F natures wonders , they are versatile , easy to grow , extremely popular , good for the environment and are a costeffective way of adding interest to otherwise under used spaces .
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F natures wonders , they are versatile , easy to grow , extremely popular , good for the environment and are a costeffective way of adding interest to otherwise under used spaces .
The key is to select the right flower bulbs for the right place and project you have in mind .
Wildflower bulbs are perfect for creating safe havens for pollenating bees , butterflies , moths , and other endangered insects , whether regenerating areas in towns and villages , in woodland settings or small areas set aside for a preservation site , native varieties such as Anemone nemerosa ( Wood Anemone ), Allium urinum ( Wild Garlic ), Galanthus nivalis ( Single snowdrop ) and Hyacinthoides non scripta ( English Bluebell ) and Narcissus psuedonarcissus thrive in these environments .
While Naturalising Flower bulbs are the simple way to create drifts of intense colour for grassland areas , town and village approaches , roundabouts , verges , golf course and woodland walkways , the sight of daffodils swaying in the breeze is a sight to behold with many councils , landscapers and trusts opting to plant flower bulbs to attract visitors , generate land into areas of interest and for the well being of residents . The benefit of planting daffodils is that they can naturalise freely and will continue to flower for up to 30 years .
When considering planting flower bulbs in grass land or lawns you should plan carefully around any
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Wildflower bulbs are perfect for creating safe havens for pollenating bees , butterflies , moths , and other endangered insects .
grass cutting programmes you have in place , select varieties that flower in the late winter and early spring periods , this will allow time for the foliage to die back after flowering before cutting starts , this is essential to develop the bulbs for future seasons to come . Crocus , snowdrops , and Wild daffodils are perfect for these situations .
For areas of general interest for impact planting in spring beds , perennial borders , around shrubs , parks , and open spaces the options are wide and varied most flower bulbs will perform in these areas , alliums , hyacinths , narcissus , and tulips are ideal for creating vibrant displays , and companion planting in beds or under planting in containers will extend the period
of interest from late winter into early summer .
Boston bulbs wholesale offers a full quote service for large and specialist projects and a comprehensive list of varieties are also available to view on our website : www . bostonbulbswholesale . co . uk Telephone 01775 769333
46 GroundskeepingJournal . co . uk | July / August 2024