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Autumn Planting Bulbs Now in Stock

Crocus Ruby Giant – Pack Of 15 Crocus Ruby Giant – Pack Of 15
Crocus Ruby Giant – Pack Of 15
£1.99

Crocus Ruby Giant – Pack Of 15 brings valuable early-season colour to lawns, borders, rock gardens and pots. 15 bulbs/corms.

See product image flowers make this an easy choice for lawns, borders, rock gardens and pots. Plant during september–november in well-drained soil, then enjoy valuable early-season colour during february–march. Supplied as 15 bulbs/corms.

Planting guide

  • Plant: September–November
  • Depth: 7–10cm
  • Spacing: 5–9cm
  • Flowers: February–March
  • Height: 8–15cm
  • Position: Sun or light shade
  • Soil: Well-drained soil

Aftercare: Plant in informal groups. Let foliage die back naturally after flowering.

Ornamental corms: not for consumption.

Tulip Concerto – Pack Of 10 Tulip Concerto – Pack Of 10
Tulip Concerto – Pack Of 10
£4.99

Tulip Concerto – Pack Of 10 brings strong spring colour for pots and borders to borders, pots and cut flowers. 10 bulbs/corms.

See product image flowers make this an easy choice for borders, pots and cut flowers. Plant during october–november in free-draining soil, then enjoy strong spring colour for pots and borders during april–may. Supplied as 10 bulbs/corms.

Planting guide

  • Plant: October–November
  • Depth: 10–15cm, or about 3× the bulb height
  • Spacing: 8–10cm
  • Flowers: April–May
  • Height: 25–55cm
  • Position: Full sun; sheltered for taller varieties
  • Soil: Free-draining soil

Aftercare: Plant late in autumn in free-draining soil. Remove faded flowers and allow foliage to yellow naturally.

Ornamental bulbs: harmful if eaten and may irritate skin. Wear gloves when handling.

Freesia Pink – Pack Of 10 Freesia Pink – Pack Of 10
Freesia Pink – Pack Of 10
£2.99

Freesia Pink – Pack Of 10 brings elegant, fragrant flowers to patio pots, sheltered borders and fragrant cut flowers. 10 bulbs/corms.

See product image flowers make this an easy choice for patio pots, sheltered borders and fragrant cut flowers. Plant during march–may in free-draining soil or compost, then enjoy elegant, fragrant flowers during july–september. Supplied as 10 bulbs/corms.

Planting guide

  • Plant: March–May
  • Depth: 5cm
  • Spacing: 5–8cm
  • Flowers: July–September
  • Height: 30–45cm
  • Position: Sunny, warm and sheltered
  • Soil: Free-draining soil or compost

Aftercare: Protect from frost. Water during active growth, then keep drier as foliage fades.

Ornamental corms: not for consumption.

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