Spring-flowering Bulbs by flower colour

Spring bulbs are varieties which, perhaps counter-intuitively, should be planted in autumn. This colour-based selection makes it easy to choose bulbs for a bed, border, container or flowering lawn, depending on the project you have in mind. It brings together the spring classics, including tulips, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths, arranging them first by colour to help you imagine beautiful combinations in the garden or on the terrace.

Mammoth crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' opens the display with its large, brilliantly pure white flower, closely followed by Angel's tears 'Thalia', elegant and lightly fragrant. Blue is well represented by hyacinth 'Delft Blue', with fragrant porcelain-blue spikes. In contrast, the single late tulip 'Reine de la Nuit' introduces a very dark, almost black colour, which is ideal for adding depth to a spring display or highlighting pastel flowers.

To refine your selection without spreading yourself too thinly, our Bulbs for naturalising and Small spring bulbs pages are useful: the first helps you establish long-lasting, self-sustaining plantings, while the second brings colour to borders, rock gardens and small containers.
Our article "Planting bulbs: 7 practical and useful tips! " will give you helpful guidance on the right time to plant and how to plant your bulbs.