Summer Flowering Bulbs
Summer Flowering Bulbs
June is when the patio starts asking questions. Our answer, most years, is a handful of summer bulbs rather than another tray of bedding. Agapanthus, crocosmia and eucomis do the heavy lifting. The treasures are the ones nobody has heard of: sprekelia, tigridia, the rain lilies. Everything here goes in during spring, after the frosts, in ground or in pots. From June they take over where the tulips stopped. Try two or three strangers a year. That is how our regulars found their favourites.
Including: Agapanthus, Anemone coronaria, Caladium, Crinum, Crocosmia, Eremerus, Eucomis, Freesia Hybrids, Galtonia, Gloriosa, Liatris, Polianthes tuberosa, Tulbaghia, Scadoxus, Amarine, Acidanthera, Cosmos, Ranunculus, Sparaxis, Zephyranthes, Tigridia, Sprekelia, Sandersonia, Ornithogalum, Hippeastrelia, Eucharis, Kniphofia, Anemone Fulgens, Schizostylis
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When is the best time to plant the bulbs?
The end of March or early April is generally the time to start planting many of the more tender summer flowering bulbs, typically in an unheated greenhouse or cold frame. If you are planting straight into the garden, you must wait until the danger of frost has passed – typically late April or early May in most areas, though colder regions might need to hold off until mid-May.
Planting Tips to Get the Best Results
Summer flowering bulbs can add real panache to any border. They are also ideal for the patio, being among the most exotic and colourful of all our summer plantings. Open, well drained soil is essential, an ideal soil is rich in humus, leaf mould, and good compost. If your soil is heavy clay, work in some grit or sharp sand along with organic matter before planting. When using planters, remember that the bigger the container, the easier the bulbs are to grow, larger pots retain moisture more evenly and give roots proper room to develop.
Summer Flowering Bulbs
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Testimonial Since 1948, we at Bloms Bulbs have Won 70 Gold Medals at The Chelsea Flower Show. Our quality guarantee means that all of our customers receive the same stock as shown in our Award Winning displays.
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Testimonial The bulbs supplied by Bloms cost the most, gave the most flowers (26), were of top quality and had the potential of doubling themselves next year. The trials indicated that you get what you pay for.
JD | Northampton
