[ TEN OF THE BEST]

These 10 stunners will do well in pots, baskets and flowerbeds where outdoor lighting will highlight them to best effect: White verbena – as a groundcover or in containers White alyssum – as a border plant or spiller Gardenia – a focal shrub with a sweet fragrance White petunia – a spiller for pots and baskets

Bougainvillea ‘Apple Blossom’ – for anywhere needing a pick-me-up

Poinsettia – for creamy-white holiday spirit

Calibrachoa – for pot and basket splendour Amaryllis – ideal for indoors and windowsills

Portulaca – a waterwise groundcover for beds White roses – always a winner in beds and pots