Spring Bulbs & Plants

An excellent and hardworking perennial, 'Kudo Blue' is a fantastic Pincushion Flower that provides a continuous display of colour throughout the summer. It forms a compact, neat mound of grey-green foliage that stays low to the ground. From this base, a profusion of long, wiry stems emerge, each topped with a classic, intricate, pincushion-like flower head in a beautiful shade of lavender-blue. Like other members of the 'Kudo' series, it is notable for its exceptional hardiness and its incredibly long blooming period, often flowering from late spring right up to the first frosts. It is a favourite of bees and butterflies, and its airy, 'see-through' nature allows it to be woven through the front of a border without blocking plants behind it. It is also a wonderful, long-lasting cut flower.

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 absolutely unique and spectacular plant, Primula vialii is often mistaken for an orchid or a Red Hot Poker. It boasts one of the most unusual flowers in the plant world. It forms a basal rosette of oblong, slightly hairy leaves from which emerges a tall, slender, leafless stem. This stem is topped with a remarkable, poker-like flower spike. The tight cone of unopened buds is a brilliant, vivid scarlet-red, while the tiny, star-shaped flowers open from the bottom up in a contrasting shade of lilac-purple. This creates a stunning two-tone effect that is completely captivating. It thrives in damp, boggy conditions and is perfect for adding a touch of the exotic to woodland gardens, pond margins, or damp borders. It is a relatively short-lived perennial, but its sheer beauty makes it well worth planting.

A superb and vibrant shrubby perennial, 'Candy Drops Tangerine' is a Cape Fuchsia that brings a long-lasting burst of warm, tropical colour to the garden. It forms a neat, bushy mound of attractive dark green foliage. From early summer often until the first frosts, the plant is adorned with elegant, arching sprays of slender, tubular flowers. The colour is a beautiful, soft yet bright shade of tangerine-orange, with a contrasting creamy-yellow throat that invites pollinators in. It is a wonderfully rewarding and easy-to-grow plant, prized for its exceptionally long flowering season and its ability to attract bees and other beneficial insects. It is perfect for adding height and colour to the middle of a sunny border or for use as a spectacular 'thriller' plant in a large mixed container.

A fantastic, long-flowering, and easy-to-grow shrubby perennial, the Cape Fuchsia 'Candy Drops Deep Rose' brings a splash of vibrant, tropical colour to the garden for months on end. It forms a well-branched, bushy plant with attractive, deep green foliage. From early summer right through to the autumn, it produces a continuous supply of elegant, arching stems carrying clusters of slender, tubular, fuchsia-like flowers. The colour is a rich and vibrant shade of deep rose-pink, with a contrasting creamy-yellow throat that is often visible at the mouth of the bell. It is adored by bees and, in particular, hummingbirds in its native South Africa. This is a wonderfully rewarding plant, providing a huge amount of colour for very little effort, making it ideal for sunny borders or large patio containers.

A wonderfully elegant and long-flowering shrubby perennial, 'Candy Drops Cream' is a Cape Fuchsia that brings a soft, gentle light to the garden border. It forms a bushy, well-branched plant with lush, deep green leaves. From early summer until the first frosts, it produces a continuous display of graceful, arching stems laden with clusters of slender, tubular, fuchsia-like flowers. The blooms are a beautiful, soft shade of creamy-white or pale primrose, with a sunshine-yellow throat that adds a touch of warmth. This variety is perfect for cooling down hot colour schemes or for use in a classic white or pastel garden. It is a fantastic, easy-care plant that provides months of colour and is highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. It works equally well in a mixed border or as a feature plant in a large container.

A classic and indispensable spring ground cover, Creeping Phlox forms a dense, evergreen, mossy mat of needle-like foliage. In mid to late spring, this green carpet is completely transformed, becoming a solid blanket of countless small, star-shaped flowers in a brilliant shade of clear, bright pink. The display is so profuse that the foliage is often completely obscured. This plant is perfect for cascading over the edges of retaining walls, spilling out of rockeries, or creating a weed-suppressing carpet at the front of a sunny, well-drained border. It is a tough, resilient, and reliable performer that brings a huge wave of vibrant colour to the garden, signalling that spring is truly underway.

A classic and invaluable spring ground cover, blue Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox creates a dense, evergreen mat of needle-like, mossy foliage. In mid to late spring, this mat is completely transformed into a breathtaking carpet of colour, as it becomes smothered in countless small, star-shaped flowers. The colour is a beautiful shade of clear lavender-blue or lilac, which is wonderfully refreshing and pairs beautifully with other spring bulbs like daffodils and tulips. This tough and reliable perennial is perfect for cascading over walls, covering sunny banks and slopes, edging paths, or filling gaps in a rockery. It is drought-tolerant once established and provides excellent, low-maintenance weed suppression throughout the year.

A timeless and elegant classic, 'Perry's White' is one of the most famous and beloved of all Oriental Poppies. It produces huge, breathtakingly beautiful, bowl-shaped flowers in early summer. The enormous petals are like pure white, crumpled silk, creating a wonderfully delicate and romantic effect. At the base of these pristine white petals is a dramatic and contrasting deep purple-black blotch, which surrounds the central, architectural, velvety-black seed pod. The flowers are held on tall, strong, bristly stems above a substantial clump of coarse, silvery-green, hairy foliage. Like all Oriental Poppies, it will enter a period of dormancy after flowering, dying back in mid-summer before new leaves emerge in autumn. It is a true garden aristocrat, bringing grace and drama to the border.

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 superb modern variety of Catmint, 'Purrsian Blue' is a compact, well-behaved, and incredibly long-flowering perennial. It forms a neat, dense, tidy mound of small, aromatic, grey-green leaves. From late spring right through to late summer, the plant is covered in a profusion of short, upright spikes crowded with small, tubular, lavender-blue flowers. Unlike older, sprawling varieties, 'Purrsian Blue' maintains its tight, rounded shape all season without flopping open, making it perfect for edging paths and borders. The fragrant foliage is attractive to cats (though less so than some other varieties), while the flowers are an absolute magnet for bees and other pollinators, creating a constant buzz of activity. It is tough, drought-tolerant, and very easy to care for.

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 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.

A delightful and wildly popular variety, 'Tete Boucle' is the charming double-flowered version of the world-famous 'Tete-a-Tete' daffodil. This miniature marvel produces multiple blooms from each stem, creating a wonderfully full and long-lasting display. The flowers are a cheerful, rich golden-yellow, with layers of outer petals framing a central cluster of smaller, ruffled petals that are often flecked with orange. This gives the blooms a lovely, tousled, pom-pom like appearance. Its short, sturdy stature, incredible profusion of flowers, and early bloom time make 'Tete Boucle' an absolute must-have for bringing a powerful punch of colour to pots, window boxes, and the very front of garden borders.

Arguably the world's most popular miniature daffodil, 'Tête-à-Tête' is a small but mighty harbinger of spring. Each bulb produces multiple stems, each carrying one to three perfectly formed, bright, sunshine-yellow flowers. The blooms have slightly swept-back petals and a neat, trumpet-shaped cup. Its short stature makes it incredibly robust and weather-resistant, perfect for even the most exposed gardens. It is an exceptionally reliable perennialiser, quickly forming dense, cheerful clumps that multiply year after year. Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, it is a versatile and indispensable variety for bringing an early, welcome burst of colour to pots, rockeries, window boxes, and the very front of garden borders.

A truly sensational and flamboyant daffodil, 'Sunlover' is a Split-Corona variety that brings a blaze of fiery colour to the spring garden. The flower has a perianth of pure, clean white petals, which provides the ultimate high-contrast backdrop for the stunning corona. The cup is exceptionally large, deeply split, and so extravagantly ruffled and frilled it almost completely covers the petals. The colour is an intense, saturated, glowing orange that is simply breathtaking. As the flower matures, the orange colour deepens, making for a long-lasting and dynamic display. 'Sunlover' is a true showstopper, guaranteed to turn heads and draw compliments, bringing the warmth and energy of the sun to any border or vase.

A diminutive and exceptionally elegant variety, 'Snipe' is a beautiful Cyclamineus daffodil with a distinctive, windswept appearance. The exquisite flowers feature a crown of pure white petals that are sharply swept back (reflexed) from the cup, like wings in flight. The trumpet is long, slender, and gracefully proportioned, opening a soft lemon-yellow and maturing to a lovely creamy white. This RHS Award-winning heirloom variety blooms early in the season on short stems, making it perfect for brightening up the front of borders. Its delicate, poised beauty makes it a favourite among discerning gardeners who appreciate a more refined and graceful daffodil form.

A classic and exceptionally graceful heirloom, 'Silver Chimes' is a Triandrus/Tazetta hybrid beloved for its beautiful, nodding flowers and sweet perfume. Each slender, elegant stem carries a pendant cluster of up to 10 exquisite, star-shaped blooms. The flowers feature pure white, distinctly swept-back (reflexed) petals that surround a small, shallow, cup-shaped corona of the softest primrose-yellow. This RHS Award-winner is a late-flowering variety that brings a delicate, ethereal beauty to the garden. It is a wonderful perennialiser, forming larger, more floriferous clumps each year. 'Silver Chimes' is perfect for adding a touch of refined elegance to woodland gardens, borders, and pots.

A miniature daffodil of immense charm and elegance, 'Segovia' is a delightful Small-Cupped variety that is perfect for smaller spaces. The exquisite flowers feature a perianth of broad, overlapping, snow-white petals that are beautifully proportioned. At the centre sits a small, neatly flattened, disc-like cup of a brilliant, zesty, lemon-yellow. This crisp, high-contrast colour combination is both refreshing and eye-catching. This RHS Award-winning variety has a compact, sturdy habit, making it an ideal choice for rock gardens, gravel gardens, containers, and the very front of the border, where its jewel-like beauty can be admired up close.

A fascinating and quirky heirloom, 'Rip van Winkle' is a miniature Double daffodil that has been charming gardeners since the 19th century. This unique variety looks unlike any other daffodil, producing a spiky, star-like flower that is often compared to a dandelion or a thistle. The blooms are composed of multiple layers of narrow, pointed, pale greenish-yellow petals, creating a wonderfully wild and untamed appearance. Its short stature and very early bloom time make it a delightful character for the front of the border or a rock garden. 'Rip van Winkle' is perfect for those who appreciate the unusual and want to add a touch of historic, eccentric charm to their spring display.

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 truly delightful and deservedly popular Jonquilla daffodil, 'Pipit' is celebrated for its delicate beauty, sweet fragrance, and unusual colour change. Each stem produces between two and four dainty flowers. The blooms open with both the outer petals and the central cup in a lovely soft, lemon-yellow. As the flowers mature, the cup magically fades to a beautiful creamy-white, creating a stunning two-tone effect, with some flowers on the same plant showing different stages of this transition. It is an excellent perennialiser and holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and outstanding charm. It's a must-have for any gardener who loves fragrant, elegant, and interesting flowers.

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.

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 classic Tazetta Narcissus beloved for its powerful, sweet fragrance and ability to be easily 'forced' for indoor flowering during winter. Each stem produces a cluster of 10-20 small, pure white, star-shaped flowers. Unlike other daffodils, they do not require a chilling period to bloom, making them perfect for bringing the scent of spring indoors to brighten the darkest winter months. They are a cherished symbol of the holiday season in many homes, providing a living bouquet of perfume and beauty when the garden outside is dormant.