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Anemone coronaria 'Mistral Bordeaux' (Mistral Series) brings a deliciously rich, bordeaux-toned flourish to early spring, with poised, single blooms held above fresh mid‑green foliage. Elegant in pots by the front door, quietly confident through the border, and particularly fine for cutting, this is a refined choice for gardeners who favour depth of colour and a well-mannered silhouette.
Plant the corms in autumn for spring interest; in colder pockets, a sheltered position will help this half-hardy anemone perform at its best.
- Colour: deep magenta‑purple
- Flowering: March–May
- Height: 25–30cm
- Spread: 10–15cm
- Type: corm (single)
Anemone nemorosa 'Blue Eyes' is a particularly refined wood anemone, offering crisp white, double blooms, each neatly finished with a violet-blue eye. Designed by nature for dappled shade, it settles happily beneath deciduous shrubs and along woodland edges, where it will return each spring with quiet assurance.
Plant the rhizomes in autumn into humus-rich soil and allow them to naturalise over time. It is especially charming threaded through shady borders, or used as a gentle groundcover in informal plantings.
- White, double flowers with a violet-blue centre
- Ideal for woodland gardens, underplanting and naturalising
- Fully hardy and easy to grow in moist, well-drained ground
Muscari latifolium 'Grape Ice' is a quietly striking grape hyacinth, sending up neat, densely packed spring spires with a most pleasing two-tone finish: deep purple at the base, graduating to a crisp white tip. Lightly scented and eminently well-mannered, it slips beautifully through the front of borders, under shrubs and trees, and into pots where its detail can be appreciated up close.
Plant in autumn and allow it to settle; by spring it forms a tidy clump of fresh green foliage and elegant bell-shaped blooms—excellent for threading amongst tulips and other spring companions, and charming in small cut posies.
- Colour: Purple & White (bi-colour)
- Flowering: March to May
- Height: 20cm
- Habit: Clump-forming perennial
- Best for: Borders, containers and underplanting
Allium ampeloprasum is a wonderfully statuesque allium, prized for its papery buds opening into rounded, lilac-toned globes held aloft on tall, steady stems. Rising cleanly above broad, grey-green foliage, it brings an assured sense of height and structure from late spring into early summer—particularly handsome woven through mixed borders and naturalistic planting.
It also makes a refined cut flower: allow a few stems to open fully for a soft, architectural note indoors, while leaving plenty in the garden for visiting pollinators.
- Elegant, architectural flowerheads in pale pink-lilac and white
- Excellent height for adding lift through borders and meadow-style schemes
- Pollinator friendly and deer resistant
- Fully hardy and pleasingly low-fuss in well-drained ground
Supplied as autumn-planting bulbs.
Hyacinthus orientalis 'White Pearl' is a quietly luxurious spring hyacinth, carrying dense, bell-shaped florets in a clear, creamy white. Its perfume is richly traditional—perfect in pots by the front door, and equally poised when woven through the front of a border.
For an elegant scheme, let it glow against evergreens and dark foliage, or soften it with gentle blues and pale pastels. It also makes a refined cut flower, bringing a little spring ceremony indoors.
Why we love it
- Classic white spires with a clean, polished look
- Richly scented—ideal close to paths, doorways and seating
- Excellent in containers, yet naturally at home in borders
- Pollinator friendly in spring
Camassia 'Cusickii' is a wonderfully refined naturaliser for those parts of the garden that hold a little moisture. In late spring it rises on upright stems with neat, starry flowers in a clear, azure-blue—an elegant way to thread height and colour through borders, meadow-style planting, and naturalised grass.
Plant in generous drifts for a quietly impressive display that returns each year, settling in steadily and looking increasingly at home as it matures.
- Colour & form: star-shaped, blue-purple flowers held in stately spires
- Where it shines: borders, naturalised grass, meadow-style schemes
- Garden value: pollinator friendly and reliably perennial
Tulipa 'Spring Green' is a thoroughly refined spring tulip, prized for creamy-white petals delicately brushed and feathered with fresh green. The effect is understated yet unmistakable—perfect for bringing a modern, tailored note to borders and pots, and equally elegant when cut for the house.
Plant in autumn and allow the bulbs to settle over winter; come April and May, slender stems carry poised, goblet-shaped blooms that sit beautifully among soft whites, green-tinted flowers and cool pastels.
- Colour: White with green
- Flower shape: Goblet
- Ideal for: Pots & containers, borders, cutting garden
- Position: Front to middle of borders; also ideal in pots
Tulipa ‘Parrot Mixed’ brings a wonderfully theatrical note to the spring garden, with flamboyantly feathered, ruffled blooms in a shifting, painterly mix of jewel and sunset tones. Each stem is a little different, creating a richly varied display that feels both abundant and effortlessly curated.
Perfect for lifting borders and generous pots, this parrot tulip mix is also superb for cutting—pick when the buds are just beginning to show colour for the finest vase performance.
- Bulb size: 11/12
- Height: 40–60cm
- Spread: 10–15cm
- Flowering: April–May
- Position: Sheltered; Full Sun or Partial Sun
- Soil: Moist but well-drained
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Gipsy Queen’ is a beautifully composed spring hyacinth, prized for its richly scented, salmon-peach bloom. Each sturdy flower spike rises neatly above glossy green foliage, bringing a warm, flattering note to pots by the front door and crisp definition to the very front of the border.
Plant in autumn and allow the bulbs to settle into well-drained soil; come March and April, you’ll be rewarded with a polished display that feels both classic and quietly distinctive.
- Colour: Salmon peach
- Flowering: March–April
- Height: 30cm
- Position: Front of border, containers
- Scent: Richly fragrant
Narcissus 'Pheasant's Eye' is a fragrant late-spring narcissus with elegant white petals surrounding a small golden-yellow cup edged in red. That distinctive centre gives the flower its familiar Pheasant's Eye name and makes it a refined choice for naturalistic and cottage-style planting.
Growing to approximately 35-45cm, it works beautifully through grass, beneath deciduous trees, in borders and in containers. The scented flowers are also excellent for cutting, while established clumps can return and increase over time when the foliage is allowed to die back naturally.
- Flowering period: April-May
- Flower colour: white petals with a yellow cup and fine red rim
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Best used for: naturalising, borders, containers and cut flowers
Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Carnegie’ is a quietly luxurious white hyacinth, prized for its densely packed spring flower spike and beautifully clear fragrance. Neat, strap-like foliage keeps the planting looking polished, whether tucked into the front of a border or arranged in generous pots by the door.
Plant in autumn and look forward to a poised display in March and April—particularly elegant when paired with fresh greens and early spring pastels.
Why you’ll love it
- Pure white, bell-shaped florets held in a substantial spike
- Wonderfully scented for paths, doorways and terraces
- Equally at home in pots, borders, and beneath deciduous shrubs
- Fully hardy and easy to grow
For a quietly enchanting start to spring, Narcissus 'Botanic Mixed' offers a naturalistic blend of botanical narcissus in gentle shades of yellow, white and cream. The effect is airy and unforced—just the sort of planting that looks as though it has always belonged, whether threaded through grass, tucked into borders, or arranged in pots by the door.
Flowering in March–April and reaching around 25–40cm, this mix is particularly well-suited to informal schemes and relaxed planting styles, while still feeling thoroughly refined. As a fully hardy bulb, it’s a dependable choice for autumn planting and a welcome early-season lift.
- Colour palette: soft yellow, white and cream
- Ideal for: pots & containers, borders, and naturalising in grass
- Season of interest: early spring (March–April)
- Noted for: deer resistant and pollinator friendly
Narcissus ‘Tahiti’ is a richly coloured double daffodil, opening in glowing yellow and finished with warm orange-red tones at the centre. With strong stems and handsome, strap-like foliage, it brings a well-bred sense of spring cheer to borders, gravelly edges, lawns and generous pots.
Plant in autumn and allow it to settle; by its second season it forms a dependable clump, returning each year with an elegant, full-petalled look that sits beautifully alongside tulips, muscari and early perennials.
- Colour: Yellow petals with orange-red centre
- Form: Double
- Best for: Borders, containers, naturalising in grass
- Wildlife: Pollinator friendly
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
Fritillaria imperialis 'Orange Beauty' is a crown imperial of real presence: tiers of rich orange, bell-shaped flowers held beneath a jaunty tuft of glossy green foliage. It brings a composed, architectural note to spring borders and looks particularly handsome threaded through naturalistic planting where its strong vertical line can be appreciated.
Plant in autumn while the soil is still workable, choosing a sunny, well-drained spot. With a little patience as the bulbs settle, it will reward you with a reliably distinctive spring display.
- Colour: Orange with yellow accents
- Flower form: Bell-shaped
- Position: Borders, beds, rock gardens; also excellent in containers
- Habit: Clump-forming, upright
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
Narcissus 'Pueblo' is a quietly elegant spring Narcissus, valued for its poised, upright habit and clean, luminous colouring. Planted in generous drifts through borders and beds, or arranged with restraint in smart pots by the door, it brings a composed sense of structure just as the garden begins to properly wake.
With a refined trumpet form in white with pale yellow centres, 'Pueblo' is equally at home in the cutting garden, where its fresh, clear note pairs beautifully with early foliage and other spring bulbs.
- Colour: White with pale yellow centres
- Flower shape: Trumpet
- Height: 35cm
- Bulb size supplied: 12/14
- Good for: Pots & containers, borders & beds, cutting garden
- Wildlife & garden resilience: Pollinator friendly; deer resistant
Harding & Bloom notes: For the most natural effect, plant in small clusters and repeat them through a scheme. In containers, use fresh compost and ensure excellent drainage for a crisp, reliable show.
Allium 'Ostara' brings a composed, architectural note to late spring and early summer planting schemes. Neat, globe-shaped heads of rich purple, starry flowers rise on straight stems above handsome blue-green foliage—ideal for lending structure to borders, gravel gardens and the best-looking pots on the terrace.
As the flowers fade, the seedheads remain decorative, extending the display with a quietly sculptural finish. A refined choice for sunny positions, and particularly useful where you’d like dependable performance in containers (including on heavier soils, provided drainage is improved).
Why we like it
- Elegant purple globes with a clean, modern silhouette
- Mid-height presence at around 40–50cm—easy to place and layer
- Pollinator friendly and well suited to borders and containers
- Attractive seedheads for lingering interest after flowering
For late-spring theatre with a decidedly dark mood, Tulipa 'Black Parrot' delivers in impeccable style. The richly frilled, parrot-formed blooms open in sumptuous deep purple, reading almost black at the centre, and sit beautifully against grey-green foliage. Planted in generous drifts, it brings a sophisticated edge to borders and makes an indulgent centrepiece in large pots by the door.
- Colour: Deep purple, near-black
- Flowering: April–May
- Height: 50cm
- Position: Full sun; sheltered
- Ideal for: Borders, containers
Tulipa 'Prinses Irene' is a Triumph tulip of impeccable taste: warm orange blooms, each petal finely marked with a central purple flame for a look that is both spirited and composed. It sits beautifully in smart pots by the front door, brings polish to spring borders, and cuts with ease for simple, handsome arrangements.
Plant in autumn into fertile, well-drained soil and give it a sheltered position to keep stems looking their best. With a poised height of around 35cm, it makes an elegant mid to late spring statement without ever feeling overbearing.
- Colour: Orange with purple
- Flowering: April–May
- Ideal for: Pots & Containers, Borders & Beds, Cut Flowers
- Supplied as: Bulbs (size 12/14cm)
Iris hollandica ‘Mixed’ is a charming blend of Dutch iris in harmonising tones, chosen for elegant, upright flowers that lend a composed, architectural note to late spring planting schemes. Tuck them through borders for refined colour punctuation, or pot up in generous groups for a clean, modern look on terraces and steps.
With slender stems and a naturally poised silhouette, this mixture is also a lovely choice for the cutting garden—particularly when you’d like a succession of stems that feel effortless rather than over-styled. Where conditions suit, it will also settle in and return, quietly improving year on year.
- Bulb size: 7/8
- Height: 45–60cm
- Flowering: April to June
- Planting time: September to December
- Ideal for: borders, pots & containers, cutting garden, naturalising
Narcissus 'Specie Mixed' is a charming, botanical-style blend chosen for naturalistic planting—ideal for easy drifts through grass, beneath deciduous trees, or threaded through spring borders. With a naturally varied selection, each mix brings its own nuanced balance of forms and tones, offering a quietly extended display as different varieties come into flower across the season.
These are modest, graceful narcissus with a gentle, meadow-like character—particularly handsome when planted in generous numbers. They also lend themselves beautifully to pots and containers, where their finer scale can be appreciated up close.
- Naturalising blend for relaxed, informal planting
- Fully hardy and reassuringly straightforward to grow
- Deer resistant and pollinator friendly
- Flowering: March to May
Please note: as this is a true mix, the precise combination of colours and flower forms will vary from season to season.
Allium 'Aflatunense' (hollandicum) is a standout plant for borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, naturalising, offering A stately ornamental allium for late spring, forming neat clumps of strap-like foliage topped by bold, spherical flowerheads on upright stems. An excellent choice for threading through tulips and cottage-garden perennials, and invaluable for adding height and structure to borders..
Best grown in full-sun, partial sun with moist but well-drained soil, it suits gardeners who want clear structure, dependable flowering, and easy planting plans.
Use it in borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, naturalising and pair with complementary varieties to build a fuller seasonal display.
Fritillaria meleagris ‘Alba’ is a quietly exquisite spring-flowering bulb, bearing pristine white, nodding bells on slender stems above grey-green foliage. It lends a refined, natural charm when threaded through grass, tucked into woodland-style planting, or placed neatly at the front of a border—an elegant alternative to the more familiar chequered forms.
Best planted in early autumn for a relaxed, naturalised effect, this fully hardy perennial settles in gently and rewards patience with an increasingly lovely showing year by year.
Why you’ll love it
- Pure white, bell-shaped flowers with a graceful, nodding habit
- Superb for naturalising in grass and weaving through spring borders
- Fully hardy and pollinator friendly
- Compact and refined at around 30cm tall
Scilla hyacinthoides ‘Blue Arrow’ is a wonderfully architectural spring bulb, sending up tall, airy spires of pale violet-blue, star-shaped flowers above neat, strap-like foliage. It’s the sort of plant that looks perfectly at home threaded through gravel, rising from a sunny border, or quietly naturalised through grass—an elegant way to extend the season into late spring and early summer.
Once settled, ‘Blue Arrow’ returns reliably, forming a clump with an upright habit and a refined, contemporary silhouette. Plant in generous drifts for the most assured effect.
- Flowering: May–June
- Style notes: tall, starry spires in a poised violet-blue
- Ideal for: naturalising in grass, gravel gardens, sunny borders
Allium 'Summer Drummer' is the sort of perennial that lends a garden instant composure. Towering stems carry tightly packed, spherical flowerheads in pale purple with lighter highlights, rising well above neighbouring planting for a clean, architectural finish in high summer.
Plant the generous bulbs in autumn and allow them to settle in; by their second season they begin to make a handsome, long-legged statement—ideal threaded through borders, cottage-style planting, or neatly designed city courtyards. The blooms are also excellent for cutting, bringing height and poise to arrangements.
- Bulb size: 18/20
- Habit: Clump-forming perennial with tall, upright stems
- Flowering: July–August
- Best for: Borders, cottage gardens, city & courtyard gardens, cut flowers
