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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Hyacinthus orientalis Purple Star
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Purple Star'
£7.99 £3.20
5 × bulbs | garden available to order from summer
Hyacinthus orientalis Sky Jacket
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Sky Jacket'
£7.99 £3.20
5 × bulbs | garden available to order from summer
Hyacinthus orientalis White Pearl
Hyacinthus orientalis 'White Pearl'
£2.40 - £3.20
3 × bulbs | indoor available to order from summer
3 × bulbs | organic garden available to order from summer
Hyacinthus orientalis Woodstock
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Woodstock'
£7.90 £3.16
5 × bulbs | garden available to order from summer
Ipheion uniflorum Wisley Blue
Ipheion uniflorum 'Wisley Blue'
£4.99 £2.00
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Iris Alaska
Iris 'Alaska'
£2.00 - £5.40
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
30 × bulbs available to order from summer
Iris Black Dragon
Iris 'Black Dragon'
£7.99 £3.20
1 × rhizome available to order from summer
Iris Champagne Elegance
Iris 'Champagne Elegance'
£7.99 £3.20
1 × rhizome available to order from summer
Iris Edith Wolford
Iris 'Edith Wolford'
£7.99 £3.20
1 × rhizome available to order from summer
Iris English Cottage
Iris 'English Cottage'
£7.99 £3.20
1 × rhizome available to order from summer
Iris Frozen Planet
Iris 'Frozen Planet'
£8.99 £4.50
20 × bulbs available to order from summer
Iris Maid of Orange
Iris 'Maid of Orange'
£7.99 £3.20
1 × rhizome available to order from summer
Iris Mystic Beauty
Iris 'Mystic Beauty'
£5.99 £2.40
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Iris Painted Lady (Reticulata)
Iris 'Painted Lady' (Reticulata)
£6.99 £3.50
20 × bulbs available to order from summer
Iris Pauline (Reticulata)
Iris 'Pauline' (Reticulata)
£6.29 - £12.78
25 × bulbs available to order from summer
9cm pot | 3 per pot available to order from winter
2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots available to order from winter
Iris Pixie (Reticulata)
Iris 'Pixie' (Reticulata)
£8.99 £6.29
25 × bulbs available to order from summer
Iris Purple Sensation
Iris 'Purple Sensation'
£5.99 £3.00
20 × bulbs available to order from summer
Iris Red Ember
Iris 'Red Ember'
£9.99 £5.00
20 × bulbs available to order from summer
Iris Silvery Beauty
Iris 'Silvery Beauty'
£9.99 £5.00
20 × bulbs available to order from summer
Iris Tigereye
Iris 'Tigereye'
£9.99 £4.00
20 × bulbs available to order from summer
Iris Valentine
Iris 'Valentine'
£6.99 £2.80
20 × bulbs available to order from summer
Leucojum aestivum
Leucojum aestivum
£9.99 £6.99
15 × bulbs available to order from summer
Leucojum aestivum Gravetye Giant
Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant'
£4.00 - £8.99
3 × bulbs | organic available to order from summer
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Lilium Anastasia
Lilium 'Anastasia'
£5.49 £2.20
1 × bulb available to order from summer
Lilium Casa Blanca
Lilium 'Casa Blanca'
£4.99
1 × bulb available to order from summer
Lilium Claude Shride
Lilium 'Claude Shride'
£6.99 £3.50
1 × bulb available to order from summer
Lilium Star Gazer
Lilium 'Star Gazer'
£4.99 £2.50
1 × bulb available to order from summer
Muscari Peppermint
Muscari 'Peppermint'
£3.00 - £15.98
15 × bulbs available to order from summer
9cm pot | 3 per pot available to order from winter
2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots available to order from winter
Muscari armeniacum

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Muscari armeniacum
£5.59 - £19.98
100 + 50 FREE bulbs In stock (shipped within 1-2 working days)
10 × bulbs | organic available to order from summer
50 × bulbs available to order from summer
9cm pot | 4 per pot available to order from winter
2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots available to order from winter
Muscari armeniacum Touch of Snow
Muscari armeniacum 'Touch of Snow'
£5.99 £3.00
15 × bulbs available to order from summer
Muscari azureum
Muscari azureum
£5.99 £2.40
15 × bulbs available to order from summer
Muscari comosum
Muscari comosum
£6.99 £3.50
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Muscari latifolium
Muscari latifolium
£2.50 - £15.98
25 × bulbs available to order from summer
9cm pot | 5 per pot available to order from winter
2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots available to order from winter
Muscari latifolium Grape Ice
Muscari latifolium 'Grape Ice'
£8.99 £4.50
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Muscari neglectum
Muscari neglectum
£5.99 £3.00
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Actaea
Narcissus 'Actaea'
£12.99 £6.50
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Angel's Breath
Narcissus 'Angel's Breath'
£8.99 £4.50
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Anniversary Gift
Narcissus 'Anniversary Gift'
£9.99 £5.00
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Apotheose
Narcissus 'Apotheose'
£9.99 £5.00
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Apricot Whirl
Narcissus 'Apricot Whirl'
£7.99 £4.00
5 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Avalanche
Narcissus 'Avalanche'
£10.99 £6.59
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Avalon
Narcissus 'Avalon'
£8.99
5 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Birma
Narcissus 'Birma'
£9.99
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Botanical Mixture
Narcissus 'Botanical Mixture'
£11.99 £6.00
25 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Bridal Crown
Narcissus 'Bridal Crown'
£9.99 £5.00
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Canaliculatus
Narcissus 'Canaliculatus'
£5.99 £2.40
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Carlton
Narcissus 'Carlton'
£7.99 £4.00
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Cassata
Narcissus 'Cassata'
£9.99 £5.00
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Curlew
Narcissus 'Curlew'
£7.99 £4.00
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Erlicheer
Narcissus 'Erlicheer'
£11.99 £6.00
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus February Gold
Narcissus 'February Gold'
£4.00 - £60.00
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
200 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Filly
Narcissus 'Filly'
£9.99 £5.00
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Flower Drift
Narcissus 'Flower Drift'
£9.99 £5.00
10 × bulbs available to order from summer
Narcissus Flower Record
Narcissus 'Flower Record'
£9.99
10 × bulbs available to order from summer

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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