Bulbs
Bulbs are the perfect way to add dramatic colour to the garden, plant up pots and containers or fill whole borders with clumps of these exquisite flowers.
Remember, most garden bulbs should be planted as soon as they are bought.
You will find spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils and tulips in garden centres from August to November and summer flowering bulbs such as lilies and dahlias from January to April.
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Indoor Bulbs Growing indoor bulbs is a wonderful way to cheer you up on a dull winter’s day.
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How to force bulbs Some bulbs such as hyacinths and certain narcissi can be bought prepared, or heat-treated to encourage them to flower earlier.
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Bulbs in containers Most bulbs are suited to container planting, however you can really make an impact if you choose large, impressive flowers, such as tulips, lilies, crocuses, irises and alliums.
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Amaryllis: How to grow The stunning, velvety trumpet flower of the Amaryllis has made it one of the most popular indoor plants.
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Crocus: How to grow Crocus bulbs look beautiful indoors and outdoors and offer a welcome splash of colour in the spring.
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Daffodils: How to grow Daffodils are classic spring flowering bulbs and add the first blooms of colour in your garden after a long, cold winter.
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Hyacinths: How to grow Hyacinths come in many colour and varieties and provide lots of colour and interest with their highly fragrant flowers. Plant in clusters for maximum impact!
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Snowdrops: How to grow Snowdrops are always a welcome sight as they signal that spring is finally on the way.
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Bulbs in borders Bulbs are low maintenance and reappear with little effort each year, making them the ideal way to add colour and interest in beds and borders.