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Transform Your Garden with a Burst of Spring Colour

Bring your outdoor space to life with the Bulb Saver Collection, a curated mix of classic spring-flowering perennials. This selection includes Crocus 'Ruby Giant', Muscari armeniacum (grape hyacinth), Brodiaea 'Queen Fabiola', and Iris 'Dutch Mix'. Each variety is chosen for reliable flowering and vibrant colour, ensuring your garden stays lively from late winter into late spring.

Why Choose This Bulb Collection?

• Long-Lasting Displays: Enjoy a sequence of blooms from February through May, creating a dynamic, ever-changing garden scene.
• Diverse Planting Options: These bulbs thrive at the front of borders, nestled in rockeries, or layered in patio pots. Mix and match to suit your garden design.
• Low Maintenance: Once planted, these hardy perennials require little care—just water during dry spells and watch them return each spring.
• Naturalising Varieties: Over time, many of these bulbs will multiply, giving you an even more impressive display year after year.

Planting & Care Guide

• When to Plant: Plant bulbs from September to December before the ground freezes.
• How Deep: Place bulbs at a depth of roughly 2-3 times their height (usually 5–10cm deep).
• Soil Preferences: Most thrive in well-drained soil. Amend heavy clay with grit or compost if needed.
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade is ideal for these species.
• Caring Tips: Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering—this helps feed the bulb for next year’s growth. Minimal feeding required; a general-purpose bulb fertiliser in early spring can boost performance.

The Varieties Included

• Crocus 'Ruby Giant': Early blooming, rich purple flowers—great for naturalising lawns and borders.
• Muscari armeniacum: Compact spikes of blue flowers; excellent in drifts or pots.
• Brodiaea 'Queen Fabiola': Starry violet-blue blooms appearing later in spring; lovely among grasses or at border edges.
• Iris 'Dutch Mix': Striking mix of colours on tall stems; perfect for cutting gardens or mixed beds.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Create Layers: Underplant beneath deciduous shrubs or roses for added seasonal interest.
• Pair with: Early daffodils, snowdrops, or primroses for a continuous wave of colour.
• Pots & Containers: Layer bulbs in containers (‘lasagne planting’) for maximum impact in small spaces.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these bulbs?
  The ideal planting window is autumn (September–December) before the first hard frost.
• Will these bulbs come back every year?
  Yes! All included varieties are perennial and will reappear each spring if left undisturbed.
• Do I need special soil or fertiliser?
  No special soil is needed—just ensure good drainage. A general bulb fertiliser in early spring can encourage strong growth but isn’t essential.