Brilliant Bling Collection’ is an exciting blend of red, black and yellow, a true showstopper that will bounce and cascade over containers and border edges for enduring effect. In this ensemble, we have done all the hard work for you by putting together a range of plants which work well; complementing each other beautifully and having similar watering and nutritional requirements. Plant the ‘Brilliant Bling Collection’ in well-drained soil of any kind which benefits from sun or partial shade and, we can promise, you will reap the rewards all summer.Collection comprises: Pelargonium interspecific ‘Calliope Dark Red’ H&S: 45cm; Dahlia x hybrida ‘Goldalia Scarlet ‘ H: 30cm S: 25cm; Osteospermum ecklonis ‘Tradewinds Yellow’ H: 40cm S: 35cm; Petunia hybrida ‘Aurora Black’ H&S: 30cm; Petunia x atkinsiana ‘Fortado Burgundy Vanilla’ H: 30cm S: 40cm; and Verbena hybrida ‘Magelana Scarlet’ H: 20cm S: 35cm.
Flower and Foliage Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Foliage Month
Flowering Month
Key Information
Included In this Collection |
Pelargonium Calliope Dark Red YP |
Osteospermum ecklonis Tradewinds Yellow YP |
Dahlia x hybrida Goldalia Scarlet YP |
Petunia hybrida Aurora Ray Black YP |
Petunia Fortado Burgundy Vanilla YP |
Verbena hybrida Magelana Scarlet YP |
Latin Name |
Pelargonium interspecific ‘Calliope Dark Red’ |
Common Name |
Bedding Geranium |
Hardiness |
H2 (1 to 5°C) |
Colour |
Red |
Type |
Perennial |
Format |
Young Plants |
Position |
Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
Foliage |
Semi-Evergreen |
Height in Maturity (m) |
0.45 |
Spread in Maturity (m) |
0.45 |
Soil Conditions |
Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity |
Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect |
East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
Scented |
Yes |
Drought Tolerant |
Yes |
Good for pots |
Yes |
Good for hanging baskets |
Yes |
Good for pollinators |
Yes |
Good for cutting |
Yes |
Latin Name |
Osteospermum ecklonis ‘Tradewinds Yellow’ |
Common Name |
African Daisy, Cape Daisy |
Hardiness |
H2 (1 to 5°C) |
Colour |
Yellow |
Type |
Perennial |
Format |
Young Plants |
Position |
Full-Sun |
Foliage |
Deciduous |
Height in Maturity (m) |
0.40 |
Spread in Maturity (m) |
0.35 |
Soil Conditions |
Chalk Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity |
Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect |
South-facing, West-facing |
Drought Tolerant |
Yes |
Good for pots |
Yes |
Good for hanging baskets |
Yes |
Good for Rockeries |
Yes |
Good for wildlife |
Yes |
Good for pollinators |
Yes |
Good for cutting |
Yes |
Good for groundcover |
Yes |
Latin Name |
Dahlia x hybrida ‘Goldalia Scarlet’ |
Hardiness |
H3 (-1 to -5°C) |
Colour |
Red |
Type |
Perennial |
Format |
Young Plants |
Position |
Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
Foliage |
Deciduous |
Height in Maturity (m) |
0.30 |
Spread in Maturity (m) |
0.25 |
Soil Conditions |
Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity |
Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect |
East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
Drought Tolerant |
Yes |
Good for pots |
Yes |
Good for hanging baskets |
Yes |
Good for wildlife |
Yes |
Good for pollinators |
Yes |
Good for cutting |
Yes |
Latin Name |
Petunia hybrida ‘Aurora Ray Black’ |
Hardiness |
H2 (1 to 5°C) |
Colour |
Black |
Type |
Annual |
Format |
Young Plants |
Position |
Full-Sun |
Foliage |
Deciduous |
Height in Maturity (m) |
0.30 |
Spread in Maturity (m) |
0.30 |
Soil Conditions |
Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity |
Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect |
South-facing, West-facing |
Scented |
Yes |
Drought Tolerant |
Yes |
Good for pots |
Yes |
Good for hanging baskets |
Yes |
Good for wildlife |
Yes |
Good for pollinators |
Yes |
Latin Name |
Petunia x atkinsiana ‘Fortado Burgundy Vanilla’ |
Hardiness |
H2 (1 to 5°C) |
Colour |
Cream |
Type |
Annual |
Format |
Young Plants |
Position |
Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
Foliage |
Deciduous |
Height in Maturity (m) |
0.30 |
Spread in Maturity (m) |
0.40 |
Soil Conditions |
Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity |
Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect |
East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
Trailing |
Yes |
Scented |
Yes |
Drought Tolerant |
Yes |
Good for pots |
Yes |
Good for hanging baskets |
Yes |
Good for wildlife |
Yes |
Good for pollinators |
Yes |
Latin Name |
Verbena hybrida ‘Magelana Scarlet’ |
Common Name |
Vervain |
Hardiness |
H2 (1 to 5°C) |
Colour |
Red |
Format |
Young Plants |
Position |
Full-Sun |
Foliage |
Deciduous |
Height in Maturity (m) |
0.20 |
Spread in Maturity (m) |
0.35 |
Soil Conditions |
Chalk Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity |
Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect |
East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
Trailing |
Yes |
Drought Tolerant |
Yes |
Good for pots |
Yes |
Good for hanging baskets |
Yes |
Good for Rockeries |
Yes |
Good for wildlife |
Yes |
Good for pollinators |
Yes |
Good for groundcover |
Yes |