Autumn-flowering
bulbs
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(Late-August/mid
September Despatch, including bulbs to flower this autumn).
Because of their habit of growth, usually
coming into leaf or flower before late October, these bulbs MUST be
despatched early. These bulbs must be dispatched in late August/mid
September and so cannot be added to orders from any other part of the
catalogue.
Indoor
Bulbs - Hyacinths,
Narcissus
Outdoor Bulbs - Colchicum,
Cyclamen, Crocus,
Lilies, Scilla,
Sternbergia, Collections
of Autumn Flowering Bulbs
Directions:
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PREPARED HYACINTHS
To flower in time for Christmas,
these bulbs must be planted by 21st September. However, flowering dates
cannot be guaranteed as they depend upon cultural conditions. They must be
given an adequate period of cold for root formation.
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HYACINTH
ANN MARY.
Delicate soft pink with well formed trusses held well above the leaves.
Height: 10"
Flowers: Dec-Jan |
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HYACINTH
DELFT BLUE. Uniform deep blue flowers open almost at the same time.
Height: 10"
Flowers: Dec-Jan |
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NARCISSUS |
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HYACINTH
L’INNOCENCE. A fine pure white hybrid of compact stature.
Height: 10"
Flowers: Dec-Jan |
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NARCISSUS
PAPERWHITE
Masses of pure white, heavily scented flowers. Plant bulbs on surface of
soil and keep pot on a cool windowsill. Flowering date depends upon
planting time.
Height: 12"
Flowers: Usually Nov-Jan |
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AUTUMN
FLOWERING BULBS
COLCHICUM (Meadow Saffron)
- all now flowered
The 6" tall showy naked
flowers which appear in late September and October are long lived and easy
to grow in any rich, well-drained
soil. Easy in pots. Their luxuriant foliage appears in the spring.
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COLCHICUM
AGRIPPINUM. AGM
An easy dwarf species for a sunny position. Small, star shaped flowers
of deep violet, heavily chequered.
The narrow, crinkled leaves are almost prostrate.
Height: 4"
Flowers: Sept-Oct |
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COLCHICUM
NANCY
LINDSAY (pannonicum). AGM
A rare Colchicum from Rumania.
Bright violet-mauve flowers with a central white line
on dark stems. Delightful and easy. One of the earliest to flower.
Height: 5"
Flowers: Sept |
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COLCHICUM
AUTUMNALE.
Very free-flowering. Beautiful
soft mauve flowers. Often called ‘Naked Ladies’ or, mistakenly, ‘Autumn
Crocus’.
Height: 7"
Flowers: Sept |
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COLCHICUM
ROSY DAWN
The large, rich purple flowers, heavily chequere d, have a striking white
'eye'. Strong stems. |
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COLCHICUM
AUTUMNALE
ALBUM.
White form of autumnale with masses of small white flowers.
Height: 7"
Flowers: Sept
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COLCHICUM
SPECIOSUM.
Rich crimson-purple with white centre. Very showy. Strongly
recommended.
Height: 7"
Flowers: Oct
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COLCHICUM
AUTUMNALE
ALBUM PLENUM.
Masses of white, fully double
flowers. Very rare.
Height: 7"
Flowers: Oct |
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COLCHICUM
SPECIOSUM
ALBUM.
A magnificent pure white form. Now very rare.
Height: 7"
Flowers: Oct |
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COLCHICUM
BORNMUELLERI.
Very large clear violet flowers with white centres. Increases rapidly.
Height: 8"
Flowers: Early Sept |
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COLCHICUM
‘THE
GIANT’.
Very large beautiful deep lilac-mauve flowers with white base. Increases
well.
Height: 10"
Flowers: Sept-Oct |
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COLCHICUM
BYZANTINUM. AGM
Masses of rosy-lilac flowers produced over a period. Stands up well to
autumn.
Height: 6"
Flowers: Sept |
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COLCHICUM
‘WATERLILY’.
Large double variety which really does look like its name. Quite
distinct and rosy-lilac in colour.
Height: 5"
Flowers: Sept-Oct |
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COLCHICUM
LAETUM
Very free-flowering; the star-like rosy-lilac flowers are produced in
long succession. Highly recommended.
Height: 6"
Flowers: Sept-Oct |
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CROCUS
(Autumn Flowering)
Many people are surprised to see Crocus in flower from September to
December. However, these autumn-flowering Crocus
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CROCUS
GOULIMYI
Slender. soft lilac flowers perched gracefully on long stems. Very
beautiful. For a dry, sunny position or makes beautiful pot plant.
Height:5"
Flowers: Oct |
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CROCUS SPECIOSUS. A very popular autumn-flowering crocus which
increases rapidly and is ideal for naturalising. Gives a really good show
of light blue flowers with dark veins.
Height: 5"
Flowers: Sept-Oct |
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CROCUS
LAEVIGATUS FONTENAYI. Soft
violet-blue with purple lines on the outside. One of the latest to flower.
Very hardy and long lived. Highly
recommended.
Height: 3"
Flowers: Dec |
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CROCUS
SPECIOSUS ALBUS.
A white form of Crocus Speciosus
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CROCUS
LONGIFLORUS.
A really wonderful crocus with a strong scent. Large lilac flowers
with shining scarlet stigma.
Height: 4"
Flowers: Oct-Nov |
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CROCUS
SPECIOSUS CONQUEROR.
A good strong blue shade. Highly recommended.
Height: 5"
Flowers: Oct-Nov |
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CROCUS
MEDIUS (ligusticus).
A deservedly popular variety. Easy to grow and very showy.
Lilac-purple with orange-red stigma.
Height: 3"
Flowers: Oct |
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CROCUS
SPECIOSUS OXONIAN.
A superb variety with intense
blue-purple rounded flowers. The earliest to flower.
Height: 5"
Flowers: Sept |
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CROCUS
PULCHELLUS. The true species.
Pale lilac with a few violet lines and a yellow centre.
Height: 5"
Flowers: Sept-Oct
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CROCUS
‘ZEPHYR’.
Vast, very pale lilac flowers.
Striking and long lasting. Easy in the garden. High recommended.
Height: 5"
Flowers: Sept-Oct |
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CROCUS
SATIVUS
(Saffron Crocus).
Huge rosy-lilac flowers with darker veins. Saffron dye is obtained from
the large orange-red stigmas. Plant deeply in rich soil in full sun. Feed
regularly for best results.
Height: 4"
Flowers: Oct |
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CROCUS
BANATICUS NEW
(iridiflorus)
An unusual crocus for a cool humus rich soil. The three inner petals are
much smaller & paler than the violet blue outer ones.
Height: 5"
Flowers: Sept
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CROCUS
NUDIFLORUS
The autumn crocus of the Pyrenees. Spreads to form patches of purple
flowers in light shade or on a bank.
height: 7"
Flowers: September |
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MIXED AUTUMN-FLOWERING CROCUS FOR
NATURALISING
An assortment of crocus suitable for growing in grass, to provide colour in September/October |
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CYCLAMEN
Owing to popular demand we are
offering these two Cyclamen as freshly lifted dormant tubers during
August. See spring list for full range. |
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CYCLAMEN
COUM
This excellent hardy winter-flowering cyclamen will slowly spread to give
a carpet of colour under trees or shrubs. Pink or crimson flowers.
Height: 4"
Flowers: Dec-Mar |
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CYCLAMEN
HEDERIFOLIUM
The mainstay for autumn flowering and a most rewarding plant. Finely
marked variegated leaves with a mass of pink flowers. Should be planted 1'
apart in a dry situation with dappled or even full shade.
Height: 4"
Flowers: Aug-Oct |
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LILIUM |
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LILIUM
CANDIDUM
(Madonna Lily). Probably
the best known of all lilies with its glistening white trumpets. The bulbs
should be planted just below the surface in a well-drained limey soil in
full sun. Requires early planting
Height: 4'-5'
Flowers: June-July |
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SCILLA |
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SCILLA
AUTUMNALIS. A native of S.W.
cliffs, this charming little scilla has racemes of mid-lilac flowers. For
a dry, sunny spot.
Height: 4"
Flowers: Sept |
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SCILLA
PERUVIANA. One of the best
late-flowering species with candle-shaped heads of rich, dark blue
flowers. Should be planted with their tops at soil level in a sunny, warm
position.
Height: 9"
Flowers: May |
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SCILLA
PERUVIANA ALBA.
A rare white form.
Height: 9"
Flowers: May
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STERNBERGIA LUTEA.
Easiest of the genus to grow,
with large, bright yellow Crocus-like flowers.
Height: 5"
Flowers: Sept-Oct
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STERNBERGIA SICULA.
Large yellow flowers above narrow deep grey-green foliage. Bulb frame or
dry, sunny spot under a wall.
Height: 4"
Flowers: Oct |
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STERNBERGIA LUTEA ANGUSTIFOLIA.
A very free-flowering form of the above with narrow, deep green foliage and
similar bright yellow flowers.
Height: 5"
Flowers: Oct |
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COLLECTIONS |
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Autumn Collection No. 1
Economy Autumn Flowering
Colchicums, crocus and sternbergia |
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Autumn Collection No.
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Pre-Christmas Crocus
A carefully selected
collection of bulbs, designed to provide
colour from September to December.50 bulbs, 5
varieties |
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Broadleigh
