All flower bulbs
Discover the most beautiful spring and autumn flower bulbs in this handy category. From tulips to daffodils and from gladiolus to dahlias. Discover our extensive bulb range quickly!
- Allium atropurpureum x 10Allium atropurpureum Purple RedStock 100+Atropurpureum produces spherical clusters of deep purple-red florets surrounding purplish black centres on tall sturdy stems. Learn More
- Allium caeruleum Azureum Blue Drumstick x 20Allium caeruleum Azureum€5.25 As low as €4.95Stock 100+A highly ornamental member of the onion family with cornflower blue spherical flower heads which resemble like lollipops and are borne in early... Learn More
- Allium Combo Nigrum/atropurpureum x 20Stock 100+A outstanding combination of two very popular Alliums. Flowering at the same time helps to create a stunning effect in spring. They make perfect... Learn More
- Allium Gladiator x 5Allium 'Gladiator'€12.95 As low as €10.95Stock 100+Plant these Alliums in groups of three or more bulbs for best affect and add architectural dimension to your garden, blooms for approx 3 weeks in... Learn More
- Allium moly x 20Allium moly luteum€2.75Stock 100+Allium moly produces large glossy golden star-like flowers in early summer. Each stem carries up to 40 flowers in clusters. Learn More
- Allium Mount Everest x 5Allium 'Mount Everest'€14.95 As low as €12.95Stock 16The beauty of these Allium ‘Mount Everest’ bulbs, is their ability to produce spectacular displays on sturdy yet delicate stems. Learn More
- Allium nigrum x 10Allium nigrum multibulbosumStock 45Allium nigrum produces attractive flat-topped globular flowers; the florets are creamy white sometimes-tinged pink with black ovaries poised on... Learn More
- Allium Pinball Wizard 18/20 x 5Allium Pinball Wizard€24.95 As low as €19.95Stock 95Allium Pinball Wizard is a striking choice for a sunny Summer border. Its large head bears hundreds of small vibrant purple flowers that are... Learn More
- Allium roseum Rosy Garlic x 20Allium roseum Pink€3.50Stock 100+Allium roseum 'Rosy Garlic' is one of the little known garden gems. Blooming late in spring with several umbels laced with intense pink coloured... Learn More
- Allium schubertii x 5Allium schubertii PurpleStock 39This striking Allium is so unique that everyone will want to know what it is, the giant basketball purple-pink flowers look like exploding... Learn More
- Allium Shing x 10Allium Shing€4.75 As low as €4.50Stock 100+A majestic plant for your late spring garden! This sun loving, drought tolerant variety produces lilac-purple coloured flowers up to 15cm in... Learn More
- Amaryllis ClownHippeastrum Amaryllis Clown€12.95 As low as €10.95Stock 13The Hippeastrum Amaryllis Clown is a very colourful variety bearing huge blooms of clear white petals, which are generously feathered with scarlet... Learn More
- Amaryllis Ferrari 28/30Hippeastrum Ferrari 28/30€12.95 As low as €10.95Stock 15The Amaryllis (the official name is Hippeastrum) originates from South America... Learn More
- Amaryllis Floris Hekker 32/34Hippeastrum Floris Hekker€11.95 As low as €9.95Stock 16The Amaryllis (the official name is Hippeastrum) originates from South America... Learn More
- Amaryllis Hercules 24/26Hippeastrum Amaryllis Hercules€7.95 As low as €6.75Stock 26Large Single flowering Amaryllis Hercules blooms with huge salmon pink flowers. Often they produce up to three stems from one bulb. Perfect as... Learn More
- Amaryllis MatterhornHippeastrum Amaryllis Matterhorn€6.95 As low as €5.95Stock 12The Amaryllis Matterhorn produces large brilliant white flowers on several stems, good for a spectacular display during the dark days of winter or... Learn More
- Amaryllis MinervaHippeastrum Amaryllis Minerva€9.50 As low as €7.95Only 5 leftThe Hippeastrum Minerva is a beautiful, large single flowering Amaryllis. Blooms easily with two stems and plenty of huge scarlet flowers with... Learn More
- Amaryllis Red Lion 24/26Hippeastrum Amaryllis Red Lion€8.50 As low as €7.25Stock 14Hippeastrum Amaryllis Red Lion is a great plant for indoor. They will flower mostly with two stems bearing plenty of deep velvet red trumpet shaped... Learn More
- Amaryllis ShowmasterHippeastrum Amaryllis Showmaster€8.95 As low as €7.50Stock 35The Hippeastrum Amaryllis Showmaster is a real must-have with its sharp pointed petals in white, sprayed by a deep red, very artistic display. It’s... Learn More
- Anemone blanda Blue Shades x 20Anemone blanda Blue Shade 4/5€3.50Stock 100+Anemone blanda is a fabulous spring flowering plant with brightly coloured flowers resembling daisies radiating into the sunshine. Their effect is... Learn More
- Anemone blanda Mix x 20Anemone blanda€3.25Stock 100+Blanda is a fabulous easy to grow plant, it blooms with delightful brightly colored daisy-like flowers on lush green fern-like foliage. Learn More
- Anemone blanda White Splendour x 10Anemone blanda White Splendour€6.50Stock 100+Anemone blanda White Splendour produces large flowers on short stems, the daisy-like flowers have white petals flushed with pink on the reverse. ... Learn More
- Anemone Combo Hollandia and Fokker x 40Stock 100+This show-stopping Anemone collection produces fantastic vibrant violet blue or brilliant red flowers with striking black stamens. The flowers will... Learn More
- Anemone coronaria Combo White/Blue 3/4Special Price €6.95 Regular Price €8.50Stock 100+Both gardeners and florists everywhere cherish these charming old favourites. They produce pretty poppy-like flowers with large petals on... Learn More
- Anemone coronaria Combo White/Blue 3/4Special Price €9.95 Regular Price €12.95Stock 100+Both gardeners and florists everywhere cherish these charming old favourites. They produce pretty poppy-like flowers with large petals on... Learn More
- Anemone coronaria De Caen x 20Anemone coronaria€3.75 As low as €3.50Stock 100+These charming old favourites are cherished by gardeners everywhere. They are very easy to grow and make great long lasting cut flowers, no wonder... Learn More
- Anemone coronaria Hollandia x 20Anemone coronariaStock 100+The beauty of these plants is their ability to create spectacular displays by producing long lasting vibrant red poppy-like flowers with large... Learn More
- Anemone coronaria Mr. Fokker x 20Anemone coronaria Mr. FokkerStock 100+This show-stopping spring flower produces fantastic vibrant violet blue flowers with striking black stamens. Learn More
- Anemone St. Brigid x 20Anemone coronaria St. Brigid€3.75 As low as €3.50Stock 100+Anemone St Brigid - The Ostrich Feather Anemone, these old favourites are still much loved by gardeners everywhere. Learn More
- Asian lilies bicolor and speckle 12/14€14.95Stock 35Fill your home with exquisite flowers picked from your very own garden! These... Learn More
- Asian lilies double flowered mixed 12/14€14.95Stock 46Asian lilies are sturdy lilies that grow easily, suitable for perennial... Learn More
- Assorted Tulip mix x 100Tulipa Mix€29.95Stock 38This spectacular mix of assorted tulips blooms during spring and will make quite an impression outdoors in borders or pots and they make great cut... Learn More
- Blue & White Spring Garden x 60€7.95Stock 73This blue and white garden has been specially chosen for their superior qualities of hardiness. Anemone blanda 'Blue Shade' is a fabulous spring flowe Learn More
- Blue Grape Hyacinth Muscari Latifolium x 20Muscari latifolium€3.95Stock 100+Muscari latifolium produces a male and a female flower on the same stem.The female side is deep purple blue coloured with a vivid bright blue male... Learn More
- Brodiaea Queen Fabiola x 100Brodiaea laxa Queen Fabiola€5.75Stock 95Also known as mountain lilies or pretty face; these beautiful flowers produce clusters of funnel shaped flowers in a wonderful shade of bluish... Learn More
- Chionodoxa luciliae blue x 20Chionodoxa luciliae blue€4.25 As low as €3.95Stock 100+Deep blue with a tiny white star in the center, these fine yet very robust bulbs are perfect for both sunny or shady gardens. Learn More
- Crocus Botanical MixCrocus botanical mix€6.50Stock 100+After a long dull winter the soil warms up and Crocuses appear, they are a welcome sight in the lawn or border with their radiant colours. Learn More
- Crocus chrysanthus Blue Pearl x 20Crocus chrysanthus Blue Pearl€5.75 As low as €5.50Stock 43Crocus Blue Pearl is closely related to the wild crocus, it is a stunning shimmering shade of pale blue on the outside and creamy white on the... Learn More
- Crocus chrysanthus Dorothy x 20Crocus chrysanthus Dorothy€5.75 As low as €4.95Stock 100+Brighten dull winter gardens and lawns with Dorothy, it has sunny yellow flowers striped with bronze on the outside Learn More
- Crocus chrysanthus Fuscotinctus x 20Crocus chrysanthus Fuscontintus€5.75 As low as €5.50Stock 100+Fuscotinctus is a bright golden herald of spring. The lovely bright flowers dance in the early morning breeze, enhancing your garden with their splen Learn More
- Crocus chrysanthus Gipsy Girl x 20Crocus chrysanthus Gipsy Girl€7.95 As low as €7.25Stock 45Gipsy Girl blooms with large intense golden flowers marked with a distinct pattern of brown stripes on the outside. Learn More
- Crocus chrysanthus Prins Claus x 20Crocus chrysanthus Prince Claus€6.75 As low as €5.95Stock 100+A very unique coloured multi flowering crocus, each petal is white with a very distinctive deep purple marking on the interior Learn More
- Crocus sieberi Firefly x 20Crocus sieberi Firefly€5.50 As low as €5.25Stock 100+Firefly is a unique spring crocus, its beautiful flowers are vibrant blue with a bronze golden blotch in the centre and a deep orange stamen.... Learn More
- Crocus sieberi Tricolor x 20Crocus sieberi tricolor€6.95 As low as €6.50Stock 100+This outstanding variety is hard to come by and will generate quite some interest in spring when it's blooming in all its glory!! Learn More
- Crocus tommasianus Barrs Purple x 20Crocus tommasinianus Barr's PurpleStock 100+Crocus tommasinianus Barr's Purple is a charming species and one of the best for naturalising when planted in great masses under trees or in... Learn More
- Crocus tommasinianus Lilac Beauty x 20Crocus tommasinianus Lila Beauty€5.75 As low as €4.95Stock 100+A unique crocus for the early spring border, the unusual combination of a silvery white exterior and a lavender blue interior makes this crocus one of Learn More
- Crocus tommasinianus Ruby Giant x 20Crocus tommasinianus Ruby GiantStock 83Pretty very early crocus for wild flowering in lawns, borders and under shrubbery. This magnificent brilliant purple crocus will add a welcome touch o Learn More
- Crocus vernus Jeanne d'Aarc x 20Crocus vernus Jeanne d'Arc€8.95 As low as €7.50Stock 46A welcome sight in spring Crocus vernus Jeanne D'arc produces glowing white flowers with a slight purple tinge at the base and vivid orange... Learn More
Flower bulbs are so easy to grow
They are very rewarding; producing some of the biggest, brightest flowers and require the least amount of effort. Spring flowering bulbs can get a lot of attention from passersby, but there are many flower bulbs that also bloom in summer and well into autumn.
Flowering bulbs may be annuals, biennials, or perennials, which will produce a wide variety of blooms and foliage. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just planning your very first flower bed, bulbs should be a fundamental part of your plans.
Bulbs work beautifully in flower beds or containers, and can complement other plants or make a stunning statement when grouped together. We have everything from Tulips and Daffodils to Asiatic lilies and from tall stately Gladiolus to highly fragrant Oriental Lilies.
How to plant Flower Bulbs in Autumn (Fall) for Spring Flowering
General instruction on planting of Flower Bulbs for Spring Blooming
Plant Flower Bulbs between mid September and December. Plant your bulbs in time and according to the weather (your local area). Flower Bulbs must have roots before the frost freezes the ground. The rooting takes up about 3 - 4 weeks depending on soil temperature. In frost prone zones give always mulch on top of the planting area after planting to help protect. For example you can use old leaves, fix the leaves with some earth on top or use peat moss.
Plant Flower bulbs (rule of Thumb) 3 x the bulb height deep use thios guide line a a minimal planting depth.
In warmer areas where the temperature in winter does not go below 10 degrees Celsius store your bulbs in the fridge, vegetable compartment for up to 9 weeks.
Flower Bulbs need a cold spell in order to build the flower and activate the growing cycle. So in warmer climates (USA) you need to fool nature a bit. Applying a moist mulch on top is fine, as it will keep the planting location moist and cool.
How to Plant Summer bulbs
Summer flower bulbs are best planted between late April and end of May, when the Soil has warmed up after winter. Individual Varieties flower at different times so you can enjoy colour in your garden all season long.
First of all make a plan of what you would like and where, take into account the different bloom times of each variety to make sure that you will have many different flowers blooming in your garden at the same time all summer long.
Make sure that you plant your bulbs as soon as you receive them, check that they are firm and Healthy, unhealthy bulbs are often soft and lightweight.
Most summer bulbs like to be planted in a location where they will receive at least 4 hours of sunlight, see details on packaging for the correct information per variety. Plant them in well drained Soil, if your Soil has poor drainage you can improve drainage by mixing in some builders sand or grit, by planting the bulbs on a slope or by making a raised bed. Adding well rotted organic matter will also help improve drainage.
Plant them at three times the bulbs height deep and two or three times their width apart, cover the planting area with some compost. Plant tall bulbs at the back of the border and smaller ones at the front.
Plant Gladioli just below the surface as they like to have a shallow planting depth and they like as much sun as possible.
Begonia’s benefit from being started indoors, plant them in good compost and keep them somewhere warm but out of sunlight until the first sprouts are about 3-5 cm (1 " - 2") above the surface of the Soil, then you can plant the outdoors. They like to have some Shade and need moist and regular feeding.
Dahlia Tubers can be started in a large enough planter already in April, transplant them in the border during mid May, take care that these original South American plants get sufficient sunlight and water. Choose a planting location in line with their growth. Cacti - Semi Cacti en Decorative Dahlia's can grow very large and might need some canes whilst growing up.
The dwarf growing types should be planted from the mid to front of the border.
Summer bulbs are not winter hardy so they must be lifted after the first autumn/winter frosts and stored in a cool, dry, dark frost free place until the following spring.
Planting of Flower bulbs in planters
It is great fun to plant bulbs in planters, you can place the pots in bloom where ever you like, they make a great sight, they can be taken indoors or arranged in a colourful group on your patio. Don't use to small planters, I use mostly 17 cm and upwards, for layer planting (lasagne method) I use planters of 30 - 40 cm wide. Plant your bulbs in a mixture of 1/3 sand with 2/3 potting compost for good drainage. Plant your bulbs halfway down in the planter and leave space between the wall of the planter and the bulb. Once planted I top the pots with extra potting compost and press it down firmly.
Larger planters of earthenware I place in a sheltered corner of the garden and underneath I slide a slab of Polystyrene to avoid freezing up from the bottom. I cover the large planters with and old carpet or cloth. I will bring them out in full daylight by end of February -March depending up on bud development and your local situation, so check during February on the growth and not to forget watering, planters should not become dry. Water if needed.
Smaller planters I do place in a carton box (Banana boxes from the fruit stall are perfect, they last and are easy to carry) fill the box up with peat whilst placing the pots into them. Put a layer of peat over the whole of the box as a final layer of protection. I store the boxes away either in a shed or a sheltered corner of the garden and cover them with some straw or a layer of newspapers. Again start checking from February onwards for bud development and do watch out for drought, they never should be dry.