Category Bulbs

With its large rounded umbel made up of 100s of small flowers Scadoxus multiflorus ssp katharinae is a standout in the garden or in a container. It is from South Africa and widespread from Senegal one the west coast to…

This is an Alpine species from Europe, it grows mainly in central Europe, northern Italy through to France to Poland and nearby areas. It is summer flowering, so in the right climate it fills the gap to give a cyclamen…

One of the many beautiful species, Fritillaria michailovskyi with its nodding bell shaped flowers is also fairly easy to grow. Also known as Michael’s Flower or Fritillary it is native to north eastern Turkey in mountainous areas near Ezurum and…

It is difficult to save Clivia plants with No Roots or Root Rot, however it can be worth the effort with those special plants. Some of the Clivia hybrids with larger foliage and variegated foliage seem particularly susceptible to root…

Miniature Daffodils are a wonderful addition to the garden, best known for varieties such as Tete a Tete with 2 – 3 flowers on each stem, and Jet Fire however a double form of the old favourite named ‘Tete Boucle’…

A very graceful looking flowering plant Clivia nobilis is from South Africa, characterised by clusters of red flowers tipped with green. This is a clump forming plant originating in coastal areas of the Eastern Cape in South Africa. It naturally…

Although the Aztec Lily (Sprekelia formosissima) is only regarded as hardy to USDA 8b, and then only in a protected position, it can be grown in containers in colder zones. Grown for the incredibly bright flowers, large, deep crimson red…

Being of the belief that Epimediums are some of the best plants for dry shade I have now come to the conclusion that Epimedium wushanense “Spiny Leafed Form” is my favourite of all of them. The thing about this species…

Also known as the Himalayan Cobra Lily Arisaema consanguineum is one of the easiest arisaema plants to grow. A tall growing species reaching up to 3ft (1m) and taller with an upright habit, lots of varieties some with more attractive…

With standout variegated foliage as well as attractive flowers, Iris Pallida variegata is a garden worthy plant. It has a little history on its side as well. It is one of the species that has given rise to the many…

Algerian Iris The first time I ever noticed an Algerian Iris was in late winter just after we have moved house. Here was this pretty little flower growing in the driest, most neglected piece of soil you could imagine. Moving…

Freesias grow well in a range of climate zones, however they are not cold hardy. They are not fussy about soil type and do not need a lot of fertiliser, they are a spring flowering bulb, and are fragrant, so…

The Belladonna Lily is commonly called Pink Lady Bulb, Jersey Lily, Naked Lady and also known as Amaryllis. They grow from bulbs, produce colourful flowers and flower reliably year after year. It is available in a number of colours, shades…

Asiatic Hybrids Div1 Asiatic Lilies (or Asiatic Lilium) are an extremely popular bulb to grow in the garden due to the huge range of colors. Not fragrant, in fact no discernible perfume or smell, it is the flowers that these…

Lilium humboldtii is known as the ‘Columbia Tiger’ Lily or Humbolt’s Lily. A fragrant tall growing lily with yellow to orange-red recurved flowers, speckled brown or purple. Lilium humboldtii is originally from California and the foothills of the Sierras and…

‘Canada Lily’ or ‘Meadow Lily’ A tall growing Lilium reaching up to 4ft the Canada Lily or the Meadow Lily is found wide from the eastern North America through to the central states Lilium canadense grows well in full or…