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What to Plant in May

The garden is gathering pace. Continue sowing and harden off young plants before planting out. Explore what to sow, plant and enjoy in your UK garden this month.

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THIS MONTH IN THE GARDEN

May gardening at a glance

The garden is gathering pace. Continue sowing and harden off young plants before planting out.

64 sowing suggestions183 planting suggestions209 plants in flower
SEEDS & SOWING

🌱 Sow in May

64 plants

Sow these seeds this month (64 plants).

PLANTING THIS MONTH

🪴 Plant out in May

183 plants

Put these into the garden now (183 plants).

SEASONAL COLOUR

🌸 In flower in May

209 plants

What's blooming this month (209 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
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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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