Summer Flowering Collection
Pack of 20
Enjoy a Sensational Summer with our Collection of fantastic Summer flowering bulbs and save over 35% off the RRP.
Lilium LA Hybrid Mixed (Lilium hybrid) will be sure to give you a selection of tall brightly coloured flowers.
LA Hybrids are a combination of both the Asiatic & Longiflorum Lilium and produces a larger Asiatic style flower with the added stem length of the Longiflorum. Stem length is approximately 90cm tall and usually produces 4-5 blooms per stem. Bulbs will flower approx. 15 weeks after planting.
Liliums require a well drained soil; heavy or clay soils are completely unsuitable as the bulbs will run the risk of rotting. Protection from strong winds is recommended as their stems and flowers are easily damaged. Liliums prefers a full sun position and are ideal for growing in pots and containers. For best results always use a potting mix for bulbs and be sure to fertilise on a regular basis.
Supplied as a pack of 8 dormant bulbs.
Dahlia Mixed (Dahlia hybrid) Possibly the most photographed flower in the world, Dahlias are easy to grow and provide stunning blooms from late Spring all the way through till late Autumn; making them the crown jewels of any garden. With their amazing array of colours, intricate petal structures, and sizes ranging from petite Pompons to grand Dinner Plates, (and everything in between); Dahlias are an excellent choice for a long lasting display of colour.
Supplied as 2 dormant tubers.
Gladioli Mixed (Gladioli x hortulanus) Tall and brightly coloured, these bulbs will provide a riot of colour and are sure to become firm favourites. For sheer pickability, Gladioli are a must in every garden!
Gladioli provide a beautiful show when in a vase in the home or out in the garden. This wonderful selection of colours is sure to delight every gardener. Flowering during spring in warmer regions and through summer in cooler temperate regions, Gladioli can be planted every 4-6 weeks throughout the season to provide a staggered display of colour.
Protection from strong winds is recommended.
Supplied as a pack of 10 dormant bulbs.
Important Reminder: While we take great care in the realistic representation of our products, many variables such as climatic conditions, natural variation or manufacturing changes may affect the precise appearance of each variety. Generally, images used are of mature specimens whilst supplied stock may be dormant or juvenile plants that will develop with time. The images are intended as a guide only.
- Suitable for areas with full sun
- Suitable for areas with part shade
- Ideal in pots or containers
- Suitable to cut for vases
- Summer-Autumn
- Ideal Growing Regions:
- Cool
- Temperate
- Arid
- Semi-arid
- Mild Tropical
- Tropical
- View growing regions on the Climate Map
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- Planting & Growing Guide - Lilium
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- Planting & Growing Guide - Gladioli
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Common Name: LILIUM
Also known as: Longiflorum – Christmas Lily, November Lily, Oriental -. Florist Lily
Botanical Name: Lilium spp
Family Name: Liliaceae
Plant Type: Fleshy Bulb
Size: 70 cm to 120cm
Planting Time: Winter to Spring
Planting Width: 20–40cm Depth: 10-20cm
Flowering: Summer
Positioning: Full Sun to Part Shade
General Information: There are many varieties of lilies; LA Hybrids, Oriental, Asiatic, and Longflorum. All have long lasting flowers.
Soil: Well drained, friable and moist. If growing in pots use a potting mix specifically for bulbs.
Watering: Responds well to generous watering in summer.
Fertilising: Prepare the soil with well-rotted animal manure or a complete fertiliser before planting. Mulch well to keep soil cool and moist. Liquid fertilising once plants are setting buds is beneficial to keep lower foliage green. Top dress with fertiliser in late winter.
Pruning: It is best to remove old flower heads once flowers fade to promote bulb growth. Cut down to ground level once foliage has died off completely. Bulbs can be left in the ground to naturalise or lifted and separated. Replant without delay.
Dislikes: Being moved, wet feet.
Pests: Aphids but generally pest resistant.
✔ Ideal for pots, excellent cut flowers.
Tips: Plant immediately after purchase and do not allow the bulbs to dry out. Oriental lilies prefer a cooler, more sheltered position and may require staking and protection from hot winds. Double Tiger Lily lilium lancifolium requires
the same conditions as other liliums except this one grows to a height of 1.5 m and is a little less fussy about soil type. If growing in pots, make sure the pot is 200 mm minimum. Place no more than 3 bulbs per pot, and make sure the bulbs
are leaning slightly inwards to encourage plants to support each other. Grow outside in a sunny aspect and pots can be brought inside once flowering. After flowering, or when picking for cut flowers, cut the plant to about half way down the
stem to enable the plant to develop the bulb for next year’s flowers.
Common Name: DAHLIA
Botanical Name: Dahlia hybrids
Family Name: Asteraceae
Plant Type: Tuberous Bulb
Size: 75–150cm H
Planting Time: Spring to Early Summer
Flowering: Summer to Autumn
Planting Width: 60cm, Depth: 10cm
Positioning: Full Sun to Light Shade
General Information: Dahlias need to be protected from strong winds or staked in windy positions.
Soil: Rich, well drained with plenty of organic matter.
Watering: Regular watering during growth period however do not over water until the shoots appear.
Fertilising: Well-rotted animal manure should be worked through the soil prior to planting. Top dress with a complete fertiliser during the growing period. Too much Nitrogen can produce excessive leaf growth at the expense of the flowers.
Pruning: Can be left undisturbed for many years, however lifting and separating is best every second year in winter. Make sure tubers have some of the old stem attached as this is where the new growth will come from. Removing old flowers will promote further flowering.
Dislikes: Frost, under or over watering.
Pests: Snails and slugs, red spider, grubs or aphids. Treat as required. Powdery mildew can be a problem late in the season or if plants are too close together in humid conditions.
✔ Ideal for cut flowers.
Tips: Staking may be required to stop plants from falling over. Picking the flowers will encourage a longer flowering period. When planting ensure ‘eyes’ of the tubers face upwards.
Types Available: Miniature or Bambino, Collarette, Decorative, Cacti, Water Lily, Giant or Dinnerplate, Tree.
Common Name: GLADIOLI
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hybrid
Family Name: Iridaceae
Plant Type: Corm
Size: 1.5m H x 15cm W
Positioning: Full Sun, Wind Protection
Planting Width: 10cm Depth: 7cm
General Information: An elegant cut flower, Gladioli can be planted late Autumn, Winter and Spring. In cold climates plant the corms after the danger of frost is over. Gladioli flower around 100 days after planting.
Soil: Well drained light soil is best; improve heavy soils by adding organic matter. Plant corms with flat side facing down.
Watering: Do not over water however keep moist during the growing period.
Fertilising: Fertilise prior to planting.
Pruning: Corms can be dug 4–6 weeks after flowering or as soon as the leaves yellow. After digging, store in a cool, dark, dry, airy place and dust with an insecticide to prevent thrips.
Dislike: Frost, fresh animal manure, boggy ground.
Pests: Aphids and thrips. Dust with an insecticide if thrip damage is noticed (streaking of leaves, damage of flowers), and if problem persists, make sure new bulbs are planted in a different part of the garden. NB: Extreme heat can cause similar symptoms to thrip damage on flowers.
✔ Ideal for tall background colour and perfect cut flowers.
Tips: Pick flowers by taking a knife down along the stem then twisting across the stem at the required length. This method will help ensure that the foliage is left, allowing the bulb to continue growing. For long vase life, flowers should
be picked as the first floret opens.
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Establish which coloured region you live in and then consider the varieties listed as typically suited to that area. The Australian Climate Guide map is intended as a guide only as climatic conditions vary between specific locations. Factors such as local altitude, wind and the proximity of hills, mountains and bodies of water can cause variations from the generalised climate map. Note also that although a plant may be listed as suitable for a particular region, it may still require protection from extremes such as frost or strong winds. You should also consider its requirements for sun, shade and water.
Remember that you can often extend the range of plants that you can grow by creating micro-climates within your garden. Planting under trees, beside brick walls or in the shelter of a building, on high or low points in the garden can all have an effect. Even planting by a pond or surrounded by rocks can be used to advantage. Part of the joy of gardening can be experimenting and nothing is more pleasing that achieving success with a plant that is not usually seen in your area.
The map is based on Australian Bureau of Meteorology 30 year climatology data from 1961-1990. The zones are based on both temperature and humidity:
- Tropical – hot humid summer .
- Mild Tropical – warm humid summer
- Semi-arid – hot dry summer, cold winter
- Arid – hot dry summer, cold winter
- Temperate – warm summer, cool winter
- Cool – mild-warm summer, cool winter