Description
For those that are new to gardening or find it difficult to choose from our huge selection of bulbs, we've made deciding easy by putting together some great colour-themed collections.
Decisions made for you! A fantastic collection of peach summer flowers full of colour and fragrance. A popular collection of dahlias, gladioli, callas and lilies! A fantastic collection of 24 x BULBS at an unbelievable lower price. Each collection will have each variety of bulb packaged and labelled individually.
This peach summer flowering bulb collection contains:
15 x Gladioli
3 x Dahlias
3 x Callas
3 x Oriental Tree Lilies
Additional Information
Delivery / Returns
Summer Flowering Bulbs are delivered in Spring
Delivery and P&P
Summer Flowering Bulbs are dispatched from the end of February to June.
All orders should be dispatched within 3-5 working days during this time.
Postage cost to the UK (excluding N.Ireland) is £5.50.
Orders over £50 qualify for FREE delivery.
Unfortunately, we are not currently delivering to the EU. See Delivery page.
When your order is due for dispatch, you will receive a tracking email from us to track your parcel.
Your parcel will be sent on a 24-48 hour tracked service with DPD.
Returns and Refunds
You have the right to cancel your order at any time before it is dispatched.
All returns must be returned at your cost within 7 days of receipt.
Payment for the returned goods will be refunded within 7 days of the goods being received by us, less the postage charges.
Planting & Growing Instructions
Mixed Gladioli
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Position your corms in full sun to partial shade in a well-drained, moist soil.
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Plant your corms 10-16cm (4-6in) deep and 10cm (4in) apart.
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Oriental Trumpet Lilies
How to plant Oriental Trumpet Lilies
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Oriental Trumpet Hybrid Lily Bulbs should be planted as soon as possible. Ideally in the Spring but can be planted up until the Autumn.
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Find a location with full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil.
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Oriental Trumpet Hybrid Lilies can tolerate most soil types, Acidic or Alkaline as long as it's well drained.
Planting Oriental Trumpet Lilies in the Garden
- Arrange the Lilies in an odd-number grouping.
- Plant the bulbs about 20" apart. Space the groupings at least 90cm (3ft) apart.
- Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
- Ensure the bulbs have plenty of drainage.
Planting Oriental Trumpet Lilies in Pots
- Arrange the Lilies in an odd-number grouping.
- Plant 3 bulbs in a 10-14" 'patio type' pot using good-quality, multi-purpose compost.
- We recommend using John Innes No.3 for lilies.
- Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
- Ensure the bulbs have plenty of drainage.
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Dahlias
How to plant Dahlias
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Once the risk of frost has past, usually March or early April, find a sunny position with well-drained soil.
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If planting in the garden, cover your tubers with 3cm (1-2") of soil. Allow approx. 30cm spacing between each tuber. (The spacing may vary depending on the final size of the variety.)
- If planting in pots, plant 1 x dahlia tuber in a 2 to 3 litre pot or 12" in diameter and fill with multi-purpose compost. Use a slow-release fertiliser to promote strong growth.
- If planting in the garden, mulch over to protect them from the risk of any frost, douse the hole with a watering can full of water and cane as you plant.
- See 'Care Instructions' for more information.
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Callas
How to plant Callas
- Zantedeschia (also known as Calla Lilies) is ideal for planting in containers for houseplants or for seasonal outdoor bedding displays.
- Plant just under the surface of the soil with the eyes of the rhizome facing upwards.
- Water freely throughout the summer months and feed with a fertiliser every two weeks.
Planting Callas in pots
- If planting in pots, use a loam-based compost like John Innes No. 2 but a good multi-purpose compost is also fine.
- Plant one rhizome to an 8" pot or 3 to a 16" pot.
Planting Callas in the garden
- Depending on how you want your display to look, you can space your rhizomes 30cm (12") apart or plant in groupings of 3 rhizomes slightly closer together.
Care Instructions
Mixed Gladioli
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If in pots, stop watering at the end of Summer and bring then indoors for winter to protect against frost.In a greenhouse, shed or garage will be fine.
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Place back outside once the danger of winter frosts has passed.
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Oriental Trumpet Lilies
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Dahlias
How to care for Dahlias
Care:
- Support Dahlias with canes on planting and tie in as growth develops.
- When your Dahlias reach about 40cm in height, pinch out the growing tips with your thumb and forefinger or use a sharp knife. This will encourage branching.
- Water once a week with a good amount not just a little sprinkle.
- Deadhead flowers as they fade.
Overwintering:
- Once the first frosts have blackened the foliage, cut the plants back to the ground.
- In well-drained soils, leave the tubers in the ground and cover with a generous layer of bark chips or compost to protect them from frost.
- In colder climates or heavier soils, lift and store your tubers over winter.
- Replant the following spring.
Lifting and Storing over winter:
- Cut back foliage and carefully lift the tubers out of the soil.
- Allow the tubers to dry off naturally and then clean away any soil.
- Trim the stems back to 15-20cm and cut off any fine roots.
- Make sure the tubers are completely dry before storing them into open trays or boxes. Pack with peat-free compost or dry sand. Leave the crowns exposed.
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Callas
How to care for Callas
- In most areas, the foliage will be hit by frost and slightly blackened. This should be cut away.
- Lift Rhizomes before the first frosts and store them over winter before replanting them next Spring (after the risk of frost has passed).
- Store Rhizomes in trays of compost in a cool, dark, frost-free location, e.g a garage, shed, warm greenhouse or conservatory.
- Do not over water.