Summer Flowering Bulbs
Alstroemeria
This video is a how to plant Alstroemeria guide with Jeff Turner sharing advice on how best to grow this great plant.
Alstromeria, sometimes referred to as the Peruvian Lily, produce clusters of Lily-like flowers in abundance on long strong stems in Summer and many varieties have lovely soft shades of colours with interesting marking, meaning these plants make excellent cut flowers and are great for pot displays. These are perfect for achieving an exotic late summer splash of beautiful colours in a compact size and style.
Eucomis (Pineapple Lily)
Jeff shows us how to plant Eucomis (Pineapple Lily) in pots for the patio in this easy to follow how to video.
These exotic looking plants are surprisingly easy to grow with some help from Jeff! Commonly known as the Pineapple Lily, Eucomis is an unusual but spectacular plant with blooms topped with a tuft of leaves. They can reach around 50cm in height and are great grown in containers as demonstrated by Jeff. They prefer a sunny location and should be sheltered during cooler weather.
Dwarf Gladioli
In this video Jeff walks us through how to plant Dwarf Gladioli, planting corms in a large pot.
Dwarf Gladioli nanus are an excellent choice for early flowering summer bulbs. They are a particularly attractive choice for the border with a beautiful array of colours and will make excellent cut flowers. They should be sheltered against severe weather conditions and lifted for storage over winter.
Freesia
Jeff Turner plants corms into pots in this simple how to plant Freesia video guide.
Freesias are great flowering bulbous plants that will add plenty of character and spice to the summer garden. Our fragrant Freesias are ideal for borders and pots and they also make marvellous cut flowers. With Jeff’s help, you’ll find these great plants are effortless to grow. Why not plant at intervals of 7-10 days to give you a continual display of flowers for the vase.
Cannas
In this video Jeff shows us how to plant Canna corms into pots to achieve a terrific display of colour in Summer.
Cannas are an excellent perennial that will add plenty of exotic style and colour to your garden borders, beds or containers. They thrive in sunny areas and in late summer they will display some fantastically attractive foliage with large dark leaves, complimented by bright striking coloured showy flowers. They can be found in complimenting hues of orange, red, pink and yellow which make great summer bedding and will look great as part of your summer border or as an impressive patio display.
Nerines
Jeff Turner is back in the shed showing us how to plant Nerine bulbs into pots in this video guide to planting.
Nerines are ideal for pots and suitable for outdoor summer bedding as they naturalise well. These plants are a must for flower arrangers as they produce beautifully coloured delicate flowers perfect for cut-flower arrangements. They will flower to the end of late summer, extending the summer garden display until as late as October.
Gloxinia
This video demonstrates how to plant Gloxinia tubers into pots, with tips and advice from Jeff Turner.
Gloxinia make an excellent display and are superb for conservatory or windowsill pots as they will produce an impressive array of colour and flourish with protection from any harsh weather. Their flowers are spectacular, large trumpet blooms in truly exotic looking colours. These plants are very easy to grow with a high success rate, and Jeff’s tips will ensure you get the best out of these great plants.
Zantedeschia / Calla Lily
Jeff Turner guides us through how to plant Calla Lilies or Zantedeschia rhizomes tubers in pots.
Zantedeschia, known as the Calla lily are one of the most striking varieties of lilies possible for your summer displays. They will bear narrow, lance or funnel shaped flowers in the most fantastic array of colours. Callas can be grown as a conservatory or house plant, as well as a patio plant and are very popular for summer gardens. They will flower from May through to October for a terrific Summer display.