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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.

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Nougat tulip collection

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Nougat tulip collection
£19.30 - £38.61
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Peachy sunrise tulip collection

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Peachy sunrise tulip collection
£22.45 - £44.91
1 × collection | 19 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 57 bulbs Delivered during September
Sliced peaches tulip collection

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Sliced peaches tulip collection
£20.66 - £41.31
1 × collection | 19 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 57 bulbs Delivered during September
After hours tulip collection

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After hours tulip collection
£21.55 - £43.11
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Ashley's repeat flowering tulip collection

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Ashley's repeat flowering tulip collection
£17.99 - £35.98
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Ashley's Rum punch tulip collection

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Ashley's Rum punch tulip collection
£17.06 - £34.11
1 × collection | 17 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 51 bulbs Delivered during September
Avant guard tulip collection

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Avant guard tulip collection
£20.66 - £41.31
1 × collection | 14 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 42 bulbs Delivered during September
Award winning cottagecore tulip collection

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Award winning cottagecore tulip collection
£22.90 - £45.81
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Award-winning repeat flowering tulip collection

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Award-winning repeat flowering tulip collection
£19.30 - £38.61
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Award winning sunset tulip collection

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Award-winning sunset tulip collection
£20.20 - £40.41
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Best for pots tulip collection

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Best for pots tulip collection
£11.66 - £23.31
1 × collection | 14 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 42 bulbs Delivered during September
Bold and beautiful tulip collection

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Bold & beautiful tulip collection
£20.65 - £41.31
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Bright repeat flowering tulip collection

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Bright repeat flowering tulip collection
£19.76 - £39.51
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Bring the joy tulip collection

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Bring the joy tulip collection
£17.06 - £34.11
1 × collection | 19 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 57 bulbs Delivered during September
Chocolate orange tulip collection

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Chocolate orange tulip collection
£12.10 - £24.21
1 × collection | 14 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 42 bulbs Delivered during September
Crème de la crème tulip collection

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Crème de la crème tulip collection
£23.80 - £47.61
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Creme fraiche tulip collection

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Crème fraiche tulip collection
£20.66 - £41.31
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Elegant white tulip collection

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Elegant white tulip collection
£32.36 - £64.71
1 × collection | 28 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 84 bulbs Delivered during September
Giant tulip collection

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Giant tulip collection
£19.76 - £39.51
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Head gardener's species tulip collection

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Head gardener's species tulip collection
£15.26 - £30.51
1 × collection | 19 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 57 bulbs Delivered during September
John's double jewels tulip collection

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John's double Jewels and orange tulip collection
£28.30 - £56.61
1 × collection | 28 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 84 bulbs Delivered during September
La reine de la belle tulip collection

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La reine de la belle tulip collection
£13.46 - £26.91
1 × collection | 12 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 36 bulbs Delivered during September
Lemon and lilac tulip collection

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Lemon & lilac tulip collection
£21.56 - £43.11
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Monet's sunrise tulip collection

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Monet's sunrise tulip collection
£23.36 - £46.71
1 × collection | 19 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 57 bulbs Delivered during September
Old masters tulip collection

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Old masters tulip collection
£20.66 - £41.31
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Plum pudding tulip collection

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Plum pudding tulip collection
£14.36 - £28.71
1 × collection | 14 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 42 bulbs Delivered during September
Princess and the pea tulip collection

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Princess and the pea tulip collection
£22.49 - £44.98
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Purple and peach tulip collection

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Purple & peach tulip collection
£13.46 - £26.91
1 × collection | 14 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 42 bulbs Delivered during September
Repeat flowering and award-winning quartet tulip collection

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Repeat flowering and award-winning quartet tulip collection
£25.61 - £51.21
1 × collection | 28 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 84 bulbs Delivered during September
Rhubarb and custard tulip collection

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Rhubarb and custard tulip collection
£22.90 - £45.81
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Lemon sherbet tulip collection

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Sherbet tulip collection
£22.45 - £44.91
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Tequila sunrise tulip collection

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Tequila sunrise tulip collection
£13.46 - £26.91
1 × collection | 14 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 42 bulbs Delivered during September
The artist's tulip collection

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The artist's tulip collection
£20.66 - £41.31
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
The bold & brilliant daffodil collection

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The bold & brilliant daffodil collection
£26.95 - £52.11
1 × collection | 30 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs Delivered during September
The dreamer tulip collection

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The dreamer tulip collection
£20.66 - £41.31
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
The night before tulip collection

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The night before tulip collection
£22.45 - £44.91
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Turner's sunset tulip collection

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Turner's sunset tulip collection
£17.96 - £35.91
1 × collection | 17 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 51 bulbs Delivered during September
Tutti frutti tulip collection

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Tutti frutti tulip collection
£19.76 - £39.51
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Venetian sky tulip collection

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Venetian sky tulip collection
£23.35 - £46.71
1 × collection | 26 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 78 bulbs Delivered during September
Vintage peony tulip collection

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Vintage peony tulip collection
£22.00 - £44.01
1 × collection | 19 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 57 bulbs Delivered during September
Award-winning perfumed daffodil collection

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Award-winning perfumed daffodil collection
£20.65 - £41.31
1 × collection | 30 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs Delivered during September
Award-winning snowdrop collection

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Award-winning Snowdrop collection
£26.06 - £52.11
1 × collection | 35 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 105 bulbs Delivered during September
Award-winning vibrant species tulip collection

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Award-winning vibrant species tulip collection
£12.55 - £25.02
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Double tulip collection

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Double tulip collection
£24.26 - £48.51
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Elegant daffodil collection

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Elegant daffodil collection
£28.76 - £57.51
1 × collection | 30 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs Delivered during September
Felicity's nursery tulip collection

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Felicity's nursery tulip collection
£19.31 - £38.61
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
reticulata iris collection

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Iris reticulata collection
£23.39 - £46.78
1 × collection | 75 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 225 bulbs Delivered during September
Marrakesh medina tulip collection

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Marrakesh medina tulip collection
£13.46 - £26.91
1 × collection | 14 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 42 bulbs Delivered during September
New beginnings daffodil collection

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New beginnings daffodil collection
£31.46 - £62.91
1 × collection | 30 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs Delivered during September
Peachy daffodil collection

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Peachy daffodil collection
£26.06 - £52.11
1 × collection | 30 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs Delivered during September
Royal tulip collection

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Royal tulip collection
£19.75 - £39.51
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Shades of purple - Allium collection

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Shades of purple - allium collection
£24.08 - £48.15
1 × collection | 50 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 150 bulbs Delivered during September
Spring promise daffodil collection

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Spring promise daffodil collection
£29.65 - £59.31
1 × collection | 30 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs Delivered during September
Spring sunshine daffodil collection

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Spring sunshine daffodil collection
£26.06 - £52.11
1 × collection | 30 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs Delivered during September
Sweet and fragrant daffodil collection

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Sweet & fragrant daffodil collection
£19.30 - £38.61
1 × collection | 20 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 60 bulbs Delivered during September
The dawn light daffodil collection

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The dawn light daffodil collection
£26.95 - £53.91
1 × collection | 30 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs Delivered during September
The lemon daffodil collection

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The lemon daffodil collection
£26.91 - £53.82
1 × collection | 30 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs Delivered during September
The ruffles daffodil collection

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The ruffles daffodil collection
£29.65 - £59.31
1 × collection | 30 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs Delivered during September
Yellow ruffles daffodil collection

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Yellow ruffles daffodil collection
£26.95 - £53.91
1 × collection | 30 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs Delivered during September
Crocus and snowdrop collection

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Crocus & snowdrop collection
£16.16 - £32.31
1 × collection | 40 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 120 bulbs Delivered during September
Naturalising bulb collection

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Naturalising bulb collection
£40.90 - £81.81
1 × collection | 110 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 330 bulbs Delivered during September
Allium hollandicum Purple Sensation

10% off

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'
£6.11 - £98.99
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
5 × bulbs | organic Delivered during September
30 × bulbs Delivered during September
15 × bulbs | organic Delivered during September
150 × bulbs Delivered during September
250 × bulbs Delivered during September
2 litre pot | 3 per pot available to order from autumn
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Amethyst allium collection

10% off

Amethyst allium collection
£24.98 - £49.95
1 × collection | 50 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 150 bulbs Delivered during September
Best white allium collection

10% off

Best white allium collection
£17.50 - £35.01
1 × collection | 40 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 120 bulbs Delivered during September
Big bold allium collection

10% off

Big bold allium collection
£25.88 - £51.75
1 × collection | 30 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs Delivered during September
Bulbs for pots - Blues and pinks

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Bulbs for pots - Blues & pinks
£19.75 - £39.51
1 × collection | 37 bulbs Delivered during September
2 × collections | 124 bulbs Delivered during September
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Bulbs for pots - Cool whites

10% off

Bulbs for pots - Cool whites
£23.80 - £47.61
1 × collection | 22 bulbs Delivered during September
2 × collections | 84 bulbs Delivered during September
Bulbs for pots - Creams and yellows

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Bulbs for pots - Creams & yellows
£19.76 - £39.51
1 × collection | 27 bulbs Delivered during September
2 × collections | 74 bulbs Delivered during September
Bulbs for pots - Ice whites

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Bulbs for pots - Ice whites
£36.67 - £73.35
1 × collection | 67 bulbs Delivered during September
2 × collections | 134 bulbs Delivered during September
Bulbs for pots - Rich blues

10% off

Bulbs for pots - Rich blues
£33.26 - £66.51
1 × collection | 107 bulbs Delivered during September
2 × collections | 224 bulbs Delivered during September
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Bulbs for pots - Spring favourites

10% off

Bulbs for pots - Spring favourites
£33.26 - £62.95
1 × collection | 74 bulbs Delivered during September
2 × collections | 148 bulbs Delivered during September
Allium Miami

10% off

Allium 'Miami'
£5.39 - £10.78
5 × bulbs Delivered during September
10 + 5 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
Allium Purple Rain

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Allium 'Purple Rain'
£5.39 - £10.78
5 × bulbs Delivered during September
10 + 5 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Allium atropurpureum

10% off

Allium atropurpureum
£7.19 - £14.38
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
20 + 10 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Allium roseum

10% off

Allium roseum
£7.19 - £14.38
25 × bulbs Delivered during September
50 + 25 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Crocus sativus

10% off

Crocus sativus
£4.04 - £22.50
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
30 × bulbs Delivered during September
60 + 30 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
0 star 0 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Fritillaria meleagris

10% off

Fritillaria meleagris
£4.49 - £25.19
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
20 + 10 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
100 × bulbs Delivered during September
9cm pot | 3 per pot available to order from winter
2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots available to order from winter
0.5 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Galanthus nivalis

10% off

Galanthus nivalis
£7.19 - £80.99
15 × bulbs Delivered during September
30 + 15 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
250 × bulbs Delivered during September
9cm pot | 4 per pot available to order from winter
15 + 10 FREE bare roots | in the green available to order from winter
2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots available to order from winter
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Hyacinthoides non-scripta

10% off

Hyacinthoides non-scripta
£8.09 - £75.59
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
20 + 10 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
100 × bulbs Delivered during September
9cm pot | 3 per pot available to order from winter
15 + 10 FREE bare roots | in the green available to order from winter
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Muscari armeniacum

10% off

Muscari armeniacum
£7.19 - £17.98
10 × bulbs | organic Delivered during September
50 × bulbs Delivered during September
100 + 50 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
30 × bulbs | organic Delivered during September
9cm pot | 4 per pot available to order from winter
2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots available to order from winter
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Narcissus Bridal Crown

10% off

Narcissus 'Bridal Crown'
£8.99 - £17.98
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
20 + 10 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Narcissus Tête-à-Tête

10% off

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête'
£4.94 - £18.85
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
5 × bulbs | organic Delivered during September
20 + 10 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
15 × bulbs | organic Delivered during September
9cm pot | 3 per pot available to order from winter
6 × 9cm pots available to order from winter
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Tulipa Ballerina

10% off

Tulipa 'Ballerina'
£5.84 - £22.50
7 × bulbs Delivered during September
7 × bulbs | organic Delivered during September
21 × bulbs Delivered during September
21 × bulbs | organic Delivered during September
0.5 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Tulipa Healthcare

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Tulipa 'Healthcare'
£8.99 - £26.55
7 × bulbs Delivered during September
21 × bulbs Delivered during September
0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Tulipa La Belle Époque

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Tulipa 'La Belle Époque'
£7.19 - £18.00
5 × bulbs Delivered during September
15 × bulbs Delivered during September
0.5 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Tulipa Pretty Woman

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Tulipa 'Pretty Woman'
£8.09 - £16.18
7 × bulbs Delivered during September
14 + 7 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
0 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Tulipa Queen of Night

10% off

Tulipa 'Queen of Night'
£6.29 - £19.80
7 × bulbs Delivered during September
14 + 7 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
12cm pot | 5 per pot available to order from winter
3 × 12cm pots available to order from winter
0.5 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Tulipa Red Riding Hood

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Tulipa 'Red Riding Hood'
£5.39 - £10.78
7 × bulbs Delivered during September
14 + 7 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Tulipa Slawa (PBR)

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Tulipa 'Slawa' (PBR)
£4.49 - £8.98
5 × bulbs Delivered during September
10 + 5 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
0.5 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Tulipa Spring Green

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Tulipa 'Spring Green'
£5.66 - £19.80
7 × bulbs Delivered during September
21 × bulbs Delivered during September
12cm pot | 5 per pot available to order from winter
3 × 12cm pots available to order from winter
0.5 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Allium sphaerocephalon

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Allium sphaerocephalon
£3.59 - £71.99
25 × bulbs Delivered during September
50 + 25 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
1000 × bulbs Delivered during September
2 litre pot | 7 per pot available to order from autumn
2 + 1 FREE 2 litre pots available to order from autumn
0.5 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Dainty daffodil collection

10% off

Dainty daffodil collection
£22.49 - £44.98
1 × collection | 30 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 90 bulbs Delivered during September
Spring fresh tulip collection

10% off

Spring fresh tulip collection
£19.76 - £39.51
1 × collection | 21 bulbs Delivered during September
2 + 1 FREE collections | 63 bulbs Delivered during September
Allium nigrum

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Allium nigrum
£6.29 - £12.58
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
20 + 10 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
0.25 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Allium schubertii

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Allium schubertii
£10.79 - £18.90
5 × bulbs Delivered during September
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Allium siculum

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Allium siculum
£11.69 - £27.00
25 × bulbs Delivered during September
75 × bulbs Delivered during September
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Allium stipitatum Violet Beauty

10% off

Allium stipitatum 'Violet Beauty'
£4.49 - £8.91
5 × bulbs Delivered during September
10 + 5 FREE bulbs Delivered during September
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Narcissus Actaea

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Narcissus 'Actaea'
£11.69 - £32.39
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
30 × bulbs Delivered during September
1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star
Narcissus Anniversary Gift

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Narcissus 'Anniversary Gift'
£8.99 - £26.10
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
30 × bulbs Delivered during September
Narcissus Apotheose

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Narcissus 'Apotheose'
£8.99 - £26.10
10 × bulbs Delivered during September
30 × bulbs Delivered during September
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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.

    Buy bulbs for pollinators

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