Spring Flowering Bulbs Page 6

NEW for 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 10 bulbs for £10.00

 Hyacinth 'Dark Dimension' The very darkest hyacinth available - inky, blue-black and definitely dramatic. Whether planted in the ground or in pots, hyacinths are so reliable and rewarding to grow, putting on a good performance year after year. Bulb size 16/17 cm Pack of 3 bulbs for £17.50 Pack of 5 bulbs for £27.50

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 10...

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 £6.50 Pack of 15 bulbs for £17.00

The loveliest lilac-mauve - it blends beautifully with all the other hyacinths we offer. Ht.10" (25cm).Bulb size 15/16 cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £8.00 Pack of 25 bulbs for £18.50

New in 2022 New, double flowered variety in a delicious shade of warm pink. Try it in containers with a double early tulip such as 'Queen of Marvel'. Flowering in March/April at 10" (25cm). Bulb size 15/16 cm Pack of 5 bulbs for £7.00 Pack of 15 bulbs for £17.50

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 25 bulbs for £6.00

Lovely, dusky-pink flowers. Much sought-after. Ht.4-6" (10-15cm).Bulb size 4+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 25 bulbs for £6.00

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

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 25 bulbs for £6.00

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

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 for £3.00Pack of 30 for £7.50

New in 2020 Striking new introduction, with purple standards and falls of burnished gold, etched purple. Flowering in June at 18" (45cm). Bulb size 8+ cm Pack of 10 for £3.50Pack of 30 for £8.50

We love the more 'offbeat' colours in these easy-to-grow Dutch iris and 'Red Ember' is a great example. Once established, the bulbs increase in flowering power year-on-year.  Ht.20-24"(50-60cm). Bulb size 8+ cm Pack of 10 for £3.50 Pack of 30 for £8.50

Probably the most coveted of all the miniature irises. The palest cream background provides the foil for the stunning markings - deep yellow on the falls with dark blue striping and flecking. A miniature treasure. Flowers Feb/March, 5". Bulb size 6+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.50 Pack of 30 bulbs for £10.00

A lovely introduction which proved a winner in our trials a few years ago. (Gardening 'Which' Magazine also carried out their own trials and recommend this variety to their readers). The flowers are pale/mid blue. Ht.4" (10cm) and have a delicate scent..Bulb size 6+ cmPack of 10 for £3.00 Pack of 30 for £7.50

Iris reticulata Angela combines shades of sky blue and dark arctic blue, with the falls bearing a rich, golden streak. Flowering in  Feb/March. Ht.5" (10cm).Bulb size 6+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £7.50

This variety really stands out from the crowd for its distinctive colouring - bright violet-blue, with deepest blue tips and white blotches. Height: 4-6" (10-15cm). Bulb size 6+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £7.50