Autumn Bulbs

A truly fragrant and fiery beauty, 'Orange Princess' rightfully holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its outstanding performance and stunning appearance. Its magnificent double blooms are a stunning tapestry of bright clementine-orange, elegantly flushed and feathered with strokes of deep red and rich maroon. The colour combination is electric, glowing like a hot coal in the spring sunshine. It's a wonderfully fragrant and sturdy variety, with its shorter stature making it perfect for containers, window boxes, or the front of the border where it will not be overwhelmed by taller plants. It's a reliable and perennial performer, bringing a touch of royal splendour to the garden year after year. The combination of its rich scent, vibrant colour, and robust nature makes it a firm favourite among gardeners.

A late-blooming marvel that truly knows how to make an entrance, 'Danceline' is a breathtaking Double Late tulip. It boasts huge, peony-like flowers that are a crisp, clean white at the base, with each petal delicately stippled and edged in a vibrant raspberry-pink. The effect is incredibly detailed and artistic, like a ballerina's tutu. It's a show-stopper that will be the star of the late-spring garden.

A truly enchanting variety, 'White Magic' brings a touch of pure, bright elegance to the spring garden. This beautiful Grape Hyacinth undergoes a lovely colour transformation; the flower spikes emerge with greenish-yellow buds, which then open into densely packed spires of pristine, snow-white, bell-shaped florets. The pure white colour is very clear and provides a wonderful, cool contrast to more brightly coloured spring bulbs. 'White Magic' is a vigorous grower with a neat habit and a gentle fragrance. It is an excellent choice for creating a serene, sophisticated look and for brightening up shady corners of the garden.

An absolute delight for the senses, 'Erlicheer' is a celebrated Double Tazetta daffodil famed for its incredible fragrance and abundant blooms. Each strong, upright stem produces a dense cluster of up to 20 small, perfectly formed double flowers, creating a substantial, pom-pom like flower head. The blooms are a lovely creamy-white, with delicate primrose-yellow segments interspersed in the centre, giving a wonderfully full and ruffled appearance. The scent is powerful, sweet, and musky, and a single stem is enough to perfume an entire room. Blooming early in the season, 'Erlicheer' is a popular choice for forcing indoors for a winter treat, as well as being a beautiful and long-lasting feature in a sunny, sheltered garden spot.

A classic and intensely dramatic peony-flowered tulip, 'Uncle Tom' is a variety that commands attention. It boasts large, fully double blooms packed with layers of velvety petals in a deep, brooding crimson-red that is so dark and saturated it approaches true black in certain lights. Held on strong, relatively short but sturdy stems, it's a truly glamorous and sophisticated addition to any planting scheme, exuding a sense of opulent drama. Its rich, dark colouring gives it a dash of old Hollywood glamour, making it one of the most effective and popular varieties for achieving that coveted near-'black' flower effect in the garden. It is simply stunning when contrasted with pure whites, vibrant oranges, or sharp, acid-yellows. Its compact nature makes it ideal for containers, window boxes, and the front of the border where its sumptuous colour and form can be fully appreciated. It's a statement plant.

A truly spectacular and flamboyant tulip, 'Amazing Parrot' lives up to its name with enormous, deeply ruffled and fringed petals. The blooms are a stunning kaleidoscope of colour, opening from soft yellow buds to reveal a rich tapestry of apricot, creamy yellow, and soft rose-pink, all delicately edged with green. Each flower is a unique work of art, with petals that twist and curl in dramatic fashion, creating a sense of movement and exotic beauty. As the blooms mature, the colours intensify, becoming a vibrant spectacle in the late spring garden. Held on strong, tall stems, they make an unforgettable statement in borders and are simply breathtaking as a cut flower, where their intricate form and stunning colour blends can be appreciated up close. Plant them in a sheltered spot to protect the huge flowers from strong winds. They are the epitome of tulip extravagance.

One of the most famous and beloved double daffodils, 'Replete' is a stunning spectacle in the spring garden. The very large, peony-like blooms are incredibly full and ruffled. They feature a beautiful mix of broad, ivory-white outer petals interspersed with a densely packed, frilly centre of smaller petals in a warm salmon-pink to apricot-rose. The effect is lush, romantic, and incredibly showy. The flowers are wonderfully fragrant and held on strong, sturdy stems. 'Replete' is an RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, celebrated for its breathtaking beauty and reliable performance. It is a perfect choice for making a luxurious statement in borders and makes an absolutely magnificent cut flower.

A highly sought-after and fashionable variety, 'Grape Ice' is a striking twist on the classic grape hyacinth. It features densely packed, conical flower spikes with a unique bicolour pattern that commands attention. The base of the flower head consists of rich, deep violet-purple florets, each shaped like a tiny bead, creating a familiar grape-like cluster. What sets it apart is the distinct cap of sterile, icy-white to pale silvery-green florets at the very top, which creates a stunning contrast, much like a snow-capped mountain peak. This ornamental 'mohawk' gives the plant a sharp, contemporary look. It is a vigorous grower and naturalizer, perfect for creating beautiful drifts of colour in borders, rock gardens, and especially in containers where its unique details can be appreciated up close. Its relatively short stature makes it an ideal companion for early daffodils and tulips, weaving a carpet of cool-toned colour at their feet. It's a must-have for any gardener looking for something a little different.

A wonderfully cheerful and fragrant Jonquilla hybrid, 'Yellow Sailboat' is prized for its prolific nature and graceful form. Each stem carries up to three delicate flowers with bright, lemon-yellow petals that are distinctly swept-back (reflexed), giving them the appearance of sails catching a breeze. The central cup is a matching shade of sunny yellow. The blooms are held on slender stems and possess a sweet fragrance. It's an excellent choice for creating a gentle, naturalistic drift of colour and scent in the garden, looking particularly lovely in borders, pots, and rockeries where it will happily perennialize.

A truly beautiful and eye-catching Large-Cupped daffodil, 'Pink Charm' is celebrated for its distinct and lovely colouring. The flower features a perianth of broad, pure white petals that provide a perfect, crisp backdrop for the main feature. The cup is large and trumpet-like, opening a soft creamy-yellow but quickly developing a deep, coral-pink colour that is intensified by a beautifully ruffled and brighter pink rim. This strong and clear pink colour is what sets it apart from many other pink daffodils. Standing tall on strong stems in mid-spring, 'Pink Charm' is a reliable and striking variety that brings a touch of warm, romantic colour to the garden and makes a fabulous cut flower.

Embrace the wild and whimsical with Allium 'Hair', a variety that truly lives up to its name. This horticultural curiosity produces small, purple-maroon floral globes from which sprout a frenzy of long, unruly green filaments that look exactly like a crazy head of hair. These thread-like tendrils twist and curl in every direction, creating a playful, tactile, and ever-changing display that invites a closer look. It's the punk rocker of the allium world, perfect for adding a touch of humor and unexpected texture to the front of a border, a container, or a child's garden. As the season progresses, tiny purple flowers may emerge from the base, adding another layer of interest to this wonderfully bizarre and unforgettable plant.

An incredibly striking and deservedly popular variety, 'Cummins' is the definition of garden chic. It features large, elegantly formed, goblet-shaped flowers of a rich and regal violet-purple. This beautiful, saturated colour provides the perfect backdrop for its most dramatic feature: a contrasting, heavily shredded white fringe that edges every single petal. This magnificent fringe is so pronounced it looks as if the entire bloom has been delicately touched by a magical frost, creating an electrifying visual contrast. It is an incredibly sophisticated and eye-catching tulip that never fails to draw compliments and questions from visitors. 'Cummins' is a must-have for those seeking a flower that is both elegant and powerfully dramatic in the mid-spring garden.

An exquisitely beautiful and graceful Triandrus daffodil, 'Ice Wings' lives up to its name with clusters of nodding, ice-white flowers. Each strong stem carries up to three blooms, each with distinctly swept-back, wing-like petals. This strong reflexing of the petals gives the flower an elegant, windswept appearance. The central cup is long and conical, perfectly matching the pristine white of the petals. It is a vigorous grower and a reliable perennialiser, forming lovely clumps that bring a cool, serene beauty to the mid-spring garden. Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, it's a fantastic choice for sophisticated container displays, naturalising under trees, or creating a calming drift of pure white in borders.

A rare and exceptionally beautiful species, Allium tripedale is a treasure for the discerning gardener. In late spring, it sends up sturdy stems topped with large, hemispherical clusters of delicate, bell-shaped flowers. The blooms are a soft, ethereal pinkish-white, with each individual floret nodding gracefully from its pedicel. This variety forms an impressive clump over time, creating a lush and romantic display. Its broad, glossy green leaves are also highly ornamental, adding to its appeal long before the flowers appear. Perfect for a moisture-retentive, partially shaded spot in a woodland garden or border, it offers a soft, graceful beauty that is quite distinct from the more common sun-loving, globe-shaped alliums.

A delightful and eye-catching cultivar of Tulipa clusiana, 'Peppermint Stick' is a variation of the classic "Lady Tulip". It shares the same wonderfully elegant and slender form, with tall, graceful stems that sway in the breeze. The buds are slim and pointed, opening in the sunshine to reveal beautiful star-shaped flowers. The petals have a striking and distinct colour pattern that gives the plant its name: the outer three petals are a clear, candy-cane cherry-red, while the inner three petals are pure, crisp white. This creates a fantastic, pinwheel-like effect when the flower is open. The heart of the flower has a small, dark purple base. 'Peppermint Stick' is a fantastic perennialiser, quickly forming enchanting drifts of colour and bringing a sense of fun and classic charm to the garden.

A sensational and much-loved variety, 'Apricot Parrot' is famed for its wonderfully soft and romantic colouring. The enormous, ruffled petals are a delicate blend of apricot-pink, soft primrose yellow, and creamy white, with subtle green flames on the outer petals. Each flower is a masterpiece of texture and colour, with petals that twist, curl, and wave to create a full, feathered effect. The fragrance is a delightful bonus, adding another layer of sensory appeal. As the flower ages, the colours soften to beautiful pastel shades. It’s an incredibly graceful and elegant choice for a parrot tulip, bringing a touch of gentle drama to garden beds and floral arrangements. Its strong stems hold the large blooms well, making it a reliable choice for both the garden and the vase. It’s a classic for a reason.

An enduring favourite and for good reason, 'Angelique' is the picture of romance. Its delicate, peony-like blooms are a soft confection of pale pink, ivory, and blush, with subtle green markings on the exterior. The flowers are sweetly fragrant and held on strong stems, making them a dream for both the garden and the vase. 'Angelique' brings a gentle, classic elegance to the late spring garden that pairs beautifully with almost any other plant.

A truly classic and ever-popular Amaryllis, 'Minerva' has been a festive favourite for decades, and for good reason. It is a vigorous and reliable bloomer, producing large, single flowers with a truly striking pattern. The blooms are a rich, vibrant red, forming the perfect backdrop for a bold and dramatic, crisp white star in the centre. This starburst pattern is incredibly eye-catching and is often complemented by a fresh green throat. The petals are broad and form a classic, wide, open-faced flower shape that shows off its dramatic colouring to perfection. 'Minerva' embodies the traditional colours of the holiday season, offering a cheerful, bright, and unapologetically festive display. Its timeless appeal, reliability, and dazzling high-contrast pattern ensure that it remains one of the most sought-after and widely grown Amaryllis varieties year after year.

An iconic and beloved variety, 'Flaming Parrot' sets the garden ablaze with its brilliant colours. The flowers are a vivid primrose yellow, with each petal dramatically and irregularly streaked with bold flashes of blood-red, like licks of flame. The large petals are deeply scalloped and ruffled, twisting elegantly as the flower opens to create a dynamic and fiery effect. No two flowers are ever the same, making for a thrilling and varied display. It is a sport of the famous 'Rembrandt' tulip 'The Smiling Queen' and carries all of its parent's vigour and beauty, but with the added drama of the parrot form. The strong stems hold the flamboyant flowers well above the foliage, making it a reliable and spectacular choice for borders and an absolute showstopper in a vase.

A wonderfully cheerful and reliable species tulip, 'Dasystemon Tarda' (often just called Tulipa tarda) is a must-have for any sunny garden. This low-growing variety produces impressive clusters of up to six flowers per stem, creating a carpet of colour in early to mid-spring. The blooms are shaped like bright, multi-pointed stars that open flat in the sun. The petals are a brilliant, sunny yellow at the heart, with the upper third of each petal tipped in pure, crisp white. The effect is a dazzling, two-tone starburst that is incredibly cheerful. The narrow, glossy green leaves form a neat clump on the ground. It is an exceptionally good perennialiser, quickly forming dense, weed-suppressing mats of colour that return with more vigour each year. It is an RHS Award of Garden Merit winner for its outstanding performance and reliability.

A wonderfully versatile and beautiful tulip, 'Creme Upstar' is a Triumph tulip that undergoes a lovely colour transformation. The flowers emerge a soft, creamy yellow and gradually blush with shades of apricot and raspberry-pink as they mature, especially along the petal edges. Each stem is strong and sturdy, making it a reliable choice for both gardens and cutting.

As festive as its name suggests, 'Carnaval de Nice' is a pure celebration in a flower. This exquisite Double Late tulip features huge, pure white, peony-shaped blooms, each intricately feathered and streaked with crimson red. No two flowers are exactly alike. It’s a classic, show-stopping variety that brings the joy and artistry of a painter's canvas to the late spring garden.

A truly flamboyant showstopper, Tulip 'Brisbane' is an opulent double fringed variety that erupts into a breathtaking fiery sunset of colour, demanding attention in the mid to late-spring garden. Each substantial, peony-like bloom is a masterpiece of natural art, packed with layers of lush, velvety petals that blend the richest tones of raspberry, sun-ripened apricot, and glowing golden yellow. The real magic, however, lies in its exquisite detailing: every single petal is edged with a delicate, crystalline fringe that looks as if it's been dipped in sugar, catching the sunlight and sparkling with every breeze. These incredibly full and textured blooms sit atop strong, reliable stems, making them not just a luxurious centrepiece for any garden bed or border, but also an outstanding and long-lasting choice for opulent spring bouquets and arrangements. Plant 'Brisbane' to create a bold statement of warmth and extravagance.

A flower of almost unbelievable extravagance, 'Queensland' is a spectacular double, peony-flowered fringed tulip that is sure to steal the show. The blooms are jam-packed with countless layers of luscious, silky petals in a rich and romantic rose-pink. As if this opulence wasn't enough, each individual petal is edged with a delicate, finely-cut white fringe, giving the entire flower a frosted, fairytale appearance. This stunning combination of a full, peony-like form, a romantic deep pink colour, and intricate texture creates a flower that is a must-have for lovers of unusual and theatrical tulips. Its shorter, sturdy stems make it perfect for locations where its intricate details can be admired up close, such as in pots or at the front of a border.

A truly wonderful and aptly named botanical tulip, 'Lilac Wonder' is a form of Tulipa saxatilis (bakeri group). It is celebrated for its charming, bowl-shaped flowers that open wide in the sunshine. The petals are a beautiful shade of soft lilac-pink, which provides a stunning contrast to the large, striking, golden-yellow centre. The effect is like a little drop of sunshine held in a pink cup. Each stem can produce several flowers, creating a generous display from a single bulb. The glossy green leaves are also attractive. 'Lilac Wonder' is a fantastic performer, winning the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and beauty. It is an excellent choice for perennialising, forming substantial, spreading clumps over the years that will brighten any sunny corner of the garden in mid-spring.