[Inspiration] Inspiration Page – AT24 Bulbs for Naturalising

3 reasons to try bulbs for naturalising

Some of the most beautiful sights of spring are carpets of flower bulbs: anemones, crocus, camassias, narcissi and lily of the valley, not in borders, but in self-seeding, self-perpetuating drifts through your grass or shaded corners. That's why it's called 'naturalising', giving a garden a natural feeling of scattered, easy maturity.

Discover why you should try bulbs for naturalising this spring...

reason no.1

COVER GROUND

Ideal for disguising bare soil and space under shrubs and trees

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reason no.2

FIRST SIGNS OF SPRING

The perfect choice for flashes of early spring colour, when little else in the garden is in bloom–

reason no.3

RISE & SHINE

Naturalised bulbs look impressive scattered through grass as the first show in a meadow–

the best of the best

Explore our top picks for planting this autumn

Orchard Camassia & Daffodil Collection

I love bulbs in grass — an optimistic, cheering sight, a create-your-own-Alpine-meadow for spring. They’re the best things and will gradually spread into a tapestry of colour and flowers

Early Spring Jewels Collection

This mix of bulbs greets me from early March until the end of April on my way to let out the hens. Each component is reliably perennial

Spring Shade Mix

Planted in a pot on our shady doorstep, and in dappled shady grass, we loved this pretty miniature bulb duo last spring

Jordanian Fritillary Collection

My youngest daughter lived in Jordan to learn Arabic a few years ago, and I visited her and saw a grove of fritillaries just like these and came home determined to recreate one of the most glamorous and beautiful plant sights I’ve ever seen

Fritillaria persica
'Ivory Bells'

This soft green belled, silver leaved fritillary is statuesque, serene, sophisticated and truly beautiful

Fritillaria persica 'Twin Towers Tribute'

The most exotic and glamorous plant you can imagine, and turn the black bells upside down to see the perfect huge dollops of nectar sitting at the heart of each one

Fritillaria persica 'Magic Bells'

If I had to choose just one of the trio in the Jordanian collection, it would be this — beautiful in bud, full flower and seedhead. Just truly perfect!