• Summer mix: Trailing petunias, Fuchsias, Lobelia, Calibrachoa, Bacopa.
• Pollinator-friendly mix: Verbena, Alyssum (Lobularia), Nasturtium, Thyme (trailing).
• Winter/Spring displays: Pansies, Violas, Ivy, Cyclamen (hardy), Heather.

Compost: Lightweight, peat-free hanging-basket compost; includes water-retaining gel and slow-release fertiliser.

Tip: Combine upright plants (geraniums, fuchsia) with trailing plants for a balanced display.

Seasonal Timelines:

• Spring (Apr–May): Prepare baskets; plant frost-hardy trailing plants.
• Summer (Jun–Aug): Main display with fuchsias, petunias, lobelia, etc.
• Autumn (Sep–Oct): Replant with hardy plants and spring bulbs.
• Winter (Nov–Feb): Use cyclamen, ivy, pansies, and heather.

If you’re keeping baskets at private shopfronts or homes, generally no permission is needed unless the building is listed. The City of Edinburgh Council expects baskets to be safely fixed and high enough so they don’t obstruct pedestrians, buggies, wheelchairs, or emergency access.