Hardy Autumnal Hanging Basket Collection
Hanging baskets don't have to be just for summer. As traditional summer bedding begins to fade, The Hardy Autumnal Hanging Basket Collection offers a completely different way to keep baskets, pots and containers looking beautiful — using six hardy perennial plants chosen for their trailing habits, contrasting foliage and ability to create interest well beyond the summer months.
This collection includes
- Thyme Doone Valley – A charming low-growing thyme with lemon-scented foliage and attractive golden markings.
- Thyme Sparkling Bright – Bright variegated leaves bring a lovely contrast to the softer greens of the collection.
- Thyme Tabor – An aromatic thyme that adds fresh green foliage and traditional herb-garden fragrance.
- Thyme Pink Chintz – A beautiful spreading thyme with rich pink flowers, lovely for softening the edges of a basket.
- Woolly Thyme – Soft, silvery-grey foliage forming a low cushion, adding a wonderfully tactile contrast.
- Thyme Archer’s Gold – A colourful golden-leaved thyme, bringing warm highlights to your planting.
Collection at a glance
Number of plants: 6
Best for: Autumn and winter hanging baskets, wall planters and containers
Planting time: Ideal for late summer and autumn planting
Position: A bright, sunny and preferably sheltered position
Winter interest: Selected for attractive foliage, contrasting textures and structure through the colder months
Hardiness: Hardy perennial varieties, though plants in hanging baskets are more exposed to severe frost than those planted in the ground
Growing tip: Use a free-draining compost and ensure the basket can drain freely — winter wet is often a greater problem for Mediterranean herbs than winter cold
Perfect for: Replacing tired summer baskets, bringing greenery to patios and doorways, and creating hanging displays that continue looking good throughout autumn and winter
*We update the plants featured within this collection each week based on stock levels. This collection was last updated on 05/09/2026.
How big are the plants?
All herbs are supplied in 9cm pots. They will be freshly picked for your order. The condition of the plants is our primary concern when fulfilling your order. The foliage will differ in size throughout the season and may be clipped prior to dispatch. The herbs are not soft grown and have spent time in unheated conditions. They are a product designed not just to last a few days but to be grown on by yourselves and supply flavour for months to come.