All flower bulbs
Discover the most beautiful spring and autumn flower bulbs in this handy category. From tulips to daffodils and from gladiolus to dahlias. Discover our extensive bulb range quickly!
- Begonia grandiflora Geel x 3Begonia tuberhybrida Yellow€1.95 As low as €1.66Stock 14De Begonia Grandiflora Geel is een grootbloemige Begonia met mooie dubbele gele bloemen. Uitermate geschikt voor hangmanden en potten. Learn More
- Begonia Grandiflora Oranje x 3Begonia grandiflora Orange€1.95 As low as €1.66Stock 79Begonia Grandiflora Oranje is een grootbloemige Begonia met mooie dubbele heldere en rijke oranje bloemen. Learn More
- Begonia grandiflora Roze x 3Begonia tuberhybrida Pink€1.95 As low as €1.66Stock 18De Begonia Grandiflora Roze is een grootbloemige Begonia met mooie dubbele roze bloemen. Uitermate geschikt voor hangmanden en potten. Learn More
- Begonia Non Stop Roze x 3Begonia non stop€2.50 As low as €2.13Stock 60De Begonia Non Stop Roze is een roze bloeiende begonia die zonder ophouden rozekleurige bloemen produceert. Learn More
- Dahlia decorative Orange tuber size IDahlia decorative Orange€1.95 As low as €1.66Stock 56De Dahlia Decorative Orange produceert schitterende bolvormige abrikoos oranje kleurige bloemen op lange stevige stelen. Deze uitstekende dahlia is... Learn More
- Dahlia Yellow Sneezy Tuber size IDahlia Yellow SneezySpecial Price €1.25 Regular Price €2.25Stock 60Dahlias produceren massa's van deze bloemen vanaf begin juli tot oktober. Dahlia's maken grote langdurige snijbloemen en zijn ideaal voor het... Learn More
- Ranonkel Oranje 4/5 x 20Ranunculus asiaticus orange€2.25 As low as €1.91Stock 100+Prachtige grootbloemige oranje ranonkels met volle dubbele bloemen. Iedere tak krijgt één tot enkele bloemen.... Learn More
- Ranonkels Roze x 20Ranunculus asiaticus Pink€2.25 As low as €1.91Stock 100+Prachtige grootbloemige roze ranonkels met volle dubbele bloemen. Iedere tak krijgt één tot enkele bloemen.... Learn More
- Begonia grandiflora Wit x 3Begonia tuberhybrida White€1.95 As low as €1.66Out of stockOut of stockDe Begonia Grandiflora Wit is een grootbloemige Begonia met mooie dubbele witte bloemen. Uitermate geschikt voor hangmanden en potten.... Learn More
- Begonia Non Stop Rood x 3Begonia Non Stop Red€2.50 As low as €2.13Out of stockOut of stockDe Begonia Non Stop Rood is een rood bloeiende begonia die zonder ophouden roodkleurige bloemen produceert. Learn More
- Dahlia Bishop of York x 3Dahlia Bishop of York€2.75Available next SpringOut of stockDahlia Bishop of York is een plant van kontrast, zalmkleurige anemoonachtige bloemen boven een plant met chocolade bruine bladen Learn More
- Dahlia Great Silence Tuber size IDahlia Great Silence€2.25Out of stockOut of stockDahlias produceren massa's van deze bloemen vanaf begin juli tot oktober. Dahlia's maken grote langdurige snijbloemen en zijn ideaal voor het planten... Learn More
- Dahlia Spassmacher IDahlia 'Spassmacher'€2.25 As low as €1.91Out of stockOut of stockDahlias produceren massa's van deze bloemen vanaf begin juli tot oktober. Dahlia's maken grote langdurige snijbloemen en zijn ideaal voor het... Learn More
- Dahlia Topmix Geel x 3Dahlia single flowering€3.25Out of stockOut of stockVoeg een zonnestraal toe aan uw tuin met deze vrolijke daisy-achtige dahlia. Erg mooi en wanneer ze klein zijn ideaal voor in bloembakken. Learn More
- Dahlia Unwin Mix x 3Dahlia unwin€1.95Available next SpringOut of stockDe Unwin zaaddahlia's zijn zeer divers in kleur en vorm en bloeien de gehele zomer. Learn More
- Dubbele Begonia hybrida x 3Begonia tuberhybrida€2.50Out of stockOut of stockDe dubbele Begonia hybrida bloeit met overweldigende, zeer fraaie, dubbele bloemen. De bloemen van deze Begonias zijn zo groot als pioenen. Learn More
Flower bulbs are so easy to grow
They are very rewarding; producing some of the biggest, brightest flowers and require the least amount of effort. Spring flowering bulbs can get a lot of attention from passersby, but there are many flower bulbs that also bloom in summer and well into autumn.
Flowering bulbs may be annuals, biennials, or perennials, which will produce a wide variety of blooms and foliage. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just planning your very first flower bed, bulbs should be a fundamental part of your plans.
Bulbs work beautifully in flower beds or containers, and can complement other plants or make a stunning statement when grouped together. We have everything from Tulips and Daffodils to Asiatic lilies and from tall stately Gladiolus to highly fragrant Oriental Lilies.
How to plant Flower Bulbs in Autumn (Fall) for Spring Flowering
General instruction on planting of Flower Bulbs for Spring Blooming
Plant Flower Bulbs between mid September and December. Plant your bulbs in time and according to the weather (your local area). Flower Bulbs must have roots before the frost freezes the ground. The rooting takes up about 3 - 4 weeks depending on soil temperature. In frost prone zones give always mulch on top of the planting area after planting to help protect. For example you can use old leaves, fix the leaves with some earth on top or use peat moss.
Plant Flower bulbs (rule of Thumb) 3 x the bulb height deep use thios guide line a a minimal planting depth.
In warmer areas where the temperature in winter does not go below 10 degrees Celsius store your bulbs in the fridge, vegetable compartment for up to 9 weeks.
Flower Bulbs need a cold spell in order to build the flower and activate the growing cycle. So in warmer climates (USA) you need to fool nature a bit. Applying a moist mulch on top is fine, as it will keep the planting location moist and cool.
How to Plant Summer bulbs
Summer flower bulbs are best planted between late April and end of May, when the Soil has warmed up after winter. Individual Varieties flower at different times so you can enjoy colour in your garden all season long.
First of all make a plan of what you would like and where, take into account the different bloom times of each variety to make sure that you will have many different flowers blooming in your garden at the same time all summer long.
Make sure that you plant your bulbs as soon as you receive them, check that they are firm and Healthy, unhealthy bulbs are often soft and lightweight.
Most summer bulbs like to be planted in a location where they will receive at least 4 hours of sunlight, see details on packaging for the correct information per variety. Plant them in well drained Soil, if your Soil has poor drainage you can improve drainage by mixing in some builders sand or grit, by planting the bulbs on a slope or by making a raised bed. Adding well rotted organic matter will also help improve drainage.
Plant them at three times the bulbs height deep and two or three times their width apart, cover the planting area with some compost. Plant tall bulbs at the back of the border and smaller ones at the front.
Plant Gladioli just below the surface as they like to have a shallow planting depth and they like as much sun as possible.
Begonia’s benefit from being started indoors, plant them in good compost and keep them somewhere warm but out of sunlight until the first sprouts are about 3-5 cm (1 " - 2") above the surface of the Soil, then you can plant the outdoors. They like to have some Shade and need moist and regular feeding.
Dahlia Tubers can be started in a large enough planter already in April, transplant them in the border during mid May, take care that these original South American plants get sufficient sunlight and water. Choose a planting location in line with their growth. Cacti - Semi Cacti en Decorative Dahlia's can grow very large and might need some canes whilst growing up.
The dwarf growing types should be planted from the mid to front of the border.
Summer bulbs are not winter hardy so they must be lifted after the first autumn/winter frosts and stored in a cool, dry, dark frost free place until the following spring.
Planting of Flower bulbs in planters
It is great fun to plant bulbs in planters, you can place the pots in bloom where ever you like, they make a great sight, they can be taken indoors or arranged in a colourful group on your patio. Don't use to small planters, I use mostly 17 cm and upwards, for layer planting (lasagne method) I use planters of 30 - 40 cm wide. Plant your bulbs in a mixture of 1/3 sand with 2/3 potting compost for good drainage. Plant your bulbs halfway down in the planter and leave space between the wall of the planter and the bulb. Once planted I top the pots with extra potting compost and press it down firmly.
Larger planters of earthenware I place in a sheltered corner of the garden and underneath I slide a slab of Polystyrene to avoid freezing up from the bottom. I cover the large planters with and old carpet or cloth. I will bring them out in full daylight by end of February -March depending up on bud development and your local situation, so check during February on the growth and not to forget watering, planters should not become dry. Water if needed.
Smaller planters I do place in a carton box (Banana boxes from the fruit stall are perfect, they last and are easy to carry) fill the box up with peat whilst placing the pots into them. Put a layer of peat over the whole of the box as a final layer of protection. I store the boxes away either in a shed or a sheltered corner of the garden and cover them with some straw or a layer of newspapers. Again start checking from February onwards for bud development and do watch out for drought, they never should be dry.