Spring Flowering Bulbs Page 4
Crocus imperati 'de Jager'
This stunning species, a native of W.Italy, has flowers which are violet within, with buff-coloured outer petals, strongly lined with deep purple. The flowers appear very early in the year so a sheltered planting site is desirable. Strongly scented! Ht. 3" (8cm).Corm size 5+ cm Pack of 3 for £4.50
Pack of 10 for £13.50
Crocus 'Ladykiller'
Stunning crocus, with white flowers sporting a broad blaze of deep purple on the outside of the petals. Flowering in March at around 4" (10cm).
Bulb size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £5.00
Pack of 30 bulbs for £13.50
Crocus minimus
A much sought-after little treasure. Flowers buff outside, beautifully marked & feathered in purple, mid-violet within. Hardy bulb for sun/well-drained soil. Ht. To 3" (8cm).
Corm size 5+ cm Pack of 5 for £4.00
Pack of 15 for £10.50
Crocus chrysanthus 'Miss Vain'
Pure white flowers with a faint cast of grey, in late Winter. Ht.3" (8cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 for £4.00 Pack of 30 for £10.50
Crocus ‘Orange Monarch’
Flowers of rich orange have dark purple feathering to the outer petals. A breakthrough colour for crocuses. Height 4" (10cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 corms for £4.50
Pack of 30 corms for £12.00
Crocus 'Polar Bear'
White goblets with the subtlest hint of french grey and dull green-gold at the base. Sublime new offering flowering in March at 6" (15cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 corms for £4.50
Pack of 30 corms for £12.00
Crocus chrysanthus 'Prins Claus'
Strikingly bicoloured flowers, purple on the outside and white within. Early flowering. Ht.4" (10cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.00
Pack of 30 bulbs for £10.50
Crocus tommasinianus 'Albus'
The white form of c.tommasinianus is uncommon and much sought-after. Like other forms of the species, it is an excellent subject for naturalising. Flowering in late winter/early spring at 4" (10cm).
Bulb size 5+ cm
Pack of 5 bulbs for £5.00
Pack of 10 bulbs for £9.00
Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant'
Dark, reddish-purple flowers and quite striking. Flowering in March at around 5" (12.5cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 20 for £3.00 Pack of 100 for £12.00
Crocus tommasinianus 'Whitewell Purple'
Good, strongly coloured form of this popular crocus. Excellent for naturalising, since it spreads by both seed and corm division, and will grow in most soils in sun/light shade. Flowering late winter/early spring at 4" (10cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 15 corms for £3.00 Pack of 50 corms for £7.50
Pack of 100 bulbs for £13.00
Crocus versicolor picturatus
New in 2023
The 'Cloth of Silver' crocus has narrow white flowers bearing purple veining. Flowering in late winter/early spring at 4-6" (10-15cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 corms for £7.00
Pack of 30 corms for £19.50
Eremurus 'Cleopatra'
Magnificent spires of apricot-orange in mid-summer. Ht. 4.5’ (150cm).
Pack of one root for £4.00
Pack of 3 roots for £10.50
Pack of 10 roots for £31.50
Eremurus robustus AGM
Enormous spikes of soft-pink flowers on sturdy stems. This, together with e.himalaicus are the giants of the eremurus family. Flowers early-summer. Ht. 70-90" (1.75-2.25m)
The image of Jack standing next to a robustus in a 5L pot was taken at the end of June. It was potted in January that year and reached about 260 cm or 103" (8' 7") in height.Pack of one root for £9.00
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Erythronium ‘Pagoda’ AGM
Strap-like leaves of bright green with some darker mottling. The flowers are pendant with reflexed petals and of a glowing, light yellow, which shows up well in the semi-shaded situation that the plant prefers.
Ht.12" (30cm) Spread 6-8" (15-20cm).
Bulb size 1Pack of 5 bulbs for £6.50
Pack of 10 bulbs for £12.00
Erythronium 'White Beauty' AGM
Vigorous form with elegant white flowers which recurve gently at the tips and nicely marbled foliage. Ht.12" (30cm).
Bulb size 1Pack of 3 bulbs for £4.50
Pack of 10 bulbs for £13.50
Fritillaria acmopetala AGM
Lovely pendant flowers of jade green, marked maroon-brown. One of the easier species to establish and increase, given sun or dappled shade in well-drained soil. Flowers in April/May, 12". Bulb size 7+ cm Pack of 3 bulbs for £3.50
Pack of 10 bulbs for £10.50
Fritillaria elwesii
Graceful little species, a native of Turkish woodlands. Nodding flowers of purple-black & olive green appear mid-late spring. Hardy bulb for dappled shade & well-drained, open soil with some humus. Ht.10-16" (25-40cm).Bulb size 5+ cmPack of 3 bulbs for £4.00
Pack of 10 bulbs for £12.00
Fritillaria imperialis 'Helena'
New in 2020
We have chosen this new variety of crown imperial for it's beautifully subtle, pale yellow flowers, set off by dark stems. These plants are wonderful for adding height and impact to spring borders and this softer yellow will combine particularly well with all shades of blue flowering spring subjects. Hardy bulb for rich soil in sun/partial shade. Flowering in April at around 3' (90cm).
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Fritillaria imperialis 'Red Beauty'
New in 2020
Stunning deep red flowers mark out this new variety (previous 'reds' always had more of an orange element to them), which also sports attractive dark stems. A handsome addition to the spring border, requiring a good, rich soil in sun or partial shade. Flowering in April at 3' (90cm).
Bulb size 20+ cm
Pack of one bulb for £6.50
Pack of 3 bulbs for £18.00
Fritillaria meleagris AGM
The 'Snake's Head' is our only native fritillary, seen growing in large colonies in (mostly) protected sites. Although a native of water meadows, it is a fairly adaptable species and, whilst preferring a moist soil when grown in the open, it will tolerate drier conditions if given a position in dappled shade. The pendent flowers are mauve, chequered purple, although some white flowers, chequered...
Fritillaria michailovskyi
Spring flowering hardy bulb with sparse, grey-green, lance-shaped leaves. From each flowering stem hang between 1-4 bell-shaped flowers, coloured brown at the base and bright yellow on the lower half, which flares slightly at the tips. Needs well-drained, but not sun-baked, soil in a sunny/part shady situation. Ht. 4-8" (10-20cm) Spread 2" (5cm).Bulb size 5+ cm Pack of 3 bulbs for £3.00
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Fritillaria pallidiflora AGM
Large flowers of pale chartreuse, elegantly held above broad, grey-green foliage. A good garden fritillaria of sufficient size to have presence in the semi-shaded situation it prefers. Provide it with humus-rich soil and it will reward by bulking up well. Flowering in late spring/early summer at around 12" (30cm).Bulb size 10+cmPack of 3 bulbs for £5.50
Pack of 10 bulbs for £16.00
Fritillaria persica
A taller growing member of the family and stunning when bearing its spires of damson coloured bellflowers in spring. The lance-shaped leaves are grey-green and stand slightly upright on the stem. We have had these established in a couple of our display beds for many years now, where they have been steadily increasing to give a magnificent show every year. Hardy bulb for sun/part shade in well-drained...
Fritillaria persica Green Dreams
We love the subtle colour of this new variety, with its green bells having a purple flush to their tops. This amazing species has real impact in the garden, flowering early and building up into fair-sized clumps over time. The exotic appearance is deceptive, as these bulbs are tough as old boots and remarkably easy to grow in well-drained soil in sun/partial shade. This ease of growing is reflected...























