Popular flower bulbs

Bulbs are one of the easiest ways to fill your garden with beautiful, bold colours. Choose a mix of different types to create an uplifting display in borders, beds, pots and containers. Britain’s favourite flower bulbs are popular for good reason with exceptional flower forms, beautiful colours and reliability. Some of the most popular spring flowering bulbs are alliums, crocus, daffodils, hyacinth, iris and tulips. Daffodils are highly recognisable with their vibrant yellow flowers, now available in a range of whites and soft pinks too, while hyacinths are well-loved for their richly perfumed, single or double flowers. Favourite summer bulbs include bergenia, caladiums, dahlias, gladiolus and lilies. Dahlias are well-loved for their long flowering period and eye-catching blooms in a rainbow of colours while lilies are perfect for filling gaps between shrubs in the border or in patio containers. Most bulbs prefer a free draining soil in good light conditions. Our guide to flower bulbs may help.