Autumn Bulbs

The "Giant Allium" is the species that started the craze for these incredible plants. Allium giganteum was one of the first giant ornamental onions to be introduced to European gardens from its native Central Asia. It produces wonderful 6-inch globes of bright lilac-purple flowers on towering stems that can easily reach 5 feet. While newer hybrids may be larger, giganteum has a classic, reliable charm and a slightly more open flower structure that gives it a softer, more airy feel than its dense hybrid cousins. It is a true garden heirloom and a must-have for creating that classic, vertical cottage garden look.

Living up to its name in every way, 'Graceful Beauty' offers a soft, romantic touch. The delicate 3-inch flower heads are a gentle combination of pure white florets with subtle lavender-pink centres, creating a soft, shimmering effect. Unlike the bold giants, this variety has a more refined and understated elegance, making it perfect for cottage gardens and romantic planting schemes. It blooms generously, often producing several stems per bulb, and its sweet scent is an added delight. Plant it where you can appreciate its subtle charm up close, perhaps alongside pale pink roses or silvery foliage plants.

A late-summer marvel, the Drumstick Allium is a master of transformation. It begins as a slender green bud, slowly developing its signature oval head that transitions from green to a rich burgundy-claret, starting from the top down. Planted in generous drifts, these tightly packed, egg-shaped blooms sway on wiry stems, creating a mesmerizing, rhythmic dance in the breeze. They are perfect for weaving through perennial borders, adding a pop of deep, jewel-toned colour and dynamic texture long after other flowers have faded. Their slender profile allows them to mingle effortlessly without overcrowding neighbors, making them an exceptional choice for naturalistic and prairie-style plantings, bringing your garden composition to a beautiful crescendo.

A jolt of electric, azure-blue for the summer garden, Allium azureum is a gem of startling intensity. Unlike its paler relatives, this allium delivers a spectacular splash of vivid, cornflower-blue, a colour that brings an unparalleled energy to the border. It forms dense, tightly packed globes of star-shaped florets, each held aloft on slender, upright stems that rise above withering, grass-like foliage. This trait makes it a perfect candidate for interplanting, where its brilliant flower heads can float magically above a sea of lower-growing perennials and grasses.

Native to the windswept steppes of Central Asia, it is perfectly at home in full sun and sharply-drained soil. For a truly breathtaking effect, plant in generous, tightly-packed drifts where its collective power can create a dazzling, vibrant haze of blue. Pair it with the contrasting fire of orange geums or the cool silvers of artemisia and eryngium for a display that is both dynamic and sophisticated. A plant of pure, unadulterated colour, Allium azureum is guaranteed to stop onlookers in their tracks.

This is no ordinary crocus; Crocus sativus is the legendary Saffron Crocus, the source of the world's most expensive spice. Unlike its spring-flowering cousins, this variety blooms in the autumn, producing beautiful, lilac-purple flowers with darker purple veins. The true treasure, however, lies within. Each flower contains three long, vivid crimson-red stigmas, which are the saffron threads. These must be carefully hand-picked and dried to be used as a spice for flavouring and colouring food. The grass-like foliage appears before or with the flowers and remains through the winter. Growing your own saffron is a rewarding experience, connecting you to an ancient culinary tradition. While each bulb produces only a few threads, planting a generous drift can yield a precious and delicious harvest.

A plant of exceptional grace and subtle beauty, the Sicilian Honey Garlic is a true garden aristocrat. From a tall, upright stem, a fascinating firework-like head emerges, bearing up to 30 enchanting, bell-shaped flowers on long, gracefully drooping pedicels. Each bloom is a complex combination of creamy-green flushed with pink and maroon, creating a soft, antique tapestry of colour. As the flowers mature, the pedicels turn upwards, completely changing the shape of the bloom head into an upright candelabra. This dynamic, mobile-like structure provides weeks of interest and is a magnet for bees. It’s a perfect choice for adding movement, elegance, and a touch of the unusual to both formal and informal garden settings.

Allium 'Purple Sensation' is certainly sensational in its popularity among gardeners as well as its absolutely striking good looks, and you’ll be thrilled to have it. At the end of a fairly short stalk, 100 or more lavender purple stars shoot out in a circle of superb symmetry and seemingly painted-on colour. Any great artist would be proud to have designed these flowers, and a cluster is a breath-taking sight. Plant several Allium 'Purple Sensation' bulbs (commonly known as Dutch garlic) close together and see for yourself why this is one of the trendiest plant species to have in your garden. They also smell divine and butterflies flock to them. Just fabulous!

The long-lasting, sweetly scented blooms of Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' last well in the vase, and even the spent flowers look striking with their structured flower stems precisely arranged in their spherical pattern. All in all, it’s a gorgeous plant, with a sculptural yet airy appearance, and it’s pleasant to see it finally winning gardener’s hearts as it deserves.

A beautiful and enchanting mix of the native Snakeshead Fritillary. This collection combines the classic chequered purple and the elegant pure white forms (var. alba). The delicate, nodding, bell-shaped flowers have a distinctive chequerboard pattern in shades of dusky purple and pink, mixed with the pristine white variety. They are held on slender, graceful stems above fine, grey-green foliage. This mix is perfect for naturalising in damp meadows, bog gardens, or under deciduous trees, where it will happily spread over the years to create a magical, fairy-tale scene in mid-spring.

A vibrant and joyful collection, our Mixed Colours Crocus selection is the perfect way to banish the winter blues and welcome the first signs of spring. This carefully curated blend brings together a wide array of colours, from rich purples and sunny yellows to pure whites and soft mauves, often with beautiful bi-colour and striped varieties included. Planting this mix creates a stunning, jewel-like carpet of colour that looks effortlessly beautiful and natural. Because the mix contains different types of crocus, you can enjoy an extended flowering period, with different colours popping up over several weeks. They are perfect for naturalising in lawns, planting in bold drifts under trees and shrubs, or filling pots and window boxes with a cheerful and low-maintenance display. They are a true herald of spring, providing vital early nectar for brave bees venturing out on sunny days.

A fantastic variety for the front or middle of the border, 'Ostara' is prized as much for its foliage as for its flowers. It produces handsome rosettes of broad, grey-green leaves that remain attractive throughout the blooming period, solving the common allium problem of withering leaves. The flowers themselves are beautiful 4-inch globes of an intense reddish-purple, held on sturdy, relatively short stems. It blooms a little earlier than many large alliums, providing a fantastic pop of long-lasting colour. 'Ostara' is a superb all-rounder, offering a compact, tidy habit combined with a bold and beautiful flower.

Bring a splash of pure sunshine to your garden with this delightful and vigorous allium. 'Jeannine' is a superior selection of the classic Golden Garlic, prized for its larger, more numerous flower clusters. It produces cheerful, cup-shaped umbels of brilliant, canary-yellow, star-like flowers that are guaranteed to brighten any corner. This compact plant is perfect for the front of sunny borders, rock gardens, or for naturalizing in drifts under deciduous trees where it will multiply happily year after year. Its bright blooms are not only a visual treat but are also long-lasting and incredibly easy to grow, asking for little more than a sunny spot to put on their dazzling show. A reliable and rewarding choice for adding a long-lasting pop of vibrant yellow.

When it comes to making a statement, 'Globemaster' is in a class of its own. This magnificent variety boasts some of the largest flower heads available—enormous, 8-10 inch globes packed with thousands of star-shaped, purple florets. What makes 'Globemaster' truly special is its incredibly long bloom time; as new florets open from the center, the flower head continues to expand, maintaining its perfect spherical shape for weeks on end. It’s a living sculpture for your garden, providing a powerful focal point that commands attention and inspires awe. Even after the colour fades, the dried seed heads provide architectural interest well into the winter.

Also known as Rosy Garlic, Allium roseum is a charming and carefree wildflower that brings a touch of the Mediterranean countryside to any garden. It produces loose, delicate clusters of pretty, bell-shaped, soft pink flowers on slender stems. Unlike the formal globes, these have a relaxed, informal habit that is perfect for naturalising in gravel gardens, sunny banks, or wilder parts of the garden. It multiplies readily, creating larger and more impressive drifts each year. It's a low-maintenance and subtle beauty that provides a gentle wash of colour and attracts pollinators in droves.

The perfect solution for gardeners wanting a vibrant, harmonious, and effortless spring display. This is a carefully curated blend of various Triumph tulips, the most important and diverse class of tulips, known for their classic cup shape, strong, weather-resistant stems, and reliable performance. This mix is designed to provide a wonderful medley of colours, encompassing a broad palette from bold reds and sunny yellows to soft pinks, rich purples, and pure whites, often including bicolours as well. Planting a pre-selected mix like this takes the guesswork out of creating a beautiful display. The varieties are chosen to flower at roughly the same time and grow to a similar height, resulting in a full, balanced, and professional-looking tapestry of colour. It's an ideal choice for filling large beds and borders with a cheerful, cottage-garden feel, providing a stunning visual impact with minimal planning required from the gardener.

A particularly striking and beautiful variety, 'Night Eyes' is a Grape Hyacinth that offers a dramatic and intense colour contrast. Each flower spike is composed of densely packed, deep cobalt-blue florets. What makes this variety so special is that each individual bell is neatly and distinctly rimmed with a crisp white edge, making them look like a cluster of tiny, watchful eyes. This RHS Award-winning cultivar is a selection of Muscari armeniacum and is very easy to grow. It is a fantastic choice for adding a touch of jewel-like detail to the spring garden and is perfect for containers where its unique beauty can be admired up close.

A particularly robust and impressive selection of the Persian Lily, 'Persica XXL' is chosen for its ability to produce exceptionally tall, strong stems and a magnificent, elongated spire of flowers. Each towering stem can be packed with up to 50 nodding, bell-shaped blooms. The flowers are a beautiful and sophisticated shade of dusky, smoky, plum-purple, often with a silvery bloom on the outside. The 'XXL' designation indicates that these are typically larger bulbs that produce more vigorous, taller, and more floriferous spikes than the standard species, making for an even more dramatic and architectural garden statement. This variety is perfect for adding height, drama, and moody colour to the back of a sunny border.

Don't be fooled by the name—Allium nigrum is a vision of sophisticated elegance, not darkness. It produces dense, half-spherical domes of tightly packed, creamy-white flowers. The "black" in its name refers to its prominent, dark green or deep purple central ovary, which gives each tiny floret a distinct and captivating "eye." Standing on strong, upright stems, these blooms have a commanding presence and an almost geometric perfection. They are incredibly long-lasting both in the garden and as a cut flower, making them a floral designer's favourite. Plant them in bold groups to create a display of cool, architectural beauty that pairs wonderfully with deep purples, blues, and lush green foliage, adding structure and a refined modern touch.

A truly regal and timeless beauty, 'Jeanne d'Arc' is one of the largest and most impressive of the spring-flowering crocuses. It stands out for its exceptionally large, goblet-shaped flowers of the purest, shimmering snow-white. Each pristine bloom has a classic, elegant form and is held on a strong stem, creating a bold statement in the garden. Upon closer inspection, a delicate, faint purple blush can be seen at the very base of the petals, adding a touch of sophisticated detail to its otherwise immaculate appearance. A vibrant orange stigma glows from the centre, attracting early pollinators. As a Dutch Crocus (Crocus vernus), it flowers slightly later than the botanical types, bridging the gap to early tulips. It is an outstanding choice for naturalising in lawns, where its large white flowers create a breathtaking display against the green grass.

A truly unique and captivating variety, 'Red Mohican' is a guaranteed conversation starter in any garden. It shares the distinctive oval shape of its drumstick relatives but with an unforgettable twist. The main body of the flowerhead is a tight globe of deep maroon-red florets, from which erupts a whimsical crest of longer, sterile florets, creating a striking tuft or "mohawk" at the top. This playful, bi-level structure provides fascinating texture and form. Plant them where they can be admired up close, such as along a pathway or at the front of a border. Their quirky personality shines when planted in clusters, where their collective crests create a delightfully punk-rock effect that adds rhythm and a touch of rebellious fun to your planting scheme.

True to its name, 'Gladiator' is a strong and statuesque presence in the garden. Standing tall on robust, sturdy stems, it produces impressive 6-inch globes of rich lilac-purple. It is one of the earliest of the giant alliums to bloom, creating a dramatic and powerful display that stands up to spring winds. 'Gladiator' is an excellent choice for creating vertical interest at the back of a border or for planting in bold groups to create a wave of colour. Its classic globe shape and reliable performance make it a champion of the late spring garden, effortlessly pairing with peonies and irises to create a truly spectacular show.

The legendary and iconic 'black' tulip, 'Queen of Night' holds a unique place in the horticultural world. This Single Late variety is famed for its deep, sumptuous, velvety petals of a dark maroon-purple so profound that in shadow or on an overcast day, they appear almost black. The silky, single flowers sit atop tall, strong stems, giving them a dramatic and regal silhouette in the late spring garden. There is no other tulip that offers such depth and mystery. It is an essential ingredient for creating sophisticated and moody planting schemes, providing a stunning contrast when planted with pure white, soft pink, or vibrant lime green flowers or foliage. A drift of 'Queen of Night' is an unforgettable sight, bringing an element of chic drama and intensity that few other plants can match.

Fill your home with the intoxicating perfume of winter with Narcissus tazetta 'Paperwhite'. These celebrated bulbs are incredibly easy to force indoors, requiring no chilling period to produce elegant stems topped with clusters of delicate, pure white, star-shaped flowers. Their powerful, sweet, and musky fragrance is the essence of the festive season, making them a timeless favourite for holiday displays. Simply planted in a bowl of pebbles with water, these daffodils will quickly shoot up, bringing a touch of living spring beauty to the darkest days of the year. A single bowl is all it takes to create a stunning, fragrant centrepiece that promises cheer and elegance.

The magic of 'Paperwhites' lies in their simplicity and speed. From bulb to bloom in just a few weeks, they offer a rewarding and effortless gardening experience for everyone. The clusters of dainty white flowers on each stem create a wonderfully full and long-lasting display. Whether you're creating a festive arrangement or simply want to brighten a winter windowsill, 'Paperwhites' deliver an unbeatable combination of classic beauty and unforgettable fragrance.

A spectacular and incredibly fragrant variety, 'Bridal Crown' is a celebrated Double Tazetta daffodil that produces a beautiful bouquet from each stem. Each strong stem carries a cluster of 3-5 exquisite, fully double flowers. The blooms are composed of multiple layers of creamy-white petals, with a central ruff of shorter, honey-orange segments, creating a rich and opulent appearance. The fragrance is powerful, sweet, and musky, making it a garden superstar and a florist's dream. It is a reliable and vigorous grower, perfect for adding a touch of romance and an abundance of perfume to the mid-spring garden. 'Bridal Crown' is also an excellent choice for forcing indoors for a fragrant winter display.

As one of the tallest and latest-blooming alliums, 'Summer Drummer' provides a spectacular grand finale to the season. Its sturdy, towering stems can reach impressive heights, each topped with a large, dense globe composed of countless tiny, star-shaped florets. The flowers are a beautiful mix of deep purple and crisp white, creating a frosted, shimmering effect from a distance that catches the late summer light. Their sheer size and architectural stature make them an unmissable focal point in the back of the border, standing tall and proud like sentinels in the garden. The substantial globes retain their shape long after the colour fades, providing striking structural interest that carries the garden's form well into autumn, looking magnificent when touched by frost.

The quintessential large, golden-yellow daffodil, 'Dutch Master' is a world-famous Trumpet variety that has become a modern icon of spring. It is celebrated for its huge, robust flowers, which feature broad, rich golden-yellow petals (perianth) and a magnificent, flared, and ruffled trumpet of the same pure, uniform colour. Standing tall and proud on exceptionally strong, weather-resistant stems, this variety is a reliable and vigorous performer, blooming with incredible impact in early to mid-spring. 'Dutch Master' is the go-to choice for creating bold, classic swathes of colour in borders, for naturalising in lawns, and for a long-lasting, traditional spring bouquet.