Bulbs
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Rakkyo Amaryllidaceae
Hardy evergreen clump-forming bulb with attractive deep mauve flowers in Sept/Oct. Leaves used like chives. Bulbs eaten raw or cooked. Sun. This is a very attractive allium, often flowering in late autumn.
Japanese Onion Amaryllidaceae
A delightful splash of purple late in the season. Grassy leaved perennial which produces masses of rose-purple flowers in October/November. Edible leaves used in soups. Named '1100' as this was height marker it was found at on Mt. Hallasan, South Korea
Amethyst Hyacinth Asparagaceae
A bulbous perennial with narrow linear leaves and pale Cambridge blue flowers in May. Full sun or part-shade.
Bulbous Fumitory Fumariaceae
Bulbous perennial with ferny blue-grey leaves, bearing pale pink flowers with white spurs. Useful early colour in deciduous shade. Selected clone of plants originally bred by Wilhelm Schact in Germany. Offsets.
Bulbous Fumitory Fumariaceae
Bulbous perennial with ferny blue-grey leaves, bearing vibrant red flowers. Originally found in Romania and selected in Holland. Offsets.
Montbretia Iridaceae
Robust, cormous perennial, with pleated lance-shaped leaves, 60-100cm long, bearing spikes of orange-red flowers in June. S Africa.
Montbretia Iridaceae
Robust, cormous perennial, with pleated lance-shaped leaves, 60-100cm long, bearing spikes of orangy yellow flowers in June.
Montbretia Iridaceae
Short stemmed form with carmine red flowers. Sun.
Montbretia Iridaceae
Excellent later flowering form with large burnt orange flowers with dark blotches.
Montbretia Iridaceae
Shorter stemmed variety with pure yellow flowers.
Montbretia Iridaceae
One of the larger flowered forms with pure orange flowers with a paler centre. Sun or part shade.
Montbretia Iridaceae
Low growing form with orange red flowers and dark green leaves. Vigorous.
Montbretia Iridaceae
Robust, cormous perennial, with pleated, lance-shaped leaves, bearing spikes of deep flowers in July. Perennial favorite. Sun.
Montbretia Iridaceae
New sterile form with dense clusters of large peachy pink flowers with apricot throat. Late July to Sept.
Montbretia Iridaceae
Robust, cormous perennial, with pleated, lance-shaped leaves, bearing spikes of bright-tomato red flowers in June. Perennial favorite. Sun.
Ivy-leaved Cyclamen, Sow-bread Myrsinaceae
White flowered form of the Ivy-leaved Cyclamen. Excellent for naturalizing in open woodland. Shade. Autumn flowering.
Scarborough Lily Amaryllidaceae
Bulbous perennial with fleshy strap-like leaves, with erect flower stem bearing 1-4 tubular scarlet flowers. Dramatic. Needs some protection.
Dog Tooth Violet Liliaceae
Large strongly lilac-pink reflexed flowers in March and attractive mottled foliage. Deciduous shade.
Dog Tooth Violet Liliaceae
Large pale pink reflexed flowers in March and attractive mottled foliage. Newish hybrid. Deciduous shade.
False Freesia Iridaceae
Delicate South African bulb, flowering through the summer with attractive red flowers. South. Well drained. Ht 25cm. Mulch in winter.
Elwes's Snowdrop 'Wessex Titan' Amaryllidaceae
NEW A giant elwesii with very large flowers and strong honey scent. Outer segments reaching 4.5 cm. Paul Barney, Ashampstead, 2011 Ht 23 cm. I found this lovely elwesii growing in a garden in Ashampstead, Berkshire. It has bulbs the size of a large daffodil. Similar to Galanthus elwesii 'Yvonne Hay' but has a very good scent & is 2 weeks later to flower. Bulks up quickly.
£25
Gladiolus Iridaceae
Striking red blooms with white splashes. June-July. Well drained but additional moisture in the summer.
Gladiolus Iridaceae
Large salmon-pink flowers in summer. Native to the NE Cape and S Natal. Growing in cliffs. Well drained. Sun. Rare.
Gladiolus Iridaceae
Arching lavender flowers with purple interior to 60cm. With narrow linear leaves. Hardy and vigorous. Sun.
Gladiolus Iridaceae
Graceful greeny white flowers held on 45cm stems with grassy leaves. Excellent cut flower. Well drained. Sun.
Gladiolus Iridaceae
Gorgeous pink blooms with bright pink ‘brush strokes’ on the lips. Full sun. Well drained.
Cooper’s False Scilla Asparagaceae
Bulbous hardy perennial sending up racemes of purple flowers in early spring, followed by linear striped leaves. Full sun. Well drained. Ht 7cm. South Africa.
Silver Squill Asparagaceae
Bulbous perennial with reddish bulbs and delightfully green spotted silver leaves and stems bearing small greenish bell-shaped flowers. Cold greenhouse. Ht 15cm. South Africa.
Spring Snowflake Amaryllidaceae
Attractive snowflake with strap-like green leaves and drooping white flowers with green markings in early spring. January-March. Moist or dry shade. Ht 25cm. Europe.
Miniature Dragon Araceae
Tuberous perennial with attractive shiny heart-shaped leaves and hooded pineapple scented flowers. Shade. Own stock. Ht 15cm. China.
Portuguese Squill Asparagaceae
Large deep blue scilla from the Mediterranean, not Peru. Leaves appear in early spring with flowers in May-June. Ht 25cm. Mediterranean.
Aztec Lily Am
Shocking red, narrow petalled flowers on fleshy stems, with strap-like leaves. Well drained alkali soil. Sun. Hardy if kept dry. Ht 35cm. Mexico.
Sweet Betsy Melanthiaceae
Maroon-flowered banana-scented spring bulb with mottled trifoliate leaf. Shade. Woodsy conditions. Ht 30cm. USA.
Double American Wake Robin Melanthiaceae
The rare and delightful double form of the American Wake Robin. Ht 30cm. USA.
Bloody Butcher Melanthiaceae
Brown maroon-flowered trillium with recurved petals and mottled leaves. Easy. Woodsy shade. Ht 30cm. C & E USA.