Care Guides
With the right care you can enjoy beautiful plants year after year.
All our planted pots (unless they are specifically houseplants), are designed to be outdoors. If you place your pots on a windowsill outside or in a porch please be aware that they may not be getting enough water from the rain alone.
Whilst we can give you a good idea of when and how long plants will flower for it is subject to the weather, individual growing conditions and care.
Our Spring Bulb Collection
Follow our simple guides and you'll enjoy beautiful Spring bulbs year after year.
Crocus, 'Orange Monarch'
Flowering February-March
Enjoy this striking Crocus outside. During a typical Spring you should not need to water your Crocus. However, if you have placed your container on a windowsill or porch you may find that it is in a rain shadow. If this is the case then water once a week.
Once the flowers have finished , deadhead & let the leaves die back to get all the goodness and energy back into the bulb for next year. If you wish to leave the bulbs in the container then be sure to move the pot to a sheltered position where it won't get too wet. Bulbs can rot off if they are sitting in damp soil all Summer.
Alternatively, empty the pot once the leaves have died back. Dry the bulbs, and store in a paper bag in a cool, dark place (eg. shed or garage that isn't damp). You can plant your bulbs into pots or out in the garden in the Autumn.
Crocus, 'Romance'
Flowering February-March
Enjoy this striking Crocus outside. During a typical Spring you should not need to water your Crocus. However, if you have placed your container on a windowsill or porch you may find that it is in a rain shadow. If this is the case then water once a week.
Once the flowers have finished, deadhead & let the leaves die back to get all the goodness and energy back into the bulb for next year. If you wish to leave the bulbs in the container then be sure to move the pot to a sheltered position where it won't get too wet. Bulbs can rot off if they are sitting in damp soil all Summer.
Alternatively, empty the pot once the leaves have died back. Dry the bulbs, and store in a paper bag in a cool, dark place (eg. shed or garage that isn't damp). You can plant your bulbs into pots or out in the garden in the Autumn.
Crocus, 'Tommasinainus'
Flowering March-April
Enjoy this striking Crocus outside. During a typical Spring you should not need to water your Crocus. However, if you have placed your container on a windowsill or porch you may find that it is in a rain shadow. If this is the case then water once a week.
Once the flowers have finished, deadhead & let the leaves die back to get all the goodness and energy back into the bulb for next year. If you wish to leave the bulbs in the container then be sure to move the pot to a sheltered position where it won't get too wet. Bulbs can rot off if they are sitting in damp soil all Summer.
Alternatively, empty the pot once the leaves have died back. Dry the bulbs, and store in a paper bag in a cool, dark place (eg. shed or garage that isn't damp). You can plant your bulbs into pots or out in the garden in the Autumn.
Hyacinth, 'Snow Crystal'
Flowering March-April
Enjoy this beautiful flower outside or indoors on a sunny windowsill. During a typical Spring you should not need to water your Hyacinths. However, if you have placed your container on a windowsill or porch you may find that it is in a rain shadow. If this is the case then water once a week. Equally, if you're enjoying your blooms indoors water weekly but don't saturate.
Once the flowers have finished , deadhead & let the leaves die back to get all the goodness and energy back into the bulb for next year. If you wish to leave the bulbs in the container then be sure to move the pot to a sheltered position where it won't get too wet. Bulbs can rot off if they are sitting in damp soil all Summer.
Alternatively, empty the pot once the leaves have died back. Dry the bulbs, and store in a paper bag in a cool, dark place (eg. shed or garage that isn't damp). You can plant your bulbs into pots or out in the garden in the Autumn.
Iris Reticulata 'Blue Note'
Flowering March
Enjoy this striking Iris Reticulata outside. During a typical Spring you should not need to water your pot. However, if you have placed your container on a windowsill or porch you may find that it is in a rain shadow. If this is the case then water once a week.
Once the flowers have finished, deadhead & let the leaves die back to get all the goodness and energy back into the bulb for next year. If you wish to leave the bulbs in the container then be sure to move the pot to a sheltered position where it won't get too wet. Bulbs can rot off if they are sitting in damp soil all Summer.
Alternatively, empty the pot once the leaves have died back. Dry the bulbs, and store in a paper bag in a cool, dark place (eg. shed or garage that isn't damp). You can plant your bulbs into pots or out in the garden in the Autumn.
Muscari, 'Blue Magic'
Flowering March-April
Enjoy these delicate bulbs that just keep on flowering outside. During a typical Spring you should not need to water your Muscari. However, if you have placed your container on a windowsill or porch you may find that it is in a rain shadow. If this is the case then water once a week.
Deadhead old flowers to encourage new flowers and prolong flowering time.
Once the flowers have finished let the leaves die back to get all the goodness and energy back into the bulb for next year. If you wish to leave the bulbs in the container then be sure to move the pot to a sheltered position where it won't get too wet. Bulbs can rot off if they are sitting in damp soil all Summer.
Alternatively, empty the pot once the leaves have died back. Dry the bulbs, and store in a paper bag in a cool, dark place (eg. shed or garage that isn't damp). You can plant your bulbs into pots or out in the garden in the Autumn.
Muscari seed readily, so if you want to introduce some to your garden simply wait until the flower heads finish and you see them become papery and translucent. When this happens you should be able to see small black seeds. Place the pot in an area where you would like more Muscari and let the seeds disperse naturally.
Alternatively, wait for a dry sunny day and tap the seeds off the seed head into a paper bag and sow directly where you wasn't them.
Muscari, Babys Breath'
Flowering April-May
Enjoy these delicate bulbs that just keep on flowering outside. During a typical Spring you should not need to water your Muscari. However, if you have placed your container on a windowsill or porch you may find that it is in a rain shadow. If this is the case then water once a week.
Deadhead old flowers to encourage new flowers and prolong flowering time.
Once the flowers have finished let the leaves die back to get all the goodness and energy back into the bulb for next year. If you wish to leave the bulbs in the container then be sure to move the pot to a sheltered position where it won't get too wet. Bulbs can rot off if they are sitting in damp soil all Summer.
Alternatively, empty the pot once the leaves have died back. Dry the bulbs, and store in a paper bag in a cool, dark place (eg. shed or garage that isn't damp). You can plant your bulbs into pots or out in the garden in the Autumn.
Muscari seed readily, so if you want to introduce some to your garden simply wait until the flower heads finish and you see them become papery and translucent. When this happens you should be able to see small black seeds. Place the pot in an area where you would like more Muscari and let the seeds disperse naturally.
Alternatively, wait for a dry sunny day and tap the seeds off the seed head into a paper bag and sow directly where you wasn't them.
Narcissus 'Arctic Bells'
Flowering March
Enjoy these delicate Spring flowers outside. During a typical Spring you should not need to water your pot. However, if you have placed your container on a windowsill or porch you may find that it is in a rain shadow. If this is the case then water once a week.
Once the flowers have finished, deadhead & let the leaves die back to get all the goodness and energy back into the bulb for next year. If you wish to leave the bulbs in the container then be sure to move the pot to a sheltered position where it won't get too wet. Bulbs can rot off if they are sitting in damp soil all Summer.
Alternatively, empty the pot once the leaves have died back. Dry the bulbs, and store in a paper bag in a cool, dark place (eg. shed or garage that isn't damp). You can plant your bulbs into pots or out in the garden in the Autumn.
Narcissus 'Tete a Tete'
Flowering March-April
Enjoy these beautiful Daffodils outside. During a typical Spring you should not need to water your pot. However, if you have placed your container on a windowsill or porch you may find that it is in a rain shadow. If this is the case then water once a week.
Once the flowers have finished , deadhead & let the leaves die back to get all the goodness and energy back into the bulb for next year. If you wish to leave the bulbs in the container then be sure to move the pot to a sheltered position where it won't get too wet. Bulbs can rot off if they are sitting in damp soil all Summer.
Alternatively, empty the pot once the leaves have died back. Dry the bulbs, and store in a paper bag in a cool, dark place (eg. shed or garage that isn't damp). You can plant your bulbs into pots or out in the garden in the Autumn.
Narcissus 'Tete a Tete' & Muscari 'Blue Magic - Mixed container
Flowering March-April
Enjoy this stunning Daffodil and Muscari combination outside. During a typical Spring you should not need to water your pot. However, if you have placed your container on a windowsill or porch you may find that it is in a rain shadow. If this is the case then water once a week.
Muscari: deadhead old flowers to encourage new flowers and prolong flowering time.
Once the flowers have finished, deadhead & let the leaves die back to get all the goodness and energy back into the bulb for next year. If you wish to leave the bulbs in the container then be sure to move the pot to a sheltered position where it won't get too wet. Bulbs can rot off if they are sitting in damp soil all Summer.
Alternatively, empty the pot once the leaves have died back. Dry the bulbs, and store in a paper bag in a cool, dark place (eg. shed or garage that isn't damp). You can plant your bulbs into pots or out in the garden in the Autumn.
Muscari seed readily, so if you want to introduce some to your garden simply wait until the flower heads finish and you see them become papery and translucent. When this happens you should be able to see small black seeds. Place the pot in an area where you would like more Muscari and let the seeds disperse naturally.
Alternatively, wait for a dry sunny day and tap the seeds off the seed head into a paper bag and sow directly where you wasn't them.
Tulip 'Black Hero', 'Angeliqiue' & 'Mount Tacoma'
Flowering April - May
During a typical Spring you should not need to water your pot. However, pots don't always get sufficient water from the rain so check your pot and water once a week if needed. Soil should be moist but not water logged.
Once the flowers have finished let the leaves die back to get all the goodness and energy back into the bulb for next year. Empty the pot once the leaves have died back. Dry the bulbs, and store in a paper bag in a cool, dark place (eg. shed or garage that isn't damp). Tulips don't perform quite as well in subsequent years. They will still come back and look great but we recommend planting them into the garden in the Autumn as they won't have quite the same wow factor as they did in the first year.
Our Spring & early Summer container collections
Bellis Perennis Pomponette
Flowering February - early Summer
Deadhead regularly to prolong the flowering time & feed with an organic liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks to get the best from your plant.
These hardy perennials have been planted in a compost & grit mix to ensure good drainage. They should get all they need from our British weather. However, in a dry Spring/ Summer they will not enjoy drying out so make sure they are getting watered once a week.
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Preferred Conditions: full sun to partial shade and thrive in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.
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Maintenance: Deadheading (removing spent blooms) encourages continuous flowering
Dianthus 'doris' & 'pink kisses'
Flowering Early Spring - late Summer
Dianthus (often referred to as "pinks" or
Dianthus plumarius) are hardy, fragrant perennials that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. They are generally low-maintenance, requiring consistent sunlight, moderate watering, and regular deadheading to encourage repeat blooming from spring through early autumn
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Preferred Conditions: They prefer full sun & well-drained soil.
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Maintenance: Deadheading (removing spent blooms) encourages continuous flowering
Dianthus barbatus 'sweet william'
Flowering April - late Summer
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a short-lived hardy perennial, loved for its showy display of colourful summer flowers. However, it is often treated as an annual bedding plant.
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Preferred Conditions: They prefer full sun & thrive in well-drained soil.
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Maintenance: Deadheading (removing spent blooms) encourages continuous flowering
Viola
Flowering April - Early Summer
Violas are classed as short-lived perennials, but they're com only grown as annual bedding plants.
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Preferred Conditions: They prefer full sun to partial shade and thrive in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.
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Maintenance: Deadheading (removing spent blooms) encourages continuous flowering
Our combination containers
Basket planters
Flowering April - Early Summer
Combination baskets of Bellis Perennis 'pomponette' & Viola - please see individual plant care guides as needed.
Combination baskets of Bellis Perennis 'pomponette', Muscari & Viola - please see individual care guides as needed. Our care guide for Muscari can be found in the spring bulbs section.
Our baskets are planted with a mix of grit and compost to aid drainage. Please be aware that they are, however, lined with plastic so avoid over watering.
Zinc Bowl Planters - Hyacinth & Viola
Flowering April - May
Combination planters:
Hyacinth & Viola
Please see care instructions for Hyacinths in our Spring bulb section.
(Many Violas are perennial but are more commonly treated as an annual bedding plant).
Pom Pom Pastel collection
Flowering April - late summer
Our pom pom pastel collection includes Bellis Perennis 'pomponette' , Muscari & Sweet William. Please see individual care guides for further details.
Zinc trug planters
Flowering March - early Summer
Our zinc drugs were planted with various combinations of Viola, Bellis Perennis and Sweet William. Please see individual plant care guides for more information.
Lilac Ladies
Flowering February - early Summer
A combination of lilac Viola and Bellis Perennis 'pomponette' in a whitestone dish planter.
Please see care guides for Viola and Bellis Perennis for more details.
Redstone & Whitestone dish planters
Flowering February - early Summer
Combining Muscari and viola. Please see individual care instructions for more details.
