There are over one million people in Scotland who are regular gardeners according to the Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy - making it one of the country’s most popular activities.
From communal tenement gardens to expansive private grounds, we love our borders, rockeries, lawns and patios.
It’s hugely satisfying to see a plant you’ve cared for bloom into beautiful flowers, but you need to be careful what you choose and where you place it.
And those of us not lucky enough to have access to a garden can still exercise their green fingers on window boxes perched on ledges.
And there are plenty of pretty flowering plants that can thrive in these restricted conditions - even in the notoriously unpredictable Scottish climate.
Here are 12 of the very best.
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1. Lobelia
The glorious trailing Lobelia produces masses of tiny blue, white, or purple flowers and positively thrives in the cool, damp conditions otherwise known as a Scottish summer. It is ideal for softening the edges of window boxes and flowers prolifically all the way from late spring to early autumn - offering great value for money. | Canva/Getty Images
2. Pelargonium
Often (mistakenly) refered to as Geraniums, Pelargoniums offer vibrant summer color and will flower even in breezy, coastal Scottish conditions. Their drought-tolerance also helps during unexpected dry spells, while their upright or trailing forms suit any window box. | Canva/Getty Images
3. Fuchsia
The surprisingly exotic-looking Fuchsia positively loves Scotland’s cooler summers and are happy to live in partial shade. Their elegant, dangling flowers come in pinks, purples, and whites, adding a romantic and dramatic touch to windowledge displays. | Canva/Getty Images
4. Viola
Hardy and cheerful, violas bloom for months even in the notoriously-fickle Scottish weather. They tolerate partial shade and bring vivid splashes of purple, yellow, and blue to any window box. | Canva/Getty Images