Growing advice

It can be tricky choosing from our range of bulbs and plants, knowing how they might work together to fill a gap in your border or to make the pots on your patio look great. There are a few things to consider, such as flowering times, colour combinations, heights and...

The answer is both! Dependant on the variety. Very generally speaking, rhizome type iris produce larger flowers, including bearded type flowers, while bulb type iris produce smaller flowers which are suited to rock gardens or the front of borders to provide early...

Snowdrop and bluebell seeds are best propagated in autumn for the best germinating conditions. To get started, collect seed heads from healthy, disease free plants when they’re ripe and let them dry out until they open up. Once they’ve opened, you can easily remove...

Tulip Fire, also known as Tulip Breaking Virus is a plant virus that affects many species of the genus Tulipa. It is a form of botrytis that is caused by rotting or damaged tissue, including old bulbs, dead flower petals and decomposing leaves. It is exacerbated by...

Growing bareroot perennials in your garden is a great investment. Whether you want to create an oasis with peonies or brighten up an area with stylish agapanthus, these flowers don’t disappoint.Starting out with bareroot perennials Starting as a root with a few...

What are bulbs in the green? Bulbs in the green are actively growing flower bulbs. Snowdrop bulbs, bluebell bulbs, narcissus bulbs, wild garlic and anemones. Usually planted in autumn as a dormant bulb, it can be more successful to buy them in spring once the root...

Dahlia Tuber Dividing and Dahlia Cuttings Get multiple flowers from one Dahlia tuber for free!Dahlia propagation, a delightful and rewarding process. A little patience and care are key to seeing your efforts bloom into a beautiful array of colours. The two main...

Bulbs come in lots of different sizes. The smallest would be Eranthis Hymalis (size 4) and the largest is amaryllis at round size 30. Eremurus is perhaps the biggest. They have a huge root system, although they are impossible to measure so we call the top size, size...

Bluebells are still a hot topic. Every now and then there will be an article about the invasion of Spanish Bluebells and how they will spoil our native species, but this isn’t necessarily true. Named Hyacinthoides Non-Scripta (English Bluebell) and Hyactinoides...

Alliums are bulbous perennials, with long-lived pompom flowers that bloom for weeks on end, bridging the gap between spring and summer. They are loved by bees, coming in shades of purple, pink, blue, white and sometimes yellow. They look fantastic when planted in...

Planting up a large area of garden can be daunting, particularly if you are starting with a fresh area. Over time you can add bulbs or plants to see what works and adapt as you go along. There is nothing quick about getting a perfect display and a new garden will take...

Planting bulbs in September and August can be problematic. The extended summers and hot weather in September can mean dry conditions. Plus, most pests will still be very active. It is best to enjoy the summer flowers while they last. Dahlias will flower right up until...