Spring Flowering Bulbs Page 7

This beautiful hybrid, from Alan McMurtrie, has ivory flowers with touches of yellow and deep turquoise. Even better than the colour is its strong fragrance - truly exceptional! Very early flowering, from January. Ht - 4-6" (10-15 cm) Bulb size 6+ cm Pack of 3 bulbs for £6.00 Pack of 10 bulbs for £18.00 SORRY, STOCK REJECTED DUE TO QUALITY ISSUES

 We had admired this stunning dwarf iris in displays in Holland for some years and were delighted when it became commercially available. The painterly splashes of blue against white on the petals make for a stunning introduction. Ht. 4-6" (10-15cm) Bulb size 6+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.50 Pack of 30 bulbs for £9.00

The darkest of the reticulatas, with stunning, black-purple flowers enlivened by a large white, dark-flecked spot on each of the falls. Flowers Feb. 6".Bulb size 6+ cmPack of 10 bulbs £3.00Pack of 30 bulbs £7.50

This new introduction has cool white flowers, with a yellow streak and blue feathering on the falls. In the garden, where their early flowers are often seen against bare soil, we find that the lighter coloured irises show up really well. Flowering in February/March at 6" (15cm). Bulb size 6+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £6.50 Pack of 25 bulbs for £15.00 SORRY, STOCK REJECTED THIS SEASON...

This splendid recent introduction has greater robustness and vigour than some older reticulata varieties. We have been growing its companion variety 'Blue Hill' for a couple of years now and have only neglected to stock 'Purple Hill' due to its similarity to the very popular iris 'George'. The sole grower of 'George' has experienced total crop failure this season, so we are offering 'Purple Hill' as...

The good-sized flowers are violet-purple, with yellow blotch to the falls, making a strong impact. Height: 4-6" (10-15cm). Bulb size 6+ cm Pack of 10 for £3.50 Pack of  30 for £9.50

Alan McMurtrie describes his introduction as 'a fluorescent mix of blue & purple shades'.  The flowers are certainly luminous and, as the name suggests, scented too. Bulb size 5+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £4.00 Pack of 25 bulbs for £8.50

Another of Alan McMurtrie's lovely  introductions, 'Sea Breeze' has bright blue and white petals, with a cheerful splash of yellow on the falls. Bulb size 5+cm Ht. 4-6" (10-15cm) Pack of 3 bulbs for £5.50 SORRY, STOCK REJECTED DUE TO QUALITY ISSUES 

This cross between i. histrioides and the yellow flowered i. winogradowii is particularly noted for its beautifully distinct blue veining. Bulb size 6+ cm Pack of 10 for £5.00 Pack of 30 for £14.00 SORRY, STOCK REJECTED THIS SEASON DUE RO HEALTH ISSUES

Gorgeous white reticulata, with yellow on the falls. Selected form of wild iris reticulata from the Caucasus mountains, selected by iris breeder, Alan McMurtrie, who describes it as 'a good doer'. This form easily outshines earlier white reticulatas, which lacked the presence of 'White Caucasus'. Returning to our range after being unavailable for a couple of years.Flowering in late winter at 6" (15cm). Bulb...

This is a historical Juno hybrid, dating back to the early 20th Century and it is a very lovely combination of white, violet and yellow with a hint of golden brown at the tips of the falls. Flowering in May/June at around 20" (50cm).Bulb size I Pack of 3 bulbs for £8.50

Herbaceous iris of the regelio-cyclus group, noted for its large and stunningly marked flowers of lilac-purple, with the falls heavily netted brown. Needs sun and excellent drainage. Ht.16-20" (40-50cm). Size 1 tubersPack of 3 tubers for £8.50    

Martagon hybrid with reflexed petals of mahogany red, spotted gold. Scented.  Martagon lilies are hardy and reliable but can take time to establish, so it is wise to mark clearly where the bulbs are planted. They can take up to 18 months to show top growth but will slowly naturalise. These bulbs are magnificent for providing summer colour  in woodland conditions. Height 3' (90cm). Bulb...

Delightful species for naturalising, since it will quickly spread itself around, enlivening the earliest days of spring with its vibrant, sky-blue flowers. Ht.6" (15cm).Bulb size 6+ cm Pack of 15 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 50 bulbs for 9.00

 Flowers of the most delicate baby blue in spring. It's synonym 'Jenny Robinson' acknowledges the former national collection holder of muscari who raised this variety and named it 'Baby's Breath'. Wonderful scent and a great bee magnet, Ht. 6" (15cm).  Bulb size 8+ cm Pack of 15 bulbs for £3.50 Pack of 50 bulbs for £9.50

Wonderful recent introduction - the flowers are dusky purple-blue, with a contrasting white top. Very distinctive. Flowering in April/May at 4-8" (10-20cm). Bulb size 6+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £5.50

Dramatically coloured new variety with flowers of deepest Royal Blue, with a neat white edge. Flowering in April at 4-5" (10-12cm). Bulb size 8+ cm Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00 Pack of 30 bulbs for £8.00  

Delightful two-tone blue flowers distinguish this desirable variety of grape hyacinth. Hardy, spring flowering bulb for sun/part shade. Ht. to 10" (25cm).Bulb size 7+ cm Pack of 20 bulbs for £3.50 Pack of 50 bulbs for £8.00