Exactly what are the Best Summer Bulbs?
If you’ve experienced gardening and you know the way to grow annuals and perennials, you might be prepared to start with bulb gardening. Even though summer bulbs are usually planted differently from other plant types, they’re fairly simple to plant and maintain.
Here’s a summary of several of probably the best bulbs to plant in the garden yours before summer kicks in:
Snowdrops
Don’t let the word ‘snow’ in Snowdrops fool you. Also known as Galanthus nivalis, Snowdrops are actually one of the reliable varieties in spring and summer that prefer partly shaded, damp, rich conditions, which we have plenty of in the UK!
Crocus
A top-seller in the UK. Jewel-coloured crocus bulbs are particularly pleasing once planted in large swathes in your garden space. Crocus plants should be planted in Autumn or spring away from places that are heavily shaded.
Daffodils
The sunny, summery and bright yellow Daffodils are actually a real indication of the beginning of spring. They make for the ideal spring blooming bulbs.
Tulips
Tulips are available in an extensive range of varieties, with a lot of choices to select from. You are able to select a single colour or perhaps 2 or perhaps 3 distinct colours that work well together. It’s advised to select varieties that grow to a similar level and will flower together. Some ideas include combining Tulipa “Queen of Night” a deep and vibrant purple flower, with Tulipa “Pink Diamond” a soft pink flower. Or perhaps a bright and fiery combination with a red Tulipa “Uncle Tom” with a bright orange Tulipa “Ballerina”.
Hyacinth
The fragrant blooms and unusual shapes of the well-known hyacinth make these flowers one of the most popular choices when you are looking at spring bulbs. Like the daffodils, plant these bulbs at the start of autumn, and they tend to begin to flower between April and March. Varieties of Hyacinth, like the Delft Blue, will usually flower around Christmas time.
Iris
The Iris is available in many colours and sizes. Several of the varieties to choose from including the tall, bearded Iris, usually flower in May, or perhaps a smaller variety like the Dwarf Iris, that typically flowers in April. Plant these bulbs in September or perhaps August, in a location that receives direct sunlight.
Allium
“Purple Sensation” is among the best varieties of the Allium bulb, since it looks wonderful. The one drawback about these flowers has to do with the leaves that start dying off once the flowers start taking off.
Lily Of The Valley
Elegant, delicate, and fragrant, it comes as no surprise that Lily Of The Valley is still one of the most popular flowers. Once well-established these flowers create a vibrant and lush green foliage carpet, which creates a stunning contrast for the white flowers.