Autumn Bulbs

Arguably one of the most famous and spectacular novelty tulips ever bred, 'Ice Cream' is a true showstopper that never fails to turn heads and start conversations. Its unique structure is a marvel of nature. The flower begins with a sturdy base of raspberry-pink outer petals, often streaked with green, which form a protective 'cone' around the central bloom. Then, as it matures, the magic happens: a dense, tightly packed mound of the purest white inner petals begins to emerge from the top, looking for all the world like a perfect scoop of vanilla ice cream sitting in a cup. The contrast between the colourful base and the pristine white centre is breathtaking. This is not a tulip for the impatient gardener; it requires warmth and sunshine to encourage the 'scoop' to fully emerge and unfurl, but the reward is more than worth the wait. It is the ultimate feature plant for a pot or a prime position at the front of a border where its extraordinary form can be fully appreciated.

The absolute essence of spring sunshine, 'Golden Yellow' is a large-flowered Dutch Crocus that brings an explosion of pure, brilliant colour to the garden. The flowers are a rich, vibrant, egg-yolk yellow, completely saturated with colour and lacking any other markings. These large, chalice-shaped blooms act like beacons of light at the end of a long winter, glowing with an intensity that can be seen from a great distance. They are robust, vigorous, and reliable, opening wide on sunny days to reveal their golden stigmas and closing up at night or in poor weather. 'Golden Yellow' is perfect for creating bold, cheerful drifts of colour, for planting in blocks at the front of borders, or for filling pots with a dazzling display. Its classic, joyful colour makes it an essential component of any spring garden design, promising warmth and brighter days ahead.

An exquisite botanical crocus, 'Blue Pearl' is cherished for its delicate beauty and luminous, pearlescent colouring. The flowers are not a strong blue, but rather a magical, soft, silvery sky-blue on the outer petals, which are often shaded with a deeper blue at the base. As the flower opens, it reveals a contrasting creamy-white to soft-yellow interior, with a base that glows a distinct bronzy-yellow. This complex and subtle combination of colours gives the bloom an iridescent quality, especially when it catches the low morning or evening light, making it shimmer like a precious pearl. It is an RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, a testament to its beauty and reliability. 'Blue Pearl' is one of the earliest to flower, and its gentle, glowing presence is a truly enchanting sight after a long winter, perfect for intimate plantings in pots or rockeries.

Make way for a stellar performance. 'Red Giant Star' is a magnificent hybrid that commands attention with its massive flower heads and unique colouration. It features the huge, starry florets of its christophii parentage but infuses them with a rich, reddish-pink hue, centered with a deeper red eye. The individual flowers are enormous, creating a lacy, open globe that can span over 8 inches wide. It blooms on strong, relatively short stems, making it a robust and wind-resistant choice for a high-impact position in the mid-border. The combination of its impressive size, intricate floral detail, and warm, radiant colour makes it a living sculpture in the garden, a true showstopper that draws the eye and sparks conversation.

A classic and striking daffodil, 'Barrett Browning' is a Small-Cupped variety that offers a crisp and powerful colour contrast. The large, rounded petals are a pure, clean white, forming a perfect backdrop for the small, bowl-shaped cup. This cup is the main feature, glowing with a brilliant, fiery orange-red that creates an electrifying focal point. The flowers are held on tall, strong stems and face outwards, showing off their beautiful form and colour. Blooming in early to mid-spring, 'Barrett Browning' is a fantastic and reliable choice for adding a splash of high-voltage colour to borders and is an excellent variety for mass plantings and naturalising, where its bright cups will shine like beacons across the landscape.

A classic and historic variety, 'Pheasant's Eye' is one of the last daffodils to bloom, extending the spring season beautifully. It features elegant, pure white petals that are distinctly swept back (reflexed), surrounding a very small, cup-like corona. The tiny cup is bright yellow with a clearly defined, fine red rim, which gives the flower its common name. It is beloved for its strong, sweet, and spicy fragrance that can perfume the air. It is an outstanding choice for naturalising in meadows, orchards, or informal parts of the garden where it will return and multiply for decades. It holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.

A beautiful and elegant species, Fritillaria pallidiflora is prized for its large, gracefully nodding, bell-shaped flowers of a soft, creamy, primrose-yellow. The inside of the bell is subtly patterned with fine, reddish-brown or greenish chequering, giving it a delicate, intricate beauty. Each stem typically carries between two and five of these charming blooms in mid to late spring. This species is known for being one of the more robust and easy-to-grow fritillaries, adapting well to garden conditions. It is a fantastic choice for a lightly shaded border or a woodland garden, where its pale, luminous flowers will brighten up the space and happily multiply over time.

With a striking and unusual form, Allium 'Forelock' brings a wild, windswept elegance to the garden. It builds upon the classic drumstick shape with a dramatic flourish. The main bloom is a dense, elongated oval of burgundy florets that gradually lightens to a soft green at the base. Bursting from the top is a spectacular, trailing crest of long, thread-like purple florets that resemble a lock of hair caught in the wind. This tufted "forelock" gives the bloom an incredible sense of movement and drama. It’s an ideal choice for adding a sculptural, artistic touch to borders and gravel gardens. The two-toned effect and unique silhouette make 'Forelock' a standout specimen that bridges the gap between cultivated formality and untamed natural beauty.

A vision of pure, bridal white, this allium brings delicate elegance and a fresh sparkle to the late spring garden. Often known as the Naples Garlic, 'Cowanii' is a select, more robust form that produces loose, airy umbels of pristine white, star-shaped flowers. Each floret features a subtle green eye, adding to its charm. Unlike the dense globes of other alliums, these blooms create a light, see-through effect, perfect for illuminating shady corners or weaving through bolder colours in a border. They are fantastic cut flowers, prized by florists for their long vase life and graceful appearance in bouquets. Plant them in generous sweeps to create a cloud of white that brightens the landscape and bridges the gap between spring bulbs and summer perennials.

An absolute treasure for the early spring garden, 'Minnow' is a delightful Tazetta daffodil prized for its diminutive size and abundant charm. Despite its small stature, it makes a big impact by producing multiple tiny flowers on each stem, creating a lively bouquet effect. Each delicate bloom features creamy-white, slightly reflexed outer petals surrounding a small, neat, buttery-yellow cup. This RHS Award-winning variety is not only visually charming but also sweetly fragrant. It is an excellent perennialiser, returning reliably year after year and gradually spreading to form larger, more impressive clumps. 'Minnow' is the perfect choice for rock gardens, the front of borders, and small pots, where its tiny, perfect blooms can be admired up close.

An incredible and justly famous heirloom, 'Avalanche' is a Tazetta daffodil that truly lives up to its name by producing an avalanche of flowers. Each robust stem carries a huge cluster of up to 20 fragrant blooms, creating a spectacular and long-lasting display from a single bulb. The individual flowers are charming, with pure white, slightly reflexed petals surrounding a small, neatly ruffled, lemon-yellow cup. The sweet, musky fragrance is powerful and can perfume a large area of the garden. This RHS Award-winning variety is vigorous, reliable, and a fantastic perennialiser, bringing increasing cheer and scent to the mid-spring garden year after year.

A true classic with an artistic flair, 'Helmar' is a Triumph tulip that commands attention with its dramatic, bicolour blooms. Each petal is a canvas of rich, buttery yellow, boldly and beautifully painted with deep, wine-red flames that lick up from the base. The pattern is sharp and defined, creating a stunning visual contrast that is both fiery and cheerful. Standing on strong, reliable stems, 'Helmar' is a robust performer, weathering spring conditions with ease. It is an excellent choice for adding a splash of vibrant, reliable colour to mid-season borders and is particularly effective in large, impactful drifts. It also excels in container plantings and serves as a long-lasting, show-stopping cut flower, bringing its painterly beauty indoors for all to admire. Its timeless appeal and strong performance make it a garden favourite.

A flower of exquisite beauty and elegance, 'Obdam' is a world-class Double daffodil, celebrated for its huge, gardenia-like blooms. The flowers are incredibly full, packed with multiple layers of broad, silky, ivory-white petals that create a perfect, sculptural rosette. As the flower matures, a cluster of shorter, creamy-yellow petaloids can sometimes be seen in the very heart of the bloom, adding a touch of depth. The fragrance is sweet and delightful, though not overpowering. 'Obdam' is a very late-flowering variety, extending the daffodil season with its opulent, long-lasting display. It is a robust and reliable performer, perfect for adding a touch of pure luxury and romance to the garden and for creating breathtaking bouquets.

An icon of the spring garden, 'Negrita' is arguably the most famous and beloved deep purple tulip in the world. This Triumph variety boasts large, egg-shaped blooms of the most sumptuous and velvety shade of deep, royal purple. The colour is incredibly saturated and consistent, providing a sense of luxury and drama to any planting scheme. When touched by sunlight, the petals reveal a subtle, silky sheen and even richer violet tones. 'Negrita' stands on famously strong, weather-resistant stems, holding its noble blooms with pride through spring showers. Its reliability, intense colour, and classic shape make it a cornerstone of garden design, perfect for creating breathtaking mass plantings, as a dramatic counterpoint to lighter colours, or as a sophisticated cut flower.

The darkest and most dramatic of all parrot tulips, 'Black Parrot' is a true icon. It boasts huge, exotic-looking flowers with deeply lacinated, ruffled, and twisted petals in a sumptuous shade of deep velvety maroon-purple, so dark it appears almost black. In bright sunlight, flashes of rich purple and deep red can be seen within the petals, adding to its mystique. The texture is as impressive as the colour, with a satin sheen that catches the light beautifully. Held on strong, sturdy stems, these theatrical blooms make an unparalleled statement in the late spring border. They contrast magnificently with white, lime green, or bright orange tulips, creating a display of breathtaking drama and sophistication. A must-have for any gardener looking for a touch of the extraordinary.

A breakthrough in Muscari breeding, 'Pink Sunrise' is one of the first varieties to display a true, clear pink colour. The conical flower spikes are a beautiful shade of soft, blush-pink to candy-pink, fading to almost white at the very top of the spike. This creates a lovely, gentle, two-tone effect. It is a more compact variety with a delicate appearance and a light, sweet fragrance. 'Pink Sunrise' is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking for something different from the traditional blue, perfect for creating soft, romantic, pastel-themed displays in pots, rockeries, and at the front of borders. It is a real connoisseur's choice.

Dusky rose-pink blooms with mint green flames. Romantic and timeless viridiflora favourite.

A true garden classic, 'Thalia' is an heirloom Triandrus daffodil that has been beloved since its introduction in 1916. It is cherished for its exceptional elegance and grace. Each stem produces two to four nodding, star-shaped flowers of the purest, snow-white. The petals are beautifully reflexed (swept-back) and have a gentle twist, earning it the nickname "Orchid Narcissus." The flowers possess a wonderful, sweet fragrance. 'Thalia' is an outstandingly reliable perennial that will naturalise with ease, forming ethereal, shimmering drifts of white under trees or in borders. It holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its timeless beauty and superb garden performance.

An absolute masterpiece of floral exuberance, 'Dancing Queen' is a spectacular double Amaryllis that lives up to its flamboyant name. It produces enormous, lavishly ruffled blooms, so densely packed with layers of petals that they create a magnificent, frothy display. The colouration is a joyous and festive spectacle of crisp white and bright, clear red. Each petal is artistically striped and feathered with red, creating a vibrant, candy-cane effect that is full of energy and movement. The frilly edges of the petals give the blooms a dynamic, restless quality, as if they are twirling in a dance. Held on strong, tall stems, these magnificent flowers are a true celebration in a pot, guaranteed to be the star of any show. 'Dancing Queen' is the perfect choice for anyone seeking a bold, glamorous, and joyful centrepiece with maximum visual impact and a delightful, festive spirit.

A charming and subtle species, Fritillaria uva-vulpis, the fox's grape fritillary, produces slender stems with one or two elegant, nodding, bell-shaped flowers in mid-spring. The blooms are a unique and beautiful dusky purple-maroon on the outside, with a distinct, tightly rolled rim of bright golden-yellow that looks as if it has been perfectly dipped in paint. The inside of the bell is a glossy, olive-green. This is a delightful and very easy-to-grow fritillary, perfect for naturalising in borders, rock gardens, or damp meadows where it will happily multiply over the years to form a beautiful colony.

A sparkling gem for the early summer garden, 'Pink Jewel' produces perfectly formed, 4-inch globes of a clear, bright lilac-pink. The colour is incredibly cheerful and vibrant, and the flowers are held on strong, upright stems that give it a neat and tidy appearance. Each tiny floret in the globe has a small green eye, adding a subtle touch of detail. 'Pink Jewel' is a fantastic choice for adding a pop of bright, unapologetic pink to your garden. It works beautifully in containers and makes for a long-lasting and delightful cut flower that brings its joyful colour indoors. A real treasure for any pink-themed planting scheme.

Named for the god of love, 'Eros' is a captivatingly romantic allium. It produces delicate, airy umbels of pale lilac-pink, star-shaped flowers that seem to float on slender stems. The flower heads are about 4 inches across and have a very open, lacy structure, giving them a whimsical and ethereal quality. This variety is perfect for creating a soft, dreamy look in a cottage garden or a naturalistic planting scheme. It is exceptionally beautiful when swaying in a gentle breeze, mingling with fine grasses and other delicate perennials. A truly enchanting and graceful addition to the late spring border.

A true icon of early spring, 'Jetfire' is a small but mighty Cyclamineus daffodil with an electrifying colour combination. This RHS Award-winning variety is instantly recognisable by its bright golden-yellow petals, which are sharply swept back from the cup in the classic, windswept Cyclamineus style. Providing a stunning contrast is the slender, trumpet-like cup, which is a brilliant, fiery reddish-orange. The effect is dynamic, exciting, and full of energy. 'Jetfire' is one of the earliest daffodils to bloom, creating a welcome blast of hot colour when the garden is just waking up. It is an incredibly robust and reliable perennial that will naturalise with ease, forming larger, more impressive clumps year after year.

A classic and commanding presence in the world of winter-flowering bulbs, 'Red Lion' is famous for its huge, deep, and impossibly luxurious velvety-red blooms. This is the quintessential Christmas amaryllis, delivering a flawless and powerful punch of pure, unadulterated colour. Each enormous, perfectly formed petal combines to create a magnificent trumpet-shaped flower that exudes confidence, warmth, and timeless glamour. It's one of the most reliable and trusted amaryllis varieties available, celebrated globally for its pure, rich colour and its dependable ability to produce a truly spectacular and traditional festive display. The blooms are held high on thick, robust stems that are more than capable of supporting the multiple, massive flowers. For a sense of festive opulence and a surefire way to brighten the darkest winter days, the majestic 'Red Lion' remains an undefeated king, roaring with vibrant colour and life when it is most needed.

A true jewel for the very early spring garden, 'Persian Pearl' is a breathtaking botanical tulip that shines with iridescent colour. The blooms are a stunning, luminous magenta-purple on the outside, with a silvery sheen that catches the light. When the elegant, chalice-shaped flowers open wide in the sun, they reveal a brilliant surprise: a rich, buttercup-yellow heart that creates a dazzling contrast with the vibrant petals. This little gem is one of the first tulips to emerge, often blooming alongside crocuses and snowdrops. Held on short, sturdy stems, it's perfectly suited to withstand early spring weather. 'Persian Pearl' is an excellent perennialiser, returning reliably year after year and gradually spreading to form a precious carpet of vibrant, jewel-toned colour.