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 460 varieties and transform your garden with scent and colour. Summer Flowering varieties now available to order.
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Bantam
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Strap-like glaucous foliage contrasts with the mesmerising flowers of Large Cupped Narcissus ‘Bantam’, highlighting their eye-catching beauty. A flattened and crinkled golden cup with a distinctive vibrant orange rim, sits nestled in a bed of rounded rich-yellow petals.
Brilliant for cutting, divinely scented and great for naturalising in garden borders, radiant Narcissus ‘Bantam’ is a worthy holder of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS.
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Avalanche
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The strong, upright stems of Tazetta Narcissi ‘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 tazetta narcissus ‘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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Tete-a-Tete
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The archetypal, neatly formed miniature daffodil to bring brightness and cheer to your garden, Narcissi ‘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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Clusiana Cynthia
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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 Clusiana Cynthia 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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Early Harvest
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Kaufmanniana Tulip ‘Early Harvest’ produces warm red flowers delicately edged with soft golden tones, bringing vibrant early colour to the spring garden. The cheerful blooms of tulip ‘Early Harvest’ open wide in sunshine on compact stems, making this reliable variety ideal for borders, containers, rockeries, and front-of-border planting schemes.
Flowering early in the season, it adds warmth and brightness to spring displays while pairing beautifully with muscari, dwarf narcissi, and other early bulbs.
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Exotic Emperor
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With impeccable white, peony-shaped blooms enveloped by slender, green-streaked sepals, Fosteriana ‘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 fosteriana 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, tulip ‘Exotic Emperor’ makes an excellent perennial tulip to relish for many years to come.
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Ballerina
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You may well catch the scent of Lily Flowering 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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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, tulip ‘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
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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 parrot 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 'Apricot Parrot' tulip en masse in garden beds, borders and pots for a spectacular show in May.
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Grand Perfection
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With lashings of berry coulis swirled through a vanilla base, Rembrant Tulip ‘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, tulip ‘Grand Perfection’ proves robust to grow, as well as exquisite to behold.
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Gold Party
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Vivid yellow blooms edged and spotted with rich burgundy-purple, creating a bold exotic display full of colour and contrast.
The upward-facing flowers of Lilium ‘Gold Party’ bring strong visual impact to summer borders, patio pots, and decorative containers, with each bloom showing unique flecking and pattern detail.
Its compact stems make Asiatic lily Gold Party especially suitable for container growing, smaller gardens, and tighter planting spaces where reliable colour and structure are needed. Flowering through high summer, Lilium ‘Gold Party’ thrives in full sun with moist, well-drained soil and adds warmth, fragrance, and vibrant seasonal interest year after year.
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Lilium Trumpet African Queen
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Fabulous for adding height and colour to your garden, Trumpet-Shaped Lily ‘African Queen’ bears a profusion of large, bold rich orange blooms during late summer.
Buds and outer petals appear in burnished, earthy–bronze tones which complement the rich orange hue of the spectacular flowers at all stages of opening. Plant these tall and majestic lilies where you will enjoy their sweet scent as it wafts through your garden on warmer days.
Worthy winner of a prestigious award of garden merit from the RHS, trumpet-shaped lilium ‘African Queen’ seems to improve year after year in the garden.
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Coum
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One of the first to flower from late winter into spring, Cyclamen ‘Coum’ seeds and spreads freely to provide carpets of much-needed colour early in the season.
Dainty blooms flit above the ground like butterfly wings in varying shades of pink. The dark green foliage is laced with silver veining, offering decorative groundcover for shady spots. These charming Cyclamen Coum are an asset to any garden, ideally suited to planting beneath trees and shrubs, naturalising in grass and planting in patio pots and window boxes.
The RHS has granted this variety a much-coveted Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and disease-resistance.
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Persica
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Elevate your garden's splendour with the vigorous beauty of Fritillaria Persica. Dark plum-purple, bell-shaped flowers stand proudly on robust, plain green stems. This hardy and outstanding plant brings a dramatic flair to any landscape, with rich hues and striking form.
Flowers, with their velvety texture, Fritillaria Persica create a stunning contrast against the lush foliage, making a bold statement. Plant these bulbs for a garden which exudes strength and elegance, captivating all who behold it.
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Acmopetala
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A fine and enchanting Fritillary bearing slender stems of nodding, bell-shaped blooms during April and May. Petals gently reflex towards their pointed tips, in unusual shades of dusty olive, lime and maroon. Inside each Fritillaria Acmopetala bloom is a cluster of bold yellow, dusty stamens.
Known as the Pointed-Petal Fritillary, Fritillaria Acmopetala is native to Cyprus and holds a prestigious Award of Garden Merit for plant excellence.
The subtle beauty of this species fritillary makes it the perfect plant for exquisite container plantings and wildlife-friendly borders. Plant the bulbs in autumn, in full sun or part shade, into well-drained soil.
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Elwesii
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The greater snowdrop, Galanthus Elwesii is a strong and robust variety which naturalises easily and can be relied on for years to come in the garden. Stems of single white flowers, up to 15cm tall, bloom in January and February and are a welcome sign of spring when little else is blooming outdoors.
Snow-white, snowdrop Galanthus Elwesii pointed petals hang downwards, beneath which emerald-green markings of the inner segments can just be seen. If spring arrives early with a spell of warm, sunny days, the flowers may be fleeting and will last longer during a period of extended cold weather.
A delicate, yet extremely hardy cultivar which has been granted an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS.
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Dutch Master
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A flamboyant, fragrant beauty which has been gracing garden borders and announcing spring since 1938 - ‘Dutch Master’ is a multi-award-winning Daffodil 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.
Large Trumpet Daffodil 'Dutch Master' 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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Carlton
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A prolific bloomer, big, bold, and bright yellow - classic Large Cupped Narcissi ‘Carlton’ is a worthy holder of the respected ‘Award of Garden Merit’ from the RHS.
A Narcissus grown extensively for cutting as the staunch flowers bloom early and in abundance. A wide perianth and large open trumpet in matching egg-yolk yellow make narcissi ‘Carlton’ a robust and reliable option for perennial planting, and a faithful favourite amongst gardeners and florists.
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February Gold
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One of the finest early bloomers, Dwarf Cyclamineus 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 daffodil 'February Gold' 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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Cheerfulness
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Each sturdy stem of Tazetta Narcissi ‘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 narcissus Cheerfulness 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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Clusiana Peppermintstick
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Like a stick of striped seaside rock, the Species tulip ‘Clusiana Peppermintstick’ brings a sense of childlike, nostalgic delight. Eye-catching petals unfurl with an inner layer of cool white, enveloped by a band of cerise pink. Opening to a broad star on a sunny day, this animated botanical tulip bobs above fine, grass-like foliage.
These bicolour blooms enliven container displays, borders, and lawns, where the bulbs will naturalise readily. This vigorous variety has earnt itself the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its impressive, consistently reliable performance. Appearing mid-April, tulip ‘Peppermintstick’ offers a sweet treat early in the season.
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Shakespeare
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Kaufmanniana Tulip ‘Shakespeare’ is a distinct and beautifully coloured variety, producing elegant blooms with carmine-red outer petals softly edged in salmon. Inside, the flowers of tulip ‘Shakespeare’ open to glowing salmon tones flushed with scarlet, surrounding a bright golden-yellow base that shines in spring sunlight.
Free-flowering and compact in habit, this striking early tulip is perfect for borders, containers, rockeries, and smaller garden spaces where its rich colouring and beautifully detailed blooms can be fully appreciated.
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Oratorio
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The Gregii Hybrid Tulip 'Oratorio' enchants with a captivating rose exterior and delicate apricot-rose interior. Each bloom is a soft symphony of colours, blending harmoniously to create a serene and inviting presence.
Gently curving petals reveals tulip 'Oratorio' inner beauty as they open, offering a glimpse of tender hues. These tulips bring a sense of tranquillity and elegance, subtle charm perfect for creating a peaceful garden retreat.
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Flaming Purissima
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With gorgeously marbled, silken petals, Fosteriana ‘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 tulip ‘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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Apeldoorn Elite
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With brilliant, mandarin-red petals edged by a broad blaze of amber, Darwin Tulip ‘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. Darwin Tulip ‘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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Black Parrot
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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 'Black Parrot' 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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Happy Generation
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Rembrandt Tulip ‘Happy Generation’ produces striking bi-colour blooms with ivory-white petals dramatically flamed in rich ruby-red and softened with hints of golden yellow. The bold markings of tulip ‘Happy Generation’ create a vibrant and artistic spring display, bringing colour, contrast, and classic elegance to borders, containers, and feature planting schemes.
Flowering on sturdy stems through mid to late spring, this eye-catching tulip pairs beautifully with darker tulips and fresh green foliage.
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Golden Splendour
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Clusters of golden yellow blooms are held aloft on tall stems, on Trumpet-Shaped Lily ‘Golden Splendour’.
Brilliant for adding a splash of warm, uplifting colour and elegant architecture towards the centre or back of garden borders, this exceptional trumpet-shaped lilium 'Golden Splendour' is a prize-winning cultivar - recipient of an award of garden merit from the RHS.
Buds appear in muted purple, striped with green, before bursting into flower during July and August. A sweet fragrance is emitted, especially noticeable on warm evenings, as the buttery blooms open.
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Coum Album
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With delicate, white flowers fluttering like a flurry of snowflakes, Cyclamen ‘Coum Alba’ is a superb early-season variety, blooming for weeks on end.
Lightly marbled, dark green foliage shows off the pearly blooms to perfection, and provides beautiful, ornamental groundcover. These little gems are a delightful complement to snowdrops and hellebores, ideal for underplanting trees and shrubs and filling container displays.
Hardy and easy-going, the RHS have bestowed this variety with their prestigious Award of Garden Merit. Cyclamen ‘Coum Alba’ provides a glimmer of floral joy during the darker months of the year.
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Green Dreams
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Fritillaria Persica ‘Green Dreams’ produces elegant spires of softly coloured flowers in dusky light purple shades delicately edged with pale green. The gently curved petals of Fritillaria persica ‘Green Dreams’ catch the sunlight beautifully, creating a refined and almost ethereal display through the spring garden.
Tall, graceful stems bring structure and height to borders and feature planting areas, while the unusual colouring adds a sophisticated touch to contemporary and naturalistic schemes alike. Perfect for well-drained soil in a sunny position, this extraordinary variety transforms spring displays with its subtle beauty and architectural charm.
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Davisii
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Fritillaria Davisii produces unusual chocolate-brown bell-shaped flowers with subtle chequering and contrasting chartreuse-green interiors, creating one of the most distinctive colour combinations among spring bulbs. Compact and refined, the elegant blooms of Fritillaria Davisii are perfectly suited to alpine gardens, troughs, rockeries, and smaller containers where their intricate detail can be appreciated up close.
Flowering through April, this collector’s favourite thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from being planted deeply in a sheltered sunny position. Left undisturbed, Fritillaria davisii will gradually naturalise, returning each year with quiet charm and rare botanical beauty.
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Armeniacum Marleen
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Muscari armeniacum ‘Marleen’ produces masses of very large deep cobalt-blue flowers that bring bold spring colour and rich fragrance to the garden. The densely packed blooms of Muscari armeniacum ‘Marleen’ create a striking display in borders, containers, and naturalised planting schemes, where their vivid blue tones stand out beautifully against fresh spring foliage.
Robust and reliable, this impressive grape hyacinth is ideal for drifting through lawns, beneath trees, or along pathways, gradually forming vibrant carpets of long-lasting colour year after year. Its strong perfume and intense colouring make it a standout addition to any spring garden display.
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Triangularis Purpurea
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The dramatic foliage of Oxalis ‘Triangularis Purpurea’ truly sets this plant apart, creating a striking backdrop to the rose-pink, trumpet-shaped blooms. This remarkable species flaunts heart-shaped, trio of burgundy-black leaves, each adorned with imperial purple markings at the centre.
The decorative leaves provide a captivating spectacle as they awaken with the sun and close at night, opening and shutting like butterfly wings. Oxalis ‘Triangularis Purpurea’ are versatile and multi-purpose – equally well-suited to rock gardens, patio pots, hanging baskets, and borders, they also make stunning houseplants.
Capitalise on the distinctive, intense colouring by planting alongside lush greenery or contrasting, yellow flowers for an eye-catching summer display.
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Heamoor
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Transform your garden with the opulent Double Daffodil 'Heamoor'. These luxurious blooms present a rich yellow outer perianth, which gracefully surrounds layers of shorter, intricate petals.
The lavish display of textures and tones creates a sense of abundance and grandeur. Each flower is a testament to nature's artistry, offering a vibrant splash of colour which enlivens any landscape. Plant double daffodil 'Heamoor' daffodils for a garden which exudes elegance and exuberance in every petal.
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Geranium
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Striking, highly floriferous and potently scented, Tazetta Narcissi ‘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.
Tazetta Narcissus ‘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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Toto
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The luminous, delicate, pearly blooms of Narcissi ‘Toto’ glow with an iridescent quality. Opalescent, slightly reflexed petals encircle a slender trumpet which emerges as a pale yellow and fades to warm white, gradually blending with the surrounding perianth.
The demure, dainty blooms have a refined air whilst still providing a lavish display, carrying up to 3 heads on each sturdy stem. Narcissus ‘Toto’ has been granted the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit in recognition of its outstanding resilience and versatility. The starry blooms bring sparkle to rockeries, container displays, borders, shrubberies, and lawns where they will gladly naturalise.
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Honky Tonk
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Like the lively country music of the same name, Tulip ‘Honky Tonk’ is an upbeat, sprightly tulip to put a spring in your step. Flutes of cheerful yellow blooms are blushed with soft pink, opening in the warmth of spring sunshine, and closing to a neat point by night. This Species variety multiplies well and is ideal for naturalising amongst grass, with its green-blue foliage featuring a delicately waved edge.
A compact habit means these blooms are equally suited to brightening containers and edging borders. The RHS have honoured tulipa ‘Honky Tonk’ with an Award of Garden Merit, the seal of approval for garden performance.
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Showwinner
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Kaufmanniana Tulip ‘Showwinner’ is a champion bloom to bring a touch of theatre to your garden in early spring. Sensational flowers of ruby red beam above stout foliage with burgundy stripes. The striking crimson blooms will steal the limelight in your container and window box displays.
This Kaufmanniana tulip variety is reliably perennial and will naturalise into resplendent swathes if left undisturbed in rockeries and borders. Tulip ‘Showwinner’ is an apt name for this illustrious variety, which has been granted the venerated RHS Award of Garden Merit. Encore!
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Pinocchio
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Greigii Tulip ‘Pinocchio’ is a long-standing favourite, producing vibrant vermillion-red flowers edged with crisp ivory white for a bold and cheerful spring display. The striking blooms of tulip ‘Pinocchio’ open wide in sunshine, bringing bright colour and strong contrast to borders, containers, and rock gardens.
Its attractively mottled foliage adds extra ornamental interest even before flowering, making this compact variety especially effective in smaller spaces and front-of-border planting schemes. Reliable and full of character, it brings lively colour to the early spring garden.
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Princess Irene
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Topped by a head of gleaming, coppery, auburn locks, the glorious blooms of Early Single ‘Princess Irene’ will be the crowning glory to your spring garden. This fiery redhead ignites borders and container displays with the warming, amber hues of glowing embers. Each multi-tonal petal flickers with flashes of rust, burgundy and burnished bronze, enhanced by a background of blue-green foliage.
Sturdy stems and a robust nature make this early tulip suitable for exposed positions. The vigour and reliability of tulip ‘Princess Irene’ have earnt this variety the accolade of an acclaimed RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Foxtrot
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With multi-layered petals of multi-tonal pinks, the soft, silken blooms of Early Double ‘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 tulip ‘Foxtrot’ ideal for window boxes, containers and edging borders.
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Dordogne
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Tulip ‘Dordogne’ is the recipient of a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS, and it is easy to see the reason when you observe the spectacular blooms in late spring.
These French tulips feature impressively large, goblet-shaped flowers in warm shades of tropical colour. Tangerine petals are flushed with rich raspberry-pink, and the heart of these exquisite blooms seems to have a fiery red glow as the petals unfold in the heat of the sun.
Long stems and an extended vase life make May-flowering tulip ‘Dordogne’ brilliant for cutting.
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Carnaval de Nice
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Known as the Carnival Tulip, the exotic and fun striped tulip ‘Carnaval de Nice’ emerges from a bed of attractive variegated foliage during April and May.
The double, paeony-like blooms are sparkling white with ruby-red feathering.
Paeony Flowering Tulip ‘Carnaval de Nice’ has received high praise in the horticultural world thanks to eye-catching looks and excellent garden and cutting performance. This variety is the recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS.
A stunning tulip for delightful spring pot displays, and for adding a swirl of raspberry-rippled ruffles to the border.
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Helmar
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Resembling the tulips of Dutch Master still-life paintings, the picturesque blooms of Rembrant Tulip ‘Helmar’ are a true work of art. Decorated with dramatic streaks from a primary-colour palette, flames of ruby red lick up canary yellow petals.
Now the result of careful breeding, free from the virus which caused the broken patterning of historical tulips, ‘Helmar’ is a picture of health. Drawing the gaze of all who visit your garden, this bi-coloured variety will provide an artistic accent amongst borders and container displays. The sizeable flowers borne on lengthy stems are perfect to fill vases around your home.
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Pink Perfection
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Show-stopping, purple-pink trumpets topping tall stems make Trumpet-Shaped Lily ‘Pink Perfection’ an excellent flower to grow for cutting.
One of the easiest lilies to grow, this award-winning beauty is the recipient of a sought-after award of garden merit from the RHS, a true sign of garden excellence. Outer petals and buds appear a darker, bruised-purple shade which gives subtle contrast and depth to the spectacular trumpet-shaped lilium 'Pink Perfection' flowers.
Plant the bulbs in well-drained soil, or large pots of gritty, rich compost in a sunny, sheltered spot where its alluring looks and heady fragrance will be enjoyed on late summer days.
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Casa Blanca
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A favourite, classic Oriental Lily ‘Casa Blanca’ holds a prestigious Award of Garden Merit for garden excellence, from the RHS. Stunning white blooms are flawless, with an air of timeless beauty.
Flowering proudly during late summer, the large blooms of oriental lilium 'Casa Blanca' emits an unmistakeable and intense, sweet fragrance as they burst open. The recurved petals are unmarked and often feature a slightly hairy, textured surface. Burnt orange anthers balance on soft-green stamens.
A large vase full of these statuesque and immaculate lilies is hard to beat.
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Hederifolium
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Cyclamen ‘Hederifolium’ produce an abundance of finely formed, petite pink blooms with magenta centres, nodding gracefully on wiry stems. Dormant throughout spring and early summer, ‘Hederifolium’ burst into life again around July.
The appearance of these enchanting flowers in the autumn is followed by luxuriant foliage – large, variegated leaves offer attractive groundcover. Planted in naturalistic drifts beneath shrubs and trees, Cyclamen will seed itself freely to create fairy-tale woodland drifts.
Boasting an RHS Award of Garden Merit, this first-class variety is hardy and robust. Tolerant even of dry shade, Cyclamen ‘Hederifolium’ is ideal for bringing seasonal colour to the trickiest spots in the garden.
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Covillii Albus
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Hardy Gladiolus Albus produces elegant pure white flowers delicately marked with soft green-yellow veining, creating a fresh and refined summer display. Also referred to as 'The Bride, graceful blooms of Gladiolus ‘Albus’ rise on slender stems above narrow foliage, bringing lightness and understated beauty to sunny borders, cottage gardens, and cutting beds.
Hardy and easy to grow, this charming variety performs best in full sun with well-drained soil, where its crisp colouring pairs beautifully with pastel perennials and ornamental grasses throughout the season.
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Ret. Hoogiana
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Iris 'Hoogiana' produces striking sword-like foliage topped with large sky-blue flowers that bring bold colour and delicate fragrance to the late spring garden. Flowering through May, the wide vibrant blooms of Iris hoogiana create a strong architectural presence in gravel gardens, alpine planting schemes, and sunny borders.
This elegant rhizomatous iris performs best in open sunny positions with dry winter conditions and moisture during spring growth. Well suited to free-draining soils, Iris Hoogiana adds structure, movement, and clear seasonal colour to contemporary and naturalistic planting alike.
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Mischtschenkoana
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Scilla 'Mischtschenkoana' dazzles with delicate light blue flowers, each petal adorned with darker stripes, creating a striking contrast. Early bloomers bring a touch of elegance to gardens, flourishing in clusters which capture the eye. Ideal for naturalising, they spread gracefully, enhancing both sunlit and shaded areas.
Their subtle beauty and intricate detailing make them perfect for rock gardens, woodland areas, and borders, Scilla Mischtschenkoana offers a refined and understated charm.
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Humillis Persian Pearl
T1003
A rare and refined gem, the Species tulip ‘Persian Pearl’ will be the jewel in the crown of your early spring display. Opulent, silken, cyclamen purple blooms are streaked with flashes of glistening silver. Perfectly formed, pointed buds burst open to reveal a heart of gold.
The outer petals exhibit a lustrous sheen, like a pearl glinting in the light. This small treasure is ideal for filling pots, adorning rockeries, and dotting amongst grass where it will naturalise effortlessly. After the long, grey days of winter, tulipa ‘Persian Pearl’ offers luxurious colour and glamour early in the season.
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Stresa
T1075
Bursting onto the scene in a flash of joyous colour, Kaufmanniana Tulip ‘Stresa’ is one of the first tulips to appear, blooming alongside crocuses and narcissi. Dazzling canary-yellow flowers are stamped with broad flares of pillar-box red, accompanied by handsome, delicately marbled foliage.
Pointed buds show off the decorative underside to each petal, before opening fully in the sunshine with beaming, golden faces. Tulip ‘Stresa’ makes a bold accent for window boxes, containers, rockeries, and at the front of borders. This stand-out tulip variety boasts the coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit for its proven performance and high value in the garden.
