{"id":33708,"date":"2024-03-25T10:29:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T09:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/24bd4122-60aa-4455-9f8d-cf80f1ad5ce6"},"modified":"2024-03-25T14:35:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T13:35:17","slug":"the-best-bulb-suppliers-2024-where-to-buy-bulbs-online","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/rss_feed\/the-best-bulb-suppliers-2024-where-to-buy-bulbs-online\/","title":{"rendered":"The best bulb suppliers 2024: where to buy bulbs online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\">If you&#8217;re looking to buy bulbs online or want to to visit a garden nursery in the UK to buy your bulbs for the year ahead, here is a selection of some of the best bulb suppliers both in the UK and Europe. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Gardens Illustrated Team\n      <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Monday, 25 March 2024 at 09:29 AM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p\/><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/autumn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autumn<\/a> is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/bulbs\/when-to-plant-bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best time to plant spring flowering bulbs<\/a>, and you&#8217;ll want to plant summer-flowering varieties in the spring. It helps to plan ahead, so you have your selection of bulbs ordered and delivered in time for planting.<\/p><p>There are lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/36-best-plants-avon-bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wonderful nurseries<\/a> both in the UK and in Europe who have an amazing range of spring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/inspiration-and-advice-for-planting-bulbs-in-pots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bulbs<\/a> for sale online and in store. If you&#8217;re looking to buy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/garden-design\/download-designer-border-plan-spring-bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bulbs and need advice on planting<\/a>, it might be worth visiting a garden nursery and talking to the staff so you can choose the right bulbs for your garden situation.<\/p><p>This list includes many award-winning and specialist nurseries and if you can visit, it&#8217;s worth it to see the amazing array of bulbs on offer.<\/p><p>Need inspiration for a bulb spring border design? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/garden-design\/download-designer-border-plan-spring-bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download our designer plan.<\/a><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group highlight-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><p><strong>More bulb tools<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/garden-equipment\/9-of-the-best-long-handled-bulb-planters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The best long handled bulb planters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/gardens\/10-of-the-best-bulb-planters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 of the best bulb planters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/5-top-garden-designers-recommend-the-best-spring-bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spring bulbs to plant in autumn: designers pick the best<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/garden-advice\/how-to\/stop-squirrels-eating-tulips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to keep squirrels off your tulip bulbs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/garden-advice\/how-late-plant-bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How late is too late to plant bulbs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-places-to-buy-flower-bulbs-online-in-the-uk\">Best places to buy flower bulbs online in the UK<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-avon-bulbs\">Avon Bulbs<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The impressive Avon Bulbs stand at RHS Malvern Spring Show.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The impressive Avon Bulbs stand at RHS Malvern Spring Show.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Regular award winner with an impressive range of bulbs that includes many favourites alongside more unusual bulbs, rhizomes and corms, such as Dichelostemma from northwest America and the star-like Ornithogalum, including O. pyrenaicum or Bath asparagus, native to the west of England. Good pollinator-friendly choices are flagged up with a bee logo.<\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avonbulbs.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">avonbulbs.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-bloms-bulbs\"><b>Bloms Bulbs<\/b><\/h3><p class=\"p2\">Trading in bulbs and plants for 160 years with an extensive range of spring-flowering bulbs including old favourites and new cultivars that have proven their worth.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/blomsbulbs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">blomsbulbs.com<\/a><\/p><p><strong> Here&#8217;s head gardener Troy Scott Smith on layering your planting of bulbs <\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to plant bulbs and tips on a bulb lasagne\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gr9If9a2d8c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-group highlight-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><p><strong>More on bulbs<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/garden-design\/download-designer-border-plan-spring-bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download our bulbs border display<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/garden-equipment\/9-of-the-best-long-handled-bulb-planters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The best long-handled bulb planters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/how-to-use-bulbs-in-perennial-borders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to use bulbs in perennial borders<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/bulbs\/when-to-plant-bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">When to plant bulbs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-broadleigh-bulbs\"><strong>Broadleigh Bulbs<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3888\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2018\/09\/Agapanthus-collection.JPG-262b576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6318\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A beautiful sight &#8211; Broadleigh Bulb&#8217;s Agapanthus collection growing in the nursery fields.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p class=\"p2\">Full range of bulbs including exclusive collections chosen for specific locations or themes. But perhaps the real joy here is the Special Bulb List of more unusual choices, including an extensive selection of <a href=\"\/plants\/spring\/narcissi-miniature-how-to-plant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">miniature daffodils<\/a>, which are proving increasingly popular.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/broadleighbulbs.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">broadleighbulbs.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dobies<\/strong><\/h3><p>With over 125 years of experience behind it, Dobies has been selling seeds, plants and tools since 1894. The retailer separates its bulbs into convenient categories, including indoor, naturalising and colour-themed collections. You&#8217;ll also find specific varieties such as alliums and gladioli. <\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dobies.co.uk\/flowers\/flowering-bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">dobies.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dutchgrown\"><strong>DutchGrown<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2020\/10\/DutchGrown-f0df954.jpeg?crop=54px,0px,877px,584px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27603\"\/><\/figure><p>With four generations of experience DutchGrown promise only bulbs of the highest quality, being top-size bulbs, to ensure optimum performance. They offer a unique assortment of flower bulbs to be planted in Autumn: <a href=\"\/plants\/bulbs\/best-tulips-grow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tulip<\/a>, <a href=\"\/plants\/bulbs\/narcissi-how-to-plant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">narcissi<\/a>, <a href=\"\/plants\/spring\/crocus-how-to-plant-grow-and-care-for-crocus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crocus<\/a>, <a href=\"\/plants\/how-to-grow-alliums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allium<\/a> and hyacinth bulbs being the most familiar but further specialities include <a href=\"\/gardens\/scilla-how-to-care-for-plant-and-the-best-garden-scilla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scilla<\/a> (bluebells), <em>Leucojum<\/em> (summer snowflake), <em>Eremurus<\/em> (foxtail lily), <a href=\"\/plants\/wood-anemones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">anemone<\/a>, <em>Muscari<\/em> (grape hyacinth) and <a href=\"\/plants\/spring\/fritillaria-best-how-to-grow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Fritillaria<\/em><\/a>.<\/p><p>Plus, their handy on-site &#8216;Bestsellers&#8217; section allows you to quickly find what&#8217;s on trend. All bulbs are shipped across the UK and the EU directly to your doorstep from their family farm in Holland.<\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/dutchgrown.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">dutchgrown.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cambo\"><strong>Cambo<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"p2\">Renowned for its snowdrops, Cambo, located in Fife, Scotland, has been voted as Best Supplier of Bulbs \u2018in the green\u2019 by <i>Which? Gardening<\/i>. You\u2019ll need to wait until just after flowering in spring for the clumps of snowdrops to be dug up from the Cambo Estate\u2019s woodland and be offered for sale. However, you can order \u2018damp packed\u2019 snowdrops now for autumn planting.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambogardens.org.uk\/snowdrop-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">cambogardens.com<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-crocus\"><strong>Crocus<\/strong><\/h3><p>Search under \u2018organic bulbs\u2019 for an increasing choice of spring-flowering bulbs that have been sustainably grown without the use of pesticides (including neonicotinoids). This also includes <a href=\"\/plants\/summer\/how-to-grow-dahlias\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dahlia<\/a> tubers (available from winter).<\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/crocus.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">crocus.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-de-jager\"><strong>De Jager<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"p2\">An established supplier for more than 150 years, and with 720 varieties available, including the rare and unusual <em>Pancratium maritimum<\/em> or sea daffodil, found in the wild on sandy Mediterranean shores. Insect-friendly choices are flagged up with the RHS Perfect for Pollinators logo.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/dejager.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">dejager.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fruit-hill-farm\"><strong>Fruit Hill Farm<\/strong><\/h3><p>Ireland\u2019s organic farm and garden specialist \u2013 also delivering to the UK \u2013 offers a range of certified organic spring-flowering bulbs \u2013 and (for veg growers) garlic too, which is another bulb that\u2019s worth planting in the autumn.<\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/fruithillfarm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">fruithillfarm.com<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gardening Direct<\/strong><\/h3><p>Gardening Direct is a great place to shop for unusual varieties and pre-made mixes. Use the refine tool on the left to find award-winning bulbs and filter the list according to the &#8216;planting&#8217; or &#8216;blooming&#8217; month. <\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeningdirect.co.uk\/cat-bul1\/bulbs.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">gardeningdirect.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gardening Express<\/strong><\/h3><p>Chris Bonnett launched Gardening Express when he was still a teenager, keen to improve the world of online flower shopping. His site has a good selection of different bulbs \u2013 and if your favourite ones aren&#8217;t there, the Gardening Express team can advise you on where to find them. <\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeningexpress.co.uk\/garden-plants\/bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">gardeningexpress.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-great-dixter\"><b>Great Dixter<\/b><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2018\/09\/Dixter-Tulips-1af2de4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6320\"\/><\/figure><p class=\"p2\">The nursery at the garden sells a small selection of bulbs for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/autumn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">autumn<\/a> planting. These have been supplied by other trusted bulb companies but you can be assured that the choices here will be good ones and thoroughly proven in their garden worthiness by the Dixter gardeners.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatdixter.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">greatdixter.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-hare-spring-cottage-plants\"><b>Hare Spring Cottage Plants<\/b><\/h3><p class=\"p2\">Run by expert Stella Exley, Hare Spring holds the National Collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/spring\/camassias-how-to-grow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><i>Camassia<\/i><\/a> and as such has an excellent supply of camassia cultivars for sale as bulbs from the popular <i>Camassia <\/i>\u2018Blue Heaven\u2019 with its rich <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/favourite-lavenders-for-a-low-maintenance-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lavender<\/a>-blue flowers to a rare pale-pink cultivar.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/harespringcottageplants.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">harespringcottageplants.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-harts-nursery\"><strong>Harts Nursery <\/strong><\/h3><p>Good range of bulbs from this award-winning nursery with a number of new introductions to the 2020 range and planting advice for each genus. While you are perusing the spring-flowering selection, note that Harts is known for its award-winning displays of <a href=\"https:\/\/gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/best-lilies-for-colour-and-scent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lilies<\/a> so take a look at its range, including oriental lilies, species lilies and martagon types (order this winter for delivery and planting come spring).<\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/hartsnursery.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">hartsnursery.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-jacques-amand\"><b>Jacques Amand <\/b><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2018\/09\/La-Belle-Epoque_9676-2.JPG-8cc05b5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6322\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <em>Tulipa<\/em> &#8216;La Belle Epoque&#8217; is one of many, many beautiful bulbs on offer from Jacques Amand<\/figcaption><\/figure><p class=\"p2\">Large and wide-ranging selection of autumn-planted bulbs, especially narcissi and <a href=\"\/plants\/bulbs\/best-tulips-grow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tulips<\/a>, including a good selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/bulbs\/species-tulips-to-grow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">species tulips<\/a>. Nursery at Clamp Hill in Middlesex can also be visited for picking up orders.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/jacquesamandintl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">jacquesamandintl.com<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-j-parker-s\"><b>J Parker\u2019s<\/b><\/h3><p class=\"p2\">Reliable selection of bulbs here to satisfy both the expert and those keen to try out bulb growing for the first time. There\u2019s a handy RHS Award-Winning tulip category, corralling together those options that have been given an Award of Garden Merit helping you make good, tried-and-tested choices. Read our expert guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/garden-advice\/how-to\/how-to-grow-tulips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">growing tulips<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/jparkers.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">jparkers.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-natural-bulbs\"><strong>Natural Bulbs<\/strong><\/h3><p>As a Dutch company working with a small group of organic growers, Natural Bulbs offers a good range of spring-flowering bulbs, including a selection specifically chosen for bumblebees and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/the-best-bee-friendly-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bees<\/a>, and another with varieties chosen for their suitability to naturalising and landscaping schemes.<\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalbulbs.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">naturalbulbs.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-nijssen-bulbs\"><b>Nijssen Bulbs<\/b><\/h3><p class=\"p2\">Dutch bulb company with plenty of choice of bulb varieties including a large range of historic tulips and specially chosen Bee-Friendly selection packs. Do take into account the cost of delivery to the UK, but this established bulb nursery uses no neonicotinoids and has a page outlining the company\u2019s environmental approaches to growing bulbs on a large scale.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/nijssentuin.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">nijssentuin.nl<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-organic-bulbs\"><strong>Organic Bulbs<\/strong><\/h3><p>Garden designers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/gardens\/town-and-city\/cambridge-central-mosque-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lulu Urquhart and Adam Hunt<\/a>, creators of the Best Show Garden garden at the 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/chelsea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RHS Chelsea Flower Show<\/a>, set up Organic Bulbs to offer gardeners a stylish selection of ecologically friendly bulbs \u2013 all pesticide and chemical free with a particular emphasis on bulbs that look good in naturalised schemes and return year on year.<\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/organicbulbs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">organicbulbs.com<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-organic-gardening-catalogue\"><strong>The Organic Gardening Catalogue <\/strong><\/h3><p>Along with its full range of organic seeds, veg, fruit and plants, the Organic Gardening Catalogue includes a small but perfectly formed collection of organically produced bulbs, including the insect-pleasing <em>Camassia leichtlinii<\/em>.<\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/organiccatalogue.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">organiccatalogue.com<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-peter-nyssen\"><b>Peter Nyssen <\/b><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1325\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2018\/09\/IMGP1555-11.jpg-94f5862.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6325\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This display by Peter Nyssen includes Muscari &#8216;Blue Spike&#8217;, Narcissus &#8216;Mount Hood&#8217; and Tulipa &#8216;Yellow Flight&#8217;.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p class=\"p2\">Over 60 years in the business, Peter Nyssen has moved with the times and now guarantees that its spring-flowering bulbs are neonicotinoid free and packaging is biodegradable where possible. Good for bulk buying too, with free delivery on orders over \u00a3100.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/peternyssen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">peternyssen.com<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-pottertons\"><b>Pottertons<\/b><\/h3><p class=\"p2\">An expert in dwarf bulb cultivars. While some species are better suited to the expert grower able to provide specific conditions, there\u2019s plenty for the general enthusiast too and the chance to really extend your range of spring-interest flowers.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/pottertons.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">pottertons.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-riverside-bulbs\"><strong>Riverside Bulbs <\/strong><\/h3><p>Suffolk-based Riverside Bulbs have a very wide selection of bulbs on offer at prices that are not at all harsh on the wallet. Many of the bulbs offered by Matt, Imogen and Sally Long are on the larger side, so will likely add drama to any border they are placed in.<\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/riversidebulbs.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">riversidebulbs.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-sarah-raven\"><b>Sarah Raven<\/b><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2018\/09\/venetian-tulip-collection-2018.jpg-8426031.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6323\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Venetian Tulip Collection from Sarah Raven is made up of Tulipa &#8216;National Velvet&#8217;, T. &#8216;Havran&#8217; and T. &#8216;Prinses Irene&#8217;.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p class=\"p2\">Helpful site for making stylish choices of bulb combinations, perfect for the garden and also the cutting garden. Sarah tries and tests all the collections she offers, and adds new choices to the list each year to reflect current styles and trends.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">There\u2019s also a section for more naturalised displays and a selection for indoor growing. Search for Sarah\u2019s article \u2018Pollinator Super Plants\u2019 for extra advice on pollinator plant choices.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarahraven.com\/bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">sarahraven.com<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-scamps-daffodils\"><b>Scamps Daffodils <\/b><\/h3><p class=\"p2\">This multi award-winning, family business based in Cornwall, is best known for its daffodils \u2013 although it also offers other bulbs. Expert and owner Ron Scamp has daffodils for sale in all 13 of the RHS divisions along with descriptions of what distinguishes each of those divisions and an interesting selection of historic examples.<\/p><p class=\"p2\">Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/qualitydaffodils.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">qualitydaffodils.com<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shipton-bulbs\"><strong>Shipton Bulbs <\/strong><\/h3><p>Based in Wales, Shipton specialises in garden-worthy bulbs native to the British Isles and bulbs originating elsewhere that are also suitable for naturalising in this country. These will all be reliable choices for UK growing success.<\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/shiptonbulbs.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">shiptonbulbs.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Suttons<\/strong><\/h3><p>Suttons has been around since 1806, and has since earned a Royal warrant, as well as numerous awards. The retailer has hundreds of bulbs in its collection, and makes it easy to find favourites quickly, thanks to the filter tool on the left. You&#8217;ll find plenty of gorgeous varieties here. <\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suttons.co.uk\/flower-plants\/flowering-bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">suttons.co.uk<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Van Meuwen<\/strong><\/h3><p>Founded by Dutch horticulturalist Aart Alders, Van Meuwen has a great collection of bulbs. See its woodland bulbs category for plants that&#8217;ll thrive in dappled shade, or search by variety if you&#8217;ve got a particular plan in mind. <\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanmeuwen.com\/flowers\/flower-bulbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">vanmeuwen.com<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Waitrose Garden<\/strong><\/h3><p>We all know Waitrose for its grocery stores, but did you know the retailer runs an online gardening shop too? You can find everything from outdoor furniture to tools and bird boxes, as well as a huge selection of quality plants, seeds and bulbs. <\/p><p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waitrosegarden.com\/plants\/_\/bulbs\/plcid.325\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">waitrosegarden.com<\/a><\/p><p>Planning next year&#8217;s display? 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