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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.
Gladiolus CollectionSword Lily,Gladioli
Gladioli are making a comeback! Thanks to innovative new breeding, producing new colour combinations with all manner of stripes and speckles - the possibilities seem endless! These sword lilies are so easy to grow; just plant the bulbs and forget about them until midsummer when you can enjoy the abundance of gladiolus flowers in borders or cut for a vase indoors. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 15cm (6").
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Gladiolus murielaeAbyssinian Gladioli, Acidanthera, Peacock Orchid, Gladiolus callianthus
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Gladiolus 'Limoncello'Sword Lily,Gladioli
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Gladiolus 'Tango'Sword Lily,Gladioli
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Gladiolus 'Brown Sugar'Sword Lily,Gladioli
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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 |
Snowdrop (Giant)Galanthus elwesii, Greater Snowdrop For a spring bulb with a big impact, try this striking giant snowdrop. Galanthus elwesii produces some of the largest snowdrop flowers, up to 2.5cm long with a beautiful honey fragrance. This choice snowdrop loves to shelter in dappled shade at the base of trees and shrubs, but looks equally at home in an alpine garden, or naturalised in grass. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 10cm (4”). Bulb size: 4/5.Snowdrop bulbs are ideal for autumn planting. For spring planting choose snowdrops in the green. Useful links: More info |
Feather Grape HyacinthMuscari comosum 'Plumosum', Leopoldia comosa, Muscari comosum 'Monstrosum', Tassel Grape Hyacinth This fabulous Feathered Grape Hyacinth produces fluffy plumes of mauve-blue muscari flowers that make a sensational display in spring borders. Try planting them alongside Lily-of-the Valley for some really pretty patio containers, or as edging along paths and narrow borders. Hardy, easy to grow and long-lasting, this variety - unlike others - is sterile so it won't take over the garden. Muscari comosum 'Plumosum' makes a striking cut flower too. Bulb size 6/8. Height: 20cm (8”). Spread: 5cm (2”).Useful links: More info |
Pleione formosanaWindowsill Orchid This exotic-looking little orchid makes a lovely pot plant for a cool windowsill indoors. But don’t be fooled by its small stature and good looks - it’s perfectly hardy, so you can grow it outdoors in sheltered borders too. The pink blooms of Pleione formosana appear on short stems of just 15cm (6") tall, and create a fabulous show from April to May, that will return year after year. These super little bulbs are surprisingly easy to grow - the perfect choice of orchid for the beginner grower. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Bulb size 8/9. More info |