Spring Bulbs & Plants

A classic and striking daffodil, 'Barrett Browning' is a Small-Cupped variety that offers a crisp and powerful colour contrast. The large, rounded petals are a pure, clean white, forming a perfect backdrop for the small, bowl-shaped cup. This cup is the main feature, glowing with a brilliant, fiery orange-red that creates an electrifying focal point. The flowers are held on tall, strong stems and face outwards, showing off their beautiful form and colour. Blooming in early to mid-spring, 'Barrett Browning' is a fantastic and reliable choice for adding a splash of high-voltage colour to borders and is an excellent variety for mass plantings and naturalising, where its bright cups will shine like beacons across the landscape.

True to its name, 'Gladiator' is a strong and statuesque presence in the garden. Standing tall on robust, sturdy stems, it produces impressive 6-inch globes of rich lilac-purple. It is one of the earliest of the giant alliums to bloom, creating a dramatic and powerful display that stands up to spring winds. 'Gladiator' is an excellent choice for creating vertical interest at the back of a border or for planting in bold groups to create a wave of colour. Its classic globe shape and reliable performance make it a champion of the late spring garden, effortlessly pairing with peonies and irises to create a truly spectacular show.

A jewel of the late spring garden, 'Silver Spring' is a masterpiece of subtle detail. Each 4-inch globe is composed of dozens of creamy-white, star-shaped flowers, but the magic is in the centre of each floret: a prominent, deep cherry-red eye. This creates a stunning, two-toned effect, as if each tiny flower has been hand-painted. The blooms are fragrant and float above glossy green foliage on strong stems. It’s an incredibly sophisticated variety that draws you in for a closer look, rewarding you with its intricate beauty. It bridges the gap between white and pink planting schemes beautifully.

Welcome a flurry of early spring cheer with Puschkinia libanotica, the exquisite Russian Snowdrop or Striped Squill. These charming bulbs produce clusters of star-shaped, ice-white flowers, each petal delicately painted with a fine, porcelain-blue stripe. Holding the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure of their reliable performance. They are perfect for creating shimmering carpets of colour at the front of borders, in rockeries, or naturalised in lawns under deciduous trees. Plant them in generous drifts alongside early crocuses or winter aconites for a breathtaking spring awakening. Easy to grow and loved by early pollinators!

As one of the tallest and latest-blooming alliums, 'Summer Drummer' provides a spectacular grand finale to the season. Its sturdy, towering stems can reach impressive heights, each topped with a large, dense globe composed of countless tiny, star-shaped florets. The flowers are a beautiful mix of deep purple and crisp white, creating a frosted, shimmering effect from a distance that catches the late summer light. Their sheer size and architectural stature make them an unmissable focal point in the back of the border, standing tall and proud like sentinels in the garden. The substantial globes retain their shape long after the colour fades, providing striking structural interest that carries the garden's form well into autumn, looking magnificent when touched by frost.

Also known as Rosy Garlic, Allium roseum is a charming and carefree wildflower that brings a touch of the Mediterranean countryside to any garden. It produces loose, delicate clusters of pretty, bell-shaped, soft pink flowers on slender stems. Unlike the formal globes, these have a relaxed, informal habit that is perfect for naturalising in gravel gardens, sunny banks, or wilder parts of the garden. It multiplies readily, creating larger and more impressive drifts each year. It's a low-maintenance and subtle beauty that provides a gentle wash of colour and attracts pollinators in droves.

A fantastic variety for the front or middle of the border, 'Ostara' is prized as much for its foliage as for its flowers. It produces handsome rosettes of broad, grey-green leaves that remain attractive throughout the blooming period, solving the common allium problem of withering leaves. The flowers themselves are beautiful 4-inch globes of an intense reddish-purple, held on sturdy, relatively short stems. It blooms a little earlier than many large alliums, providing a fantastic pop of long-lasting colour. 'Ostara' is a superb all-rounder, offering a compact, tidy habit combined with a bold and beautiful flower.

Ring in the new year with the delightful Double Snowdrop 'Flore Pleno', a cherished heirloom that brings intricate beauty to the late winter garden. Each nodding head unfurls to reveal a packed cluster of pure white, petal-like segments, creating a frilly, petticoat effect marked with delicate green at the centre. This RHS Award of Garden Merit winner is incredibly tough and reliable, quickly forming dense, spreading clumps. Perfect for naturalising in lawns, underplanting deciduous trees, or creating charming pot displays. For a classic winter scene, partner them with the cheerful yellow of Winter Aconites or early flowering Crocus.

A flower of exquisite beauty and elegance, 'Obdam' is a world-class Double daffodil, celebrated for its huge, gardenia-like blooms. The flowers are incredibly full, packed with multiple layers of broad, silky, ivory-white petals that create a perfect, sculptural rosette. As the flower matures, a cluster of shorter, creamy-yellow petaloids can sometimes be seen in the very heart of the bloom, adding a touch of depth. The fragrance is sweet and delightful, though not overpowering. 'Obdam' is a very late-flowering variety, extending the daffodil season with its opulent, long-lasting display. It is a robust and reliable performer, perfect for adding a touch of pure luxury and romance to the garden and for creating breathtaking bouquets.

A truly regal and timeless beauty, 'Jeanne d'Arc' is one of the largest and most impressive of the spring-flowering crocuses. It stands out for its exceptionally large, goblet-shaped flowers of the purest, shimmering snow-white. Each pristine bloom has a classic, elegant form and is held on a strong stem, creating a bold statement in the garden. Upon closer inspection, a delicate, faint purple blush can be seen at the very base of the petals, adding a touch of sophisticated detail to its otherwise immaculate appearance. A vibrant orange stigma glows from the centre, attracting early pollinators. As a Dutch Crocus (Crocus vernus), it flowers slightly later than the botanical types, bridging the gap to early tulips. It is an outstanding choice for naturalising in lawns, where its large white flowers create a breathtaking display against the green grass.

Prepare for a botanical firework display! Allium schubertii is one of nature's most spectacular and architectural creations. It produces an enormous flower head, up to a foot wide, with an explosive, open structure. The bloom consists of dozens of tiny, pinkish-purple, star-like florets, each borne on a pedicel of a dramatically different length. Some are short, clustered at the center, while others radiate outwards on long stems, creating a stunning, starburst effect. When the flowers fade, the resulting seed head is an even more impressive architectural skeleton that looks like a tumbleweed. It is a sensational centerpiece for a gravel garden or sunny border and makes an absolutely magnificent dried flower that will last for years.

A truly unique and captivating variety, 'Red Mohican' is a guaranteed conversation starter in any garden. It shares the distinctive oval shape of its drumstick relatives but with an unforgettable twist. The main body of the flowerhead is a tight globe of deep maroon-red florets, from which erupts a whimsical crest of longer, sterile florets, creating a striking tuft or "mohawk" at the top. This playful, bi-level structure provides fascinating texture and form. Plant them where they can be admired up close, such as along a pathway or at the front of a border. Their quirky personality shines when planted in clusters, where their collective crests create a delightfully punk-rock effect that adds rhythm and a touch of rebellious fun to your planting scheme.

With a striking and unusual form, Allium 'Forelock' brings a wild, windswept elegance to the garden. It builds upon the classic drumstick shape with a dramatic flourish. The main bloom is a dense, elongated oval of burgundy florets that gradually lightens to a soft green at the base. Bursting from the top is a spectacular, trailing crest of long, thread-like purple florets that resemble a lock of hair caught in the wind. This tufted "forelock" gives the bloom an incredible sense of movement and drama. It’s an ideal choice for adding a sculptural, artistic touch to borders and gravel gardens. The two-toned effect and unique silhouette make 'Forelock' a standout specimen that bridges the gap between cultivated formality and untamed natural beauty.

Welcome the new year with the cheerful elegance of Galanthus woronowii, the Giant Snowdrop! This variety is a true garden treasure, celebrated for its broad, glossy, bright green leaves that create a lush carpet long before other plants stir. From this foliage emerge delicate, nodding white flowers, each marked with a distinctive green horseshoe on its inner petals. A proud recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it's a reliable and beautiful choice. Plant them in drifts under trees, along pathways, or in pots with winter aconites and crocuses for a breathtaking early spring display. They naturalise beautifully, promising a bigger and better show each year.

An exquisite botanical crocus, 'Blue Pearl' is cherished for its delicate beauty and luminous, pearlescent colouring. The flowers are not a strong blue, but rather a magical, soft, silvery sky-blue on the outer petals, which are often shaded with a deeper blue at the base. As the flower opens, it reveals a contrasting creamy-white to soft-yellow interior, with a base that glows a distinct bronzy-yellow. This complex and subtle combination of colours gives the bloom an iridescent quality, especially when it catches the low morning or evening light, making it shimmer like a precious pearl. It is an RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, a testament to its beauty and reliability. 'Blue Pearl' is one of the earliest to flower, and its gentle, glowing presence is a truly enchanting sight after a long winter, perfect for intimate plantings in pots or rockeries.

A vision of pure, bridal white, this allium brings delicate elegance and a fresh sparkle to the late spring garden. Often known as the Naples Garlic, 'Cowanii' is a select, more robust form that produces loose, airy umbels of pristine white, star-shaped flowers. Each floret features a subtle green eye, adding to its charm. Unlike the dense globes of other alliums, these blooms create a light, see-through effect, perfect for illuminating shady corners or weaving through bolder colours in a border. They are fantastic cut flowers, prized by florists for their long vase life and graceful appearance in bouquets. Plant them in generous sweeps to create a cloud of white that brightens the landscape and bridges the gap between spring bulbs and summer perennials.

Announcing its arrival with truly impressive stature, 'His Excellency' stands as one of the tallest alliums available. Reaching heights of over 4 feet, its thick, sturdy stems are topped with huge, 8-inch globes of lilac-pink flowers. This variety blooms a little later than 'Globemaster', helping to extend the allium season further into summer. The enormous flower heads are packed with starry florets, creating a ball of colour that adds a powerful and architectural element to the back of the border. Its sheer size and regal posture make it a standout specimen that draws the eye from across the garden, earning its distinguished name with every bloom.

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.

Arguably one of the most famous and spectacular novelty tulips ever bred, 'Ice Cream' is a true showstopper that never fails to turn heads and start conversations. Its unique structure is a marvel of nature. The flower begins with a sturdy base of raspberry-pink outer petals, often streaked with green, which form a protective 'cone' around the central bloom. Then, as it matures, the magic happens: a dense, tightly packed mound of the purest white inner petals begins to emerge from the top, looking for all the world like a perfect scoop of vanilla ice cream sitting in a cup. The contrast between the colourful base and the pristine white centre is breathtaking. This is not a tulip for the impatient gardener; it requires warmth and sunshine to encourage the 'scoop' to fully emerge and unfurl, but the reward is more than worth the wait. It is the ultimate feature plant for a pot or a prime position at the front of a border where its extraordinary form can be fully appreciated.

An absolute treasure for the early spring garden, 'Minnow' is a delightful Tazetta daffodil prized for its diminutive size and abundant charm. Despite its small stature, it makes a big impact by producing multiple tiny flowers on each stem, creating a lively bouquet effect. Each delicate bloom features creamy-white, slightly reflexed outer petals surrounding a small, neat, buttery-yellow cup. This RHS Award-winning variety is not only visually charming but also sweetly fragrant. It is an excellent perennialiser, returning reliably year after year and gradually spreading to form larger, more impressive clumps. 'Minnow' is the perfect choice for rock gardens, the front of borders, and small pots, where its tiny, perfect blooms can be admired up close.

A true foliage champion, 'Ivory Queen' is a showstopper before it even thinks about flowering. This compact variety produces huge, broad, architectural leaves of a stunning silvery-blue that unfurl like a lotus. Nestled right in the centre, on a short, sturdy stem, a perfect 4-inch globe of creamy-ivory flowers appears. The whole plant is a perfectly designed object, ideal for the front of the border, rock gardens, or containers where its magnificent leaves can be fully appreciated. It’s a low-growing allium that offers a huge amount of textural and visual interest from spring through summer.

Prepare for a spectacular spring display with Hyacinth 'Peter Stuyvesant', a variety famed for its breathtakingly deep, violet-blue florets. Each dense, spire-like bloom releases an intoxicatingly sweet fragrance that is the very essence of spring. Perfect for creating a dramatic statement in patio pots and window boxes, or massed at the front of a sunny border for an unforgettable river of colour. Its rich hue pairs wonderfully with crisp white daffodils or pale yellow tulips. Easy to grow and a magnet for early pollinators, 'Peter Stuyvesant' brings reliable performance and regal beauty to any UK garden.

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.

The legendary and iconic 'black' tulip, 'Queen of Night' holds a unique place in the horticultural world. This Single Late variety is famed for its deep, sumptuous, velvety petals of a dark maroon-purple so profound that in shadow or on an overcast day, they appear almost black. The silky, single flowers sit atop tall, strong stems, giving them a dramatic and regal silhouette in the late spring garden. There is no other tulip that offers such depth and mystery. It is an essential ingredient for creating sophisticated and moody planting schemes, providing a stunning contrast when planted with pure white, soft pink, or vibrant lime green flowers or foliage. A drift of 'Queen of Night' is an unforgettable sight, bringing an element of chic drama and intensity that few other plants can match.

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.