Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is a time of celebration, fireworks, and vibrant displays of light and colour. Why not bring some of that explosive energy into your garden with plants that have names inspired by this occasion? Here are some fiery and dazzling plants that will add a spark to your garden.

Firecracker Plant (Russelia equisetiformis)

The Firecracker Plant is a lovely addition to any garden, with its cascading red tubular flowers that resemble bursts of fireworks. This plant is not only visually striking but also attracts butterflies, adding even more life to your garden. They prefer full sun, in a normal to sandy soil and can grow to around 1-1.5m tall and wide, and flower from spring to autumn.

Begonia boliviensis Bonfire

The Bonfire Begonia is a showstopper with its bright orange-red flowers that look like glowing embers. This plant thrives in containers and hanging baskets, making it perfect for adding a pop of colour to patios and balconies.  Its a trailing, tuberous perennial which grows to around 50cm tall, with pointed, toothed leaves on succulent, arching stems. Throughout summer it produces slender orange flowers to 5cm long, held in pendant clusters.

Pennisetum ‘Fireworks’

This ornamental grass features striking burgundy and pink foliage that resembles the trails of fireworks in the night sky. The Fireworks Fountain Grass adds texture and movement to your garden, creating a dynamic and eye-catching display which is ideal for a sensory garden. They grow to around 1-1.5m tall, and prefer a sunny garden. Protect from winter frost and cold wet soil.

Euphorbia epithymoides ‘Bonfire’

The Bonfire Euphorbia is a low-maintenance plant with vibrant red, orange, and yellow foliage that changes colour throughout the seasons and turns purple in the autumn. Its bright hues make it a perfect choice for adding zing and drama to your garden beds and borders. Ideal for the front of a sunny border as it only grows to around 45cm tall. It will die back over the winter and emerge each spring.

Clematis ‘Fireworks’

The Fireworks Clematis is a stunning climbing plant with large, star-shaped flowers in shades of purple and pink. Its striking blooms resemble the bursts of colour seen in a fireworks display, making it a beautiful addition to trellises, fences, and arbours. Suitable for a sunny or part sunny garden in any soil.

Salvia splendens ‘Bonfire’

The Bonfire Salvia is a vibrant annual with fiery red flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer – usually found in amenity planting schemes. This plant is perfect for adding a splash of colour to garden beds, borders, and containers, and it also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. Happy in normal or sandy soil in sunny spots.

By incorporating these fiery and dazzling plants into your garden, you can create a vibrant and dynamic space that captures the spirit of Bonfire Night and the excitement of fireworks. Whether you’re looking to add a pop of colour, attract pollinators, or simply enjoy the beauty of these unique plants, there’s something for every gardener to enjoy.

So, light up your garden with these explosive plants and let the celebrations continue all year round!

And if you would like a ready-made border that includes ‘Red Hot Pokers’ and grasses, try the Contemporary Ready Made Garden Design Kit…

READY-MADE GARDEN DESIGN KITS

If you would like some help with your planting plans, my ready-made kits have been created for you to easily and quickly plant a professionally designed sensory garden using the Wellbeing Design Kit.

I have created a traditional planting scheme with scented roses, herbs and perennial flowers in a harmonious colour scheme.

The border measures 3m x 1m, but can easily be adapted to fit any size or shape of border.

All designs contain a mixture of perennials (plants that die back in the winter and return in the spring) and evergreen plants. The plans have taller plants at the back of the border, with shorter plants at the front of the border which provides a tiered effect. The taller plants will grow to around 1m in height but can be pruned to the required height and shape.

CONTENTS:

• Garden design (fully labelled) to know what plant goes where
• Plant list – containing simple and clear information about each plant in the design including plant care and flowering periods
• Tips and ideas to personalise and help you create your gorgeous garden
• 2x Packet of seeds to scatter between the plants for added colour from spring through to autumn
• Mood board with photos of each plant so you can see how pretty they look together
• 2 x wooden plant labels

PLEASE NOTE: DOES NOT INCLUDE PLANTS

WHY BUY A READY-MADE GARDEN BORDER?

If you have no clue about plants or what goes well together, these kits will help you easily create the WOW factor in your garden. You will be the envy of all your friends with a fabulous garden! No green fingered expertise required – it’s all worked out for you, saving you oodles of time and stress.

The shopping list enables you to buy the plants online or from your local garden centre easily without having to read lots of tiny plant labels with unpronounceable botanical names.

I’ve chosen plants that are simple to look after too and will provide enjoyment for many years to come.

Here’s the link for more information: Contemporary Design Kit