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AUTUMN PLANTING

  • ** BULBS **Plant from August onwards. 15cm/6" deep and 10cm/4" apart. Flowers: May/JuneFlowering Height: 90cm/36"Soil/Position: Alliums will grow in a wide range of soils provided there is good drainage. They like sunshine but the flowers will last longer in partial shade. Application: Valuable for planting in groups of borders or for naturalising (leaving in for flowers year after year). Excellent, long lasting cut flower.Cultivation: Late planting in autumn prevents bulbs from making early shoots which can be damaged by frost.Expert's Tip: Plant taller varieties to the rear of borders. Flowers can be used for dried arrangements.Bulbs grown from cultivated stock. Bulbs must not be eaten.
  • ** BULBS **Plant from August onwards. 15cm/6" deep and 10cm/4" apart. Flowers: May/JuneFlowering Height: 70cm/28"Soil/Position: Alliums will grow in a wide range of soils providing there is good drainage. They like sunshine but the flowers will last longer in partial shade. Application: Valuable for planting in groups in borders or for naturalising (leaving in for flowers year after year). Excellent, long lasting cut flower. Cultivation: Late planting in Autumn prevents bulbs from making early shoots which can be damaged by frost. Expert's Tip: Plant taller varieties to the rear of borders. Flowers can be used for dried arrangements.Bulbs grown from cultivated stock. Bulbs must not be eaten.
  • ** BULBS **Plant from August onwards. 10cm/4" deep and 10cm/4" apart. Flowers: March/AprilFlowering Height: 35cm/14"Soil/Position: Narcissus / Daffodils like well-drained but moist humus rich soil in sun or partial shade. Avoid very dry areas such as under conifers.Application: Plant informal groups; ideal for rock gardens, containers and terraces.Cultivation: Can be left undisturbed for years although should they become overcrowded once the leaves have withered, lift, divide and replant immediately.Expert's Tip: Great for naturalising in woodland or lawns.Bulbs grown from cultivated stock. Harmful if eaten/skin irritant.
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