What to Plant in January
Seeds to sow, young plants to put out, and what's flowering in January in UK gardens — drawn straight from the GardenWizz plant encyclopedia.
🌱 Sow in January
Sow these seeds this month (6 plants).
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Clematis (Clematis)
Lupin (Lupinus)
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Pea (Pisum sativum)
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)
🪴 Plant out in January
Put these into the garden now (30 plants).
Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
Blueberry 'Duke'
Blueberry 'Spartan'
Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Common Rose (Rosa gallica)
Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea)
English Ivy (Hedera helix)
English Oak (Quercus robur)
Gorse (Ulex europaeus)
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Hellebore (Helleborus)
Holly (Ilex aquifolium)
Honeysuckle 'Graham Thomas'
Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum)
Honeysuckle 'Serotina'
Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
Laburnum (Laburnum anagyroides)
Pea (Pisum sativum)
Poppy (Papaver)
Privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
Rose (Rosa)
Strawberry 'Cambridge Favourite'
Strawberry 'Hapil'
Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
Willow (Salix viminalis)
Yew (Taxus baccata)
🌸 In flower in January
What's blooming this month (4 plants).
❄️ UK frost dates by region
Approximate last spring / first autumn frost — always check your local forecast before sowing or planting out tender plants.
| Region | Last spring frost | First autumn frost |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland & far north | late May | late September |
| North of England | mid May | mid October |
| Midlands & Wales | early–mid May | late October |
| East & South East England | late April–early May | late October |
| London & urban areas | mid April | early November |
| South West & coastal | mid April | November |