Tuberose have long been a highly prized and popular flower for amazing fragrance the essential oil is used as a base for many perfumes and is still often unsurpassed. But until now, UK gardeners have only been able to grow the white species or hybrids. Thanks to plant breeding students in Taiwan, over 10 years new colours have been developed, and just released this Spring 2014. The first of these is called 'Yellow Baby' with gorgeous soft sulphur yellow single flowers, bred with a much shorter stem length, making them perfect for pots and stockier all round. Their stunning fragrance though remains as good as ever. This variety wowed the crowds when just a few pots were shown last Summer at the Royal Bulbgrowers Show in Holland. Grow them in pots in a warm, sunny or lightly shaded location, they will provide late Summer colour and iconic fragrance for you, and can easily be kept over Winter year to year by drying back the bulbs in their pot, and keeping frost free during the Winter months. Try something new this season, and be amazed at their fragrance.
This beautiful apricot coloured tulip is incredibly versatile, very strong and sturdy and embraces the classic tulip shape. Tulips are one of the most popular spring bulbs as they are so easy to plant and grow and are perfect for planting in a mix of
A real British favourite, Daffodils blowing in the breeze are a true sign that spring is approaching! With their distinctive flowers and sweet scent they are a must have for any garden and have been for hundreds of years. Plant them in pots, containe
The beautiful 'Saffron Crocus' produces large, veined purple flowers, each with fiery orange red stigmas that provide a lovely contrast with the delicate petals of its blooms. From this amazing little plant comes the highly treasured spice, Saffron!