To help you decide and share some of the beautiful bulbs often selected by our team of professional, award-winning garden designers, we’ve chosen varieties of a selection of key bulb plants that work with each of our different themes. Our shortlist of preferred bulbs include:
- Narcissus – commonly known as Daffodil and a staple of British springtime!
- Tulips – bring real wow factor and joy to any garden, and work especially well in pots and planters
- Muscari – small yet vibrant, and the perfect for companion for larger springtime plants
- Allium – their height and elegant ball-shaped flower heads are incredibly impactful and do well to merge spring and summer planting
- Other notable mentions include Anemone blanda, dwarf Irises, Crocus and Galanthus nivalis – the iconic snowdrop!
Though we don’t currently sell bulbs individually, we have ambitions to do this in the future. Right now though we’d highly recommend Farmer Gracy for all your bulb needs. They have a brilliant range and their bulbs are great quality.
There are so many different varieties to choose from but we hope that a few of our personal favourites, helpfully paired with our 6 design themes, inspire you to get planting ready for spring.
To find out why this time of year is such a good time to plant, check out this short article on Planting Season (as well as a September offer!)
The Mediterranean
A glimmering theme that transports any garden visitor to the aegean sea with textures, aromas and light, inviting colour. Think blues, whites and soft purples.
Narcissus
Look for ‘Pheasant’s Eye’, ‘Petrel’ and ‘Thalia’
Tulips
Look for ‘Mount Tacoma’, ‘Coerulea Oculata Alba’ and ‘White Emperor’
Muscari
Look for ‘Soulmate’ and ‘Baby’s Breath’
Allium
Look for ‘Mount Everest’ and the azureum variety
The Cottage
A modern twist on the classic English Cottage Garden look. Pastel hues, buzzing bees, and warm spring evenings. Think peach, soft pinks and dusty purples.
Narcissus
Look for ‘Peach Prince’, ‘Night Cap’ and ‘Replete’
Tulips
Look for ‘Apricot Beauty’, ‘Silver Cloud’ and ‘Finola’
Muscari
Look for ‘Pink Sunrise’ and ‘Grape Ice’’
Allium
Look for ‘Rosy Beauty’ and ‘Gladiator’
The Jungle
Bright, vibrant, full of life and texture, the Jungle can transform any space into a miniature rainforest. Think bold reds, purples and oranges.
Narcissus
Look for ‘Jetfire’, ‘Kiwi Sunset’ and ‘Rip van Winkle’
Tulips
Look for ‘Purple Lady’, ‘Shining Parrot’ and ‘Merlot’
Muscari
Look for ‘Esther’ and the armeniacum variety
Allium
Look for ‘Purple Sensation’ and ‘Globemaster’
The Nordic
An ethereal, relaxing theme designed to bring a hint of Hygge into your outdoor space. Think pure whites, plum purples and greens.
Narcissus
Look for ‘Sailboat’, ‘Julia Jane’ and ‘Lady Madonna’
Tulips
Look for ‘Alexander Pushkin’, ‘White Liberstar’ and ‘Ice Stick’
Muscari
Look for ‘Soulmate’ and ‘White Magic’
Allium
Look for the ‘Cameleon’, ‘Red Mohican’ and the atropurpureum or schubertii varieties
The Classic
A stylish, modern theme with a simple, sophisticated colour palette. Think shades of white, soft creams and green.
Narcissus
Look for ‘Ice Wings’, ‘Obdam’ and ‘Mount Hood’
Tulips
Look for ‘White Elegance’, ‘White Emperor’ and ‘Exotic Emperor’
Muscari
Look for ‘Baby’s Breath’ and ‘White Magic’
Allium
Look for the ‘Ping Pong’ and ‘Mont Blanc’
The Adventure
Our theme for children and the young at heart. Bright, playful, and, well, adventurous. Think colourful and fun!
Narcissus
Look for ‘Replete’, ‘Hunter Sunrise’ and ‘Kiwi Sunset’
Tulips
Look for ‘Blushing Beauty’, ‘Pretty Princess’ and ‘Slawa’
Muscari
Look for ‘Soulmate’ and ‘Fantasy Creation’
Allium
Look for the ‘Rosy Beauty’, ‘Hair’ and the giganteum variety
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