Spring Bulbs

There is sure to be a type of Anemone to suit your garden. Take a walk through any woodland in spring and you are likely to stumble across Anemone Nemerosa, also called the 'Wood Anemone' scattered amongst the trees in the dappled sunlight. These are supplied as rhizomes - a type of sprouting root - and prefer a cooler, shadier spot. Anemone Blanda, known as 'windflower' will open wide with the strength of the sun in your borders, and will be happy to rest there all summer. Arriving as corms - an underground stem - a good soak overnight before planting is required. For cut flowers, the vividly coloured Anemone De Caen is very popular.

The starry flowers come from North America. They will look beautiful in your flowerbeds through May and June, but are equally tall and proud naturalising among grass. Make sure not to mow them until July, when all trace of the Camassia has disappeared. This hardy bulb will grow happily in heavy or even clay soils. We suggest planting amongst Pheasant Eye Narcissus (N.Poeticus-Recurvis): this makes a fantastic display and they enjoy the same conditions too.

Just as you think winter will never end, the Crocus pushes through the snow to break the icy cold with vibrant early Spring colour. The spectrum covers pink, red, orange, yellow, purple, blue and more, with many having strong scents that will lure bees out of their hives as early as February. <h2>Why grow Crocuses?</h2> The Crocus bulb is a very versatile bulb – you can plant Crocuses just about anywhere, from tiny pots to great carpets of colour. Like other bulbs, such as the snowdrop and bluebell, these are most impressive when planted in large numbers. In late February or early March, the contrast that Crocuses give flowering against yellow daffodils is superb. Crocus bulbs offer more benefits in that they are both perennial and naturalise, meaning they spread organically, and will re-bloom year after year with minimum care, creating larger and larger displays as time goes by. If you want your crocus to naturalise in grass, the quickest and most effective way is to use a spade to cut under and peel back the turf. Break up the soil and scatter the crocus bulbs randomly, then simply roll back the turf. Be sure to avoid mowing the grass for a couple of weeks after flowering until the foliage has died back. <h2>What varieties of Crocus Bulbs does Gee-Tee have?</h2> We make our own mixtures of both large flowering crocus and specie crocus to showcase the wonderful variety of colours. The intricate details, wonderful scents and bright colours make it a trade favourite. Browse our range of crocus bulbs below and filter by colour, height, flowering month and more. <h2>How to grow Crocuses?</h2> <span style="text-decoration: underline"><a title="How to Grow Crocuses" href="38596}">See our growing advice for Crocus. </a></span>

Plant in a warm sunny spot in rich soil and watch this unusual, exotic looking flower - related to the Arum family - unfurl. The long deep purple spadix will begin to appear as a proud spike in mid-May, and will finally reveal its flowering glory with a height up to 28 inches tall.

These graceful plants love woodland, or a wild setting. Humus-rich, well-drained soils suit these dainty spring flowers best. Erythronium bulbs are best planted upon arrival, with their pointed end uppermost - get them in quick, because they don't like being dried out. All varieties have fascinating leaves and make good company with such plants as Anemone Nemerosa and Fritillaria Meleagris.

Hyacinths are an absolute early-Spring delight, with their elegant range of waxy, scented flower spikes adding swathes of colour perfect for garden planters, pots and cut flowers. Part of the lily family, the tubular flowers can be clustered together or mixed and layered with other varieties of flower to create dramatic displays. <h2>Why grow Hyacinths?</h2> Hyacinths are easy to grow, handle the colder conditions of early Spring well and don’t require much attention once in the ground. They thrive in neutral soils, and sunny to partially-shady spots where they are unaffected by dappled shade from overhanging trees. Hyacinths will re-bloom every season for three to four years, but can easily be propagated by lifting bulbs carefully in late Summer, removing excess offsets and replanting them in the following Autumn. <h2>What varieties of Hyacinth Bulbs does Gee-Tee have?</h2> We offer many different Hyacinth bulbs to suit your individual garden needs. Our remarkable assortment of colours mean you can create any design you wish, from the flamboyant to the patriotic. In total, there are approximately 30 different varieties of this perennial flower including the common Hyacinth (Hyachinthus Orientalis) whose flowers resemble starfish, and the common <a title="Muscari Armeniacum (Early Giant)" href="5442}">grape Hyacinth</a> whose blooms look more like clusters of grapes. The varieties present different heads or flower stalks, with Single Hyacinths producing full flowering heads, Double Hyacinths beautiful fluffy heads and Multiflora Hyacinths producing a number of flower stalks with looser bunches of flowers. We also supply Hyacinths which have been heat prepared. These can be ‘forced’ and grown in pots of baskets ready for the perfect Christmas gift of indoor winter blooms. Browse our selection of hyacinth bulbs below and filter by colour, height, flowering month and more. <h2>How to grow Hyacinths?</h2> <span style="text-decoration: underline"><a title="How to Grow Hyacinths" href="38351}">See our Growing advice for Hyacinths.</a></span>

Our Iris bulbs fall into two categories; Specie Iris and Dutch Iris. Although clearly related, the two are rather different. Specie Iris are short, typically 10-15cm high, and will flower very early in the year, roughly around the same time as crocus and early daffodil varieties. There is a vast range of colours and shades all with the most exquisite detail. The blooms are a welcome addition to bare earth and they make a perfect pot specimen. Dutch Iris will bloom in early summer and can be half a meter high. They offer great value and will contribute to any flowerbed. Dutch Iris make an ideal cut flower favoured by florists all over the world.

Showing nodding, white bell-shaped flowers in the spring, you would be excused for thinking this was a very large snowdrop. However, Leucojum (also known as Summer Snowflakes) are taller and come much later with a distinctive bright green spot on the end of each petal. You should plant them in clumps in your garden or in grassland. If your soil is dry and sandy, digging leaf mould or compost into the ground to help maintain moisture would be beneficial.

A wonderful plant from the Allium family. You'll notice the similarity if you crush the foliage, which will then (and only then) give off a strong smell of garlic, just like other Alliums. The leafless stem stands tall to reveal bell-shaped flowers, striped in maroon and cream. Unusually, after fertilisation seedpods will form and the stem will stiffen and turn upright. They prefer sun or partial shade and will grow in any soil.

Another perfect choice for rockery planting or naturalising, Puschkinia are also an inexpensive option for mass planting. If grown in full sun or partial shade they are quick to multiply, and produce masses of flower spikes bearing a dozen or more bells on each spike.

<h2><strong>Looking for Snowdrops in the Green?</strong></h2> We also supply '<span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="/bulbs/snowdrops-in-the-green">Snowdrops in the green</a></span>', including the Galanthus Nivalis (single snowdrop) and Flora Pleno (double snowdrop), as young plants from mid-February to early March. A great early Spring bulb. <span style="text-decoration: underline"><a title="Bulbs in the gree" href="/bulbs/snowdrops-in-the-green" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Shop Snowdrops in the Green</strong></a></span> As snowdrops push through in early January, you know it's time to start thinking about the spring season ahead. Perfect for naturalising, snowdrops team up well with Eranthis Hyemalis (Winter Aconites) and bluebells to create swathes of beautiful early blooms. Every year snowdrops draw people to woodlands and parks, create your own woodland walk with our great wholesale prices. Semi-shade conditions are ideal for these perfectly formed, white, bell-shaped flowers.

There are few flowers in the world that can compete with Tulips for variety, vibrancy of colour and shape, and cut-flower magnificence that brightens up any home. <h2>Why grow Tulips?</h2> Tulips offer growers a great many advantages, with hundreds of colours, shapes, sizes and bloom times to choose from. Grown in vast clumps, Tulips produce carpets of colour, and can be planted in borders, beds or even lawn sections to bring early Summer through mid-Summer flowering displays. Tulips are fairly easy to grow, and will grow in part-sun or shade, and range in height from about 6 inches to 2 feet, making them ideal to add colour into mixed planting beds, or a deep display of their own. <h2>What varieties of Tulip does Gee-Tee have?</h2> Browse our extensive selection of tulip bulbs below, available in over 12 colours and variations. Tulips, or Tulipa, truly hold a special place in our hearts with a great long history of passion and innovation. Times continue to change and although the tulips fields of Lincolnshire aren't as common as they used to be, we are lucky to be able to stock approximately two hundred carefully selected Tulipa varieties, featuring every imaginable colour and shade, and flowering times ranging from early March through to mid-May. If the choice seems overwhelming try our mixtures, all made on site with as many varieties possible to enjoy the great range available. Our cutting mixture is great value – 100 bulbs of early, late, single, double, classic and fancy flowering types. We are happy to discuss any of our tulip bulbs, whether you are in the trade or looking for an interesting purchase for your garden. <h2>How to grow Tulips?</h2> Tulips prefer sunnier spots with afternoon sun if possible, with well-drained slightly acidic or neutral soil. Taller varieties should be sheltered from strong winds to avoid stems breaking. Plant your Tulips in early Autumn, spacing your bulbs about 10cm apart, and planting the bulbs at a depth around 20cm. To prepare the area, dig trenches in random patterns and fertilize with a balanced compost or time-release bulb food. Plant the bulbs pointy side up in large clumps for maximum effect, and water immediately after planting to trigger growth. When the leaves emerge in Spring, feed your Tulips with the same bulb food you used when planting, and water well but ensure the soil is draining correctly. Once your Tulips are blooming you can deadhead the flowers but do not remove the leaves, as these will ensure the bulbs are able to gather and store energy needed to bloom again the following year. Once the foliage has yellowed and died back, it can be removed. It is best practice to remove the tulip bulbs from the ground once the foliage has died back. The bulb splits into many smaller bulbs at the end of the flowering cycle. They rarely produce good results the following year. Once lifted you can replant the larger bulbs and keep the smaller bulbs if you want to propagate them. <span style="text-decoration: underline"><a title="Tulip Bulbs (Tulipa)" href="1224}">See more Growing advice for Tulips.</a></span>