Great Dixter – Growing and integrating summer bedding for late season interest

Introducing summer bedding to your borders is an excellent way to extend your garden’s season, maintaining interest and colour into the autumn. At Great Dixter we grow summer bedding plants from seed as well as using tender perennials and hardy subtropical plants to keep the display going. This day will teach you how to choose and grow summer bedding from seed and cuttings, how to use and manage tender plants and how subtropical plants can be used your borders