Spring Bulbs to Plant this Autumn

From sophisticated neutrals to vibrant bulb collections that will light up your garden this spring, our range of spring bulb collections have been designed to suit all tastes.

Our top spring bulb collections for 2025

Knowing which spring bulbs to buy for your garden can be tricky. That's why we have designed our collections of bulbs to give you the best displays for the longest period. Here are some of our favourite designer collections.

The double tulip collection is a must if you love large peony tulips. A perfect pot filler with three favourite double tulips, including 'Blue Diamond', 'Finola' and 'Mondial'. The tones of white, soft pink and lilac blue will flower for several weeks from mid-April.

Alliums are the best choice for a summer bulb collection. With their large purple round heads, they are perfect for pollinators. The shades of purple allium bulb collection will add colour and structure in late spring and early summer. Plus, if you leave the heads to dry, they will add interest well into late autumn.

Choose daffodils for early colour that heralds the arrival of spring. Our favourite one is the spring sunshine daffodil collection. Starting in March, these three daffodils - 'Kimmeridge', 'Birma Star', and 'June Allyson' - bring lasting beauty that improves yearly.

Finally, the Crocus and Snowdrop collection is a must if you want to naturalise your lawn. It pairs our best-selling Galanthus nivalis and Crocus tommasinianus, which will spread throughout your lawn. Plant in generous drifts for a natural look.

Narcissus cantabricus

10% off

Narcissus cantabricus
£6.29 - £16.20
5 × bulbs Delivered during September
15 × bulbs Delivered during September
Fritillaria meleagris var. unicolor subvar. alba

10% off

Fritillaria meleagris var. unicolor subvar. alba
£5.39 - £14.40
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
30 × bulbs Delivered during September
Hosta fortunei var. albopicta

10% off

Hosta fortunei var. albopicta
£5.39 - £22.99
1 × bare root plant Delivered during November
9cm pot In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
2 + 1 FREE bare root plants Delivered during November
3 × 9cm pots In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
Narcissus lobularis (Haw.) Schult. & Schult. f.

10% off

Narcissus lobularis
£8.09 - £22.50
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
30 × bulbs Delivered during September
Eranthis hyemalis Cilicica Group

10% off

Eranthis hyemalis Cilicica Group
£6.29 - £21.57
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
20 + 10 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
9cm pot | 3 per pot available to order from winter
6 × 9cm pots available to order from winter
Anemone blanda White Splendour

10% off

Anemone blanda 'White Splendour'
£6.29 - £29.43
20 × bulbs Delivered during September
60 × bulbs Delivered during September
9cm pot available to order from winter
3 × 9cm pots available to order from winter
Anemone blanda blue-flowered

10% off

Anemone blanda blue-flowered
£6.29 - £12.58
25 × bulbs Delivered during September
50 + 25 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
Anemone blanda Mixed

10% off

Anemone blanda Mixed
£7.19 - £14.38
50 × bulbs Delivered during September
100 + 50 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
Anemone blanda Charmer

10% off

Anemone blanda 'Charmer'
£8.99 - £24.30
20 × bulbs Delivered during September
60 × bulbs Delivered during September
Anemone nemorosa

10% off

Anemone nemorosa
£12.59 - £31.05
25 × rhizomes Delivered during October
75 × rhizomes Delivered during October
Anemone nemorosa Robinsoniana

10% off

Anemone nemorosa 'Robinsoniana'
£16.19 - £32.38
5 × rhizomes Delivered during October
15 × rhizomes Delivered during October
Anemone nemorosa Vestal

10% off

Anemone nemorosa 'Vestal'
£11.69 - £30.60
5 × rhizomes Delivered during October
15 × rhizomes Delivered during October
Anemone nemorosa Blue Eyes

10% off

Anemone nemorosa 'Blue Eyes'
£10.79 - £31.50
3 × rhizomes Delivered during October
9 × rhizomes Delivered during October

Our top advice for spring bulbs

Autumn-planting bulbs

  • The planting time for spring displays is generally in early autumn, between September and October. This gives them plenty of time to grow roots before the soil gets too cold. Typically, aim to plant bulbs 6 to 8 weeks before the first frost.

    The only bulb that is an exception to this rule is tulips. The best time to plant tulip bulbs in pots is from early autumn. Ensure you are using fresh soil.

    However, if planted in a border plant later in autumn, even early winter. This will help them avoid 'tulip fire'. A fungal disease that can stop them from flowering.

    For a full guide on when to plant spring bulbs, read our article here.

Winter flowering bulbs

  • In the dark months, adding colour with bulbs will bring you joy when little else is in flower. Buy these spring bulbs for a stunning winter display.

    Snowdrops are one of our late winter favourites. Appearing in January, they are often the first flowers of the year. Their small white heads are perfect for naturalising in woodland areas or adding to windowboxes.

    Iris Reticulata are miniature irises that appear in January. They come in a range of colours, from deep purple to soft ice blue, and look stunning in pots around doorways.

    The best early flowering daffodil is Narcissus 'Rijnveld's Early Sensation'. As the first daffodil of the year, it often appears through the late winter frosts. A large yellow trumpet that will fill your garden with cheer, year after year.

    Finally, for soft pink touches, choose cyclamens. These woodland floor flowers are stunning miniatures that will add elegance to your garden. Plant them in low walls or windowboxes to appreciate them year after year.

Spring bulbs for pollinators

  • Spring-flowering bulbs are ideal for pollinators. They often offer the season's first food and are essential for bees and butterflies. Buy these bulbs to encourage pollinators in your garden.

    For late winter pollen, choose snowdrops, crocus or winter aconites. These tiny flowers appear in January and February, perfect for the first bees of the year.

    For early spring, it has to be daffodil bulbs. The bold and brilliant daffodil collection if full of bright colours that will attract bees and pollinators alike.

    Alliums are the best options for late spring butterflies. Choose a butterfly allium collection that will flower from May until August, filling your garden with butterflies.

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