Plant Encyclopedia
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15 plants
Bulbs & tubersAllium giganteum
Giant Allium
Giant allium is a striking bulb plant with large, globe-shaped purple flower heads on sturdy stems. The blooms appear in May and June and attract plenty of bees and butterflies. The dried seed heads remain decorative in the border well into autumn.
Bulbs & tubersAnemone blanda
Grecian Windflower
Grecian Windflower is a charming, low-growing bulb that begins blooming as early as February with star-shaped flowers in blue, pink, or white. The fine, fern-like foliage forms low carpets that naturalise beautifully under trees and shrubs. One of the earliest spring bulbs to bring colour.
Bulbs & tubersCanna indica
Indian Shot
Indian shot is a spectacular tuberous plant with large, banana-like leaves and striking flowers in fiery red, orange or yellow from July until the first frost. The plant brings an exotic, tropical look to borders and patios and combines beautifully with ornamental grasses and other late bloomers.
Bulbs & tubersCrocosmia 'Lucifer'
Montbretia 'Lucifer'
Montbretia 'Lucifer' is a spectacular bulb with fiery red, funnel-shaped flowers on gracefully arching stems. Blooming occurs in July and August above sword-shaped green foliage. The vivid red colour makes this cultivar one of the most striking summer bloomers in the border.
Bulbs & tubersCrocosmia masoniorum
Giant Montbretia
Giant Montbretia is a striking bulbous plant with arching flower stems laden with fiery orange, funnel-shaped blooms. The sword-shaped leaves form dense clumps and the flowering lasts from July to September. An excellent choice for warm colour schemes in summer borders.
Bulbs & tubersCrocus vernus
Spring Crocus
The Spring Crocus is one of the very first flowers to open in February and March, in shades of purple, yellow, or white. The small chalice-shaped blooms often appear before the foliage has fully developed. Crocuses naturalise beautifully in lawns and are an early food source for bees after winter.
Bulbs & tubersDahlia pinnata
Garden Dahlia
The dahlia is the queen of the late summer garden, with an overwhelming variety of flower forms and colours. From July until the first frost, this tuberous plant tirelessly produces blooms in red, pink, yellow, or white — from small pompons to dinner-plate-sized flowers. Dahlias make excellent cut flowers lasting weeks in a vase.
Bulbs & tubersEranthis hyemalis
Winter Aconite
Winter Aconite is a cheerful yellow spring flower that wakes the garden from its winter sleep alongside snowdrops. The butter-yellow cup-shaped blooms are surrounded by a green collar of leaves. The tubers naturalise happily and eventually form golden carpets beneath trees and shrubs.
Bulbs & tubersFritillaria imperialis
Crown Imperial
Crown Imperial is a majestic bulb with a whorl of large, pendant, bell-shaped flowers in orange, red, or yellow, crowned by a tuft of green leaves. Blooming in April and reaching up to a metre tall, its pungent musky bulb scent deters voles and moles.
Bulbs & tubersGalanthus nivalis
Snowdrop
The Snowdrop is one of the very first spring bloomers, often appearing while snow still lies on the ground. The graceful, bell-shaped white flowers hang from slender stems and herald the end of winter. The bulbs multiply rapidly and eventually form beautiful white carpets.
Bulbs & tubersHyacinthus orientalis
Common Hyacinth
The hyacinth is a beloved spring-flowering bulb with dense, cone-shaped flower clusters that release an intoxicatingly sweet fragrance. In March and April, blooms appear in blue, pink, or white above the stiff, glossy foliage. Hyacinths are perfect for borders, pots, and indoor forcing. The bulbs return each year, though the trusses become slightly looser.
Bulbs & tubersLilium regale
Regal Lily
The regal lily is a majestic bulb with large, trumpet-shaped white flowers that release a delightfully sweet fragrance. The outside of the petals is tinted soft purple, creating a beautiful contrast with the pure white interior. In July, flowers appear in clusters atop sturdy, upright stems. A must-have for the summer border.
Bulbs & tubersMuscari armeniacum
Grape Hyacinth
Grape hyacinths are charming, small bulbs that produce dense clusters of cobalt-blue, bell-shaped flowers in March and April. They release a light, sweet fragrance and naturalise effortlessly, returning in ever-larger groups each year. Ideal for naturalising in lawns, under trees, or as edging along paths.
Bulbs & tubersNarcissus pseudonarcissus
Daffodil
The Daffodil is one of the earliest spring bloomers, with distinctive yellow or white flowers that release a fresh, sweet scent. Blooming in March and April, daffodils naturalise easily in lawns and under trees. The bulbs are toxic to rodents, so they remain untouched.
Bulbs & tubersTulipa gesneriana
Garden Tulip
The Garden Tulip is the icon of the Dutch spring, with chalice-shaped flowers in virtually every imaginable colour. It blooms in April and May, transforming borders and pots into a colourful spectacle. Tulip bulbs are planted in autumn and reward with a reliable spring display.