Bulbs

World renowned snowdrop collection bursts into life

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/30/2019 - 7:59am

Excited snowdrop enthusiasts are travelling across the UK to an exquisite corner of Devon to see one of the best collections of snowdrops in the world burst into fragrance and colour.

The world renowned Matt Bishop Snowdrop Collection, one of the most diverse collections of named and naturalised snowdrops in the UK, is in full bloom at The Garden House, one of the finest gardens in England.

Over 83 varieties of snowdrops, 57 of which are now in flower, create a stunning display across the plantsman’s paradise in Dartmoor. Planted in huge swathes across the garden’s stunning...

Help plant bulbs at Knightshayes

Event Date: 
29/10/2013 - 2:00pm to 30/10/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Knightshayes

Knightshayes Court have over 7000 bulbs that need planting in the garden, so why not get your hands dirty and muck in to help our gardeners start their preparations for next spring.

2pm - 4pm

Normal admission applies.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes

Now is the time bright gardeners plant bulbs

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 10/09/2012 - 1:37am

Now is the time to plant bulbs if you want to give your garden a splash of colour next spring.

Bulbs are really easy to grow; once you’ve planted them they need very little attention, and will reward you with colour, and often scent, when the rest of the garden is looking bare.

Provided you plant them at the right time of year, at about the right depth, they’ll reward you with beautiful flowers year after year.

The planting time for bulbs depends on their flowering time. Spring-flowering bulbs should be planted from early autumn, so they have time to produce new...