Enjoy winter, prepare for summer.
February’s always been a bit of a bridge between winter and spring. We’re celebrating the best of both worlds this week with a round-up of what you can enjoy now, as well as everything to look forward to come summer. From uplifting winter bedding to sensational summer flowering bulbs, keep reading to discover the best each season has to offer!
What to enjoy now...
Winter bedding plants
Is your garden looking a little lifeless?
Winter bedding plants are a great way to add some instant colour to beds, pots, window boxes and hanging baskets.
Here’s some of our favourite plants you can pick up in-store today*
Primroses
A winter classic, Primroses put out a profusion of flowers throughout winter and into spring. Their pretty flowers come in all the colours of the rainbow to instantly brighten even the gloomiest garden.
Pansies & Viola
With their vivid, two-tone flowers, Pansies and Violas will add real drama to your winter display. Perfect for growing in pots as well as borders.
Hellebores
Another very popular winter variety, Hellebores stand out from the crowd with their striking, patterned foliage. Their vibrant, miniature flowers are like little winter jewels.
*Selection will vary by store. Please contact your local British Garden Centre for current availability.
Potted bulbs
Desperate for spring blooms?
You’re in luck! We’ve got a selection of potted bulbs available in-store* that are the perfect way to welcome some spring colour into your garden.
Here’s a few reasons why you’ll want to pick up some potted bulbs:
- Flexibility From borders to window boxes, potted bulbs let you plant beautiful spring blooms just about anywhere!
- Early blooms Potted bulbs tend to flower a good bit earlier than any bulbs you planted out in your garden last autumn
- Creativity Potted bulbs are perfect for planting together. Watch Eve’s video to learn out how to make a bloomin’ beautiful potted bulb planter!
From vibrant tulips to cheery daffodils, we’ve got a lovely selection of potted spring bulbs available in-store*
*Selection will vary by centre. Please contact your local British Garden Centre to check current availability.
What to get ready for...
Summer Flowering Bulbs
Nothing compares to the beauty of summer flowers.
From vibrant, towering gladioli to richly scented lilies, there’s a whole world of colour, texture and fragrance to enjoy...
Whether you’re new to bulbs or are a dab hand at dahlias, here’s some of our favourite summer flowering bulbs to try this year:
Alliums
With their large, globe-shaped blooms, alliums really stand out from the crowd. Their purple-blue hue pairs well with a wide variety of summer flowers, while their height makes them ideal for filling out the backs your beds or borders.
Freesais
As well as looking delightful in the garden, freesias also make for spectacular cut flowers. Just picture your home filled with pretty blooms and a delicate fragrance this summer…
Dahlias
Available in a mesmerising range of shapes, sizes and colours, Dahlias are the ultimate summer flower. From the classic ‘pom-pom’ to the distinctive ‘cactus’, Dahlias are an absolute joy to behold.
Summer flowering bulbs are now available in all British Garden Centres – make sure you act fast to pick up your favourites before they’re gone!
Seed potatoes
Summer’s about more than just pretty flowers!
If you fancy tucking into delicious, homegrown new potatoes with your salads and BBQs this summer, then now’s the time to start planting seed potatoes.
We’ve got a fabulous selection of new and old varieties available in-store and online.
If you’re growing first or second earlies for eating this summer, then we recommend chitting your seed potatoes now for the best results.
Watch Eve’s video all about chitting if you’re new to the concept.
Here’s some of our favourite varieties of seed potatoes to grow now and enjoy in summer:
Thanks for reading.
