Creating a sleeper Raised flower bed

[09wilsonad]

Hi i'm creating a small flower sleeper rasied be. Approx 2400x600mm by 200mm tall ish. The bed will be on concrete so i will put some gravel and landscape fabric in for drainage first.

My question is what should i plant in it this march as ideally i'd like to plant flowers that will remain through spring to end of summer if possible?
Image for location - south east facing. (UK)

 

[Meadowlark]

Plant what you like. Your chances of success are enhanced that way.

Visit a local garden shop to help you determine which plants you like and which ones meet your requirements. There are literally thousands of possibilities.

 

[Anniekay]

Putting it that close to the house isn't really advisable since the house eaves will keep it dryer than the rest of the yard. I would move it out away from the eaves and a good plant for spring to fall color would be zinnias, if that side of the house is in full sun. You need to plant by the amount of sun it gets. If it's the north side you need shade tolerant plants, the east or west side, plants that like part shade.

 

[cpp gardener]

Skip the gravel in the bottom. It will make the drainage worse, not better. Keep the fabric to hold the soil in the bed, although it slows things down a bit too, just not as much as the gravel.
As long as you know you have to water it beyond what rain you get, it should be fine.

 

[oneeye]

Wonderful idea 09, that will make that part of the house look really cool this Summer. It would be interesting if you would log your progress as you go, so we could watch it grow too. So please keep us posted and thanks for sharing.

 

[Oliver Buckle]

Don't get it too close up to the wall, I can see your damp proof course a couple of bricks down from the ventilator, you don't want to breach that.
My advice on plants is always 'Go for the cheap ones'. Plants don't get more expensive because they are better, but because they are harder to grow, cheap plants survive well. Cosmos and marigolds are both favourites with me.

 

[delightfulbags]

Hi i'm creating a small flower sleeper rasied be. Approx 2400x600mm by 200mm tall ish. The bed will be on concrete so i will put some gravel and landscape fabric in for drainage first.

My question is what should I plant in it this March, as ideally, I'd like to plant flowers that will remain through spring to the end of summer if possible? You might want to check out options on eFlorist for seasonal plants that will thrive throughout the warmer months.
Image for location - south east facing. (UK)
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For your south-east facing raised bed in the UK, consider planting a mix of early spring bloomers like daffodils and tulips, followed by summer flowers such as lavender, salvia, and geraniums. These plants will provide continuous color and fragrance from spring through summer, with the proper drainage you've planned. Just make sure the flowers you choose are well-suited for your climate and the conditions of your bed.

 

[johncrady32]

That is like a great project! For long-lasting color, try planting geraniums, petunias, and lavender—they’ll thrive in a sunny well-drained spot and keep blooming through summer.