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Bulbs, bedding & seasonal

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Bulbs, bedding & seasonal

Bulbs and seasonal plants deliver colour in the months when the border is quiet. Planting at the right time, at the right depth, is the secret to a spectacular display.

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Spring tulips and narcissi flowering in a garden bed
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Plant at the right time

Plant daffodils and crocus in September and October, and tulips from late October to November.

2

Plant deep enough

As a rule, bulbs go in at two to three times their own height.

3

Let the leaves die back

After flowering, leave foliage in place for about six weeks to feed the bulb for next year.

4

Use pots for tender plants

Dahlias and lilies are easy in pots and can be moved to shelter before frost.

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Tulip 'Queen of Night' (Tulipa 'Queen of Night')
Bulbs, bedding & seasonal

Tulip 'Queen of Night'

Tulipa 'Queen of Night'

Velvety, near-black maroon flowers on tall stems that make dramatic pots and look stunning with lighter tulips.

  • Full sun Part shade
  • Height: 60cm
  • Flowers late April to May
  • Cut flowers
  • Good in pots
Daffodil 'Tête-à-tête' (Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête')
Bulbs, bedding & seasonal

Daffodil 'Tête-à-tête'

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête'

Bright yellow, multi-headed miniature daffodils that flower earlier than most.

  • Full sun Part shade
  • Height: 15 to 20cm
  • Flowers February to March
  • Pollinators
  • Good in pots
Ornamental onion 'Purple Sensation' (Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation')
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Ornamental onion 'Purple Sensation'

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'

Perfect purple globes of tiny star flowers held high above the border in late spring.

  • Full sun
  • Height: 80 to 90cm
  • Flowers May to June
  • Pollinators
  • Cut flowers
  • Seedheads for birds
Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)
Bulbs, bedding & seasonal H7

Snowdrop

Galanthus nivalis

Nodding white bells with green markings that push through cold ground in late winter.

  • Part shade Shade
  • Height: 10 to 15cm
  • Flowers January to March
  • Shade-tolerant
  • Winter interest
  • Pollinators
Early crocus 'Tommasinianus' (Crocus tommasinianus)
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Early crocus 'Tommasinianus'

Crocus tommasinianus

Slim, silvery-lilac flowers with golden stamens that open wide on sunny days.

  • Full sun Part shade
  • Height: 8 to 10cm
  • Flowers February to March
  • Pollinators
  • Good in pots
Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' (Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff')
Bulbs, bedding & seasonal

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'

Scarlet, semi-double flowers above deep purple-bronze foliage, flowering from midsummer until frost.

  • Full sun
  • Height: 90 to 100cm
  • Flowers July to October
  • Pollinators
  • Cut flowers
  • Good in pots
Regal lily (Lilium regale)
Bulbs, bedding & seasonal

Regal lily

Lilium regale

Large, trumpet-shaped white flowers with a pink-purple reverse and a rich evening fragrance.

  • Full sun Part shade
  • Height: 1.2m
  • Flowers July
  • Scented
  • Cut flowers
  • Good in pots
Winter-flowering pansies and violas (Viola × wittrockiana)
Bulbs, bedding & seasonal

Winter-flowering pansies and violas

Viola × wittrockiana

Cheerful, scented flowers in a wide range of colours that keep going through mild winter spells.

  • Full sun Part shade
  • Height: 15 to 20cm
  • Flowers October to April in mild spells
  • Good in pots
  • Winter interest
Sweet pea 'Matucana' (Lathyrus odoratus 'Matucana')
Bulbs, bedding & seasonal

Sweet pea 'Matucana'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Matucana'

An old-fashioned, strongly scented sweet pea with bi-coloured purple and maroon flowers.

  • Full sun
  • Height: 1.8 to 2m
  • Flowers June to September
  • Scented
  • Cut flowers
  • Pollinators

Plant sizes, hardiness and flowering periods are typical for UK gardens and vary with site and season. Availability and sizes are confirmed when you enquire; nothing is reserved or sold through this website.

Related reading

Guides to go with these plants

  • Bulbs & seasonal colour

  • 6 min read

Planting spring bulbs in autumn

When, where and how deep to plant daffodils, tulips, alliums, crocus and snowdrops, with tips for pots and naturalising.

Hands planting tulip bulbs into a deep hole in autumn soil

  • Containers & small spaces

  • 6 min read

Container planting for small gardens

How to choose pots, compost and plants for a patio, balcony or courtyard, with a simple recipe for beautiful combinations.

A mixed container planting of foliage and flowers on a small patio

  • Winter care

  • 6 min read

Protecting tender plants from frost

Understanding RHS hardiness ratings and practical ways to protect tender plants, pots and tubers through British winters.

Frosted garden plants with a fleece-wrapped pot in winter

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