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Bulb planting time…
By Janet | January 12, 2008
Use the following to make your garden bloom………..
Acidanthera – Gladiolus callianthus
White flowers that are star shaped with mahogany eyes. Sweet scented and excellent for use as a cut flower. Very popular and easy to grow.
Flowering time: Aug–Sept
Height: 90cm
Agapanthus – Agapanthus Pinocchio (Blue)
Easy to grow plant with long, narrow, glossy green leaves. Stout stems bare open clusters of blue blossoms in summer. Prefers full sun and moist but well drained soil. Excellent for containers. These grow in the wild in Cornwall and many Mediterranean countries.
Flowering time: Aug–Sept
Height: 75cm
Agapanthus – White
Easy to grow plant with long, narrow, glossy green leaves and stout stems bareing open clusters of white flowers in summer. Grows well in protected sites in the garden. Excellent for containers.
Flowering time: Aug –Sept
Height: 75cm
Amaryllis – Amaryllis Belladonna
Also known as the ‘JERSEY LILY’ The rosy pink fragrant flowers bloom on top of sturdy stalks. Prefers a warm aspect of the garden. Can also be grown in pots in the conservatory or greenhouse.
Flowering time: Sept–Oct
Height: 75cm
Anemone – De Caen Mixed
An excellent mixture of pink, blue, red and white anemones. Anemones are very good to be used as cut flowers. Soak corms in water for 24 hours before planting to aid germination. The flowers of anemones are 3 inches across and very vibrant.
Flowering time: June–July
Height: 25cm
Anemone – St Brigid Mixed
A superb mixture of double flowers. Pink, red, blue and white anemones. Ideal for cut flowers. Grow in a sunny position for best results. Soak corms for 24hrs in water to aid germination.
Flowering time: June–July
Height: 25cm
Aquilegia – Aquilegia mixed colours
This superb mixture of colours will provide excellent summer colour. Plants prefer moist, well drained soil. Best when planted in partial shade. Great for naturalizing.
Flowering time: May–July
Height: 50cm
Astilbe – Amethyst
Astilbes are often referred to as ‘false goat’s beard’ This variety has long and airy dark lilac plumes. Very hardy, provides lovely foliage in spring followed by beautiful flowers.
Flowering time: Aug–Sept
Height: 60cm
Astilbe – Pink
Astilbes are often referred to as ‘false goat’s beard’ This variety has long and airy pink plumes. Very hardy, provides lovely foliage in spring followed by beautiful flowers.
Flowering time: Aug–Sept
Height: 60cm
Astilbe – Red
Astilbes are often referred to as ‘false goat’s beard’ This variety has long and airy dark red plumes. Very hardy, provides lovely foliage in spring followed by beautiful flowers.
Flowering time: Aug–Sept
Height: 60cm
Babiana ‘Kew Hybrids’ – Mixed colours
Babiana is not hardy and should be planted in sheltered areas and protected during severe frosts. They do however produce some stunning colours.
Flowering time: July –Aug
Height: 50cm
Begonia – Double – Mixed
A superb mixture of double begonias. Begonias add beauty to any porch, patio or window box. Double begonias are also ideal for borders or just those areas you want to brighten up.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 35cm
Begonia – Double – Pink
Superb deep soft pink begonia. Begonias brighten up the shady areas of any garden. They have a long flowering period which starts in July. Also ideal for containers.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 35cm
Begonia – Double – Red
Superb vivid dark red begonia. Begonias brighten up the shady areas of any garden. They have a long flowering period which starts in July. Also ideal for containers.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 35cm
Begonia – Double – Yellow
Golden yellow blooms. Begonias brighten up the shady areas of any garden. They have a long flowering period which starts in July. Also ideal for containers.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 35cm
Begonia – Non-stop – Skaugum
These have fiery red blooms and one tuber will fill a whole tub and bloom all summer long. These begonias are considered as novelties because of their unique qualities, such as flower shape and abundance of blooms.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 30cm
Begonia – Pendula (Hanging basket) – Orange
Bright orange flowers. Pendula begonias are ideal for hanging baskets or containers where they can hang down showing their cascade of flowers. Begonias flower for a long period.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 30cm
Begonia – Pendula (Hanging basket) – White
Pure white flowers. Pendula begonias are ideal for hanging baskets or containers where they can hang down showing their cascade of flowers. Begonias flower for a long period.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 30cm
Begonia – Pendula (Hanging basket) – Yellow
Bright yellow flowers. Pendula begonias are ideal for hanging baskets or containers where they can hang down showing their cascade of flowers. Begonias flower for a long period.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 30cm
Bletilla (Hardy Orchids) – Striata
Attractive lavender pink flowers. Bletillas grow well outside, but should be brought inside for the winter in all but the mildest climates. Also ideal for containers.
Flowering time: June–July
Height: 25cm
Bletilla (Hardy Orchids) – Striata’ Alba’ (syn.gebina)
Attractive pure white flowers. Bletillas grow well outside, but should be brought inside for the winter in all but the mildest climates. Also ideal for containers. Hardy orchids are a delight in any garden.
Flowering time: June –July
Height: 25cm
Canna – Canna Lucifer
Deep red flowers, edged with a golden yellow. Leaves are green. This superb canna is an ideal centre piece in any garden. Canna’s are best started in growth by April and planted out in May.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 75cm
Canna – City of Portland
This variety has jasper-red flowers with a narrow canary yellow edge, on top of green foliage. Cannas are best started into growth by April indoors and planted out in May. They provide spectacular colour and design to any garden.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 90cm
Canna – Cleopatra
Cleopatra has yellow flowers tinged with red. The flowers then emerge from lush tropical foliage. This superb canna is an ideal centre piece in any garden. Cannas are best started in growth by April indoors and planted out in May. They will provide flowers for all summer long. Prefer semi-shaded to full sun areas of the garden. Cannas also do very well in containers.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 150cm
Canna – Louis Cotton
The flowers on this spectacular variety are a copper tinted orange. The leaves are a bronze brown. This superb canna is an ideal centre piece in any garden. Cannas are best started in growth by April indoors and planted out in May. Try growing Cannas in containers on the patio or decking.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 50cm
Canna – Picasso AGM
Bright yellow flowers with deep red leopard-like spots. The foliage is bluish green. Cannas are best started in growth by April and planted out after mid may. Spectacular plant!
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 90cm
Canna – The President
Very large bright red flowers with a deep green foliage. This variety is one of the most popular of the cannas. When planting cannas are best started into growth by April indoors and planted out in May. They provide spectacular colour in any garden.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 80cm
Canna – Wyoming AGM
Tangerine orange,darker edged and speckled purple-red with brown leaves. Cannas are best started into growth by April and planted out in May. They provide spectacular colour in any garden.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 80cm
Convallaria (Lily of the Valley) – Lily of the valley majalis AGM
One of the best shade loving ground covers. Forms a lush, green carpet with attractive foliage and lovely, white fragrant bell shaped flowers. Commonly known as ‘Lily of the Valley’
Flowering time: May–July
Height: 30cm
Crinum – Powellii AGM
Crinums are exceptionally large bulbs and produce large stems with up to 8 pink flowers per stem. Easy to grow, but prefer a sunny well drained position. One of our favourites so have a go.
Flowering time: Aug–Sept
Height: 115cm
Crocosmia – Crocosmia Lucifer AGM
Large rich red, funnel shaped flowers. Crocosmias increase well in the garden if left undisturbed. Plant 10 cms deep and 12 cms apart. They enjoy full sun and can be used for cut flowers.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 90cm
Crocosmia – George Davison
Large rich bright yellow flowers. Crocosmias increase well in the garden if left undisturbed. Plant 10 cms deep and 12 cms apart. They enjoy full sun and can be used for cut flower.
Flowering time: July –Aug
Height: 60cm
Crocosmia – Red King
This is a new addition to the range this year as in our opinion it performs very well and is ideal for cut flower. The vibrant flowers open reddish orange and yellow. Crocosmias increase well in the garden if left undisturbed. They prefer to be grown in full sun but will perform well in semi-shade.
Flowering time: June –August
Height: 60cm
Dicentra – Dicentra spectabilis AGM
Commonly known as ‘Bleeding Heart’. This plant produces masses of pink and white flowers on slender arching stems. It’s most common name is ‘Dicentra bleeding heart’. Prefers a shady well drained, but moist soil. This is a very easy plant to grow so is ideal for beginners or if you want to brighten up an area quickly.
Flowering time: April–June
Height: 60cm
Dicentra – spectabilis Alba AGM
The flowers are a pure white. Dicentras are easy to grow. These very showy plants and will grow in shady areas, they also prefer a light well-drained soil. In heavy soilsjsut add grit and sand to lighten up.
Flowering time: April–June
Height: 60cm
Edibles – Strawberry Pot
Ceramic strawberry pot with soil and seeds producing delicious berries. Growing your own fruit is very popular and satisfying, you will also know how they have been grown. Sow from October to May (or October to January for fruiting in the first year). This is an ideal gift or self purchase.
Flowering time: June–Sept
Height: 0cm
Lilium – Pink lily Blend
A superb pink lily blend including the very fragrant oriental varieties. As with all lilies they will grow well in most soils and garden aspects. They do however need to be free draining. In heavy soils add grit to provide drainage. Also ideal in containers and for cut flower.
Flowering time: July–August
Height: 110cm
Lilium – Asiatic – Crimson Pixie
Deep carmine red flowers with up to 8 blooms per stem. Pixie type lilies, are low growing and as such are very suitable for pots and containers. Lilies are very easy to grow.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 50cm
Lilium – Asiatic – Orange Pixie
Bright orange flowers with up to 8 blooms per stem. Pixie type lilies, are low growing and as such are very suitable for pots and containers. Lilies are very easy to grow.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 50cm
Lilium – Oriental – Casablanca
One of the best oriental lilies. Very large pure white blooms, with brownish-orange anthers. As with all oriental lilies their fragrance is lovely. Lilies grow well in most soils. They do however need to be free draining. In heavy soils add grit to provide drainage. Also ideal in containers.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 125cm
Lilium – Oriental – Le Reve
Very fragrant, pale pink oriental lily. Although not a new variety, this is a superb liliy for gardens and containers. Plant in odd numbers of 3 or more for best effect.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 90cm
Lilium – Oriental – Miss Rio
Clear pink petals with fuschia tips. This variety is very Fragrant and is especially suitable for pots, but equally performs well in borders. Lilies are very hardy and can be left in the same position for a number of years.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 110cm
Lilium – Oriental – Muscadet
A superb oriental liliy that is pure white with pink spots a pink star and red stemens. As with all oriental lilies their fragrance is lovely. Lilies grow well in most soils. They do however need to be free draining. In heavy soils add grit to provide drainage. Also ideal in containers.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 90cm
Lilium – Oriental – Stargazer
A superb oriental liliy that is pink spotted crimson with a white edge to the flowers. As with all oriental lilies they are very fragrant. Lilies grow well in most soils. They do however need to be free draining. In heavy soils add grit to provide drainage. Also ideal in containers.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 105cm
Lilium – Species – Pink Tiger
Lovely rich pink flowers sprinkled all over with black dots. Excellent garden plant and one of the most popular lilies. Lilies can be left undisturbed for years and only need to be moved when they become overcrowded.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 90cm
Lilium – Species – Tigrinum Splendens (Orange Tiger)
Lovely rich large flowers of salmon orange, sprinkled all over with black dots. Excellent garden plant and a very popular liliy. Lilies can be left undisturbed for years and only need to be moved when they become overcrowded.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 125cm
Lilium – Species (Turks cap) – Henryi
This is a Turks cap specie producing up to 20 flowers per stem. This variety has orange flowers with dark spots. Excellent garden plant and a very popular old liliy. Lilies can be left undisturbed for years and only need to be moved when they become overcrowded. Lilies grow well in any well drained soil. Likes semi-shade.
Flowering time: July–Sept
Height: 115cm
Lilium – Trumpet – African Queen
Excellent garden plant. Lilies can be left undisturbed for years and only need to be moved when they become overcrowded. Trumpet shaped shades of apricot orange.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 120cm
Lilium – Trumpet – Golden Splendour
Trumpet shaped shades golden yellow flowers.Excellent garden plant. Lilies can be left undisturbed for years and only need to be moved when they become overcrowded. Good for containers.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 125cm
Lilium – Trumpet – Longiflorum
This is a very traditional pure white trumpet liliy. Ideal for pots or any border. They should be planted in a well drained position or in raised beds for the best effect. Good for cut flower.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 90cm
Lilium – Trumpet – Pink Perfection
Trumpet shaped purplish-pink flowers with yellow blotches striped dark brown. Excellent garden plant. Lilies can be left undisturbed for years and only need to be moved when they become overcrowded. Good for containers
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 125cm
Lilium – Trumpet – Regale
White funnel shaped, creamy yellow inside. The outside has a shaded rose purple. VERY FRAGRANT. Excellent garden plant and one of the most popular lilies. Lilies can be left undisturbed for years and only need to be moved when they become overcrowded.
Flowering time: July–Aug
Height: 125cm
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