Summer Bulbs

‘Jack in the Pulpit.’ These unusual plants come from the aroid family. They can be surprisingly easy to grow if left to settle in a shady position with plenty of leaf mould. They have three large leaves radiating out of the top of tall stems with the flower sitting beneath. The flowers are later replaced by a seed cluster that will turn bright red by autumn.

Coral drops, invite a dash of tropical colour without being to over powering. Their height makes them a useful addition to any bed and their grass like foliage makes them easy to fit in.

Well known as ‘Arum Lilies,’ they make a prestigious cut flower. Only Aethiopica can be considered hardy but all are surprisingly easy to grow in a moist rich soil. Calla Lilies are a truly special addition to any garden.

Chasmanthe Saturnus, a relative of crocosmia, these Cobra lilies prefer a sandy soil and full sun. Order online today.

Dahlias are a beautiful, versatile addition to any summer garden, with a vast range of colours, sizes and petal shapes bringing depth and texture from June right through until late into the warm season. <h3>Why grow Dahlias?</h3> Dahlias are broadly categorised by size, from small through to large, ranging in height from 10-15 inches to 3 or 4 feet tall. Apart from adding depth to mixed flower beds, these low maintenance plants make ideal cut flowers for colour in the home, and the smaller varieties are perfectly suited to window boxes. Although Dahlia tubers can appear quite fragile, once planted they are generally quite robust, and can be planted in moist, well-drained soil as soon as the frost has passed, with their flowering period beginning usually by midsummer. <h3>What varieties of Dahlia Bulbs do Gee-Tee have?</h3> We offer a wide range of Dahlia tubers to give you plenty of options to bring colour to your garden. Our varieties include Decorative, Cactus, Dwarf and Bedding Dahlias, Pom Pom, Dark Leaved and Mixed Dahlias, amongst others. <h3>How to grow Dahlias?</h3> See our Growing advice for Dahlias.

Another traditional summer bloom, once again back under the spotlight. Gladioli offer such good value, why not grow some just to cut and have in the home. Flowering from July to September.

Herbaceous Perennials are the backbone of any great garden, giving structure and depth all year round, and year after year. With thousands of species to choose from, these plants – most of which don’t have woody stems – offer real value, with the majority reaching full height and flowering every year before dying back over the winter and re-growing in early spring, although there are also evergreen plants to choose from. <h2>Why grow Herbaceous Perennials?</h2> Herbaceous perennials offer gardeners a huge range of textures, colours, heights and widths and flower shapes to choose from. From ground covers and low hedges to larger bushes, architectural features, flowering beds and more, herbaceous perennials will go on growing and flowering for many years as long as they are well maintained. <h2>What varieties of Herbaceous Perennials does Gee-Tee have?</h2> Gee-Tee has a wide selection of herbaceous perennials to choose from including the colourful Achilleas, Alceas and Aqulegias. For year-round fresh greenery, choose from our range of Athyriums, Matteuccia Struhiopteris and Dryopteris, or bring flashes of vibrant lilac with our Campanulas and Delphiniums. Create depth in your meadow garden with our Echinaceas, Euphorbias and Heucheras, and large swathes of bushy colour with our drought-resistant Lavenders. And for tall focal points, we’ve got a fantastic range of Lupins, Nepeta, Papaver, Salvias, Verbena and Penstemons. <h2>How to grow Herbaceous Perennials?</h2> <span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="/growing-advice/how-to-grow-bare-root-perennials">See our Growing Advice for Herbaceous Perennials.</a></span>

An old garden favourite but very exotic in appearance. Incarvillea have several trumpet-shaped flowers to a stem. Well worth trying.

All over the world, the lily has been a celebrated flower for thousands of years. It’s easy to see why with so many shapes, colours and sizes, it's signature trumpet-shaped flowers, not to mention the beautiful variety's powerful fragrance. The wide range of types and colours means you’ll find one that will complement your garden no matter your preference. <h2>Why grow Lilies?</h2> Lilies are so easy to grow too. All they ask for is a little drainage so that they don’t become waterlogged. They can then be left for many years, flowering again and again. Lilies look stunning in pots or as a cut flower in the home. <h2>What varieties of Lilies does Gee-Tee have?</h2> <p class="Standard">Gee tee has a large selection of Lily Bulbs including Asiatic Lilies, Oriental Lilies, Trumpet Lilies and Lilies for pots. Availability varies throughout the year.</p> <p class="Textbody">Asiatic Lilies are an excellent choice for your first Lily growing experience, as they are one of the easiest to grow and the earliest to flower.</p> <p class="Textbody">Asiatic Lilies have masses of open-faced, upward-facing flowers in a beautiful range of colours. Because they are shorter than other varieties and have strong stems, they need no staking. You should also note that they don't have any fragrance, although their blooms are vibrant and beautiful.</p> <p class="Textbody">To get the maximum scent and visual impact, you should select an Oriental hybrid, with their bold, bowl-shaped flowers and sensational fragrance. They can also reach a height of 1.5-2m, forming the centrepiece of any garden during flowering.</p> <p class="Textbody">Another outstanding variety is the Trumpet lily – tall with trumpet-shaped flowers, these hardy lilies grow many blooms, from 12 to 15 per stem, and have a wonderful sweet fragrance.</p> <p class="Standard">Alongside a large variety of types we have a large range of colours and sizes, these include orange, red and white and also tiny lilies. Availability depends on the time of year.</p> <h2>How to grow Lily Bulbs?</h2> <span style="text-decoration: underline"><a title="How to Grow Lilies" href="/growing-advice/how-to-grow-lilies">See our Growing advice for Lily Bulbs.</a></span>

‘The Guernsey Lily.’ A real treat to look forward to once autumn has started to creep in. Each leafless stem is topped with several vibrant pink flowers. Nerines prefer plenty of drainage. Ideal for pots or borders, will form into clumps over time.

Ranunculus in mixed colours make great garden subjects but are also popular as cut flowers. Displayed in a vase indoors, they are very long lasting. The fern-like foliage that appears when young will die down in the summer, although this does not affect the look of this flower in any way. To give them the best start in life, soak the tubers in water overnight before planting.

Highly recommended for its red hot flowers which come through before the foliage. Can be planted in borders or pots. Sprekelia were originally brought to Europe by the Spanish from Mexico.