John Clifford, garden expert at Gardenstone adds that other common bedding plants that can be planted out once frost has passed include: petunias, pansies, violas, marigolds, and lobelia.

So, what can take the place of our colourful bedding stalwarts, the pelargoniums, trailing lobelia, petunias and marigolds? Salvias, heather and dahlias have proved particularly popular ...