Bee & Butterfly bulb collection

Bee & Butterfly spring bulbs

Crocus ‘Romance’, Allium atropurpureum, Nectaroscordum siculum, Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis’

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  Pollinator friendly
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  Flowering

• Bee & Butterfly bulb collection likes...
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    Moist soil

    Keep your bulbs well watered, particularly when it starts to get warmer.

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    A sunny spot

    Your pollinator plants will be happiest in a spot that gets direct sunlight for at least half the day.

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    Deadheading

    Pinch off any wilted flowers to encourage new blooms. Better yet, cut off mature flowers for floral arrangements.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Crocus ‘Romance’

  Allium atropurpureum

  Nectaroscordum siculum

  Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis’

  Bulb quantity

  Crocus ‘Romance’ - 15

  Allium atropurpureum - 7

  Nectaroscordum siculum - 8

  Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis’ - 20

  Plant type

  Flowering

  Pet/baby safe

  Toxic if eaten

• About Bee & Butterfly bulb collection

  Growing plants from bulbs is a rewarding way to fill your outdoor space with pollen-producing flowers. Planting these flowers provides a rich source of pollen and nectar, and in return, you can enjoy the company of bees, butterflies, and other pollen-loving creatures.

  To grow your flowers, plant the bulbs between September and January. You can plant your bulbs straight into borders and beds, or pop them in a nursery pot or decorative pot with drainage holes. When it comes to depth and space, each type of bulb has different planting needs to check the instructions on the bulb pack.

  Start feeding your plants with a liquid fertiliser as soon as shoots appear. Flowers will appear in spring. Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers and stop feeding your plant once the foliage starts to die down at the end of the season. These plants will die back, but keep your eyes peeled - they’ll be back again next year in spring