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Bring the timeless beauty of Dutch pottery to your garden with Hyacinth 'Delft Blue'. This classic, award-winning variety is beloved for its densely packed spires of porcelain-blue, star-shaped florets and an intoxicatingly sweet fragrance that defines the scent of spring. Holding the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be assured of its reliability and superb performance. 'Delft Blue' is perfect for creating impactful drifts of colour in borders, lining a pathway, or filling pots on the patio where its perfume can be truly appreciated. For a classic combination, plant alongside yellow daffodils like 'Tête-à-Tête' or white tulips.
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.
An iconic and highly sought-after Oriental Poppy, 'Patty's Plum' is celebrated for its uniquely beautiful and sophisticated flowers. It produces very large, papery, bowl-shaped blooms in a stunning, dusky shade of mauvy-plum, a colour that is both rich and elegantly muted. At the base of each delicate, crepe-paper petal is a dramatic, deep purple-black blotch, creating a bold and theatrical eye at the centre of the flower. The blooms are held on tall, bristly stems above a clump of coarse, hairy leaves. This variety brings a touch of drama and high fashion to the early summer border, pairing beautifully with blues, silvers, and other purples. After its spectacular but brief flowering period, the plant becomes dormant in mid-summer, a clever survival strategy for its native dry climate.
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.
Welcome the arrival of spring with the celebrated Snowdrop 'S. Arnott', a true gem for any UK garden. This variety stands out with its large, beautifully formed, globular flowers that hang like pristine white lanterns. It’s not just a feast for the eyes; lean in close to enjoy its delightful honey scent. 'S. Arnott' is a vigorous and robust grower, quickly forming impressive clumps. A proud recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it's perfect for naturalising in lawns, brightening up shady borders under trees, or creating elegant pot displays. Pair with winter aconites and early crocus for a stunning late-winter tapestry of colour.
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 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.
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.
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.
Ignite your spring garden with the fiery passion of Hyacinth 'Jan Bos'! A true showstopper, this variety boasts incredibly intense, magenta-red flower spikes that command attention. Not only is 'Jan Bos' a feast for the eyes, but its rich, sweet perfume will fill the air, making it a must-have for sensory gardens. Awarded the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be assured of its superb performance. Plant these gems in pots on the patio, along border edges, or in drifts for a spectacular block of colour. They partner beautifully with the cool tones of Muscari armeniacum or pure white tulips for a truly classic spring display.
A magnificent and show-stopping Black-Eyed Susan, 'Prairie Sun' is an award-winning perennial that brings a huge splash of sunshine to the late summer and autumn garden. It produces enormous, daisy-like flowers, often up to 15cm (6 inches) across. The blooms are stunning, with long, golden-yellow ray petals that are tipped with a softer, primrose-yellow, creating a beautiful halo effect. Unusually for a Rudbeckia, the large, raised central cone is not dark, but a fresh and vibrant apple-green, which adds to its unique beauty. The flowers are held on strong, branching stems above a clump of coarse, hairy leaves. It is a fantastic plant for adding bold, cheerful colour to the back of a border and is adored by bees and butterflies. It also makes a superb, long-lasting cut flower.
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.
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 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.
The quintessential "Lady Tulip," 'Lady Jane' is renowned for her exceptional grace and elegance. She is a cultivar of Tulipa clusiana, featuring the same slender, refined form. The flowers are held on tall, willowy stems that allow them to sway beautifully in the breeze. When the buds are closed, they form slim, candle-like spindles that are a rich rose-red on the outside. When the sun shines, the flowers open into beautiful, broad stars, revealing pristine, snow-white inner petals and a small, dark purple base. This dramatic day-and-night transformation is captivating. 'Lady Jane' is a superb perennialiser, reliably returning year after year and spreading gently to form enchanting drifts. She is perfect for adding a touch of classic, effortless style to sunny borders, cottage gardens, and meadow plantings.
A delightful and easy-to-grow perennial, Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl', also known as Sneezewort, offers a completely different look to common yarrows. It forms a spreading clump of lance-shaped, dark green leaves. From early summer right through to autumn, it produces a profusion of branching stems topped with loose sprays of charming, button-like, pure white, fully double flowers. The individual blooms look like perfect little pearls or pom-poms, creating a wonderfully frothy and delicate effect in the border. Unlike other Achilleas, this species prefers moister soils. It is a fantastic filler plant, weaving amongst other perennials, and is an outstanding cut flower, adding an airy, baby's-breath-like quality to bouquets. It is vigorous and will spread by rhizomes to form a good-sized patch.
A cheerful and classic Double daffodil, 'Dick Wilden' brings a big, bold splash of sunshine to the mid-spring garden. The large, peony-like blooms are incredibly full and packed with layers of ruffled petals. The main flower is a bright, clear buttercup-yellow, which provides a sunny backdrop for a densely packed centre of smaller, frilly petaloids in a contrasting, softer primrose-yellow. This two-tone yellow effect gives the flower wonderful depth and texture. It is a very strong and reliable grower with sturdy stems that hold the heavy blooms well. It's a fantastic choice for creating an impactful display and is also an excellent and long-lasting cut flower.