Since 1868 de Jager has been producing top quality, top sized bulbs. The large sizes do make an enormous difference, providing bigger flowers, stronger stems, and better naturalisation. Choose from over 700 varieties and transform your garden with scent and colour. Spring Flowering Bulbs now available to order.
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Calypso
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Bring the sunshine of the Caribbean to your garden with ‘Calypso’. Originating in Trinidad and Tobago, the upbeat music and dance of Calypso is full of energy and lively rhythm. This tulip variety captures the vivacity of the animated music style with its brilliant red and orange blooms. Beneath the flamboyant flowers is a lush layer of highly decorative, dark green foliage stippled with deep purple markings. ‘Calypso’ arrives promptly to the party, blooming early in the season. Jazz up your spring display by planting the bulbs in patio and balcony containers, window boxes, and along the edges of borders.
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Angustifolius
OUT OF STOCKAngustifolius
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Known as ‘Cloth of Gold’, Crocus ‘Angustifolius’ is one of the oldest species of Crocus known, with records dating back to 1587.
Petals of brilliant deep orange-yellow are prominently marked with rich mahogany veins, creating a striking look when viewed up close, and when flowering as a sweeping golden carpet during February and March.
Native to Southern Ukraine and Armenia, Crocus ‘Angustifolius’ has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society for its winning looks and excellent performance. This short-stemmed beauty attracts a host of early pollinators when it blooms each spring, wonderful planted in large patches or ribbons and as part of an early spring container display.
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Apricot Beauty
OUT OF STOCKApricot Beauty
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With soft salmon-rose petals faintly flushed with streaks of raspberry, ‘Apricot Beauty’ glints with a pearlescent sheen and fades to the palest blush. The blooms of this belle are especially long-lasting, both in the garden and in the vase. As well as enjoying a sunny border, this variety is tolerant of partial shade, growing well in the dappled light of an orchard and in front of shrubs. Savour the fruity fragrance of ‘Apricot Beauty’ by filling pots by the door and next to walkways. This outstanding tulip has earned itself the esteemed RHS Award of Garden Merit for its superb performance.
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Alberto Castillo
OUT OF STOCKAlberto Castillo
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Ipheion Alberto Castillo.
Perfect white flowers in abundance.
RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Blue Jacket
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Italicum
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Known as ‘Lords and Ladies’, Arum ‘Italicum’ is a sculptural groundcover plant with year-round garden interest.
Large, waxy, spear-shaped foliage with a marbled surface is held by the plants all year round, complemented with greenish-white hooded flower spathes in spring, and brilliant orange-red (toxic) berries in autumn.
This fascinating, clump-forming perennial is perfect for naturalising in shaded or sunny areas and prefers damp, well-drained fertile soil.
Arum ‘Italicum’ has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit for its winning attributes and long season of interest.
Plant as a striking, enchanting green carpet in a woodland garden, or beneath a hedge or large shrub.
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Albert Heyn
OUT OF STOCKAlbert Heyn
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The shapely buds of ‘Albert Heyn’ appear early in the season, with deep rose-pink petals fading to a soft blush towards the outer edges. Each bloom is overlaid with a subtle lavender lustre which sparkles in the spring sunlight. This Fosteriana tulip will perennialize well in the right position, returning reliably year after year if left undisturbed amongst borders. With beautifully formed flower heads the colour of raspberry bonbons, ‘Albert Heyn’ will also bring high impact to your container displays. Snip a few stems and bring the sweet blooms indoors to add rosy cheer to your home.
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Blue Jacket
OUT OF STOCKBlue Jacket
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Fragrant Hyacinths for Bowls and Bedding Blue Jacket.
Dark blue.
RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Tete-a-Tete
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The archetypal, neatly formed miniature daffodil to bring brightness and cheer to your garden, Narcissus ‘Tete-a-Tete’ is a much-loved, well-known variety for good reason. The dainty, canary yellow trumpets are the dearest of garden friends: warm, welcoming, and always brimming with enthusiasm. Highly floriferous, with up to 3 blooms per stem, this superb performer has justly earned itself an RHS Award of Garden Merit. The petite size of ‘Tete-a-Tete’ makes it ideal for containers, and for edging paths and borders where it will naturalise freely and return reliably. Undemanding, carefree, charismatic – a superlative narcissus.
Narcissus ‘Tete-a Tete’also make a charming early spring show, when they are forced into early bloom indoors. Add some moss, a few twigs, and autumn leaves to the potting surface for a naturalistic, woodland display.
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Blue Heron
OUT OF STOCKBlue Heron
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Deserving of the Award of Garden Merit from the RHS, tulip ‘Blue Heron’ produces majestic blooms of opulent violet-purple with crystal-fringed, soft lilac edges.
Long, strong stems make this fine tulip a wonderful flower for cutting and adding colour and texture to spring flower arrangements.
Tulip ‘Blue Heron’ looks spectacular in the garden border with rich aubergine and bright orange shades. Perhaps plant with single tulip ‘Queen of Night’ and double ‘Orange Princess’ for a glamorous spring show.
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Angelique
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Often mistaken for a fragrant, ruffled paeony rather than a tulip, ‘Angelique’ is a romantic-looking, soft-pink paeony-tulip.
The apple-blossom pink blooms open fully during April and May and make stunning cut flowers for pretty spring arrangements. Cut or pull the stems before buds fully open for a long vase-life.
Awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS, ‘Angelique’ is a remarkable tulip which looks particularly effective when the bulbs are nestled closely together in pots and planted as a drift in the border.
Combine with fellow ice-cream shades for an angelic display, or with dark purple hues for delectable contrast.
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Apricot Parrot
OUT OF STOCKApricot Parrot
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Tulip ‘Apricot Parrot’ produces enormous, striking peach blooms to add colourful flamboyance to the late spring garden.
Apricot-pink petals unfurl and gently curl with rippling, feathered edges and green and ivory streaks.
These attention-demanding tulips have been granted an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS and are excellent for cutting and adding a touch of glamour to floral displays.
Plant en masse in garden beds, borders and pots for a spectacular show in May.
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Bridal Crown
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Narcissus ‘Bridal Crown’ bears loose clusters of frilled, ivory, and yellow flowers which release a sweet perfume as they open up.
This beautiful, heirloom variety has been awarded a prestigious Award of Garden Merit and is as popular as ever with gardeners, florists, and plant enthusiasts.
Our premium quality bulbs are designed to be forced to flower indoors, during wintertime and require 12 weeks of cool storage after planting before being moved into a warm, bright space to bloom.
The sight of a frothy, dancing cluster of these spring beauties will be sure to raise a smile whenever you see or smell them in your home.
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Avalanche
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The strong, upright stems of Narcissus ‘Avalanche’ carry a remarkable plethora of blooms – up to 20 flowers are held in generous clusters on each stem. Broad, milk-white petals encompass a dinky, buttercup-yellow, acorn-shaped cup. This cultivar bears a well-deserved RHS Award of Garden Merit, confirming its exceptional quality. Heighten the extraordinary fragrance of ‘Avalanche’ by planting in swathes amongst borders, lawns, and rockeries, and in pots against a sunny wall. This Tazetta variety responds equally well to indoor growing – try forcing bulbs in bowls to bring spring joy even when the weather outdoors is not so tempting.
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Ballerina
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You may well catch the scent of tulip ‘Ballerina’ way before you see her dancing in the garden, as she emits a beautiful, spicy-citrus perfume on warm spring days.
This stunningly elegant tulip blooms in a graceful lily-flowered shape. Long, slender petals curve up and point outwards in zesty, marmalade-orange tones.
A super long-lasting cut flower which adds a stylish look to spring arrangements and bouquets.
Tulip ‘Ballerina’ has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for its all-round excellent performance.
Combine with pastel Aquilegias, Jonquilla ‘Cosmopolitan’ and tulip ‘Black Parrot’ for a tasteful, architectural late spring show. Plant the bulbs densely for an eye-catching effect.
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Acmopetala
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Fritillaria Acmopetala.
Flower olive-green, marked with reddish-brown.
RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Actaea
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Muse of the poets, widely believed to be the variety mentioned by Virgil, Poeticus Narcissi have an inspirational purity of beauty and grace. The historical ‘Actaea’ features a ring of crisp white petals like freshly ironed linen, centring on a striking, crimson-edged golden eye. Single blooms nod elegantly from slender, curving, swanlike necks. This much-admired old favourite has been granted an RHS Award of Garden Merit for its excellence and dependability. Amongst the best for naturalising in drifts amongst lawns, orchards, dappled shade, and meadows. Equally enchanting in generous pots by the door, to capitalise on the heady fragrance of jasmine and hyacinth.
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Solida
M5241
Dainty beauty, Corydalis ‘Solida’ brings colour to the darkest corners with light-mallow purple flowers, held on fleshy pink stems up to 20cm tall.
Deeply cut, ferny foliage provides a lush green backdrop for the intriguing, tubular blooms to shine against when they flower during March and April.
Corydalis ‘Solida’ has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for its exceptional garden qualities; it is an invaluable plant for providing interesting, colourful groundcover in tricky spaces.
Suitable for rockeries, shady woodland borders and pathways where these rewarding gems will flourish and naturalise happily.
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Dens Canis Lilac Wonder
OUT OF STOCKDens Canis Lilac Wonder
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A charming spring bloom which bears dainty, lilac-rose flowers with striking, chocolate-brown basal spots. As the nodding blooms mature, their colourful petals fold back, exposing pollen-dusted anthers to bees and pollinators.
Attractive foliage is marbled green and purplish brown, appearing in clumps from which the delicate-looking, hardy blooms spring up during March and April.
Perfect for naturalising in shaded areas, nestled beneath trees and shrubs.
Erythronium are better known as Dog’s Tooth Violets, for their bulbs resemble canine teeth.
‘Dens Canis Lilac Wonder’ is a recipient of the Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for its exquisite looks and excellent, perennial performance.
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Meleagris Alba
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Fritillaria Meleagris Alba.
This is the lovely white form of the well-known ‘Snake’s Head’ fritillaria. Strong grower.
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Exotic Emperor
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With impeccable white, peony-shaped blooms enveloped by slender, green-streaked sepals, ‘Exotic Emperor’ is the ultimate in regal elegance. Arriving early in the season, the crisp, pure petals encapsulate the freshness of spring. Large flower heads are borne on elongated stems with majestic splendour. This variety boasts exceptionally long-lasting blooms, both in the garden and in the vase for an enduring, chic floral display. Nestle the sizeable bulbs in prominently positioned containers to enjoy them for weeks on end. Planted in borders or amongst grass, ‘Exotic Emperor’ makes an excellent perennial tulip to relish for many years to come.
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Desdemona
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Chic, ivory-white blooms of ‘Desdemona’ glow amongst a bed of forest green foliage in mid-spring, illuminating garden borders and containers. The alluring white flowers often feature a touch of soft, primrose yellow at their throats, adding to their charm.
This snowy satin beauty makes an excellent cut flower, adding a refined touch of spring to any floral arrangement.
Winner of a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for reliability and looks, ‘Desdemona’ will reward you year after year as the bulbs multiply with ease.
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February Gold
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One of the finest early bloomers, Narcissus ‘February Gold’ has earned itself the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. You may be lucky enough to spot one or two blooms emerging in February in a sheltered spot, and the cheerful little flowers will proliferate enthusiastically as the season progresses. Pointed, curved petals of canary yellow emanate from a deeper saffron yellow trumpet with frills at the margin. Plant in drifts and fill window boxes and pots by the door to lift the spirits even on a grey day. Kick off the daffodil season in style with these radiant heralds of spring.
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Foxtrot
OUT OF STOCKFoxtrot
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With multi-layered petals of multi-tonal pinks, the soft, silken blooms of ‘Foxtrot’ range from pale peach blossom through to deep rose. The classic ballroom dance of the same name is characterised by smooth, flowing movements: likewise, this tulip brings effortless poise and grace to your garden. Blessed with all the lavish beauty of a peony, this Double Early variety has the advantage of an immediate, floriferous display at the beginning of spring. Sturdy stems, large blooms and a compact habit make ‘Foxtrot’ ideal for window boxes, containers and edging borders.
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Apeldoorn Elite
OUT OF STOCKApeldoorn Elite
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With brilliant, mandarin-red petals edged by a broad blaze of amber, ‘Apeldoorn Elite’ radiates a warm glow to illuminate your spring display. The enormous, long-lasting, egg-shaped blooms are carried on impressively long stems, making them a fantastic cut flower for bouquets and floral arrangements. These Darwin Hybrids make an eye-catching statement when planted in generous groupings amongst borders and in large containers. ‘Apeldoorn Elite’ has proven its prestigious status with the accolade of an RHS Award of Garden Merit, testament to its reliability and high value in the garden.
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Delft Blue
OUT OF STOCKDelft Blue
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Prepared Christmas Hyacinth Delft Blue.
Soft lilac blue.
RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Batalinii Bright Gem
OUT OF STOCKBatalinii Bright Gem
T1026
The primrose yellow flowers of the Species tulip ‘Batalinii Bright Gem’ are perfectly illuminated by warm spring sunshine, highlighting the streaks of amber and apricot which suffuse the petals. This dainty jewel features fine, silvery foliage, enhancing the brightness of the blooms. Despite their petite size and delicate leaves, Species tulips are resilient and truly perennial, happily naturalising amongst grass and in borders. ‘Batanii Bright Gem’ tulips are equally effective dotted in containers, where you will be able to admire their bantam beauty close at hand. Flowering slightly later than other Species varieties, this charming Heirloom tulip will extend your display throughout spring.
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Artist
OUT OF STOCKArtist
T1499
Blooming in shades of salmon and rose, flushed with dark green and muted purple, the pointed petals of tulip ‘Artist’ look as though they have been painted with the sweeping strokes of an artist’s brush.
These unique Heirloom tulips are long-lasting and return every spring for years to come, unlike many modern tulip varieties. The stems are not especially long, so plant near the front of the border and fill your pots to ensure ‘Artist’s exceptional beauty is not overshadowed by taller plants.
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Black Parrot
OUT OF STOCKBlack Parrot
T1611
A distinguished tulip for the late spring garden, ‘Black Parrot’ dramatically flaunts feathered, undulating petals of velvety rich-maroon as it unfolds.
Tall stems make this RHS award-winning tulip perfect for cutting. The handsome blooms are long-lasting both in the garden and in the vase, twisting, curling and lightening to a swirling palette of plum shades as it opens and develops.
The dark, beautifully laciniated flowers look even more striking planted next to more simple-shaped tulips, either in similar tones or contrasting colours. We love it brushing up against the fragrant orange, lily-flowering tulip ‘Ballerina’.
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Apple Blossom
OUT OF STOCKApple Blossom
M5511
Large, graceful trumpet-shaped blooms in fresh spring colours are produced at the top of tall stems from Hippeastrum ‘Apple Blossom’ during the darkest months of the year.
The lily-like flowers are a joy to watch as they unfurl from large buds to reveal the soft pink and white, watercolour petals. Exotic-looking, long curved stamens reach out from the fresh green centre of each bloom.
South African Hippeastrum, commonly known as Amaryllis, are often grown to flower at Christmas, adding a natural feel to the festive home.
This elegant variety has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for incredible beauty, health, and vigour.
Each bulb will produce two stems, each holding up to 5 show-stopping blooms.
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Cheerfulness
N0512
Each sturdy stem of Narcissus ‘Cheerfulness’ is like a miniature bouquet of pint-sized peonies for early spring. Sumptuous, frilly, fully double blooms are borne in bunches of up to 4 flowers with petals of alabaster white. This outstanding variety proudly flaunts an RHS Award of Garden Merit, and is a proven performer for borders, lawns, rockeries, and containers. This Tazetta is notable for its especially sweet scent and makes a wonderful cut flower to fill the room with honeyed perfume. ‘Cheerfulness’ is also suitable for forcing in indoor planters for a long-lasting floral display you can admire without even having to step foot outside.
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Meleagris Mixed
M5401
Fritillaria Meleagris Mixed.
Flowers of varying shades of white, purple and maroon. Beautifully chequered.
RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Libanotica
M5811
Puschkinia Libanotica.
(The Striped Squill). The dainty stems bear clusters of pale blue flowers with a deeper blue streak down the centre of the petals.
RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Flaming Purissima
T1123
With gorgeously marbled, silken petals, ‘Flaming Purissima’ is flushed with pink markings of varying intensity, from deep raspberry through to pale apple blossom. This variety features all the qualities of its award-winning forebear ‘Purissima’, such as sizeable, perfectly formed blooms and elongated stems, with the additional advantage of intricately patterned petals. The irregular feathering means that no two flowers are the same, resulting in an extraordinary display when planted in swathes amongst borders and when grouped closely in containers. These exquisite tulips make superb cut flowers and are an enchanting addition to any bouquet or floral arrangement.
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Daydream
T1563
Gaze wistfully upon the mesmerising blooms of ‘Daydream’ and you will feel transported to a world of delight. Plump buds emerge lemon yellow, gradually unfurling and transforming to apricot orange. The sizeable flower heads are held upright on strong, elegant stems, perfect for snipping to fill vases around your home and to give as gift bouquets to friends. These wondrous tulips are spectacular when planted en-masse amongst borders and in large container displays. This Darwin Hybrid is a reliable perennial bulb and has earned an esteemed RHS Award of Garden Merit for its excellent performance and vigour.
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Grand Perfection
OUT OF STOCKGrand Perfection
T1396
With lashings of berry coulis swirled through a vanilla base, ‘Grand Perfection’ is like an indulgent scoop of raspberry ripple ice cream. An irresistible treat for your garden, this tantalising tulip makes a luscious addition to borders and pots. With its strong stems and gorgeous markings, this variety makes an excellent cut flower – bring a few stems indoors to adorn your home with sumptuous blooms. Proudly exhibiting an Award of Garden Merit from the RHS, ‘Grand Perfection’ proves robust to grow, as well as exquisite to behold.
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Clusiana Cynthia
T1002
Otherwise known as the ‘golden lady tulip’, ‘Clusiana Cynthia’ is a petite, gilded beauty, exuding elegance and style. Flashes of raspberry red and chartreuse green are painted on a buttercup yellow background. Elongated, pointed buds open to fluted, star-shaped blooms on slender stems above fine foliage. Despite a refined appearance, this Species tulip is resilient and vigorous, boasting the accolade of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability in the garden. These enchanting blooms are perfect for filling patio pots for an early display, and to dot amongst grass and borders for a tapestry of colour as the bulbs gradually naturalise.
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Gravetye Giant
M5711
Leucojum Gravetye Giant.
(Snowflake). Producing heads of large drooping bells of white tipped green. Good naturalised in grass. Very robust.
RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Lucillae
M5227
Loose spikes of delicate, sky-blue flowers bloom in profusion on Chionodoxa ‘Luciliae’ during February and March. This intricate beauty is the perfect choice to brighten a dull corner of the garden – ideal for rockeries, alpine borders and for planting beneath large shrubs or trees in dappled shade. Chionodoxas are also wonderful for growing in containers as a pretty, low-growing carpet, from which later flowering bulbs such as Tulips can emerge.
Bulbs will naturalise well in fertile, well-drained soil, returning year after year with their eye-catching show of dazzling blue.
Chionodoxa ‘Luciliae’ has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for its exceptional garden qualities.
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Dutch Master
N0102
A flamboyant, fragrant beauty which has been gracing garden borders and announcing spring since 1938 - ‘Dutch Master’ is a multi-award-winning Narcissi for good reason, holding an Award of Garden merit from the RHS amongst its accolades.
Standing proud in the garden on long, strong stems, rich golden blooms feature a large, fluted central trumpet.
Naturalises beautifully in borders, containers, and grassy areas, adding a swathe of spring sunshine wherever these Narcissi bloom. Perfect for cutting and arranging. Snip when the blooms are half open for a long vase life and condition separately before adding to arrangements or bouquets.
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Hawera
N0331
Saving their dazzling show until a little later in the season, the narcissus ‘Hawera’ prolongs the uplifting presence of daffodils in your garden, and pleasingly coincides with other spring bulbs such as tulips. Refined, dainty bells with petals from pale to canary yellow nod on multi-headed, slender stems. Reflexed petals are swept back dramatically to reveal a charming, petite button of a crown. Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit for their dependability, ‘Hawera’ will reappear reliably and naturalise amongst your lawns and borders. This variety is also highly recommended to fill containers, where their delicate beauty can be admired up close, and their fruity fragrance fully appreciated.
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Itzim
N0393
‘Itzim’, a supremely powerful deity of Mayan theology, was worshipped as the origin of creation and credited with linking the sun and the earth. Likewise, the Narcissus ‘Itzim’ seems equally to mark the dawn of new life, with its sunshine yellow blooms appearing early in the season. Plump, balloon-like buds burst into vibrant blooms with sweeping rays of reflexed petals and slender trumpets the colour of a fresh egg yolk. A sturdy, compact habit makes this variety remarkably weather-resistant in those unpredictable first days of spring, and its reliability has earned ‘Itzim’ the accolade of an RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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China Town
T1491
The alluring flowers of tulip ‘China Town’ appear above a bed of attractive grey-green and cream variegated foliage in May.
Pointed soft pink petals with a contrasting green flash bloom on sturdy stems, making them perfect for cutting, and coveted by florists. Arrange simply in the vase with branches of spring blossom.
Viridiflora tulips are one of the few classes of tulip which are perennial, reappearing in spring every year to grace the garden with their beauty.
Tulip ‘China Town’ has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for its excellent garden qualities and winning looks.