Miscellaneous summer flowering bulbs

This exotic looking bright blue flower, is good in borders or in containers. If in containers it prefers to be almost pot bound, and in the garden dislikes disturbance. Cover the crown with sand or peat in winter months. Well drained soil with full sun is essential. Plant 4ins deep 18-24ins apart

Plant: April/May

Flowers: July-September

Height: 30ins

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Also known as the Summer Hyacinth, this bulb requires well drained humus rich soil and does best in full sun. The beautiful tall flower stalks bear white flowers with green markings and they look really impressive planted in clumps. They dislike disturbance. Cover crown with a mulch of leafmould or peat in winter to protect against frost. Plant 7ins deep 12ins apart

Plant: March-April

Flowers: August-September

Height: 24-36ins

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These can be grown as pot plants or planted outside in Spring and lifted in Autumn. The stem is topped by a spike of white starry flowers. In the garden it requires well drained soil in full sun or light shade. Plant 2-3ins deep 3-4ins apart.

Plant: April

Flowers: June-August

Height: 18ins

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These lovely autumn flowers require well drained soil in a sheltered spot with full sun and should be protected with a heavy mulch in winter. Do not disturb until plants become crowded with fewer flower stems, then lift, divide and replant immediately - usually every four to five years. Plant: 4ins deep 6ins apart.

Plant: April

Flowers: September-October

Height: 24ins

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This orchid like flower has crimson velvety petals. Well drained soil in a sheltered spot is necessary and full sun is essential. After the foliage has died down lift bulbs and store in a dry frost free place over winter. Plant 2ins deep 5ins apart.

Plant: April

Flowers: June

Height: 12-18ins

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These colourful blooms are best in well drained humus rich soil in sun or light shade. They are good for cut flowers. Plant 2ins deep 4ins apart.

Plant: March-April

Flowers: June - September

Height: 6-9ins

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