Made up from distinct varieties, this glorious collection of superior Crocus bulbs is perfect for planting as a colourful harbinger of spring.

Large-flowering Dutch Crocus flower during March each year, their showy, full goblets of mauve, yellow and white create eye-catching swathes of colour – weave them through the front of a spring border and plant to naturalise in grassy areas, perhaps beneath a mature tree where the dappled shade will make these sun-loving, ethereal blooms last a little longer.

The pollen-rich stamens attract a host of early pollinators into the garden, which are often seen buzzing from one bloom to the next on sunny days and even taking a nap inside the safety of a floral cup.