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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Apricot Beauty
OUT OF STOCKApricot Beauty
T1301
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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Blue Jacket
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Angel's Whisper
N0347
Like a chorus of little cherubs, ‘Angel’s Whisper’ narcissi are a heavenly addition to your spring display. Star-shaped petals are swept gently backwards, forming a glowing halo around each dainty central cup. The pendant, pale-yellow chiffon blooms are held in generous clusters, with up to 5 flowers per stem. Elegant, narrow, strap-like foliage and a generous multiplication rate make ‘Angel’s Whisper’ excellent for naturalising amongst grass and borders, where they will continue to bring joy year after year. The delicate, nodding bells are equally at home in containers, where their prolific flowering, petite size and bright, citrussy scent bring radiance to patios and porches.
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Armeniacum Marlene
M5726
Muscari Armeniacum Marlene.
Very large deep cobalt-blue flowers with a strong perfume, excellent for naturalising.
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Blue Jacket
OUT OF STOCKBlue Jacket
H2601
Fragrant Hyacinths for Bowls and Bedding Blue Jacket.
Dark blue.
RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Apeldoorn
T1551
A highly popular, much-admired Darwin Hybrid, ‘Apeldoorn’ is renowned for its superb, oval-shaped flowers held on long, strong stems. The exceptionally large blooms are draped with cherry red petals, lit from below by a golden base and punctuated by a prominent black centre. These striking tulips have a bold presence when planted in sweeping drifts amongst borders, and when arranged an abundant display in large containers. A gentle vanilla scent will add an extra dimension to your enjoyment of ‘Apeldoorn’. With Fosteriana as one its parent varieties, this long-lasting tulip returns well each year as a perennial bulb.
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Angelique
T1812
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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Bridal Crown
N0726
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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Collection 1
SFC11
A pretty, thoughtful, and tonal quartet of spring Hyacinths, designed to bring colour and exquisite scent into the home during the depths of winter.
The collection contains varieties ‘Pink Pearl,’ ‘White Pearl,’ ‘Delft Blue’ and the carmine-pink ‘Jan Bos.’
These specially prepared bulbs have been treated to flower earlier than they would outdoors in spring and can be timed to bloom for Christmas. Despatched in September, these superior bulbs are best planted shallow; in bowls and containers of bulb compost, or placed in a special hyacinth vase above water then stored in a cool, dark place. Keep them there until the beginning of December when they can be brought out into the light.
Both ‘Jan Bos’ and ‘Delft Blue’ have been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for their exceptional beauty and reliable qualities.
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Avalanche
N0511
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
T1744
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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Actaea
N0561
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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Canaliculatus
N0582
Narcissus ‘Canaliculatus’ is a terrific dwarf species, which valiantly punches above its weight. The name may be a tongue-twister, but the flowers are neat and sweet, with a milk-white perianth and a miniature canary yellow cup above handsome, blue-green foliage. With up to 4 heads carried in umbels, each stem seems laden with bowing blooms. The compact size of this bantam variety lends itself to edging borders and rockeries and dotting amongst lawns. Capitalise on the soft scent by filling containers by the door. Short, sturdy stems are suitable for more exposed positions, where ‘Canaliculatus’ will hunker down contentedly and bloom unperturbed.
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The Blue & White Collection
OUT OF STOCKThe Blue & White Collection
SOC15
For a harmonious medley of soft yellows, ivory, and classic blues, The Blue and White Collection is ideal for sophisticated spring container displays.
Combine elegant Tulips and varying heights of Narcissi in delicate shades of lemon-yellow and white, with a frothy frill of dainty, cobalt blue Scilla to enhance the spring tones.
Choose a pot at least 65cm deep and 40cm wide and plant your bulbs in layers, from largest at the bottom to smallest at the top for a bountiful show.
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The Classic Collection
SOC12
Special Bulb Collection for Outdoor Pots and Tubs.
15 x Pink Tulips, 5 x Blue Hyacinths, 10 x Iris Reticulata and 10 x Chionodoxa White. For layered planting you will require a container 40 cm (16”) wide and 65 cm (25”) deep.
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Charlotte Bishop
M5554
Ipheion Charlotte Bishop.
Broad-petalled flowers of bright sugar pink having a light pleasant fragrance.
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Brown Sugar
OUT OF STOCKBrown Sugar
T1408
A unique colour rarely found in the floral world, ‘Brown Sugar’ is something like the caramelised sugar on top of a crème brûlée. With petals dipped in a delectable combination of cinnamon and toffee, this tulip is a luscious treat for your garden. The unusual colour makes an intriguing display when planted on its own, and is brought to life by contrasting velvety hues of purple, orange, and red. This variety is further enhanced by a delightfully sweet fragrance for a complete sensory sensation. With its enticing caramel tones and long stems, ‘Brown Sugar’ makes a glorious addition to a bouquet or floral arrangement.
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Delft Blue
OUT OF STOCKDelft Blue
H2851
Prepared Christmas Hyacinth Delft Blue.
Soft lilac blue.
RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Chinese Sacred Lily
N0721
Narcissus ‘Chinese Sacred Lily’ is a tazetta species of daffodil, mainly grown for its wonderful, honeyed-citrus fragrance.
Each stem produces a cluster of up to 10 delightful flowers with creamy-white petals and a tiny yellow cup.
Perfect for forcing to flower indoors during winter, the bulbs require around 12 weeks of cool storage after planting before being moved into a warm, bright space where they will bloom after 3-4 weeks.
Believed to bring good fortune for the year ahead if it blooms during Chinese New Year, the ancient Chinese Sacred Lily is thought to have been brought to China via the Silk Road over 1200 years ago, perhaps for medicinal purposes, and can be found growing wild in China, Japan, and Korea.
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Collection 2
SFC12
A classic trio of soft pink, blue, and fresh white Hyacinths - perfect for adding colour and perfume to indoor spaces during winter.
These specially prepared bulbs have been treated to flower earlier than they would outdoors in spring and can be timed to bloom in the home for Christmastime.
In early autumn, these bulbs should be planted shallow, in your favourite containers and in pots of bulb compost or placed in a hyacinth vase above the water. Then store in a cool, dark place until the beginning of December when they can be brought out into the light.
Bud-loaded stems will rapidly elongate, before bursting into bloom and releasing a wonderful fragrance into the air from their tiny, frilled bells.
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Elvins Voice
N0346
Named in honour of the American opera singer and passionate horticulturist Elvin MacDonald, narcissus ‘Elvin’s Voice’ will strike just the right note in your garden. This floriferous variety carries multiple flower heads on each stem, hanging in loose umbels of fresh, milk-white blooms, each with a frilled central cup. Perfect for naturalising in a lawn or border, where the slender foliage will subtly die back at the end of the season to bring more blooms the following year. The graceful alabaster trumpets are equally delightful in pots beside the door, where you will be greeted by their wonderful fragrance floating on the breeze.
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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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Blue Jacket
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Baby Moon
N0451
The outstanding Jonquilla Narcissus ‘Baby Moon’ casts a warm glow with its abundant, radiant, buttercup yellow flowers borne in clusters of up to 6 blooms per stem. The rounded, star-shaped petals surround a neat, miniature cup. Fine, cylindrical foliage blends easily with other plants and fades subtly at the end of the season. Jonquilla ‘Baby Moon’ is heavily scented, with an exceptional citrus perfume – be sure to place some in pots by the door, and in naturalising drifts by walkways to fully appreciate the fragrance. Prolong the cheerful presence of daffodils in your garden with these terrific late bloomers.
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The White Collection
SOC11
Our luxurious White Collection is ideal for planting-up voluptuous pots of scented spring blooms.
Plant the bulbs in layers from largest and latest to flower at the bottom, graduating to the smallest bulbs near the top of your container.
Dainty and delicately scented white Muscari will be first to emerge in spring, swiftly followed by the taller stems of double white Narcissi full of blowsy texture, goblets of ivory Tulips and beautifully perfumed Hyacinths.
Returning year after year for a successional spring display, this gorgeous collection is excellent value, supplied as top sized bulbs.
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Uniflorum Wisley Blue
M5553
Ipheion Uniflorum Wisley Blue.
Attractive scented large violet-blue flowers.
RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Geranium
N0513
Striking, highly floriferous and potently scented, Narcissus ‘Geranium’ offers a visual and olfactory sensation. The chalky white petals of each bloom frame a short, rounded cup the colour of a rich, free-range egg yolk. Bearing up to 6 heads per stem, this Tazetta will fill your garden and home with clouds of intoxicating fragrance. ‘Geranium’ adds a stylish touch to containers and brings dramatic impact en masse amongst lawns and borders, where it will naturalise freely. This high achiever has been granted an RHS Award of Garden Merit, so you can be sure it will return steadfastly for many years to come.
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Erlicheer
N0723
Perhaps the most highly scented of all Narcissus, ‘Erlicheer’ bears a mass of frilly, double florets in shades of ivory and primrose yellow.
A fabulous, multi-headed daffodil for forcing and bringing perfume and flounce into the home during winter, the bulbs of ‘Erlicheer’ are best planted shallow in pots or bowls, before storing in a cold, dark space for 12 weeks prior to flowering.
Each bulb will produce 2-3 stems of up to 10 ruffled flowers on each.
After you have enjoyed a bountiful indoor display, the bulbs may be planted in the garden during October and flower the following spring.
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Delft Blue
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