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Grow bulbs

Published: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 11:49 am

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From the first snowdrop to the last autumn crocus, bulbs add colour and life to the garden. Here you’ll find lists of the best daffodils and tulips to grow in spring, alliums and irises to take the garden into summer, and growing advice for summer favourites like lilies and gladioli. Planting bulbs in pots? Follow our detailed step-by-step guides for the best results. You’ll also find tips on dealing with pests and diseases, advice on propagating new clumps and lists of unusual bulbs to grow.

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We list our favourite autumn-flowering bulbs to grow.
Autumn-flowering bulbs for October

We select five of the best bulbs that flower in October.
Autumn-flowering bulbs for November

Take a look at five of our favourite bulbs that are flowering in November.
Five of the best February-flowering bulbs

Discover five bulbs that flower in February, bringing welcome colour to the late-winter garden.
Five bulbs for March flowers

Discover five pretty bulbs that flower in March, for a welcome blast of early spring colour.
Five best April-flowering bulbs

Discover five beautiful bulbs that flower during April, in our inspirational feature.
Six best June-flowering bulbs

Take a look at six June-flowering bulbs, perfect for summer scent, drama and colour.
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We pick nine spring bulbs to force in autumn, for lovely winter flowers indoors.
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Discover 10 bulbs that make excellent cut flowers in spring, from hyacinths to tulips.
Four steps to success with bulbs. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Ensure your bulbs look spectacular next spring! Horticultural expert David Hurrion shares his top tips for planting bulbs in pots, in lawns and in your borders, in these video guides from our masterclass
Eight things you need to know about growing spring bulbs. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Greg Loades reveals what to do over the winter months to guarantee a beautiful display of spring bulbs next year
Bulbs for naturalising

Go wild for our pick of the best bulbs for naturalising in grass and under shrubs or trees.
10 unusual bulbs to grow

Bored of growing the same old crocus, daffodils and tulips? Browse our list of 10 unusual bulbs to grow.
Spring bulbs to plant in autumn

For a fabulous spring display, you need to plant spring bulbs in autumn. Here are 10 of the best.
Winter-flowering bulbs

Looking for a burst of winter colour? We list our favourite winter-flowering bulbs.
Spring bulbs to lift and divide

Boost the colour from spring bulbs in your garden by dividing them after flowering.
What to plant with spring bulbs

Planting bulbs with other plants can really enhance their beauty. Browse our favourite planting combinations.
Summer-flowering bulbs for August

We reveal six of our favourite August-flowering bulbs, including exotic choices for late-summer drama.
Mould on bulbs

Protect your flower bulbs from mould by following our expert guidance.

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