Why Choose Our Mixed Spring Bulbs
How to Plant Mixed Spring Bulbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Plant your mixed spring bulbs in autumn, ideally before the first frost. Dig a hole roughly twice the height of each bulb, place it pointed end up, then cover with soil. Water lightly after planting, then leave the bed undisturbed until shoots appear in spring.
Our mixed spring bulbs typically include tulips, daffodils, crocuses and muscari, alongside other spring flowering varieties. Some collections focus on a single colour, while others combine several types for a fuller, more varied display throughout the season.
Most spring bulbs are best planted between September and November, while the soil is still workable. Planting earlier in this window generally gives roots more time to establish before winter, which supports stronger flowering the following spring.
As a general guide, plant bulbs at around twice their own height below the soil surface. Larger bulbs, such as daffodils, usually sit a little deeper than smaller ones like crocus or muscari, so check the guidance included with your order.
Yes, most mixed spring bulbs adapt well to pots and containers. Use a pot with good drainage holes and peat-free compost, then plant bulbs closer together than in open ground for a fuller display. You might also like our indoor bulbs for extra colour inside during the same season.
Many spring bulbs are perennial and will flower again in following years if left undisturbed. Letting foliage die back naturally after flowering, rather than cutting it early, helps the bulb store enough energy for next year's display.
Woodland-style mixes containing crocus, muscari and certain daffodil varieties tend to cope well with dappled shade under trees or shrubs. Sun-loving tulips generally perform best in an open, brighter spot rather than deep shade.
This depends on the size of your border and how full you want the display to look. As a rough guide, planting bulbs in groups of odd numbers, spaced a few centimetres apart, tends to give a more natural result than straight rows.