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In this category you'll find many different types of flower bulbs and tubers - orchids, lily of the valley, English bluebells, snowdrops and many other well-known varieties and some not-so-common ones too.
Summer Bulbs Mixture
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Russian SnowdropPuschkinia scilloides, Striped Squill Intriguing star shaped flowers, with delicate pale petals, striped with deep blue. These hardy Russian snowdrops make a stunning alternative to traditional spring bulbs. Resilient Puschkinia bulbs will grow in almost any well drained soil, and enjoy hot summers when their bulbs can bake in the sun. Grow them in borders and rockeries, or naturalise them in grass. Our generous bumper bulb pack means there will be plenty left over for your patio pots too! Height: 15cm (6”). Spread: 10cm (4”). Bulb size: 5/6.Useful links: More info |
Blue Mountain LilyIxiolirion tataricum, Ixiolirion pallasii, Siberian Lily This unusual bulb, originating from the Middle East, is rarely seen in gardens. The stunning flowers of the Blue Mountain Lily appear from May to July in a frenzy of royal blue trumpets carried on upright stems. After flowering, it retreats into dormancy for the dry summer period before returning the following year. Ixiolirion is perfectly hardy if naturalised in sheltered borders, but makes a lovely container plant too. Height: 30cm (10"). Spread: 10cm (4"). Bulb size: 4.Useful links: More info |
Oxalis versicolorStriped-flowered Wood Sorrel A half hardy alpine with the most fascinating buds, like striped candy canes! In late summer and autumn the flowers of Oxalis versicolour open to reveal cupped white petals with bright raspberry margins. These delicate, spreading perennials make captivating specimens for a frost free greenhouse or conservatory. In particularly mild and sheltered sites they may be grown outdoors in rock gardens or alpine troughs, but should be protected from frost at all times. Height: 10cm (4”) Spread: 20cm (8”). Bulb size: 3/4.Useful links: More info |
Cyclamen neapolitanumA delightful ground cover plant for rockeries and woodland gardens where it will self seed to create a carpet of foliage from autumn to spring. Bulb size 10/11. More info |