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When do Daffodils Bloom in the UK?
The first wild Daffodil to bloom in the UK, as measured by a car park in Somerset, was 11th February 2024. This…
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Britain’s Favourite Spring Flowering Bulbs
There's a special thrill that comes with burying your dry bulbs in Autumn & early Winter, followed by months of anticipation till…
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Why Didn’t My Daffodils Flower this Year?
Daffodils (Narcissus) are perennial bulbs whose lifespan varies depending on the particular species and cultivar, the growing conditions and care, or lack…
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Flower Bulbs in Winter Hanging Baskets
Long-suffering visitors to this website may remember that we gave selling hanging baskets a whirl a few years ago. We stopped because…
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When do Different Bulbs Flower?
When Do Bulbs Flower? Start with snowdrops in January and you can have bulbs in flower right through to drumstick alliums in July — six months of colour from plants that need almost no maintenance. Our month-by-month chart shows exactly when each variety flowers in an average UK season, from the first crocus in a mild spell to the last tulips in May. With links to every variety we sell, it is the simplest way to plan a succession with no gaps. Read the full flowering chart →
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Winter Planting Snowdrops In The Green
Snowdrops in the green are lifted while they are growing: in leaf and quite possibly in flower.This is done because, providing they…
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Lifting and Storing Garden Bulbs Over Summer
Traditionally, many spring flowering bulbs, especially Tulips, were lifted (dug up) after flowering every year, stored over Summer when they are dormant,…
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Best Flower Bulbs
Best Flower Bulbs for Sunny Locations, Dry or Drought-Prone Areas, and Rock GardensRockery VarietiesBest Flower Bulbs for ContainersRockery VarietiesBest Flower Bulbs for…
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How to Plant and Grow Daffodil Bulbs
Daffodils and narcissi are the most popular flower bulbs grown in Britain: good value, very tough, and coming in a wide range…
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How to Make a Bulb Lasagne
A bulb lasagne is a pot of flower bulbs planted in layers for successive flowering all Spring. A 30cm (12”) deep pot…
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