Information about flowering and growth along with advice on how to arrange in your garden
Bulbs and plants which flower every year are listed as perennial in our plant specifications. Popular perennial spring bulbs include narcissi, crocus, alliums and muscari - these are available to order between May and December and can be planted betw
Planting for colour which lasts throughout the year involves choosing a selection of varieties with different flowering times. Varieties from our spring range typically flower in summer and autumn. Varieties from our autumn range typically flower in
There's a huge range of flowers which grow from bulbs and you can fill your garden with colour for most of the year by planting bulbs. We ship bulbs in spring and autumn at their correct planting time. Summer bulbs, such as dahlias, begonias, cannas
This depends on the type of plant and variety. Some produce multiple flowers per stem and some just produce one flower per stem. You can get an idea of how many flowers are produced per bulb from the images provided on each product page. Tulips and n
Some flower bulbs multiply and some only grow well in the first year and need replacing the next year. Most perennial bulbs multiply over time. Some flower bulbs, such as most tulips (short-lived perennials), ranunculus and some anemone types, are gr
Most spring bulbs remain dormant through winter and sprout from early spring onwards. Summer-flowering varieties planted in spring will usually produce some growth within a month or two, but it can take longer for some types. The length of tie it tak
Spring-flowering bulbs naturally flower during spring, some varieties earlier in the season than others. The bulbs are planted whilst dormant in autumn and they usually remain dormant over winter. Depending on which varieties you choose, you can expe
In a mixed container, plant taller varieties in the centre and shorter varieties around the outside. For pots which are positioned against a wall, plant the tallest variety at the back of the container closest to the wall and small varieties at the f
The number of bulbs you will need per m2 is available on each product page, and there is additional guidance in our online blog post How many bulbs do I need? Flower bulbs per m2 guide. This provides typical bulb spacings and helps to give an idea of
Generally speaking, bulbs should be planted at a spacing of at least 2-3 times the width of the bulb. In pots, bulbs tend to look better when they're planted closer, but always leave at least 2-3cm between bulbs. You can refer to our handy Bulbs per
You can plant different varieties together to create a combination. This works well providing all varieties enjoy the same growing conditions and aspect. You can layer spring-flowering bulbs in size order (largest bulbs deepest) in a large pot or bor
Bulbs look great growing through complimentary bedding plants such as violas and wallflowers. Remember that the bedding plants will also demand nutrition from your compost when using pots and hanging baskets so a feeding regime would be recommended t
Bulbs don’t normally require any feed to produce reliable, healthy growth and blooms. However, they may produce even better results when fed fortnightly while in growth, especially when growing in a pot. You can mix a general slow-release fertiliser
Spring-flowering bulbs, on the whole, are very easy and reliable to grow. Tulips, Narcissus, Hyacinths, Muscari and Alliums are among the easiest of spring bulbs to grow and produce high-impact results - they're great to start if you’re a beginner. M
Most of the bulb varieties in our range, including spring-flowering bulbs like tulips, crocuses and daffodils, and summer-flowering bulbs like dahlias, begonias and lilies, will flower in the first year. Some perennial varieties, such as peonies, may
Buying bulbs and plants online is an exciting part of making improvements to your garden. There's a wide range of different varieties to choose from and they are always shipped to you with instructions and at the correct time for planting. Browse our