Spring Flowering Bulbs Page 5

Rare species, yet one of the easiest to grow. Similar to its close relative the crown imperial, but rather more subtle, with primrose-yellow flowers veined light green. Repays the initial investment well, flowering reliably and gaining in stature year-on-year. Hardy bulb for a sunny site with well-drained soil. Flowering early spring. Ht.20-30" (50-75cm).Bulb size 14+ cmPack of 1 bulb for £12.00 Pack...

  A handsome and unusual addition to the spring border, this clump-forming bulb sports loose clusters of green, bell-shaped flowers, often with a dark purple/burgundy centre. The stems are dark green and rise above strappy foliage. Easily grown in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Flowering in April/May at up to 90cm. Bulb size 1 Pack of one bulb for £6.50 Pack of 3 bulbs for £17.50

Dainty bronze and gold pendant flowers on strong stems. Late spring flowering in partial shade. We grow it in a semi-woodland situation, along with narcissus 'Hawera', which nicely picks up on the gold edges of the fritillaria flowers. Naturalises well in soil which remains moist in the growing period, with drier summer conditions. Ht 8" Bulb size 8+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 ...

The Widow Iris is a spring flowering, tuberous perennial with long, narrow leaves and unusual black-petalled green flowers. Thrives in a hot, sunny position where the tubers will benefit from baking in summer. Ht.8-16" (20-40cm) Spread 2-3" (5-8cm). Tuber size 1Pack of 5 tubers for £3.00

Wonderful variety with the most vivid, deep blue flowers, always a traditional and desirable colour for a hyacinth. We cram shallow bowls with these bulbs to display on outdoor tables, bringing the delicious perfume closer to nose height! Bulb size 15/16 cm Pack of 5 bulbs for £6.00 Pack of 15 bulbs for £15.00

NEW in 2023 The very palest shade of pink - a lovely new addition to our range of hyacinths. Bulb size 15/16 cm Pack of 5 bulbs for £6.00 Pack of 15 bulbs for £15.00

Pure white, double flowers. We find that the double flowered hyacinths do seem to be particularly long-lasting in bloom. Bulb size 15/16 cm Pack of 5 bulbs for £9.00 Pack of 10 bulbs for £16.00

Pink hyacinths had never been a favourite with us, until a cheerful spring bouquet of them, mixed with cream-edged pink tulips, brought about a change of mind. The pink was a prettier shade than other pink hyacinths we had seen before and investigation showed that it was a new variety. So here it is - 'Pink Surprise' - the lovely, light fondant-pink we were looking for. Bulb size 15/16 Pack of 5...

A good, bright purple hyacinth. We planted a container full of these some 10 years ago and they have repeat flowered every year since with no attention other than deadheading as the blooms go over.  Bulb size 15/16cm Pack of 5 bulbs for £6.00 Pack of 15 bulbs for £16.50

The loveliest lilac-mauve - it blends beautifully with all the other hyacinths we offer. Ht.10" (25cm).Bulb size 16/17 cm Pack of 5 bulbs for £6.00 Pack of 15 bulbs for £16.50

Deep red-purple flowers. Ht.10" (25cm). Bulb size 15/16 cm Pack of 5 bulbs for £6.00 Pack of 15 bulbs for £15.00

Much sought-after for its large, pure white flowers. Ht.4-6" (10-15cm).Bulb size 5+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £7.50

A seedling of I. Rolf Fiedler, with deeper blue flowers which open flat.  The foliage is sparser but strappier than other varieties, giving a neater, less informal effect. Ht.3-4" (8-10cm). Bulb size 4+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £7.50

Electric-blue flowers which open flat.  The foliage is sparser but strappier than other varieties, giving a neater, less informal effect. Ht.3-4" (8-10cm).Bulb size 4+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £7.50

The palest of blue flowers, above grassy foliage. Ht. 4-6" (10-15cm).Bulb size 4+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £7.50

Warm shades of bronze/brown, with a flash of burnt orange on the falls. Flowering in June/July at 20" (50cm). Bulb size 8+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £7.50

NEW in 2025 We loved the delicate pink-lilac colouring of this variety and have added it to our collection for this season. Flowering June/July at 20" (50cm). Bulb size 8+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £7.50

Dusky purple standards, with falls of muted lavender-grey, lined purple and with central bright gold streak. Dramatic in the border and as a cut flower. Reliable, easy to grow bulb. Ht.18" (45cm).Bulb size 8+ cmPack of 10 bulbs for £3.00Pack of 30 bulbs for £8.00