Tulipa ‘Greuze’ ( tulip bulbs) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 11/12 Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.

Iris ‘Spring Time’ (Reticulata) (iris bulbs) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to March Flower colour: purple-blue Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 6 Garden care: Plant bulbs 5cm deep and 5 – 10cm apart in the autumn, in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water moderately while they are actively growing and keep reasonably dry during their dormant period.

Tulipa ‘Jacqueline’ ( tulip bulbs) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 11/12 Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.

Tulipa ‘Cafe Noir’ ( tulip bulbs) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 11/12 Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.

Tulipa ‘Merlot’ ( tulip bulbs) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 11/12 Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.

Tulipa ‘New Design’ (triumph tulip bulbs) £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April Flower colour: pink Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 11/12 Soft, silvery-pink flowers, with a deeper pink margin to the petals, are flushed with warm yellow, creating a subtle, yet distinctive colouring. The leaves are variegated too – grey-green with a creamy white margin, which often displays muted pink tones. Overall a very pretty and colourful effect. Garden care: From September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.