Dahlias & Summer Flowering Bulbs Page 12

New for 2024 A giant of the bulb world, which can reach a towering 4-6' (120-180cm) in summer flower. The blooms themselves are greenish-cream, fading to pure green (as shown in our late summer image).  Bulb size 24+ cm Pack of one bulb for £7.50 Pack of 3 bulbs for £19.50

An attractive addition to the mid-summer garden, this bulbous plant, commonly known as the summer hyacinth, is actually more like a giant snowdrop in appearance, with strap-like leaves and pendent white flowers. Needs a sheltered, sunny site in well-drained soil which remains fairly moist in summer. Hardy. Ht. 3-4’ (1-1.2m).Bulb size 16+ cmPack of 5 bulbs for £5.00 Pack of 15 bulbs for...

Lovers of unusual flowers will adore this striking pale-green flowered form of galtonia. Clump-forming and elegant at 3-4’ (1-1.2m). Provide a sheltered, sunny site in free-draining but not too dry soil. Hardy bulb.Bulb size 16/18 cmPack of 3 bulbs for £6.00 Pack of 10 bulbs for £18.00  

New for 2024 Blue-purple flowers with lighter throat. Flowering summer /late summer at around 40-48"100-120cm) Corm size 14+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £4.00 Pack of 30 corms for £9.00

Late summer flowering corm producing spikes of fragrant flowers - white, blotched deep maroon/purple at the base. Half-hardy (lift corms when foliage dies back). Ht.4’ (1.2m). We usually advise resisting the urge to plant these corms too soon, as they really need some warmth to get going. Orurs are planted out or potted up in June for late summer /autumn flowers. Try a potful either side of a...

Beautiful and elegant species, with spikes of simple, upstanding, clear white flowers. Height 2' (60cm). Corm size 10+ cmPack of 10 corms for £4.00 Pack of 25 corms for £9.00  

Glowing red flowers. Ht. 40-48" (100-120cm) Corm size 14+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £4.00 Pack of 30 corms for £9.00  

NEW in 2023 South African species gladiolus. Cream buds are produced in summer, which open in early autumn to reveal the subtly seductive beauty of the flowers. The pendant, bell-like blooms are flushed grey-purple to the outside but the real beauty lies within, where chartreuse droplets of colour are edged with purple feathering. Each flowering stem can bear up to ten blooms and the corms increase...

Apricot flowers. Ht.40-48" (100-120cm) Corm size 14+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £4.00 Pack of 30 corms for £9.00 

New for 2024 Gently ruffled flowers of white with a rose edge. Height 48-55" (120-140cm).  Corm size 14+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £5.00 Pack of 30 corms for £12.00

New for 2024 Painterly blends of  lilac & purple. Height 40" (100cm) Corm size 12/14 cm Pack of 10 corms for £5.00 Pack of 30 corms for £12.00 SORRY, CROP FAILURE, NOT AVAILABLE IN 2024

Very striking variety, sporting blooms of deep, regal purple. Height 39" (100cm). Corm size 14+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £4.00 Pack of 30 corms for £9.00  

Neat little nanus type of gladiolus with vibrant flowers of fuchsia-pink, with a white throat and violet-blue on the lip. Fantastic for adding vertical bolts of colour through the border and also great for cutting. Ht. 18" (45cm). Corm size 10+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £4.00 Pack of 30 corms for £10.00  

Purest white blooms. Height 43-49" (110-125cm). Corm size 14+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £4.00 Pack of 30 corms for £9.00 

New in 2023 (Ginger lily) Powerfully fragrant and the showiest of the family, this exotic beauty throws up many towering spikes of stunning flowers from late summer into autumn. Does well in a rich soil in semi-shade, where it can survive  winter outdoors with a good mulch in favoured locations. Otherwise, lift and overwinter frost-free. Also ideal for a large container. Water & feed generously...

Sturdy spikes of rose-violet flowers, above strappy, grass-like foliage, in July-Sept. We combine it with helenium 'Moerheim Beauty' to good effect. Clump-forming Hardy corm for sun & well-drained soil. Ht.24 (60cm) Spread 12" (30cm).Corm size 14+ cm Pack of 10 corms for £4.00 Pack of 30 corms for £9.00  

Large trumpet flowers of loveliest apricot-orange and strongly scented. Mid-summer flowering. Ht. to 5' (1.5m), although usually less in the first season.Bulb size 20/22 cmPack of 3 bulbs for £9.00  

Truly spectacular and rare Himalayan species. Nodding, pendent greenish-cream flowers blotched maroon-purple within, the petals to 6 long. Hardy, summer flowering bulb for a sheltered spot & humus-rich, peaty soil. Ht.28-36" (70cm-1m) (Note that this variety flowers from a small bulb).Bulb size 1 Pack of 3 bulbs for £11.00