'Germidour' is one of the most satisfying varieties of garlic you can grow, producing lovely large and compact bulbs with white, papery skins that are attractively streaked with pinky-purple. It has a mild, subtle flavour and delicate aroma - perfect for a wide variety of savoury dishes whether used raw in salad dressings or for cooking. Originating in France, this worthy winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit is well suited to the UK climate, being virus-free and a reliable cropper with bulbs that typically contain about 10-12 succulent cloves. This softneck type garlic doesn't produce flower stems but will mature earlier than hardneck types and also has better storage properties - up to 3 months or more in good condition after harvesting. The garlic that is most commonly sold in supermarkets is softneck - but don't be tempted to propagate shop-bought garlic as it will be more prone to disease and crop far less efficiently than plants grown from these superior horticultural quality bulbs. Traditionally, garlic is planted on the shortest day of the year (21-22 December) and harvested on the longest (20-22 June), although it can be planted in the autumn or spring. Autumn plantings will produce earlier crops and although winter hardy, may benefit from protection from the cold - or can be grown in a greenhouse or tunnel. If planting in the spring, just wait until the frosts have gone before placing the cloves in the ground. 'Germidour' will thrive in a sunny spot in most well-draining soils. If your soil is heavy, prepare the plot in advance by digging in some well-rotted garden compost, and also some sand or grit, to improve fertility and drainage. Alternatively, grow in good-quality compost in raised beds, trugs or containers. Garlic doesn't take up much room, making it an ideal choice for small-space gardening. It is a good companion plant for roses and other plants or vegetables that are vulnerable to greenfly as its aroma will help to repel those little beasts! Supplied as 2 bulbs ready to split into approximately 10-12 cloves for planting.Grows up to 60cm (24in) height by 15cm (6in) spread.
Paperwhites, Narcissus papyraceus, are natives of northern Africa and southern Europe where they grow wild in the stony, free draining soil. The tiny pure white flowers may only be 2 cm across but there could well be 15 of them on each stem, each one carrying an incredibly sweet, heady fragrance. What's more, there will often be two stems per bulb, so the blooms really will be abundant. In the UK climate they are best grown indoors and if planted in November they will be flowering throughout Christmas, just 6 to 8 weeks later if the temperature is around 21°C. They take longer if they're cooler. Plant them close together for maximum impact and choose a fairly deep pot, as they have deep roots. If planting outdoors, ensure good drainage in a sheltered spot to avoid frost pockets. Supplied as 5 bulbs, ready to plant in autumn and growing to a height of 50cm (20 in) and width of 10 cm (4 in).
'Mistral' are magnificent anemones boasting incredibly large flowers from late spring on tall, strong stems in an array of the most amazing colours. We've created a collection that includes white, red, purple, pink and bi-colour, all complimenting each other beautifully. These prolific bloomers are perfect for cutting and will last up to two weeks in a vase and doing this will encourage more and more flowers to grow. Highly sought after, these Italian bred anemones are admired enormously the world over for their glorious, velvety blooms, and they'll naturalise easily so you'll get more and more flowers every year as they spread themselves through your garden. Perfect for a sheltered, sunny site, this collection of will bring an explosion of early season colour to your garden. Supplied as a pack of 10 bulbs, 2 each of five different colours.
Get your garden spring ready with this vibrant collection of 75 woodland flowering anemone corms.Anemone coronaria De Caen explodes with early season colour, creating a carpet of reds, pinks, blues and whites that will return to your garden in spring for years to come. They love sunshine, and their poppy-like, velvety flowers also make fantastic indoor cut flower displays.Very easy to grow, once planted you can leave them in the ground and they will naturalise, so if you want to create the perfect spring paradise, then this collection is the easy way to an eye-catching floral display.Anemone De Caen makes a voluptuous display in a group but are equally impressive when grown singly, where you can truly appreciate the sumptuous flowers. Their delicate, cupped blooms each have a darker central eye and appear from March to April above a mound of deeply divided, fresh green fern-like leaves.Ideal for a sheltered, sunny site, this is a charming collection of colours to make your spring garden truly spectacular.We send 75 corms, ready for immediate planting in pots or in the garden.
What could be easier than this perfect windowbox design of pre-spaced bulbs - a lovely colourful mix of summer flowered shorter bulbs. Packed with 38 bulbs already spaced, including Freesias, Lilies, Brodiaea Queen Fabiola and Oxalis in a lovely colourful mix. Using the unique biodegradable package, these Plant-o-Mat Drop in pods are a quick and simple way to take all the hassle out of planting bulbs. No more worrying about colours, or spacing Simply plant the whole tray into the ground or a pot - watch the helpful video to see how. You cannot get easier gardening than this for flowers next Spring and for years beyond.
A premium, double-flowered tulip 'Exquisit', is so full of petals that it resembles a peony, and makes a stunning addition to pots and borders where its erupting blooms mark the start of the warmer weather, whetting your appetite for the main floral event to come. The sturdy stems of this large-flowered tulip will put up with all but the worst of our spring weather and naturally make superb cut flowers in a vase meaning that you can bring their glorious colour indoors. Bulbs such as Tulips herald the arrival of spring, and there's nothing more exciting than the sight of their bold and bright colours. Opening in April and May, with luxurious blooms each with a mix of lilac, green and white petals, Exquisist certainly lives up to its name and will thrill everyone who sees it! Supplied as a pack of 15 top size bulbs, ready for planting. Plant these bulbs in pots or straight into flowerbeds and you'll enjoy a host of flowers from late April. Spectacular whether planted directly into flower beds or into a favourite container, tulips are easy to grow and need very little in the way of expertise to get great results that a gardening pro would be proud of!
Snowdrops In The Green The Guaranteed Way To Succeed With These Early Spring Flowering Beauties! The earliest and bravest of all flowering Spring bulbs, the delicate snowdrop with its tiny white petals and green-tinged centres bursts in bloom when the weather is at its very harshest. While all around it lies decidedly dormant, this cheery, fresh-faced little fellow brightens the gloomiest of looking gardens. Difficult to grow from just the dry bulbs found in garden centres, the best way to ensure success is to plant Snowdrops while they are still in leaf otherwise known as in the green. The soil surrounding the bulbs contains a special fungus encouraging a strong and vigorous new root system. By planting in this way you can look forward to a stunning display in your garden from the very first season!
<p>Noted for their large flowers, strong fragrance, and unbelievably gorgeous colours, Cally Lillies are perfect for adding a tropical feel to any summer garden. On display for months from June to September, you can't help but admire the trumpet-shaped blooms set against attractive foliage. A good choice for creating exotic backdrops in your borders, feature plants in your container displays are in cut flower gardens.</p> <p>With this Calla Lily Collection, you will receive the following outstanding varieties:</p> <p>Calla Lily Callafornia Le Chique: Beautiful dark pink flowers are borne in profusion over the summer months.</p> <p>Calla Lily Callafornia Ice Dancer: Bears creamy white flowers with an unforgettable fragrance.</p> <p>Calla Lily Callafornia Rio: The deep purple, funnel-shaped flowers are perfect for bring bright colour to your patio pots or borders.</p>
<p>Reminiscent of Pineapple fruits, Eucomis Aloha Lilies are a statuesque beauty that will bring a tropical feel to any outdoor area. Throughout the summer months, they will produce sturdy stems with masses of blooms with a sweet coconut fragrance. At the tip of the spike, rosettes of young leaves stick out, giving the resemblance of a pineapple. Drought tolerant once established, they are perfect for decorating the front of your flower beds or as feature plants in your planters and pots.</p> <p>With this Eucomis Aloha Lillt Collection you will receive the following varieties:</p> <p>Eucomis Aloha Lillt Leia: A gorgeous variety with nectar-rich blooms in shades of purple/crimson.</p> <p>Eucomis Aloha Lillt Maui: Will provide you with a plethora of white blossoms with a delicious fragrance.</p> <p>Eucomis Aloha Lillt Nani: Offer exotic flower spikes in soft hues of pink all summer long.</p>
Eucomis Aloha Lillt Nani is a new variety that really delivers. These exotic plants will produce numerous blooms in soft shades of pink throughout the season and have the most delicious sweet coconut fragrance. A rosette of foliage on the top adds to the cheery effect, making them look like pineapple fruit. Beloved by bees, they are perfect for planting at the front of your sunny borders or why not let them take centre stage in pots on the patio?
Eucomis Aloha Lillt Maui is a superb new variety that is perfect for adding a tropical feel to your garden or patio areas. In summer sturdy stems rise up with creamy white flowers with the scent of coconut. Drought tolerant once established they are best planted in a sunny spot at either front of your borders or as feature plants in your container displays.
Reminiscent of pineapple fruit, Eucomis Aloha Lillt Leia will produce sturdy spikes packed full of purple-crimson flowers on short stems throughout the summer months. Highly fragrant and nectar-rich they are a good choice for attracting bees and other pollinating insects to the garden. Perfect for planting at the front of your flower beds or as feature plants in patio pots. Easy-to-grow, drought tolerant once established, and make superb cut flowers for the home too.