{"title":"Naturalising","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"crocosmia-babylon","title":"Crocosmia 'Babylon' (Montbretia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrocosmia 'Babylon' produces large orange-red flowers with warm yellow throats on arching stems, adding movement and bold colour to mid and back borders in late summer. The flowers are loved by pollinators and make strong cut stems too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaching an established height of around 80–100 cm, crocosmia forms clumps of sword-like foliage and throws up branching sprays of bloom. It’s a reliable perennial that provides colour right into early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant corms in spring in full sun or light partial shade, in soil that is fertile and moist but well-drained. A sheltered position helps stems stay upright and extends the flowering display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater in dry spells during active growth, and feed in late spring for best flowering. After flowering, remove spent stems if desired, but leave foliage to die back naturally to feed the corms for next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for prairie-style borders, cottage gardens and large containers, crocosmia pairs beautifully with grasses and late-summer perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harding \u0026 Bloom","offers":[{"title":"25 bulbs","offer_id":53111822877005,"sku":"CRO-BABYLO-25","price":2.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":53111822909773,"sku":"CRO-BABYLO-100","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2627\/9245\/files\/CROCOSMIA_20BABYLON_20SQUARE_203-topaz.jpg?v=1767369729"},{"product_id":"galanthus-nivalis-in-the-green","title":"Galanthus nivalis (In the Green) (Common snowdrop)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGalanthus nivalis is a reliable spring bulb for natural drifts and small pockets of early colour. Supplied “in the green”, it arrives with foliage attached so you can replant it soon after flowering, which can help it settle in faster than dry bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plants are perfect for lawns, borders, and woodland edges where they can return year after year. In late winter, nodding white flowers with green touches appear on short stems, often pushing through frost. They’re especially striking when planted in generous groups and allowed to naturalise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant promptly into soil that stays moist but drains well, ideally enriched with leaf mould or garden compost. Keep each clump at the same depth it was growing previously, then firm the soil around it. Water in well to settle roots and remove air pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, maintenance is simple. Let the foliage die back naturally so the bulb can store energy for next season’s display. Where planted in grass, delay mowing until the leaves have fully yellowed and collapsed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the most natural effect, repeat the planting in several small drifts and vary the spacing slightly. Snowdrops pair well with winter aconites and early narcissus, and they’re excellent for underplanting deciduous trees. 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They’re a lovely way to bring a natural, British feel to gardens and wild corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey’re ideal for naturalising beneath deciduous trees, along shady hedgerows, or at the edge of a border where the soil stays cool. In the right spot, bulbs will spread steadily and form a beautiful carpet over time, returning reliably each spring and filling gaps before summer perennials wake up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBluebells prefer humus‑rich, moderately fertile soil that drains well but doesn’t dry out. If your soil is heavy or very sandy, improve it with leaf mould or compost to boost structure and moisture retention, and choose partial shade to keep the ground from baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant bulbs in autumn about 8cm deep and 8–10cm apart. Leave them undisturbed once planted—bluebells bulk up best when they’re allowed to settle and multiply in place, creating thicker clumps and more flower stems each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, let the foliage die back naturally to feed the bulbs for next year. Bluebells can spread in favourable conditions, so choose a planting area where you’re happy for them to roam and mingle, especially in woodland-style planting, alongside ferns and other shade lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harding \u0026 Bloom","offers":[{"title":"25 bulbs","offer_id":53284523311437,"sku":"BLBLLS-25","price":7.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":53284523344205,"sku":"BLBLLS-50","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":53284523376973,"sku":"BLBLLS-100","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2627\/9245\/files\/BLUEBELLSSQUARE3-topaz-upscale-1.7x-caesium.jpg?v=1781486722"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/2627\/9245\/collections\/Naturalising_1.svg?v=1751667286","url":"https:\/\/hardingandbloom.co.uk\/collections\/attracts-wildlife.oembed","provider":"Harding \u0026 Bloom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}