Blooms, Bees and Butterflies Mixed
£14.99
Out of stock
Description
Create an unforgettable summer display with this hand-picked mix of easy-to-grow bulbs, combining bold blooms, fragrance, and texture. Featuring Dahlia ‘My Love’ (pure white with soft petals), Lilium ‘Rialto’ (fragrant trumpet lilies), Gladiolus callianthus (also known as Acidanthera, with exotic white and maroon blooms), and Anemone ‘Mr Fokker’ (vivid violet-blue). Perfect for South London containers, borders, or cut flower gardens.
Supplied as a mixed selection of dormant bulbs, ready for planting.
Key Features & Care:
Mature Height: Varies by variety (30–120cm)
Mature Spread: 20–50cm
Flower Colour: Mixed – white, violet-blue, maroon-centred, cream
Flowering Period: Early summer to early autumn
Foliage: Deciduous
Fragrant: Some varieties (Lilium ‘Rialto’ and Gladiolus callianthus)
Growth Rate: Fast-growing
Hardiness: Half-hardy to hardy (lift bulbs like dahlias in winter or mulch well)
Position: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained
Soil PH: Acid to neutral
Soil Type: Loam, clay, or sandy soil
Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and pollinators
Perfect For:
Summer borders and vibrant containers
Cut-flower arrangements
Urban gardens and balconies
Colourful, low-maintenance planting
How to Grow:
Plant bulbs in well-drained soil after the last frost. Space according to individual varieties (see pack for guidance). Water regularly in dry periods, and lift non-hardy bulbs like dahlias in autumn for storage.
Please note:
Images show how the plants may look when mature and in bloom. Supplied as dormant bulbs, not in leaf or flower.