Transform your garden with these top 10 flowering bulbs to grow this summer! Effortless to plant, they'll fill pots, beds, and borders with dazzling colour and attract vital pollinators. Enjoy a summer bursting with life!
When to plant summer-flowering bulbs?
For thriving summer bulbs, wait for warmth! Aim for soil temperatures around 13°C (55°F). Plant from March to May—when your tomatoes are ready for the garden, your bulbs will be too. Avoid planting too early to prevent rot and ensure healthy growth.
Top-10 summer-flowering bulbs
- Gladioli
Gladioli offer a stunning spectrum, from bold, vibrant blooms to graceful, delicate varieties. Their tall, striking flower spikes add dramatic color to gardens and make exquisite cut flowers, though they may require staking. - Liatris
Liatris, with its striking, star-like spikes, brings a fiery display to summer gardens. Blooming for an extended period, they're perfect for bouquets and a magnet for bees and butterflies. - Calla Lily
Calla Lilies offer both smooth, lush foliage and exquisitely elegant blooms. From the serene beauty of white to the striking hues of pink, orange, and purple, they bring a refined charm to your garden. - Canna Lily
Canna Lilies deliver a bold, tropical statement. With their tall stature, striking green or dark foliage, and brightly colored orange, yellow, or red flowers, they're perfect for adding an exotic flair to your garden. - Caladium
Caladium offers a different kind of beauty. Though it doesn't flower, its magnificent, brightly colored leaves provide a stunning display, proving that foliage can be just as captivating as blooms. - Allium
Allium offers a delightful array of colours, from lilac to green and white, in its distinctive ball-shaped flower heads. Perfect for pots or garden beds, these star-studded blooms bring fun and attract a flurry of pollinators. - Pineapple Lily
Pineapple Lily (Eucomis comosa) brings a summery, tropical vibe to both pots and borders. Its distinctive pineapple-shaped bloom makes it a standout feature throughout the summer. - Oxalis
Oxalis regnellii brings a touch of delicate beauty with its butterfly-shaped foliage and soft white to pinkish blooms. Its compact growth makes it perfect for enhancing any container garden. - Gloriosa
Gloriosa's unique, brightly coloured blooms—in shades of pink, orange, and yellow—unfold on tall, climbing stems, creating a truly eye-catching and unforgettable display. - Crocosmia
Crocosmia brings a burst of fiery colour to the summer garden, with its arching stems showcasing vibrant yellow, red, and orange blooms. These freesia-like flowers provide a long-lasting display and make exceptional cut flowers
Visit Carpenters Nursery for a wide selection of beautiful flowering bulbs! We have plenty to choose from in our garden centre.
We also stock a wide range of summer bedding plants.
