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Puschkinia 'Scilloides Var. Libanotica' (Lebanon Striped Squill)
Puschkinia 'Scilloides Var. Libanotica' (Lebanon Striped Squill)
Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica is the sort of small bulb that earns its place by sheer refinement. Low, neat and quietly pretty, it sends up slender green leaves followed by dainty, star-shaped flowers—white with the faintest pale blue striping—just as the garden begins to wake in early spring.
Ideal for naturalising, it weaves beautifully through grass, beneath deciduous shrubs, or at the front of borders. It is equally charming in pots, where its fine detail can be enjoyed up close.
- Flower: Star-shaped, white with pale blue stripe
- Best for: Naturalising, rock gardens, containers, underplanting shrubs
- Season: Plant in autumn for spring display
Anemone coronaria (De Caen Group) ‘Bicolor’ is a classic garden anemone with a wonderfully crisp, tailored look: clean white petals neatly ringed in raspberry-red, set around a dark central eye. Planted in autumn, it brings poised colour to early spring borders and makes a particularly smart cut flower for small vases and mixed arrangements.
Exceptionally at home in pots as well as the front of a sunny border, ‘Bicolor’ suits cottage-style planting and Mediterranean-inspired schemes alike. In a sheltered position with free-draining soil, it will settle quickly and reward you with a fresh, refined display just as the garden is waking up.
- Botanical name: Anemone coronaria (De Caen Group) ‘Bicolor’
- Type: Fully hardy, perennial corm
- Flowering: March–April
- Planting time: September–December
- Position: Sheltered, sunny spot
- Ideal for: Borders, containers and cutting
Allium 'Moly Jeannine' (Yellow garlic) is a standout plant for pots & containers, borders, gravel gardens, rock gardens, offering A vigorous, clump-forming allium with neat grey-green foliage and cheerful, starry umbels of bright yellow in early summer—excellent for pots, gravel gardens and sunny borders..
Best grown in full-sun with well-drained soil, it suits gardeners who want clear structure, dependable flowering, and easy planting plans.
Use it in pots & containers, borders, gravel gardens, rock gardens and pair with complementary varieties to build a fuller seasonal display.
Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' is a quietly elegant early-spring crocus, prized for its generously sized, goblet-shaped blooms in crisp white, gently shaded with purple at the base. Each flower is finished with vivid orange, delicately frilled stigmas—an exquisite detail at the very start of the season.
Plant the corms in autumn for a refined display in pots, borders and rockeries, or let them drift naturally through grass for a fresh, meadow-like look. Fully hardy and pleasingly straightforward, it returns year after year, building into neat clumps over time.
Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Pearl' is a beautifully refined early crocus, opening in cool pearl-blue tones with a crisp, pale centre. Small in stature yet wonderfully effective, it is just the thing for threading through lawns, skimming the front of borders, or finishing a pot display with a calm, considered flourish.
Plant in autumn and allow the corms to settle; by late winter into early spring, this little classic brings a fresh lift when the garden most appreciates it. Particularly charming when planted in generous drifts for a natural, unforced look.
- Colour: White with pale blue-lilac
- Flower shape: Cup Shaped
- Best for: Naturalising in grass, rock gardens, containers, and the front of borders
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Anemone blanda 'Blue Shades' is a quietly enchanting little anemone, sending up clear violet-blue, daisy-like flowers just above neat, dark green foliage in early spring. Low-growing and beautifully natural in character, it is particularly lovely in informal drifts beneath deciduous shrubs, along woodland margins, or nestled into pots by the front door where the first colour of the year is most appreciated.
Plant the corms in autumn into humus-rich, well-drained soil and allow them to settle in; in their first season they establish quickly and then return each spring with increasing charm. An excellent choice for underplanting and gentle, pollinator-friendly planting schemes.
- Colour: Violet-blue
- Flowering: March–April
- Height: 15cm
- Planting time: September–December
- Where to plant: Borders, woodland margins, under deciduous shrubs, containers
Muscari azureum ‘Blue’ is a particularly refined grape hyacinth, offering airy, light blue spires that arrive in the first true moments of spring. Neat, clump-forming and beautifully obliging, it threads a soft ribbon of colour through the front of borders, pots, rockeries and naturalistic planting beneath deciduous shrubs.
- Flowering: March–April
- Height: 25cm
- Spread: 10cm
- Position: Front of border, edging, under deciduous shrubs
- Bulb size: 6/7
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
Planted in generous drifts, it reads as quietly luxurious—cool blue notes with just enough freshness to lift mixed spring schemes. Allow around two seasons to settle properly, and it will reward you with a dependable return.
Fritillaria uva-vulpis is a delightfully characterful little fritillary—perfect for those who appreciate subtle drama in spring. Its nodding, bell-shaped blooms appear in rich purple-brown, often neatly finished with a bright yellow tip, making a sophisticated note in rock gardens, gravel schemes and naturalistic planting.
Best where drainage is impeccable, this fully hardy perennial settles in unhurriedly and rewards patience with quietly increasing clumps over time. Ideal for sunny to lightly shaded positions, and particularly handsome when tucked among stones or threaded through the front of a border.
- Flower colour: Deep purple-brown with yellow tipping
- Flowering: March–May
- Height: 10–50cm
- Habit: Clump-forming perennial
- Best for: Naturalising, rockeries, patio pots & containers
A small treasure for pots, windowsills and sheltered terraces, Oxalis deppei ‘Iron Cross’ is grown as much for its foliage as its flowers. Each clover-like leaf is neatly stamped with a deep burgundy cross, creating a smart, graphic effect from the moment growth begins.
Come summer, slender stems lift dainty rose-pink blooms above the leaves, bringing a light, cheerful finish that suits container displays beautifully. A charming choice for indoor growing, and equally happy outside once nights are mild.
Why we love it
- Distinctive foliage: green leaves marked with a burgundy cross
- Pretty summer flowers in rose-pink
- Ideal for pots and compact spaces
- Easy to grow with minimal fuss
At a glance
- Botanical name: Oxalis deppei ‘Iron Cross’
- Type: Bulb (perennial)
- Height: 20–30cm
- Spread: 15–25cm
- Position: Sheltered; Full Sun or Partial Sun
- Soil: Well-drained; keep moist but well-drained
- Hardiness: Half Hardy
Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant' is a splendid little herald of spring, opening early with rich purple cups that soften elegantly to a paler base. Tucked into short grass, threaded beneath deciduous shrubs, or arranged in pots by the front door, it lends a quietly luxurious lift just when the garden most needs it.
A dependable tommasinianus crocus, it settles in happily and, in time, forms pleasing drifts—ideal for naturalistic planting where you’d like the display to feel effortless and established.
- Colour: Purple with softer, paler base tones
- Best use: Naturalising in lawns & meadows, under shrubs, or in pots and containers
- Flowering: February to March
- Growing skill: Easy
For a touch of sun-warmed colour with a decidedly refined air, Ranunculus 'Orange' is a splendid choice. Its richly saturated blooms open in generous, layered rosettes—beautifully poised in pots and truly invaluable for cutting, where the colour lifts both simple and formal arrangements.
Plant the corms into a bright, sheltered position with sharp drainage. In colder spells, a little winter protection is well judged; this variety is Half Hardy and appreciates being kept safe from hard frosts.
- Colour: Orange blooms over mid-green foliage
- Best for: Pots & containers, and cutting
- Habit: Clump-forming, upright—neat and well-mannered in the border
Anemone 'De Caen Mixed' is a beautifully varied blend of single, poppy-like blooms, each neatly finished with a distinctive dark centre. The colours arrive in a charming mix, lending an effortless, painterly effect whether tucked into pots on the terrace, threaded through a gravel garden, or planted in generous drifts at the front of a border.
Compact and clump-forming, Anemone coronaria brings crisp spring colour with a refined, naturalistic air—particularly lovely when planted in groups for a fuller display.
Why you’ll love it
- Elegant single flowers with a striking dark eye
- Ideal for pots, gravel gardens and front-of-border planting
- Pollinator friendly
- Neat habit, perfect for planting in drifts
Iris hollandica 'Purple Sensation' is a Dutch iris of impeccable poise, producing richly purple blooms neatly highlighted with sunny yellow markings. Rising above slender, bright green foliage on elegant stems, it brings a crisp, contemporary note to spring borders and is equally accomplished in pots.
It is also a superb choice for cutting—refined in a vase, and effortlessly smart when gathered into simple, tailored arrangements.
- Colour: Deep purple with yellow markings
- Flowering: May–June
- Height: 60cm
- Bulb size supplied: 7/8
- Position: Full sun; sheltered spot preferred
- Best for: Cutting, containers, borders and naturalising
Anemone coronaria 'Mr Fokker' brings a note of quiet drama to the spring garden: velvety violet-blue, saucer-shaped blooms, each finished with a striking dark centre. It’s a refined choice for borders and containers alike, and particularly charming in the vase—cut a few stems and the whole room looks instantly more composed.
- Colour: Violet-blue with a dark centre
- Best for: Borders, containers and cutting
- Season of interest: Spring flowering
Plant the corms in autumn for a generous show from early to mid-spring, especially in a south-facing, sheltered position with light, well-drained soil.
Ranunculus 'Yellow' brings a polished note of sunshine to spring and early summer planting schemes. Each bloom is neatly packed with many petals, creating a rich, double form that looks particularly smart in pots by the door, and is equally at home in the cutting garden for fresh, cheerful stems.
Supplied as quality 5/6 corms, this variety forms an upright, clump-forming plant with mid-green foliage and a graceful presence from 40–60cm. Plant in a sheltered position in moist but well-drained soil, and you’ll be rewarded with weeks of colour from May to August.
- Colour: Yellow
- Flower form: Double
- Ideal for: Pots & containers, cut flowers
- Season of interest: Late spring into summer
With its sumptuous, fully double blooms in deep purple tones, Ranunculus ‘Purple’ brings a certain evening richness to spring and early summer displays. Each flower is neatly rose-like, held on upright stems above fresh, mid-green foliage—particularly striking in pots on a sunny terrace or in a sheltered border where the light can catch the petals.
A splendid choice for the cutting garden, too: pick just as the buds begin to loosen for elegant stems to enjoy indoors. For best results, plant into free-draining soil in a bright, sheltered position and avoid winter wet.
- Colour: Purple
- Flower form: Fully double, rose-like
- Best for: Containers, sheltered borders, cutting garden
- Hardiness: Half Hardy
Ranunculus ‘Mixed’ brings a painterly assortment of colours to late spring and summer planting, with richly layered, rose-like blooms held on neat, upright stems. Each mix is naturally variable, so the result feels bespoke—perfect for elegant pots and a generous cutting patch.
Plant the corms in a sheltered position with well-drained soil and keep evenly moist as growth begins. In return, you’ll enjoy a lively, couture-like display from June through August.
- Colour: Mixed shades (each blend varies)
- Best for: Pots & containers, cutting garden
- Position: Full sun or partial sun; sheltered
- Habit: Clump-forming, upright
Freesia 'Double Mixed' brings a deliciously perfumed note to the late winter and spring greenhouse, with neatly doubled blooms carried on elegant, arching stems. This refined mixture offers a painterly range of tones—ideal for pots on the terrace when the weather softens, and quite superb for cutting when you want fragrance as well as colour.
- Flower form: double, softly ruffled blooms in a mixed palette
- Scent: richly fragrant—wonderful near doors, paths and seating
- Best use: pots and containers; greenhouse & conservatory; cutting
As a Half Hardy freesia, it is happiest with protection from frost. In colder areas, we recommend growing under glass or in a bright, frost-free spot for reliable performance.
Ranunculus 'Red' brings a poised shot of colour to late spring and early summer, with neatly layered, rose-like blooms in a clear, confident red. Compact yet upright, it sits beautifully in sheltered borders and is equally at home in pots by the door—always ready to provide a well-cut stem for the house.
For best results, choose a bright, sheltered position in moist but well-drained soil. As a half hardy ranunculus, it appreciates a little protection from hard frosts and winter wet.
- Flowering: May–July
- Height: 40–60cm
- Bulb size: 6/7
- Perfect for: cutting, containers, borders
Allium 'Small Flowering Mix' is a thoughtfully balanced selection of small-flowered ornamental alliums, chosen for a natural, meadow-like finish. Rising neatly through late-spring planting schemes, the airy globes bring a refined lift to borders and gravel gardens, and they are equally at home in pots where their lightness can be appreciated up close.
Ideal for weaving between perennials and ornamental grasses, this mix is also a quietly excellent choice for cutting—adding a fine, architectural note to simple arrangements.
Why you’ll love it
- Graceful, small allium globes for an informal, naturalised look
- Beautiful threaded through borders, gravel gardens, and containers
- Pollinator friendly, and typically avoided by deer and rodents
- Fully hardy and straightforward to grow
At a glance
- Flowering: May–June
- Height: 40–60cm
- Spacing: 10–15cm
- Bulb size supplied: 4/5, 5/6
- Position: Borders, gravel gardens, containers; naturalising in grass
Crocus sativus is the saffron crocus: a quietly luxurious little autumn-flowering corm, bringing soft lilac, goblet-shaped blooms just as the garden begins to mellow. Look closely and you’ll find the signature crimson-red stigmas at the heart of each flower, picked out with warm golden tones—an exquisite detail at close quarters.
Neat, clump-forming and only 10cm tall, it is perfectly suited to pots by the door, gravel gardens, rockeries, and warm borders where drainage is assured. Give it sun and shelter, and it will settle in handsomely, returning as a fully hardy perennial and offering welcome late-season interest for pollinators.
- Autumn colour, refined scale—ideal for containers and front-of-border planting
- Best in sun with free-draining soil for crisp, healthy growth
- Distinctive floral detail—lilac petals with red and yellow accents
Delivery: 2-3 working days
Iris reticulata ‘Harmony’ is a small treasure for the earliest weeks of spring, bringing jewel-toned blooms when the garden is still politely waking up. Neat, clump-forming and wonderfully well-suited to close viewing, it is particularly handsome threaded through gravel, tucked into alpine pockets, or arranged in pots by the door for a refined seasonal welcome.
Plant in autumn and allow these diminutive bulbs to settle in; come late winter into early spring, ‘Harmony’ rewards with crisp violet-blue flowers, lifted and brightened by yellow and white accents. The effect is quietly dramatic, yet entirely elegant—especially when planted in generous drifts.
- Colour: Violet-blue with yellow and white accents
- Flowering: February–April
- Height: 10–15cm
- Ideal for: Pots & containers, rock gardens & alpines, naturalising, front of borders
- Helpful features: Pollinator friendly, deer resistant
Fritillaria meleagris Mix is a wonderfully characterful spring bulb, prized for its gently nodding, bell-shaped flowers in a refined mix of rich purple, occasionally joined by the odd white bloom. Each petal carries an intricate chequered pattern that reads beautifully at close quarters and feels perfectly at home in lightly wild planting.
Thread it through grass, naturalise it at the edge of a woodland path, or tuck it into pots where its delicate detailing can be enjoyed up close. Given a consistently moist yet well-drained position, it will settle in quietly and return with poise each April.
- Distinctive detail: chequered bells in purple with occasional white
- Perfect for naturalising: especially elegant through grass and woodland edges
- Wildlife-aware choice: pollinator friendly and noted as deer resistant
Important: Fritillaria bulbs dislike drying out. Plant as soon as possible after delivery for the best results.
Scilla siberica 'Alba' is the quietly sophisticated, white-flowered form of Siberian squill. Each bulb produces neat stems carrying nodding, bell-shaped blooms above slender green leaves—an exquisitely simple way to brighten the first weeks of spring.
Superb for naturalising, it threads effortlessly through lawns, settles happily beneath shrubs, and looks particularly poised in gravel and rock gardens. Plant in generous drifts for a calm, luminous effect that returns year after year.
- Refined white, bell-shaped flowers for early spring elegance
- Ideal for naturalising in grass and informal planting schemes
- Fully hardy and easy to grow
- Pollinator friendly spring forage
Allium neapolitanum is a smaller, exquisitely poised allium, prized for its crisp white, star-shaped blooms gathered into neat umbels. Held on slender stems above fresh mid-green foliage, it brings a clean, luminous note to gravel planting, sun-baked edges and beautifully finished pots.
Particularly useful where winter wet makes heavier ground unreliable, this is a quietly confident choice for raised beds and containers—easy to place, and all the more elegant when planted in generous drifts.
- Flower colour: White
- Form: Star-shaped umbels on neat stems
- Ideal for: Containers, gravel gardens, courtyards and borders
- Wildlife: Pollinator friendly
