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What to Plant in January

A quieter month for planning, protecting plants and preparing for the growing year ahead. Explore what to sow, plant and enjoy in your UK garden this month.

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THIS MONTH IN THE GARDEN

January gardening at a glance

A quieter month for planning, protecting plants and preparing for the growing year ahead.

13 sowing suggestions56 planting suggestions25 plants in flower
SEEDS & SOWING

🌱 Sow in January

13 plants
PLANTING THIS MONTH

🪴 Plant out in January

56 plants
SEASONAL COLOUR

🌸 In flower in January

25 plants
GARDEN PLANNING

❄️ UK frost dates by region

Approximate last spring / first autumn frost — always check your local forecast before sowing or planting out tender plants.

RegionLast spring frostFirst autumn frost
Scotland & far northlate Maylate September
North of Englandmid Maymid October
Midlands & Walesearly–mid Maylate October
East & South East Englandlate April–early Maylate October
London & urban areasmid Aprilearly November
South West & coastalmid AprilNovember

UK gardening times vary by region, exposure and weather. Check local conditions and frost risk before sowing or planting out tender plants.

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