Spring flowering bulbs brighten your garden from early spring to late summer and can be grown in borders or containers. Remember when you choose your bulbs that they should be fat and firm. Take time to look carefully for signs of mould or decay on the bulbs and discard any that are not perfect.
Here are some English Garden favourites.
- Bearded irises can be planted from July to late September - look out for the bright blue or mauve varieties - they are best planted in a sunny spot in well drained soil
- Bluebells with their lovely scent are best planted in large drifts in September to October and prefer a moist soil in shade or partial shade.
- Crocuses are best planted September through to end of October and prefer a sunny spot and fairly well drained soil. They look good planted in circles in the lawn or plant in large groups in the border.
- Daffodils are very easy to grow - plant September to November in groups of at least 9.
- Grape Hyacinths like a sunny spot but will grow in most places but don’t like heavy and water-logged soil. Plant September to October.
- Snowdrops with their lovely delicate flowers should be planted in moist soil - in sun or shade
- Tulips are not so easy to grow and are best planted in pots and containers (where you can keep an eye on them!) – they like well drained rich soil in a sunny spot
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Enjoy your English Garden!
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