Like the tiny fish of the same name which flit and dart in the water, Tazetta Narcissi ‘Minnow’ makes up for its size with enthusiasm and energy. With clusters of up to 4 heads per stem, and multiple stems per bulb, this fantastic variety soon forms a swirling shoal of sensationally scented flowers.

Each individual button-like bloom has perfectly formed, cream petals and a distinctive flat nose of contrasting yellow. This little live wire is also excellent at naturalising, with groupings quickly forming into delightful drifts amongst lawns and borders. The remarkable vigour and vitality of ‘narcissus Minnow’ have earnt this lively Tazetta an RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Petite Iris ‘J.S. Dijt’ is perfect for adding a classy touch of rich, velvety colour to the garden in early spring.

Grassy foliage appears in winter, from which the bewitching blooms appear in February and March. Petals of deep, opulent purple are splashed with a white blotch on their falls and a striking golden streak.

Fill pots and window boxes with the bulbs in autumn and top with moss or gravel for a treat in spring when the flowers unfurl. Can be planted as part of a mixed display or bulb lasagne, forming the uppermost layer of bulbs, usually first to emerge.

Iris ‘J.S. Dijt’ is also excellent for rock and alpine gardens – plant in groups for an impactful, stylish show of colour.