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Spring Flowering Bulbs Page 5
Erythronium 'White Beauty' AGM
Vigorous form with elegant white flowers which recurve gently at the tips and nicely marbled foliage. Ht.12" (30cm).
Bulb size 1Pack of 3 bulbs for £5.00
Pack of 10 bulbs for £13.50
Fritillaria acmopetala AGM
Lovely pendant flowers of jade green, marked maroon-brown. One of the easier species to establish and increase, given sun or dappled shade in well-drained soil. Flowers in April/May, 12". Bulb size 7+ cm Pack of 3 bulbs for £3.50
Pack of 10 bulbs for £10.00
Fritillaria elwesii
Graceful little species, a native of Turkish woodlands. Nodding flowers of purple-black & olive green appear mid-late spring. Hardy bulb for dappled shade & well-drained, open soil with some humus. Ht.10-16" (25-40cm).Bulb size 5+ cmPack of 3 bulbs for £4.50
Pack of 10 bulbs for £12.50
Fritillaria imperialis 'Helena'
New in 2020
We have chosen this new variety of crown imperial for it's beautifully subtle, pale yellow flowers, set off by dark stems. These plants are wonderful for adding height and impact to spring borders and this softer yellow will combine particularly well with all shades of blue flowering spring subjects. Hardy bulb for rich soil in sun/partial shade. Flowering in April at around 3' (90cm).
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Fritillaria imperialis 'Red Beauty'
New in 2020
Stunning deep red flowers mark out this new variety (previous 'reds' always had more of an orange element to them), which also sports attractive dark stems. A handsome addition to the spring border, requiring a good, rich soil in sun or partial shade. Flowering in April at 3' (90cm).
Bulb size 20+ cm
Pack of one bulb for £7.00
Pack of 3 bulbs for £19.50
Fritillaria meleagris AGM
The 'Snake's Head' is our only native fritillary, seen growing in large colonies in (mostly) protected sites. Although a native of water meadows, it is a fairly adaptable species and, whilst preferring a moist soil when grown in the open, it will tolerate drier conditions if given a position in dappled shade. The pendent flowers are mauve, chequered purple, although some white flowers, chequered...
Fritillaria meleagris alba
Selected white form of our native 'Snake's Head' fritillary. Ht.12" (30cm)
Bulb size 6+ cmPack of 10 bulbs for £4.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £17.50
Fritillaria michailovskyi
Spring flowering hardy bulb with sparse, grey-green, lance-shaped leaves. From each flowering stem hang between 1-4 bell-shaped flowers, coloured brown at the base and bright yellow on the lower half, which flares slightly at the tips. Needs well-drained, but not sun-baked, soil in a sunny/part shady situation. Ht. 4-8" (10-20cm) Spread 2" (5cm).Bulb size 5+ cm Pack of 3 bulbs for £3.50
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Fritillaria pallidiflora AGM
Large flowers of pale chartreuse, elegantly held above broad, grey-green foliage. A good garden fritillaria of sufficient size to have presence in the semi-shaded situation it prefers. Provide it with humus-rich soil and it will reward by bulking up well. Flowering in late spring/early summer at around 12" (30cm).Bulb size 10+cmPack of 3 bulbs for £6.00
Pak of 10 bulbs for £18.00
Fritillaria persica
A taller growing member of the family and stunning when bearing its spires of damson coloured bellflowers in spring. The lance-shaped leaves are grey-green and stand slightly upright on the stem. We have had these established in a couple of our display beds for many years now, where they have been steadily increasing to give a magnificent show every year. Hardy bulb for sun/part shade in well-drained...
Fritillaria persica Green Dreams
We love the subtle colour of this new variety, with its green bells having a purple flush to their tops. This amazing species has real impact in the garden, flowering early and building up into fair-sized clumps over time. The exotic appearance is deceptive, as these bulbs are tough as old boots and remarkably easy to grow in well-drained soil in sun/partial shade. This ease of growing is reflected...
Fritillaria raddeana
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 16+ cmPack of 1 bulb for £8.00
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Fritillaria sewerzowii 'Green Eyes'
New for 2024
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. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Flowering in April/May at up to 90cm.
Bulb size 16+ cm
Pack of one bulb for £6.00
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Fritillaria uva-vulpis
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 ...
Gladiolus communis byzantinus AGM
This is the true form - beware cheap (pale) impostors!! - with vivid magenta flowers on strong spikes in June. Hardy and will naturalise when happy. Ht.2' (60cm). Pack of 5 bulbs for £9.50
Hermodactylus tuberosa (Iris tuberosa)
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 10 tubers for £4.00
Hyacinth 'Blue Trophy'
Recent variety with deep blue flowers, always a traditional and desirable colour for a hyacinth.
Bulb size 15/16 cm
Pack of 5 bulbs for £7.50
Pack of 15 bulbs for £18.50
Hyacinth 'Carnegie'
Clean, white blooms. We regularly team this variety in containers with the viridiflora tulip China Town. The tulip leaves come through early and their white margins are nicely matched by the white blooms of the hyacinths. The tulip flowers come later for a long-lasting display. Ht.10" (25cm)Bulb size 15/16 cm
Pack of 5 bulbs for £6.50
Pack of 15 bulbs for £17.50
Hyacinth 'China Pink'
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 15 bulbs for £15.00
Hyacinth Double Pink
New for 2024
New, double flowered variety in a delicious shade of warm pink. Try it in containers with a double early tulip. Flowering in March/April at 10" (25cm).
Bulb size 15/16 cm
Pack of 5 bulbs for £8.50
Pack of 15 bulbs for £22.50
Hyacinth Double White
New for 2024
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 £8.50
Pack of 15 bulbs for £22.50
Hyacinth 'Pink Surprise'
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
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Hyacinth 'Royal Navy'
This striking hyacinth gained the runner-up prize for 'Plant of the Year' at Chelsea 2012. The flowers are double and of very dark blue.
Bulb size 15/16 cm
Pack of 5 bulbs for £7.50
Pack of 15 bulbs for £18.50
