Spring Bulbs & Plants

An outstanding evergreen ground cover perennial, Barren Strawberry is a tough, reliable, and incredibly useful garden plant. It forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat of attractive, strawberry-like leaves that are divided into three glossy, dark green leaflets. This handsome foliage remains lush and green throughout the year, often taking on attractive bronze tints in cold weather. In mid to late spring, the foliage is studded with a profusion of bright, cheerful, buttercup-yellow, five-petalled flowers. While it looks like a strawberry plant, it does not produce edible fruit, hence its common name. It is an exceptionally low-maintenance and versatile plant, perfect for carpeting the ground in difficult areas, such as dry shade under trees, or for covering sunny banks.

A beautiful and long-flowering perennial, 'First Love' is a superb variety of Speedwell that brings months of intense colour to the garden. It forms a neat, compact clump of healthy green foliage from which arise numerous upright, slender spires of densely packed, star-shaped flowers. The colour is a brilliant and eye-catching shade of vivid, clear pink, providing a strong vertical accent in the border. A fantastic feature of this plant is its continuous blooming; if deadheaded regularly, it will produce wave after wave of its vibrant flower spikes from early summer right through to the autumn. It is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, and its tidy, well-behaved habit makes it an excellent choice for the front or middle of a sunny border, as well as for container planting.

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.

The perfect solution for gardeners wanting a vibrant, harmonious, and effortless spring display. This is a carefully curated blend of various Triumph tulips, the most important and diverse class of tulips, known for their classic cup shape, strong, weather-resistant stems, and reliable performance. This mix is designed to provide a wonderful medley of colours, encompassing a broad palette from bold reds and sunny yellows to soft pinks, rich purples, and pure whites, often including bicolours as well. Planting a pre-selected mix like this takes the guesswork out of creating a beautiful display. The varieties are chosen to flower at roughly the same time and grow to a similar height, resulting in a full, balanced, and professional-looking tapestry of colour. It's an ideal choice for filling large beds and borders with a cheerful, cottage-garden feel, providing a stunning visual impact with minimal planning required from the gardener.

If you desire drama and theatricality in your garden, 'Rococo Double' is the star of the show. This tulip takes all the flamboyant characteristics of a Parrot tulip and doubles the impact. The blooms are a wild and wonderful spectacle of intense crimson-red, with each petal extravagantly frilled, curled, and twisted into an exotic form. The colour is not uniform; the petals are feathered and splashed with shades of plum, emerald green, and rich gold, creating a complex and fascinating display. It is the absolute antithesis of a simple, classic tulip, offering an explosion of texture and colour that is impossible to ignore. It’s a true conversation piece and a magnificent choice for anyone looking to make a bold statement. Despite its delicate appearance, the stems are surprisingly strong, holding the large flowers aloft with pride.

Capture the spirit of the Old Dutch Masters with 'Rem's Favourite', a stunning Triumph tulip that looks like a living painting. The flowers provide a beautiful canvas of creamy, ivory-white, which is then heavily and artistically streaked and feathered with deep raspberry-purple flames. Each flower is a unique work of art, with the patterns varying from one bloom to the next, creating a dynamic and fascinating display. This variety is a modern, healthy, and virus-free reincarnation of the historic "broken" Rembrandt tulips, which famously got their patterns from a virus. 'Rem's Favourite' offers all the antique beauty and character of those prized originals but with robust, reliable garden performance. It's a guaranteed conversation starter in borders, beds, and containers, and makes an exceptional cut flower.

A flower of almost unbelievable extravagance, 'Queensland' is a spectacular double, peony-flowered fringed tulip that is sure to steal the show. The blooms are jam-packed with countless layers of luscious, silky petals in a rich and romantic rose-pink. As if this opulence wasn't enough, each individual petal is edged with a delicate, finely-cut white fringe, giving the entire flower a frosted, fairytale appearance. This stunning combination of a full, peony-like form, a romantic deep pink colour, and intricate texture creates a flower that is a must-have for lovers of unusual and theatrical tulips. Its shorter, sturdy stems make it perfect for locations where its intricate details can be admired up close, such as in pots or at the front of a border.

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 true garden royal and an RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, 'Prinses Irene' is a hugely popular Triumph tulip for very good reason. It commands attention with its vibrant, glowing orange petals, each marked with a stunning, deep purple flame that licks up from the base of the flower. This combination of colours is both fiery and regal, creating a rich tapestry of tones in the mid-spring garden. As a shorter, incredibly sturdy tulip, it stands up brilliantly to unpredictable spring weather, making it a reliable and low-maintenance choice. Its compact stature is perfect for the front of borders, edging paths, rockeries, and is particularly spectacular when planted en masse in containers. It pairs famously with deep purple tulips or violas, which echo its flames and make the orange appear even brighter.

A true jewel for the very early spring garden, 'Persian Pearl' is a breathtaking botanical tulip that shines with iridescent colour. The blooms are a stunning, luminous magenta-purple on the outside, with a silvery sheen that catches the light. When the elegant, chalice-shaped flowers open wide in the sun, they reveal a brilliant surprise: a rich, buttercup-yellow heart that creates a dazzling contrast with the vibrant petals. This little gem is one of the first tulips to emerge, often blooming alongside crocuses and snowdrops. Held on short, sturdy stems, it's perfectly suited to withstand early spring weather. 'Persian Pearl' is an excellent perennialiser, returning reliably year after year and gradually spreading to form a precious carpet of vibrant, jewel-toned colour.

A delightful and eye-catching cultivar of Tulipa clusiana, 'Peppermint Stick' is a variation of the classic "Lady Tulip". It shares the same wonderfully elegant and slender form, with tall, graceful stems that sway in the breeze. The buds are slim and pointed, opening in the sunshine to reveal beautiful star-shaped flowers. The petals have a striking and distinct colour pattern that gives the plant its name: the outer three petals are a clear, candy-cane cherry-red, while the inner three petals are pure, crisp white. This creates a fantastic, pinwheel-like effect when the flower is open. The heart of the flower has a small, dark purple base. 'Peppermint Stick' is a fantastic perennialiser, quickly forming enchanting drifts of colour and bringing a sense of fun and classic charm to the garden.

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 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.

A true classic and enduring garden favourite, 'Mount Tacoma' is a stately and robust tulip that has graced gardens with its clean elegance for decades. It produces impressively large, fully double, peony-like blooms of the purest, shimmering white. The show begins with tightly furled buds that are attractively tinged with fresh green, providing a beautiful contrast before the flower opens. As the blooms unfurl, they reveal a packed mass of pristine white petals, creating a magnificent, rounded flower head that is both bold and beautiful. 'Mount Tacoma' is renowned for its reliability and vigour, bringing a sense of bright, sophisticated charm to the late spring garden. It is the cornerstone of any white garden theme and looks spectacular when planted in large, formal drifts, creating a sea of white. It also pairs beautifully with almost any other colour, providing a cool and elegant counterpoint to brighter shades. Its strong stems and fragrant blooms also make it a superb choice for cutting.

Embodying grace and star power, 'Marilyn' is a striking Lily-Flowered tulip with a uniquely elegant form. It features beautifully slender, vase-shaped flowers whose petals arch outwards at the tips, creating a distinctive pointed star shape. The colour is a clean, pure white, providing the perfect canvas for the dramatic, feathered flame of lipstick-pink to raspberry-red that streaks up the centre of each petal. The effect is both artistic and sophisticated, reminiscent of fine hand-painted porcelain. 'Marilyn' stands on tall, graceful stems that seem to dance in the spring breeze, making it a stunning addition to borders where it can rise above lower-growing plants. It is also an absolutely exquisite and long-lasting cut flower, perfect for creating chic, eye-catching arrangements.

A truly beautiful and aptly named botanical tulip, 'Little Beauty' is a stunning cultivar of Tulipa humilis. It produces multiple flowers per stem, each one a vibrant gem. The petals are a rich, glowing cherry-red to magenta-pink on the outside, opening wide on sunny days to reveal a dramatic, deep violet-blue base that is often ringed with a crisp white halo. This striking central "eye" gives the flower an incredible depth and contrast. Held on short, sturdy stems above narrow, grey-green foliage, it's a perfect choice for bringing a splash of intense, jewel-like colour to the early spring garden. It is an excellent perennialiser, forming lovely, tight clumps that expand each year, and it holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and outstanding beauty.

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.

A giant among tulips, 'Lilac Perfection' produces enormous, fully double flowers that are the epitome of springtime opulence. The blooms are a stunning, uniform shade of rich lilac-purple and are so densely packed with petals that they are often compared to peonies or even antique roses. These magnificent flowers can reach up to 10cm (4 inches) across when fully open, creating an incredibly lush and impactful display in the late spring garden. Held on tall, strong stems, they are surprisingly resilient for their size. 'Lilac Perfection' is perfect for adding a block of solid, luxurious colour to the back of a border and makes one of the most spectacular cut flowers you can grow, with just a few stems creating a lavish bouquet. The flowers are also noted for their light, sweet fragrance, adding another layer of appeal.

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.

The absolute definition of vintage charm and sophistication, 'La Belle Epoque' is a truly unique tulip, beloved by discerning gardeners and floral designers alike. Its colour palette is a complex and moody symphony of antique shades that seems to shift and shimmer in the light. The large, cup-shaped double blooms are a dusky blend of antique rose, warm apricot, soft coffee, and hazy gold, with a beautiful silky, almost metallic sheen to the petals. It is the antithesis of a bright, primary-coloured tulip; instead, it offers a subtle, smoky, and incredibly refined beauty. This complex colouring makes it an exceptional partner for plants with dark, bronze, or purple foliage, such as Heuchera, and it looks breathtaking when paired with deep plum or maroon tulips. 'La Belle Epoque' is a flower that rewards close inspection, making it ideal for planting in containers or near pathways and seating areas. It is an unforgettable variety that brings a sense of history and artistry to the garden.

Offering a deliciously fun and cheerful twist on the iconic 'Ice Cream' tulip, this 'Banana' variety is a pure delight for the senses. It features the same signature structure as its famous cousin: a sturdy and attractive base 'cone' of pink-and-white-striped outer petals, often with a hint of green. But instead of vanilla, this variety serves up a magnificent, oversized scoop of buttery, banana-yellow petals on top. The central bloom is incredibly dense and packed with sunny yellow petals that slowly unfurl in the warmth of the late spring sun. It's a fun, cheerful, and utterly unique flower that brings an instant smile to everyone's face and injects a dose of pure joy and whimsy into the garden. It is an outstanding choice for containers on a sunny patio or as a talking-point feature at the front of a border, where its quirky and charming personality can be fully appreciated by all who see it.

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.

A true classic with an artistic flair, 'Helmar' is a Triumph tulip that commands attention with its dramatic, bicolour blooms. Each petal is a canvas of rich, buttery yellow, boldly and beautifully painted with deep, wine-red flames that lick up from the base. The pattern is sharp and defined, creating a stunning visual contrast that is both fiery and cheerful. Standing on strong, reliable stems, 'Helmar' is a robust performer, weathering spring conditions with ease. It is an excellent choice for adding a splash of vibrant, reliable colour to mid-season borders and is particularly effective in large, impactful drifts. It also excels in container plantings and serves as a long-lasting, show-stopping cut flower, bringing its painterly beauty indoors for all to admire. Its timeless appeal and strong performance make it a garden favourite.

Large frilled petals in lavender-pink streaked with green. Dramatic parrot-style tulip.

Dusky rose-pink blooms with mint green flames. Romantic and timeless viridiflora favourite.