Dahlias & Summer Flowering Bulbs Page 11

We first spotted this variety in Holland some years ago and it was subsequently entered into the Wisley Trials by its Dutch breeder. A cactus dahlia, it is notable for it's extremely fine petals. In another colour it might be less effective but the pale yellow really stands out and says 'look at me'. The Trials Forum certainly approved and the variety has been given AGM status. Also excels as a cut...

Recent introduction, with nicely formed decorative blooms of buttercup yellow, showed off wonderfully well by the near-black foliage.  Breaking News - Winner of a new AGM in the 2023/2024 Dahlia Trials at RHS Wisley.  Flower size 5" (12cm) Height 3' (90cm)  Pack of 3 tubers for £9.50 Pack of one tuber for £4.50

Lovely creamy-white flower spikes, smaller and neater than E.bicolour or E.comosa and usually a little later flowering. Ht.8-12" (20-30cm).Bulb size 14/16 cm Pack of 3 bulbs for £6.00

Rare and stunning species, the greenish-cream flowers sportng a striking dark 'eye'. Ht. 12-24" (30-60cm).Bulb size 18+ cmPack of one bulb for £6.50 Pack of 3 bulbs for £18.00  

New in 2024 A giant of the bulb world, which can reach a towering 4-6' (120-180cm) in summer flower. The blooms themselves are greenish-cream, fading to pure green (as shown in our late summer image).  Bulb size 24+ cm Pack of one bulb for £9.00 Pack of 3 bulbs for £25.50

An attractive addition to the mid-summer garden, this bulbous plant, commonly known as the summer hyacinth, is actually more like a giant snowdrop in appearance, with strap-like leaves and pendent white flowers. Needs a sheltered, sunny site in well-drained soil which remains fairly moist in summer. Hardy. Ht. 3-4’ (1-1.2m).Bulb size 16+ cmPack of 5 bulbs for £5.50 Pack of 15 bulbs for...

Late summer flowering corm producing spikes of fragrant flowers - white, blotched deep maroon/purple at the base. Half-hardy (lift corms when foliage dies back). Ht.4’ (1.2m). We usually advise resisting the urge to plant these corms too soon, as they really need some warmth to get going. Orurs are planted out or potted up in June for late summer /autumn flowers. Try a potful either side of a...

Dramatically dark flowers of maroon-black on sturdy stems.  Height 39" (100cm). Corm size 14+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £5.00 Pack of 30 corms for £13.50

Cool green flowers in summer. Height 40-43" (100-110cm). Corm size 14+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £6.50 Pack of 30 corms for £18.00  

Apricot flowers. An old variety which retains it's popularity. Ht.40-48" (100-120cm) Corm size 14+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £6.00 Pack of 30 corms for £15.00 

Very striking variety, sporting blooms of deep, regal purple. Height 39" (100cm). Corm size 12/14 cm Pack of 10 corms for £6.00 Pack of 30 corms for £15.00

New in 2025 Offbeat (difficult to describe!) colours are all the rage in both gladdies & dahlias right now. This unique introduction has the look of faded velvet, with its ruffled blooms in blends of antique copper-rose-mauve.  Height 39" (100cm). Corm size 14+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £6.50 Pack of 30 corms for £18.00

South African species gladiolus. Cream buds are produced in summer, which open in early autumn to reveal the subtly seductive beauty of the flowers. The pendant, bell-like blooms are flushed grey-purple to the outside but the real beauty lies within, where chartreuse droplets of colour are edged with purple feathering. Once established, each flowering stem can bear up to ten blooms and the corms increase...

Neat little nanus type of gladiolus with vibrant flowers of fuchsia-pink, with a white throat and violet-blue on the lip. Fantastic for adding vertical bolts of colour through the front of the  border and also great for cutting. Ht. 18" (45cm). Corm size 10+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £6.50 Pack of 30 corms for £18.00  

New in 2025 Highly fragrant, bright orange flowers with red anthers, produced prolifically from late summer to the first frost. With their upright glaucous leaves, the plants have quite an architectural appearance, making them ideal for the exotic garden. Can be grown in sun or partial shade in southern areas but best in full sun further north. Can also be contained grown and moved to a frost free...

White, bottle-brush flowers atop sturdy stems from July-Sept. Hardy corms for sun/well-drained soil. Ht.24 (60cm) Spread 12" (30cm).Corm size 14+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £5.00 Pack of 30 corms for £13.50  

Sturdy spikes of lilac flowers from rose-violet buds, above strappy, grass-like foliage, in July-Sept. We combine it with helenium 'Moerheim Beauty' to good effect. Clump-forming Hardy corm for sun & well-drained soil. Ht.24 (60cm) Spread 12" (30cm).Corm size 14+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £5.00 Pack of 30 corms for £13.50  

Martagon hybrid, with flowers of deep pinkish red and scented. Ideal for bringing summer colour to woodland-type situations in the garden. Martagon lilies can take time to establish but are then reliably long-lived. Height 3' (90cm). Bulb size 12/14 cm Pack of 3 bulbs for £10.50