Since 1868 de Jager has been producing top quality, top sized bulbs. The large sizes do make an enormous difference, providing bigger flowers, stronger stems, and better naturalisation. Choose from over 450 varieties and transform your garden with scent and colour. Autumn Flowering Bulbs now available to order.
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Garden Party
L3156
Oriental lily ‘Garden Party’ is a shorter lily variety, perfect for summer patio pots. Emitting a heady fragrance, the showy flowers feature large, reflexed petals which give an exotic appearance.
Ideal for cutting, the glorious blooms are white in colour, with a gold band blushing to pink as it tapers down the centre of each petal. Burgundy freckles speckle the petal surfaces and enhance Garden Party’s tropical looks along with dusty rust-orange stamens.
As a mark of excellence, this wonderful lily has been awarded a certificate of garden merit from the RHS.
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Anastasia
L3112
Rosy-pink petals imbued with soft gradients make Anastasia a masterpiece of floral design. Revered by florists, this Oriental trumpet lily forms visual drama in beds and arrangements. Each bloom commands attention, combining gentle hues with an impressive form, perfect for sophisticated outdoor spaces or for a dazzling centrepiece indoors.
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Belladonna
M5081
Spot autumn-flowering Amaryllis ‘Belladonna’ in the border and you feel as though you have stumbled upon garden treasure. Beautifully scented, exquisite pink flowers are borne in clusters, atop tall, fleshy red stems. The fine, lily-shaped blooms are followed by glossy, strap-like foliage.
Sometimes known as the Belladonna, Jersey or March lily, South African native Amaryllis Belladonna, has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for garden brilliance.
Grow this showy Amaryllis in clusters or clumps to bloom above shorter plants; we think it looks great with the simple silver foliage of Brunnera, Convovulus and Stachys Byzantina.
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Berlin Giant
M6131
The Queen named Lily of the Valley as her favourite flower – the beautiful, pearl-like ivory bells have featured heavily in royal wedding bouquets, signifying love and fidelity. The distinctive, heady aroma of these humble blooms is often used in luxury perfumes. ‘Berlin Giant’ is an improved strain, with larger blooms and taller stems than the standard varieties, earning itself an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Lily of the Valley pips will quickly naturalise into impressive drifts in the right setting, thriving in shady woodland environments. The elongated stems of ‘Berlin Giant’ make it the ultimate cut flower to fill your home with fragrance.
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Astrosanguineus
M6141
Cosmos ‘Astrosanguineus’ is a decadent treat for your garden, with the delicious rich fragrance of dark chocolate laced with vanilla. Sumptuous, velvety maroon blooms dance on long, wiry stems for an airy, elegant addition to pots and borders. The intoxicating, cocoa scent is equally adored by pollinators, and the open-faced blooms welcome bees and butterflies to indulge in the sweet nectar. Be sure to position some containers next to doors and walkways to fully appreciate the mesmerising perfume as you brush past. These tender perennials originate from Mexico: lift and store indoors over winter to protect them from the cold and wet.
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Amazonica
M6201
Flaunting exquisite, pristine blooms of milky white, Eucharis ‘Amazonica’ bears umbels of up to 6 pendulous flower heads, dangling like chandeliers. Native to Ecuador, this tender perennial will be a mesmerising addition to your greenhouse or indoor plant collection. Each strong stem is surrounded by an abundance of glossy, dark green foliage to emphasise the glinting blooms. Flowering on and off throughout the summer months, Eucharis ‘Amazonica’ is highly scented, filling the room with sweet, fruity fragrance. The RHS has bestowed an Award of Garden Merit upon this variety, in recognition of its first-rate performance and reliability.
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Gardnerianum
M6321
With the dramatic, architectural leaves and vibrant, floriferous spires of Hedychium ‘Gardnerianum’, your garden will be transformed into a lush jungle. A member of the ginger family, this spectacular plant boasts a mass of tropical, verdant foliage. Soaring above the leathery leaves, sturdy stems are packed with scented, lemon-yellow blooms, followed by vivid red seedpods. This variety is one of the hardiest Hedychiums for growing in the UK and has been bestowed with an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliable performance. Given protection from frost, ‘Gardnerianum’ will prove to be a vigorous perennial for your summer display.
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Gentle Romance
L3078
Deep pink petals softening to pale tips make Gentle Romance a graceful addition to terraces, patios, and conservatories. These elegant blooms exude serenity, bringing delicate charm to containers or garden spaces. Their subtle tones balance bold colours, creating a soothing centrepiece perfect for enhancing outdoor or indoor displays.
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Double Mixed
M5371
With delightful petticoats of petals, vibrant colour, and exceptional scent, this ‘Double Freesia Mixture’ is a superb addition to your early summer display. A pleasing, joyful combination of pink, mauve, yellow, orange, and white, this kaleidoscopic collection brings instant pizazz to borders, beds, and containers. Freesias truly come into their own as cut flowers. Their spiced, citrus, fresh fragrance is often used in perfumes, and a home-grown bunch will act as a natural scent diffuser in your home. These specially selected varieties boast long, strong stems which are perfect for filling vases and giving in bouquets to loved ones.
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Candicans
M6221
The graceful pillars of Galtonia ‘Candicans’ extend skywards like a magnificent Cathedral spire, giving this bloom its common name of ‘Spire Lily’. ‘Candicans’ is derived from the Latin meaning ‘shining white’ and the long stems live up to their name, gleaming with pearly, bell-shaped flowers. Radiating a light scent, Galtonia is packed with sweet nectar, proving irresistible to pollinators. Native to South Africa, these bulbs are nonetheless hardy and robust, thriving in container displays and naturalising amongst borders and lawns. The RHS has presented this variety with a coveted Award of Garden Merit, proving its excellent performance and reliability.
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Festalis
M6402
Unique and highly rewarding to grow, Hymenocallis ‘Festalis’ will bring a fairy-like delicacy to your floral display. With a heavenly fragrance reminiscent of scented narcissi, this ‘Peruvian Daffodil’ offers a long flowering window throughout the summer. Lacy, ivory-white trumpets are encircled by a distinctive halo of fine, elongated tepals curling back on themselves. ‘Festalis’ has earned the much-coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit for its excellent performance and dependability. The tall, sturdy stems also make exceptional cut flowers and forced bulbs to savour indoors, filling the room with their irresistible perfume.
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Callianthus Murielae
M6231
The sleek, understated sister of Gladioli, Acidanthera ‘Callianthus Murialae’ oozes elegance and refinement. Shapely white petals encircle a star-shaped maroon centre, and the blooms are skirted by long, lithe leaves. In addition to stylish form, ‘Callianthus Murialae’ is enveloped in a cloud of captivating fragrance, with a heady, tantalising scent. Acidanthera make superb cut flowers to be savoured in your home as well as your garden, bringing their grace and exquisite perfume to your floral arrangements. Despite a delicate appearance, this variety proves remarkably resilient and reliable, and has thus been granted a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
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Lotus Beauty
L3800
A new and deliciously scented, double Oriental lily - ‘Lotus Beauty’ produces undulating white petals, edged and flecked in burgundy which are formed in layers, resembling a lotus flower.
Flowering between June and July, the ruffled blooms are perfect for adding elegant drama at the back of summer borders.
Grows best in full sun or part shade, in rich well-drained soil. Surrounded by lush greens from hardy perennials such as Hosta, Euphorbia and Alchemilla mollis which provide wonderful, supporting foliage – lilies dazzle in the border.
Tall stems and large, fragranced, long-lasting flowers make ‘Lotus Beauty’ an excellent variety for cutting.
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Mister Cas
L3131
Golden yellow hearts framed by creamy white petals give Mister Cas a stately presence in any garden. Tall and commanding, this lily adds depth and light to terraces and beds. The luxurious appearance pairs elegance with boldness, offering a radiant focal point suited for both structured and informal settings.
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Jalapa
M6521
With a name from the Latin meaning ‘amazing’ and commonly called the ‘Marvel of Peru’, it is little wonder Mirabilis ‘Jalapa’ is so fascinating. Remarkably, many different coloured flowers are simultaneously produced on the same bushy plant. The buds unfurl from late afternoon onwards, earning this variety the nickname ‘Four O’clock Flower’. The blooms radiate a heady, sweet fragrance, much like Nicotiana, proving irresistible to nocturnal pollinators. Kept frost free, Mirabilis is robust and vigorous, making it an ideal candidate for growing in patio containers and overwintering in the conservatory for an increasingly impressive display each year.
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Honka Fragile
D4493
An ethereal beauty, ‘Honka Fragile’ is an award-winning dahlia, having been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS. When you see the exceptional beauty of the incredible flowers, it is easy to see why it holds such an accolade.
Each bee-friendly bloom consists of a golden, pollen-rich heart centred within 8 perfect, raspberry edged, ivory petals.
The elegant, star-shaped blooms hold a delicate scent and make beautiful cut flowers.
Looks brilliant in the herbaceous border with soft, feathery grasses.
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Gold Fever
L4000
The pale lemon blooms of Oriental lily ‘Gold Fever’ bring freshness to summer pots and garden containers.
The exotic-looking flowers feature a cluster of burnt-orange anthers, standing proudly on stamens at the centre of each large bloom. A light dusting of red freckles brings delicate contrast to the soft yellow colouring of this regal lily.
Bulbs can be planted in spring or autumn, into well-drained, gritty compost, for flowers between July and August.
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Violacea
M6863
The dainty, petite umbels of Tulbaghia ‘Violacea’ offer a surprising range of benefits both in the garden and in the kitchen. Clusters of fairy-like violet blooms dance above narrow, grey-green leaves, perfect for edging borders, and adorning rockeries and container displays. Otherwise known as ‘Society Garlic’, all parts of this plant are edible with the potent scent and flavour of chives. The roots are said to possess antibacterial and antifungal properties, boosting soil health alongside plants prone to fungal disease, such as roses. This drought-resistant, half-hardy perennial has been granted an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for its versatility and high performance.
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Dr Alexander Fleming
M6592
Layers of rose-pink petals open slowly, each one softer than the last. The blooms feel generous, almost too full for their stems, as if they’re offering everything they have. Strong, fragrant, and fleeting—perfect for anyone who treasures beauty which doesn’t last forever, but stays in your memory.
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Alberta Morning
L3867
Small and delicate-looking, plum and white specked blooms, hang from the tall stems of Martagon lily ‘Alberta Morning’ during June and July.
Originating from the Swiss Alps, these dainty-looking ‘Turk’s cap’ lilies are far tougher than they look – the bulbs will survive cold temperatures providing your soil is not waterlogged, naturalising in part-shade in the garden to re-emerge in early summer for decades to come.
Each candelabra-like stem carries up to 30 exquisite and exotic-looking, downward-facing flowers which need to be seen up close to be truly appreciated.
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Black Beauty
L3361
A refined and elegant Turks cap lily, ‘Black Beauty’ will produce as many as 40 flowers per plant once established, borne in stunning floral sprays.
The lightly-fragranced, claret-red blooms are outlined in white and hold a green star in the centre.
Stems are straight, tall and strong – great for growing near the back of a garden border and ideal for cutting and adding to floral arrangements.
A sunny position and well-drained soil are best for this magnificent, Heirloom species hybrid lily to thrive.
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Blue Rhythm
M6432
A true rhapsody in blue, Iris ‘Blue Rhythm’ flaunts cornflower blooms overlaid by a scintillating silver sheen. This variety is reminiscent of the Iris paintings by Vincent Van Gogh: the artist made was fascinated by the way the cobalt petals were so prominent against surrounding colours. Likewise, the azure shades and loose waves of ‘Blue Rhythm’ will stand out amongst your borders. An historic Bearded Iris of superb form, this marvellous variety has deservedly garnered multiple awards. With the bonus of a distinctive lemony scent, this Iris will draw bees and butterflies to your garden from far and wide.
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Lilium Trumpet African Queen
L3291
Fabulous for adding height and colour to your garden, trumpet-shaped lily ‘African Queen’ bears a profusion of large, bold orange blooms during late summer.
Buds and outer petals appear in burnished, earthy–bronze tones which complement the rich orange hue of the spectacular flowers at all stages of opening.
Plant these tall and majestic lilies where you will enjoy their sweet scent as it wafts through your garden on warmer days.
Worthy winner of a prestigious award of garden merit from the RHS, ‘African Queen’ seems to improve year after year in the garden.
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Tuberosa The Pearl
M6651
Polianthes Tuberosa ‘The Pearl’ will stop you in your tracks before you even see the blooms. Its luxurious heady, sweetly spiced perfume hovers in the air, pervading your home and garden. In addition to incredible scent, this variety brings ineffable beauty, with spires of double, waxen flowers shining like precious pearls. Often referred to as the world’s ‘most scented’ bulb, Polianthes makes a superlative cut flower, acting as a natural air freshener. Ideal for growing in greenhouses, conservatories, and sunny patio planters in the summer, ‘The Pearl’ has been granted an RHS Award of Garden Merit as testament to its reliability.
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Brasilia
L3106
Oriental Lily Brasilia enchants with wonderfully fragrant lavender-blushed white flowers edged in soft lavender-pink. This very pretty lily variety flourishes in sunny, well-drained spots, bringing an air of delicate sophistication to gardens. Its delightful fragrance and elegant blooms make this a perfect choice for adding a touch of romantic charm to garden beds and containers.
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Paeonie Collection
M8045
A charming blend of red, white, and pink paeonies which enhances any garden border. The flowers offer layers of lush petals, adding elegance and fragrance. This collection gives a romantic, timeless appeal, transforming borders into scenes of classic beauty, ideal for summer borders seeking refined, captivating blooms.
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Arabian Knight
L3386
Bring some Middle Eastern luxury to your early summer garden with the exquisitely beautiful flowers of Martagon lily ‘Arabian Night’.
These ‘Turk’s cap’ lilies are so called thanks to their highly reflexed petals which curl back on themselves, giving a turban-like appearance. Each tall stem is adorned with 20-30 captivating flowers.
A rich palette of gold and velvet-maroon shades gives this variety an opulent and mysterious look.
Perhaps surprisingly, the plants originate from Swiss mountain meadow regions and therefore thrive in part-shade, able to withstand cold winters and are more than happy to naturalise in the right conditions.
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White Wonder
M6932
A quirky horticultural marvel, Cucurma ‘White Wonder’ is a unique, exciting curiosity for the discerning gardener. This tropical perennial is quick to capture attention with its distinctive appearance and spicy fragrance. Cucurma is a variety of turmeric that is as valuable in the garden as it is in the kitchen. Intricate layers of bracts form pinecone-shaped inflorescences of glistening white and lime green. These blooms are produced all through the summer and into autumn against a backdrop of luscious foliage. The tall stems make long-lasting cut flowers for a remarkable bouquet. Treat your Cucurma to warm, rich, moist soil and protect from frost.
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Fragrans
M6121
Also known as the ‘Perfumed Fairy Lily’, the charming golden trumpets of Chlidanthus ‘Fragrans’ radiate an extraordinary fragrance which will leave you enchanted. The botanical name comes from the Greek meaning ‘delicate flower’, yet despite only reaching 35cm their powerful perfume will float on the air to fill your garden with sweet, citrus scent. An exotic relative of the daffodil, the petite pixie-blooms bear umbels of up to 5 lemon-yellow flowers above bright green, strap like foliage. Chlidanthus ‘Fragrans’ is perfect for dotting around your home in bud vases as a long-lasting cut flower and natural scent diffuser.
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Majalis Rosea
M6132
Flooding the air with exquisite scent, Lily of the Valley is a breath-taking spring delight. The exciting new variety ‘Majalis Rosea’ adorns this woodland classic with a soft, blushing charm: the usually white blooms are suffused with shell pink. Dangling delicately from fine, arching stems, the scalloped bells bob in the breeze against lush green foliage. The ‘pips’ of Convallaria will happily naturalise in a partially shaded spot, providing carpets of hazy pink for under-planting trees, shrubs and perennials. ‘Majalis Rosea’ is also beautiful for forcing indoors, and makes an enchanting cut flower for petite, perfumed bouquets.
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Flamingo
M6142
Cosmos ‘Flamingo’ is a guilt-free sweet indulgence to enjoy all summer long, with bubble-gum pink petals and the irresistible scent of milk chocolate. Much like the charming annual cosmos, but with the advantage of delightful fragrance and a perennial habit, this variety will bring pleasure for many months, year after year. Pretty, saucer-shaped blooms wave on long, slender stems above finely divided, feathery foliage. The delicious vanilla scent acts as a magnet to local bees and butterflies, who will flit lightly between the flowers, relishing the sweet nectar. Lift and store these tender perennials under cover over winter.
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Single Mixture
M5372
A flurry of flamboyant flowers, our ‘Single Freesia Rainbow Mixture’ will fill your garden with phenomenal fragrance and colour. This classic combination of confetti-like shades will sprinkle your garden with vibrant cheer. Plump buds are poised upon elegant, arching stems, bursting into exuberant trumpet-like blooms. Line frequented walkways with pots full of Freesias for sumptuously perfumed paths and patios. A florists’ favourite, this ‘Rainbow Mixture’ features strong stems for arranging into abundant vases and bouquets. Snip a few blooms to savour indoors, and you will be rewarded by outstanding, long-lasting cut flowers, suffusing the entire room with scent.
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Harrisiana
M6403
It is easy to see why Hymenocallis are often referred to as the ‘Spider Lily’, and none more so than the curious ‘Harrisiana’. This unique variety features wispy, stranded segments emanating from a small central trumpet, crowned by thread-like filaments. The slender flowers waft above dark green, strap-like foliage. Beyond their fanciful appearance, these ‘Peruvian Daffodils’ deliver incredible scent – like a citrus-laced Lily of the Valley. The delicate, spindly blooms are a novel addition to containers and the front of borders, to be admired up close. Offer some winter protection to ensure a repeat performance year after year
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Muscadet
L3095
The pristine blooms of lily ‘Muscadet’ resemble the delicate beauty of a porcelain doll. Pearly, translucent white petals are tinted by a demure pink blush and maroon freckles. This captivating Oriental lily flaunts sizeable, outward facing flowers borne on sturdy stems of up to 60cm. A compact height makes ‘Muscadet’ an enchanting choice for confined spaces and container displays. Be sure to position some near seating areas to be surrounded by their enthralling fragrance. This vigorous variety produces an abundance of blooms from July – August, providing a delightful spectacle for your garden throughout the summer months.
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Honka Pink
D4495
Soft pink petals fade gracefully to white near a yellow centre, creating a delicate look. Honka Pink offers unique beauty, perfect for naturalistic gardens. This dahlia’s gentle gradient and airy form bring elegance, adding a subtle charm which enhances informal plantings.
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Candy Morning
L4005
Mauve pink blooms and nodding petals give Martagon Candy Morning a woodland-inspired charm. Perfect for shaded corners, this lily brings natural beauty to your garden. The soft tones in each flower, and the delicate form, makes for a superb addition when seeking to create a relaxed garden setting, A classical looking lily and great for cottage-style planting.
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Duchesse de Nemours
M6607
Double white petals with a hint of sulphur-yellow create a graceful, fragrant bloom in Paeonies Duchess de Nemours. Refined and timeless, these flowers suit borders or cottage gardens seeking elegance. The luxurious texture and captivating scent ensures this is a focal point for your summer borders.
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Hocus Pocus
L3869
The delicate beauty of sophisticated, Oriental hybrid lily ‘Hocus Pocus’ makes this variety a must for the cutting garden.
White petals are edged in soft lavender-pink with a central, glowing lemon stripe. This enchanting lily emits a heavenly fragrance as it blooms during July and August.
Plant the bulbs in spring or autumn into large containers of gritty compost, or well-drained garden beds and borders, for a glorious show of late summer blooms.
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Henryi
L3363
More commonly known as ‘Henry’s Lily’ in reference to the Irish explorer Augustine Henry, who discovered it, lilium ‘Henryi’ is an award-winning species lily.
Recipient of a prestigious award of garden merit from the RHS, this hardy and reliable cultivar produces up to 30 large, gracefully-poised, nodding flowers. The scented blooms are deep-orange in colour, with textured maroon speckles. Recurved petals expose elegant long green stamens and rust-coloured anthers, giving an exotic appearance.
Dark green foliage and black stems add to the enchanting look of this spectacular lily.
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Unguicularis
M5661
A welcome sight in the depths of winter, Iris ‘Unguicularis’ generously provides beautiful flowers from November to March. With delicate petals like butterfly wings, the lavender-blue blooms flutter above lance-shaped, evergreen foliage. Brightening bare borders and containers, this variety delivers a dash of colour when it is needed most. The blooms radiate a soft, sweet scent – capitalise on this fragrance by positioning near frequented walkways. ‘Unguicularis’ is native to a dry climate and thrives in light, free-draining soil with a south-facing aspect. Snip the pretty, perfumed blooms as fresh cut flowers to relish some floral joy indoors during the winter months.
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Golden Splendour
L3293
Clusters of zingy, lemon-yellow blooms are held aloft on tall stems, on trumpet-shaped lily ‘Golden Splendour’.
Brilliant for adding a splash of warm, uplifting colour and elegant architecture towards the centre or back of garden borders, this exceptional lily is a prize-winning cultivar - recipient of an award of garden merit from the RHS.
Buds appear in muted purple, striped with green, before bursting into flower during July and August. A sweet fragrance is emitted, especially noticeable on warm evenings, as the buttery blooms open.
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Lotus Elegance
L3802
A striking new lily, ‘Lotus Elegance’ adds glitz and glamour to containers and borders when blooming in summer.
This double Oriental lily has been bred for its exotic, lotus-like looks and produces a beautiful, sweet perfume as its ruffled pink petals open during June and July.
The long stems are fabulous for cutting and the blooms are long-lasting, both in the garden and in the vase. Blends well with soft blues, mauve shades and silvery foliage.
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Josephine
L3109
Sweetly fragrant Oriental Lily ‘Josephine’ is a popular, tall variety, perfect for enhancing your late summer borders with a lofty swathe of soft pink.
The candy-pink blooms feature a paler middle rib along the centre of each petal and a smattering of rust-orange freckles, matching their dusty anthers.
Ideal for group planting in a large, deep border where they will add elegant drama to a symphony of summer perennials during July and August.
Popular as a cut flower, ‘Josephine’ is long-lasting, scented and useful for large-scale displays and bouquets thanks to long stems and wide, upturned flowerheads.
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Claude Shride
L3379
Downward-facing, mahogany red flowers are peppered with yellow-orange speckles on enchanting Martagon lily ‘Claude Shride’. The flowers bloom, up to 30 per stem, during June and July each year.
This dramatic and floriferous 1970’s lily is excellent for cutting and adding architecture and contrast to floral displays, just as it does in the garden border. Loved by butterflies, ‘Claude Shride’ will naturalise beautifully in part-shade, in rich, well-drained slightly alkaline soil.
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Passion Moon
L3128
With shapely, bell-shaped blooms held on statuesque stems, lily ‘Passion Moon’ is a mesmerising sight. Like the shifting light of the moon, the petal edges waver between golden cream and silvery white. These bi-coloured flowers are embellished with a dark cherry-red heart at the centre, and a lilac wash to the outside petals. Soaring to a height of 130cm, the majestic plants draw the eye upwards, providing a spectacular vertical accent to your borders from July to August. With a scent demanding to be savoured, this Oriental Trumpet hybrid also makes an outstanding cut flower for stately arrangements and bouquets.
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Lady Alice
L3364
Species lily ‘Lady Alice’ is a graceful, apricot lily with wonderful fragrance – perfect for bringing a touch of elegance to late-summer borders.
Pretty, delicate, downward-facing flowers bloom during August. Striking and unusual, the pendulous flowers blend from creamy-white, to soft apricot and green with dark freckles on the petals towards their throats.
The abundance of blooms and stem height increase each year until the bulbs of this long-lived lily are fully established.
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Sulphur Queen
M6404
The sherbet-yellow blooms of Hymenocallis ‘Sulphur Queen’ will bring a zesty freshness to your garden, offering infinite charm with their fascinating form and captivating fragrance. Resembling the ‘hoop petticoat’ Narcissus Bulbicodium, this striking variety of ‘Peruvian Daffodil’ flowers all summer long. The lightly feathered, flared, trumpet-shaped corolla is surrounded by slender, starry tepals. The petite blooms deliver a powerful, citrus scent, adding to their charismatic appeal. Well-suited to warmer regions and growing in the conservatory or greenhouse, ‘Sulphur Queen’ has been granted an RHS Award of Garden Merit for vigour and superior performance.
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Honka Red
D4494
Dahlia ‘Honka Red’ is an unusual dahlia, sweetly scented and attractive to bees, butterflies and pollinators.
Blooming from July to October, the striking flowers look quite unlike most dahlias, in that they are exceptionally delicate and airy in appearance. A starburst of slender, red velvet petals surrounds the bright yellow centre, forming simple, stylish blooms.
Cut the flowers as soon as they are open as the petals will drop soon after pollination.
Dahlia ‘Honka Red’ looks wonderful planted next to almost-black ‘Verrone’s Obsidian’ for a dramatic and complimentary display which will flower all summer and autumn long.
No surprise this variety holds a prestigious Award of Garden Merit for its enviable attributes.
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Coronaria Double Lord Lieutenant
M5114
Salute the magnificent ‘Double Lord Lieutenant’ as he appears in his regalia of lustrous navy blue, commanding the spring garden. Capturing all the vivid beauty of other blue Anemones with the benefit of double the number of petals, this cultivar boasts large, ruffled, multi-layered blooms. Trimmed by a ruff of deeply lobed, ornate foliage, the splendid indigo petals surround a velvety black button centre. The piercing blue blooms are a handsome addition to containers, borders, and beds. Sturdy stems and abundant, dramatic blooms make wonderful, long-lasting cut flowers – be sure to snip a few stems to savour indoors.
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Snowy Mountain
L3079
Large, snowy-white blooms fill your garden with elegance and fragrance. Snowy Mountain becomes a glowing highlight in beds or containers, reflecting purity and grace. The ethereal petals elevate gardens, creating a peaceful atmosphere. This lily’s captivating scent transforms patios or conservatories into havens of tranquillity, making this a timeless treasure.
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Foggy Dew
M6434
Like the lavender mist which floats above the ground on a spring morning, Iris ‘Foggy Dew’ brings a veil of hazy, indistinct colour which shimmers in the dawn light. This serene variety is a bicolour blend of milky white petals, stained by violet streaking and edged with lilac-blue. The upright standards are heavily frilled and crimped, with loosely waved, flaring falls. At the centre of each bloom is a soft gold ‘beard’, luring bees and butterflies to gather the plentiful pollen and feast on honeyed nectar. This variety has a sweet fragrance, filling the air with soothing scent.
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Hawaiian Coral
M6624
Coral-pink petals fading to apricot hues form the radiant double blooms of Paeonies Hawaiian Coral. Held on strong stems, these flowers brighten borders with warmth and vitality. An uplifting choice for summer garden designs, they bring vibrancy and unique colour, enriching outdoor arrangements with effortless style.