Polyanthus ‘Yellow’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 10.5cm Pot (Set of 3 or 6)

Polyanthus ‘Yellow’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering late winter to spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 10.5cm pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.

At a glance

• Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
• Mature size: 15–25cm x 15–25cm
• Flowering: Late Winter to Spring
• Position: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Attracts: Bees & Butterflies
• Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 10.5cm pots

The detail

Polyanthus plants are a true garden classic—bursting with colour, thriving in cooler months, and perfect for adding cheer to beds, borders, pots, and baskets. Available in a rainbow of varieties—Scarlet, Blue, White, Orange, Rose, Yellow, and our Growers Mixed Selection—each produces tight clusters of velvety blooms that resemble miniature roses, sitting atop neat, low-growing rosettes of deep green foliage. Whether you want a bold single-colour display or a vibrant mix, these plants bring uplifting colour just when your garden needs it most.

Grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and supplied in 10.5cm pots, each plant comes with a strong, established root system and arrives in 100% plastic-free packaging. Often in bud or bloom on arrival, they’re ready to plant straight away for instant seasonal impact. Polyanthus thrive in sun or light shade, prefer moist, well-drained soil, and are excellent for filling tricky shady spots. Long-flowering and low maintenance, they’re also a valuable early-season nectar source for pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Why ours

Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.

How to grow

Frequently asked

Will it come back next year?

Yes — Polyanthus ‘Yellow’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.

When will it flower?

Expect flowers from late winter to spring. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.

Is it really bee-friendly?

Yes — Polyanthus ‘Yellow’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.

What size pot does it arrive in?

Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 10.5cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.