{"title":"Flower bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlower bulbs are the promise of spring that you plant in autumn. Buried before winter, they lie dormant through the cold season and burst into colour with the first fine days, just when the garden needs life most. Daffodils, tulips, allium, grape hyacinths, crocuses or hyacinths: easy, hardy and generous, they come back faithfully every year and suit the ground as well as pots and planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe essentials: daffodils and tulips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two stars of spring. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/narcisses-et-jonquilles\"\u003eDaffodils and narcissi\u003c\/a\u003e open the season from February with their yellow, white or bicolour trumpets, followed by \u003cstrong\u003etulips\u003c\/strong\u003e (Darwin hybrids, double peony-flowered, Triumph, botanical) which take over in April in an endless palette of colours. Together they guarantee several weeks of staggered flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMood bulbs: grape hyacinths, crocuses and hyacinths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo carpet the ground and scent the air. \u003cstrong\u003eCrocuses\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the very first to emerge, sometimes through snow. \u003cstrong\u003eGrape hyacinths\u003c\/strong\u003e form striking blue or white drifts at the foot of trees or along edges. \u003cstrong\u003eHyacinths\u003c\/strong\u003e bring their heady scent and dense spikes, as lovely in beds as in a balcony planter. These small bulbs pair beautifully with the larger spring \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-fleuries\"\u003eflowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchitectural bulbs: allium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllium\u003c\/strong\u003e (ornamental onion) brings height and graphic structure with its large flower globes perched on tall stems, from the giant 'Gladiator' to the compact 'Ping Pong'. Violet, purple or white, they structure a bed like living sculptures and last a long time, even dried. Their late flowering extends the bulb season into early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSmall naturalising bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a natural garden that fills out on its own. \u003cstrong\u003eSnowdrops\u003c\/strong\u003e (Galanthus), \u003cstrong\u003esquills\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAnemone blanda\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efritillaries\u003c\/strong\u003e naturalise over the years and come back in ever greater numbers. Planted in a lawn, under trees or at the foot of a hedge, they create spontaneous flowering carpets that herald the end of winter. Hardy, they are among the earliest \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-resistantes-au-froid-et-au-gel\"\u003ecold- and frost-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen and how to plant bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden rule: spring-flowering bulbs are planted in autumn, from September to December, before hard frosts. Bury each bulb at a depth of about three times its height, tip pointing up, in well-drained soil: excess water is their main enemy. Space them according to size and let the foliage yellow naturally after flowering: this is what recharges the bulb for the following year. Once established, most need no care and return every spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the garden, in pots and on the balcony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulbs suit every space. In the ground, they naturalise a lawn or fill a bed. In pots and planters, they brighten a balcony or a windowsill: layer several varieties at different depths (the bulb lasagne technique) for continuous blooms. Combine heights and flowering times for a show that lasts for weeks. Bulbs are the perfect allies for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/amenager-mon-balcon\"\u003esetting up a balcony\u003c\/a\u003e or creating flowering \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003ebalconies and terraces\u003c\/a\u003e from the end of winter, alongside other hardy \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-d-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"narcisse-replete-narcisse-double-bulbes","title":"Narcissus 'Replete' (Double daffodil) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-replete\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌸 White double flowers with a salmon-pink center • 🌱 40 to 45 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in April-May • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 💐 Lovely cut flower • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Size 10\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus 'Replete'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a double daffodil in an unusual color: its broad white petals surround a center packed with small salmon-pink petals, mixed with shorter white petals. Carried on 40 to 45 cm stems, its flowers, about 10 cm across, open in April and May. It is an \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican cultivar bred by Murray Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1975, supplied as size 10\/12 bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in beds, along borders or in a large pot, it returns every spring and forms ever fuller clumps. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is our only double daffodil with a pink center, and its sturdy stems give lovely flowers for cutting and bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus 'Replete'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — white double flowers with a salmon-pink center, 40 to 45 cm, in April-May. For beds, large pots and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-ice-king-narcisse-double-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Ice King'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — white double flowers with a lemon-yellow center that fades to cream, 35 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds and partly shaded corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-double-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed double daffodils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — yellow, white and bicolor double flowers in March-April. For a varied bed in a single planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted side by side, 'Ice King' and 'Replete' take turns: the first opens the season in March, the second takes over until May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble daffodils make the biggest impact planted in groups of 10 to 15: allow 25 to 35 bulbs per square meter, or 6 to 8 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.7 m², or 3 large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a bed or a flowering border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a long border or to fill the base of trees with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 80-bulb pack works out about 40% cheaper per bulb than the 20-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering in April and May, depending on the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground; 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA spot sheltered from the scorching afternoon sun helps the center keep its salmon-pink shade for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e: water only when the potting mix is dry 2 cm down, without letting the root ball dry out completely during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have faded, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a windy spot, plant them in tight clumps: the stems support each other and the large double flowers stay upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts white and salmon pink bring a soft touch to spring, and it earns its place among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the season in white,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-des-poetes-recurvus-oeil-de-faisan-bulbes\"\u003ePoet's narcissus 'Recurvus'\u003c\/a\u003e — its fragrant white flowers with a red-rimmed yellow eye, about 35 cm tall, bloom at the same time, from late April to May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a deep contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-a-larges-feuilles-muscari-latifolium-bulbes\"\u003eBroad-leaved grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e alongside — its two-tone navy and light blue clusters, 20 to 25 cm tall, set off the pink center in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a carpet of flowers at its feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eGreek anemone mix\u003c\/a\u003e underneath — its blue, pink and white daisy-like flowers, 10 to 15 cm tall, accompany the start of its flowering in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 6 to 8 bulbs in the green \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003eElho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — its green echoes the foliage and highlights the white and pink of the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn pots, plant in layers: the daffodils at 15 cm and anemones above them at 5 cm, for flowers on two levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut some for bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the stems when the buds show their color, then stand them alone in water for a few hours before mixing them with other flowers; they last about a week in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave them in place for several years:\u003c\/strong\u003e as tough as other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, the bulbs overwinter in the ground and multiply on their own; divide the clumps every 4 to 5 years when they flower less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant deep:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 15 cm, the bulbs anchor firmly and the stems hold their large double flowers more upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Replete', double-flowered daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e pink double daffodil, double narcissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American cultivar bred by Murray Evans (1975)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (circumference in cm), in packs of 20, 40 or 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, white double flowers with a salmon-pink center, about 10 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 12-15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage garden \/ Romantic \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the number of petals in the center, its shade of pink and the flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57277017063689,"sku":"61475","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57480195178761,"sku":"61807","price":48.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57480195211529,"sku":"61806","price":75.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcisse-replete-narcisse-double-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-2497650.png?v=1792789286"},{"product_id":"narcisse-des-poetes-recurvus-oeil-de-faisan-bulbes","title":"Poet's narcissus 'Recurvus' (Pheasant's eye) — Bulbs","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-des-poetes-recurvus\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Reflexed white petals, yellow eye rimmed with red • 🌸 Fragrant flowers • 🌱 About 35 cm • 🌤️ Flowers late April-May • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🏅 Award of Garden Merit (RHS) • 🔁 Naturalizes • 📏 Size 10\/12 or 12\/14 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epoet's narcissus 'Recurvus'\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as pheasant's eye, bears one flower per stem: pure white petals swept slightly backwards surround a small yellow cup with a green center, edged with a fine red rim. Its fragrant flowers open in late April and May on stems about 35 cm tall, when most other daffodils have already faded. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection (United Kingdom)\u003c\/strong\u003e, introduced in 1891 by the nurseryman Peter Barr and awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in beds, in a large pot or in a lawn, it returns every spring and forms ever fuller clumps. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the latest daffodil: it extends the daffodil season into May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoet's narcissus 'Recurvus'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — fragrant white flowers with a red-rimmed yellow eye, about 35 cm, late April-May. For beds, lawns and fragrant bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003e'Thalia' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— pure white and fragrant, 30 to 35 cm tall, with two to three flowers per stem in April. For elegant flower beds, pots, and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jonquille-carlton-narcisse-grande-couronne-bulbes\"\u003e'Carlton' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— one large yellow cupped flower per stem, 40 to 45 cm, in March-April. For gardens, lawns and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted together, all three flower from March to May: Carlton opens the season, Thalia follows in April and Recurvus closes it in May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoet's narcissi make the biggest impact planted in groups of 10 to 15: allow 25 to 35 bulbs per square meter, or 6 to 8 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs (size 12\/14):\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.7 m², or 3 large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², or 4 large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs (size 12\/14):\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a flower bed with larger blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a bed or a fragrant border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs (size 12\/14):\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a border with the largest flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for a long border or several flower beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², to naturalize a lawn or the base of trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 240-bulb pack works out at about half the price per bulb of the 30-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering in late April and May, depending on the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; it flowers well under deciduous trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground; 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and moist, well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant it near a path, a door or a window: its fragrance is best enjoyed up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, keep the potting mix moist during flowering, but never waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have faded, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back; these \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eyellowing leaves\u003c\/a\u003e are normal here, as they nourish the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn it flowers late: put off the first mowing until late June, once the leaves have turned yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers equally well in sun or partial shade, and its fragrance makes it a good choice among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eplants for a shady balcony\u003c\/a\u003e, in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a flowering meadow,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fritillaire-pintade-melange-fritillaria-meleagris-bulbes\"\u003esnake's head fritillary mix\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple and white checkered bells, 20 to 30 cm tall, flower in April-May in the same moist soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a black and white contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eblack Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e alongside — its almost black purple cups, 40 to 50 cm tall, flower in April and overlap with its first white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple globes on 70 to 80 cm stems open in May above the daffodils and keep flowering into June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 6 to 8 bulbs in the green \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003eElho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — its green sets off the white petals and the red rim of the eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn pots, plant it with earlier daffodils such as Carlton: the pot stays in flower from March to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut some for a fragrant bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the stems when the buds show their color, then stand them alone in water for a few hours before mixing them with other flowers; a few stems are enough to scent a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it for its story:\u003c\/strong\u003e the poet's narcissus takes its name from the myth of Narcissus, celebrated by the poets of Antiquity, a symbolism that makes it a flower to give, as explained in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003egift plant ideas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a lawn or at the base of trees, do not lift the bulbs; the clumps fill out year after year and can be divided every 4 to 5 years if they flower less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus poeticus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Recurvus', Poeticus group (division 9)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e poet's narcissus, pheasant's eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (United Kingdom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 in packs of 30, 60, 120 or 240, size 12\/14 in packs of 20, 40 or 80 (circumference in cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e late April to May, fragrant white flowers with a red-rimmed yellow eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 12-15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, moist, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and flowers again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Award of Garden Merit (Royal Horticultural Society)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage garden \/ Natural garden \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the intensity of the red rim, the fragrance and the flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"20 bulbs (size 12\/14)","offer_id":57277017096457,"sku":"61474","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs (size 10\/12)","offer_id":57480150909193,"sku":"61422","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs (size 12\/14)","offer_id":57480150941961,"sku":"61811","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs (size 10\/12)","offer_id":57480150974729,"sku":"61812","price":47.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs (size 12\/14)","offer_id":57480151007497,"sku":"61809","price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs (size 10\/12)","offer_id":57480151040265,"sku":"61810","price":74.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs (size 10\/12)","offer_id":57480151073033,"sku":"61808","price":135.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcisse-des-poetes-recurvus-oeil-de-faisan-bulbes-verdeia-3917407.png?v=1792789283"},{"product_id":"allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes","title":"Allium 'Purple Sensation' (Purple ornamental onion) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-purple-sensation\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 8 to 10 cm purple spheres • 🌿 Tall 70 to 80 cm stems • 🐝 Rich in nectar • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -25 °C • 🔁 Blooms again every year • 📏 Size 10\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most commonly planted ornamental allium in gardens: each bulb produces a straight stem 70 to 80 cm tall in May and June, topped with a perfect 8 to 10 cm sphere made up of hundreds of tiny purple stars. The species, \u003cem\u003eAllium hollandicum\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Central Asia (Iran)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its flowers are among the most visited by bees and bumblebees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThese 10\/12-size bulbs are planted in fall and bloom again year after year without being dug up. They are among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e that are easiest to grow, in a flower bed or a large pot on a sunny balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlliums make the biggest impact when planted in groups: allow 10 to 15 bulbs per square meter, or 5 to 7 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a flower bed of about 1 m², or two to three large pots on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a flowering border along a path or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for a real massed effect among perennials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², for a large flower bed or a flowering meadow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in partial shade, the stems grow long and lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm, pointed end up, or about three times the bulb's height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm between bulbs in the ground, 8 to 10 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, even poor or chalky soil; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant them in irregular groups rather than in a straight line: the globes then seem to float above the other plants, as in a natural garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlliums need very little: rainwater is enough in the ground, and excess moisture is what threatens them, as explained in our article about \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — water once when planting, then only if spring is very dry; in a pot, water when the potting soil is dry several centimeters down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e use well-draining potting soil mixed with sand or clay pebbles, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003esubstrates and potting soil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in a pot, use bulb fertilizer when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry out in place; they replenish the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe leaves start to turn yellow as the flowers open: this is normal for alliums. Plant them behind low-growing plants that will conceal the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts purple globes tower over flower beds in late spring and pair well with ornamental grasses and sun-loving perennials, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo conceal its foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it in the middle of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trio-graminees-festuca-carex-stipa\"\u003etrio of Festuca, Carex and Stipa ornamental grasses\u003c\/a\u003e — the clumps hide the yellowing leaves, while the purple globes stand out above them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a color contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lot-4-graminees-festuca-carex-uncinia\"\u003eset of 4 ornamental grasses\u003c\/a\u003e — the blue fescue and yellow sedge highlight the purple flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the purple color all summer,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/buddleja-butterfly-candy-little-lila-arbre-aux-papillons-nain\"\u003eBuddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Lila'\u003c\/a\u003e — its lilac flower spikes take over in July, once the allium has finished blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 5 to 7 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in leaf green\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — an outdoor pot with drainage holes, whose green makes the purple globes stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe dry flower heads keep their shape all summer: leave them in the garden, or cut them for a striking dried bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bulbs can be stored for a few weeks in a cool, dry place, but they root better if planted quickly, before hard frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut a few flower heads for a vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e trim the stems in the morning, when the flower head is half open. They last up to two weeks in a bouquet, leaving the rest of the flower bed undisturbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not dig up the bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e left in place, they flower again every spring and gradually form fuller clumps. In a pot, simply protect the container during severe cold, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium hollandicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple ornamental onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Central Asia (Iran)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (10 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60, or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 to 80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to June, purple-violet flower heads 8 to 10 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10-15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining; tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, flowers again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees, and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the size of the flower heads and the height of the stems naturally vary depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57454020854025,"sku":"50820","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57277019488521,"sku":"61512","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57454020886793,"sku":"61513","price":49.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57454020919561,"sku":"61514","price":77.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-dornement-violet-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-1966173.png?v=1792290453"},{"product_id":"narcisse-golden-ducat-narcisse-double-bulbes","title":"Narcissus 'Golden Ducat' (Double daffodil) — Bulbs, size 12\/14","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-golden-ducat\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌼 Golden-yellow double flowers about 10 cm across • 🌱 35 to 40 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 💐 Lovely cut flower • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Size 12\/14 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus 'Golden Ducat'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a double daffodil in a uniform golden yellow: each flower, about 10 cm across, layers several rings of pointed petals, with one or two flowers per stem. Carried on 35 to 40 cm stems, they open in March and April. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection (Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which arose before 1946 as a sport of the famous 'King Alfred' trumpet daffodil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in beds, borders or large pots, it comes back every spring and forms ever fuller clumps. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the double daffodil with the most intense yellow: its large size 12\/14 bulbs produce big flowers from the very first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus 'Golden Ducat'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — golden-yellow double flowers, 35 to 40 cm, in March-April. For beds, large pots and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-double-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed double daffodils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — double flowers in assorted shades of yellow, white and orange, 35 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds and colorful bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jonquille-carlton-narcisse-grande-couronne-bulbes\"\u003e'Carlton' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— one large yellow cupped flower per stem, 40 to 45 cm, in March-April. For gardens, lawns and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e'Golden Ducat' and 'Carlton' share the same yellow: planted side by side, they create a bed that is uniform in color but varied in shape, mixing double and cupped flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble daffodils make the biggest impact planted in groups of 10 to 15: allow 25 to 35 bulbs per square meter, or 6 to 8 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.7 m², or 3 large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a bed or a flowering border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a long border or to fill the base of trees with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 80-bulb pack works out about 35% cheaper per bulb than the 20-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering in March and April, depending on the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground; 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant them in clumps of 10 to 15 bulbs rather than in rows: in spring, each group looks like a bouquet set in the flower bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In a pot, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged or dry out completely during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface, which the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e lets you check in a few seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have faded, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeave the leaves free after flowering, without tying them: they need their full surface in the sun to recharge the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright yellow lights up beds and pots alike, and it is one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e that flower from spring onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a carpet of flowers at its feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eGreek anemone mix\u003c\/a\u003e underneath — their small blue, pink and white daisy-like flowers, 10 to 15 cm tall, bloom at the same time, in March-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of complementary colors,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-a-larges-feuilles-muscari-latifolium-bulbes\"\u003eBroad-leaved grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e — its two-tone midnight-blue and sky-blue spikes open in April at the base of the stems and make the golden yellow stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the flowering of the bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e slip \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e between the clumps — its purple globes, 70 to 80 cm tall, open in May, when the daffodil foliage turns yellow, and hide it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 6 to 8 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in leaf green\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — its matte sage green extends the foliage and makes the yellow flowers pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn pots, plant in layers: the daffodils at 15 cm and anemones above them at 5 cm, for flowers on two levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut some for bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the stems when the buds show their color, then stand them alone in water for a few hours before mixing them with other flowers; they last about a week in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant deep:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 15 cm, the bulbs anchor firmly and the stems hold their heavy double flowers more upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave them in place for several years:\u003c\/strong\u003e like other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, they can stay in the ground all year round; divide the clumps every four to five years, when the flowers become fewer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Golden Ducat', Double group (division 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e double daffodil, double narcissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection (Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 12\/14 (circumference in cm), in packs of 20, 40 or 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 to 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, golden-yellow double flowers about 10 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 12-15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage garden \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the number of flowers per stem, their size and the flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57277042458889,"sku":"61756","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57479831879945,"sku":"61785","price":57.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57479831912713,"sku":"61824","price":91.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcisse-golden-ducat-narcisse-double-bulbes-calibre-1214-verdeia-1936923.png?v=1792789287"},{"product_id":"tulipe-darwin-hybride-melange-bulbes","title":"Mixed Darwin hybrid tulips (Multicolored tulips) — Bulbs, size 11\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-darwin-hybride-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌷 Large cup-shaped flowers up to 10 cm • 🎨 Mix of bright colors • 🌿 Sturdy 50–60 cm stems • 💐 Ideal for bouquets • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 Size 11\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDarwin hybrid tulips\u003c\/strong\u003e are the tallest garden tulips: on straight 50–60 cm stems, they open cup-shaped flowers up to 10 cm across in April and May, in this mix of reds, yellows, pinks and oranges. They are a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, bred by crossing garden tulips with a species tulip from Central Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis cross gives them strong stems that stand up to wind and rain, and better staying power from one year to the next than most tulips. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, they bring the most color in spring, in borders and large pots alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tulipe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tulip should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Darwin tulips\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — red, yellow, pink and orange, 50–60 cm, large flowers up to 10 cm in April and May. For a colorful, cheerful border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eBlack Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single color, almost-black purple, 40–50 cm, in April. For a striking look and elegant combinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003eWhite Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure white, 40–50 cm, in April. For a bright garden and elegant combinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-praestans-melange-bulbes\"\u003eTulipa praestans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — botanical, 20–30 cm, 3 to 5 flowers per bulb in March and April. For pots, rockeries and a garden that flowers again on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-double-melange-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes\"\u003eMixed double tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — full, peony-like flowers, 40–50 cm, in April and May. For a romantic border and generous bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe black and white tulips flower at the same time as the Darwin mix: a few in the middle of the border make all the colors stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips look best planted in tight groups: allow about 30 bulbs per square meter, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a pot 30 cm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², or two to three large pots on a patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a colorful edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for a true spring border or tulips to cut all through April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack works out about 35% cheaper per bulb than the 30-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; position\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant tulips from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers in April and May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; in partial shade the stems stretch and lean towards the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 cm, pointed end up; planted deep, the bulb flowers better the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 cm between bulbs in the ground, 5 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant the bulbs in groups of 7 to 10 rather than in a line: the color mix looks more natural and fuller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, autumn and spring rain is enough. In pots, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially while the buds are forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed in the ground; in pots, a bulb fertilizer as the leaves appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower off just below the head as soon as it drops its petals, leaving the stem and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow where it is for six weeks; it rebuilds the bulb’s reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBulbs tire faster in pots: plant them out in the garden after flowering and put fresh bulbs in the pot in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyling ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir bright colors wake up borders and large pots in spring, taking over from other bulbs, as suggested in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor flowers from February to May,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/a\u003e in front of them — its small yellow flowers open the season, then the tulips take over in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo keep the show going until June,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple globes open just as the tulips fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide the foliage after flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them between clumps of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trio-graminees-festuca-carex-stipa\"\u003eFestuca, Carex and Stipa grass trio\u003c\/a\u003e — the grasses mask the yellowing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a patio version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in leaf green\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — its understated green lets the colors of the mix take center stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant the bulbs almost touching, tip to tip: you’ll get a compact bouquet that bursts into flower all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for the soil to cool:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideally plant from late October. In soil that is still warm, tulip bulbs are more prone to disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them in bud for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick tulips in the morning, when the bud is colored but still closed. They last a week in the vase and make a lovely gift bouquet, as shown in our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a few bulbs every autumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darwin tulips flower again for several years, but the blooms get smaller over time. A few fresh bulbs each year keep a border well filled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e Darwin Hybrid, mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darwin hybrid tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 11\/12 (11 to 12 cm in circumference), mixed colors, in packs of 30, 60 or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, cup-shaped flowers up to 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 15–20 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, flowers again for several years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring garden \/ Cottage \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the color balance of the mix and the flowering date vary naturally from batch to batch and with the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57277042753801,"sku":"61755","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57454351974665,"sku":"61753","price":55.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57454352007433,"sku":"61751","price":88.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/tulipe-darwin-hybride-en-melange-tulipes-multicolores-bulbes-calibre-1112-verdeia-4057274.png?v=1792290451"},{"product_id":"narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes","title":"Narcissus 'Tête-à-Tête' (Dwarf narcissus) — Bulbs","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-tete-a-tete\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💛 Golden-yellow flowers, 2 to 3 per stem • 🌱 Dwarf, 15 to 20 cm • 🪴 Ideal for pots and planters • 🌤️ Flowers from February to April • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Size 10\/11 to 10\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodil \u003c\/strong\u003eis the most widely planted dwarf daffodil in Europe: its 15 to 20 cm stems each bear two to three small golden-yellow flowers, hence its name, and open from late winter, when gardens and balconies are still bare. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (United Kingdom)\u003c\/strong\u003e, bred in Cornwall from a wild daffodil native to the Iberian Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts small size and sturdy stems, which do not flop in rain or wind, make it one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e best suited to pots, window boxes, and borders. Its bulbs, size 10\/11 or 10\/12 depending on the pack, produce well-flowered clumps from the very first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodil \u003c\/strong\u003e(this plant) — dwarf, 15 to 20 cm tall, with two to three small flowers per stem from February. For pots, planters, and low borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jonquille-carlton-narcisse-grande-couronne-bulbes\"\u003e'Carlton' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— 40 to 45 cm stems, with one large yellow flower per stem in March-April. For gardens, flower beds, lawns, and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003e'Thalia' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— pure white and fragrant, 30 to 35 cm tall, with two to three flowers per stem in April. For elegant flower beds, pots, and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant all three varieties and they will flower from February to late April: Tête-à-Tête starts the season, Carlton follows in March, and Thalia finishes in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Tête-à-Tête bulbs close together to create a carpet of flowers: allow 50 to 70 bulbs per square meter, or 10 to 15 bulbs in a pot 20 to 25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pots 20 to 25 cm in diameter, or a balcony or terrace planter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², or 3 to 5 pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², or 7 to 10 pots and planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a continuous border along a path or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², for a yellow carpet beneath trees or across a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 400-bulb pack costs about 35% less per bulb than the 100-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering from February to April, depending on the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; it also flowers beneath a deciduous tree, which lets light through in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, with no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a pot that flowers longer, plant in layers: Tête-à-Tête bulbs on top, at 8 cm, and later-flowering bulbs below, at 15 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In a pot, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged or dry out completely during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in a pot, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have faded, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back; these \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eyellowing leaves\u003c\/a\u003e are normal here, as they nourish the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eDo not tie or braid the leaves after flowering: they need their full surface exposed to the sun to recharge the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts yellow flowers brighten late-winter planters and pair well with evergreen balcony plants, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003ewindowsill plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a complete winter planter,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them at the foot of a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003eHelleborus 'Christmas Carol'\u003c\/a\u003e — its white flowers are followed by yellow daffodils from December to April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor red and yellow contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/skimmia-japonica-rubella-skimmia-rouge\"\u003eSkimmia japonica 'Rubella'\u003c\/a\u003e — its red buds and evergreen foliage frame the golden yellow flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor continuous flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e in the same flower bed — its purple globes take over in May, when the daffodils have faded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 15 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø20 cm — the white makes the yellow flowers pop, and the pot's drainage hole prevents standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a window box, line them up in front of taller plants: their small flowers remain clearly visible from indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce a few indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 5 to 7 bulbs in a pot in November, leave it outdoors in the cold for eight weeks, then bring it into a bright, cool room; it will flower in three weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive them as a gift in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pot of daffodils in bud is a much-appreciated late-winter gift, a symbol of renewal, as explained in our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide the clumps every four or five years:\u003c\/strong\u003e when flowers become less abundant, dig up the clumps after the foliage turns yellow, separate the bulbs and replant them right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf daffodil, miniature jonquil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (United Kingdom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/11 in packs of 25 or 50, size 10\/12 in packs of 100, 200 or 400 (circumference in cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to April, 2 to 3 golden-yellow flowers per stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 8-10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, flowers again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower-filled balcony \/ Cottage garden \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the number of flowers per stem and the flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"25 bulbs (size 10\/11)","offer_id":57479378272521,"sku":"50798","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 bulbs (size 10\/11)","offer_id":57479378305289,"sku":"61802","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57278076223753,"sku":"61805","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57454240923913,"sku":"61804","price":63.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57454240956681,"sku":"61803","price":101.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-4979013.png?v=1792290449"},{"product_id":"narcisse-macaron-bloss-narcisse-double-bulbes","title":"Narcissus 'Macaron Bloss' (Double daffodil) — Bulbs, size 12\/14","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-macaron-bloss\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌼 White double flowers with a ruffled yellow center • 🌱 40 to 50 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 💐 Lovely cut flower • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Size 12\/14 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus 'Macaron Bloss'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tall, slender double daffodil: broad white petals surround a center packed with small ruffled petals in warm yellow, like a rosette. Carried on 40 to 50 cm stems, its flowers open in March and April. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as size 12\/14 bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in beds, along borders or in a large pot, it returns every spring and forms ever fuller clumps. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the tallest of our double daffodils: its 40 to 50 cm stems give long flowers for cutting and bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus 'Macaron Bloss'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — white double flowers with a ruffled warm-yellow center, 40 to 50 cm, in March-April. For beds, the back of borders and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-ice-king-narcisse-double-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Ice King'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — white double flowers with a lemon-yellow center that fades to cream, 35 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds and partly shaded corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-double-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed double daffodils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — yellow, white and bicolor double flowers in March-April. For a varied bed in a single planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted side by side, Macaron Bloss and Ice King create a white and yellow bed on two levels, the first standing about ten centimeters above the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble daffodils make the biggest impact planted in groups of 10 to 15: allow 25 to 35 bulbs per square meter, or 6 to 8 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.7 m², or 3 large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a bed or a flowering border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a long border or to fill the base of trees with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 80-bulb pack works out about 35% cheaper per bulb than the 20-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering in March and April, depending on the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground; 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace them in the second row of beds, behind low-growing flowers: their 40 to 50 cm stems rise above without hiding the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e: water only when the potting mix is dry 2 cm down, without letting the root ball dry out completely during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have faded, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a windy spot, plant them in tight clumps: the stems support each other and the large double flowers stay upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts white and yellow stand out in sun as well as partial shade, and it earns its place among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a carpet of flowers at its feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eGreek anemone mix\u003c\/a\u003e underneath — its blue, pink and white daisy-like flowers, 10 to 15 cm tall, bloom at the same time, in March-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a fragrant bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jacinthe-jardin-melange-parfumee-bulbes\"\u003eMixed garden hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e — their dense, highly scented spikes, 20 to 30 cm tall, bloom in March-April in the front row.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a deep contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-a-larges-feuilles-muscari-latifolium-bulbes\"\u003eBroad-leaved grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e alongside — its two-tone navy and light blue clusters, 20 to 25 cm tall, set off the white petals in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 6 to 8 bulbs in the white \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-blanche-25cm\"\u003eElho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — its white echoes the petals and highlights the yellow center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn pots, plant in layers: the daffodils at 15 cm and anemones above them at 5 cm, for flowers on two levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut some for bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the stems when the buds show their color, then stand them alone in water for a few hours before mixing them with other flowers; they last about a week in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave them in place for several years:\u003c\/strong\u003e as tough as other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, the bulbs overwinter in the ground and multiply on their own; divide the clumps every 4 to 5 years when they flower less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant them deep:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 15 cm, the bulbs anchor firmly and the tall stems hold their large double flowers straighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Macaron Bloss', double-flowered daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e double daffodil, double narcissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 12\/14 (circumference in cm), in packs of 20, 40 or 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, white double flowers with a ruffled yellow center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 12-15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage garden \/ Romantic \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the number of petals in the center, its shade of yellow and the flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57278076780809,"sku":"61818","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57480090845449,"sku":"61817","price":57.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57480090878217,"sku":"61816","price":92.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcisse-macaron-bloss-narcisse-double-bulbes-calibre-1214-verdeia-9775681.png?v=1792789286"},{"product_id":"narcisse-ice-king-narcisse-double-bulbes","title":"Narcissus 'Ice King' (Double daffodil) — Bulbs, size 12\/14","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-ice-king\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌼 White and lemon-yellow double flowers about 10 cm across • 🌱 35 to 45 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 💐 Lovely cut flower • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Size 12\/14 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus 'Ice King'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a two-tone double daffodil: a ruffled lemon-yellow center, which fades to cream over the days, is framed by a collar of white petals. Its flowers, about 10 cm across, open in March and April on 35 to 45 cm stems. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection (Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, registered in 1984 as a double-flowered sport of the famous 'Ice Follies' daffodil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in beds, borders or large pots, it comes back every spring and forms ever fuller clumps. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the brightest double daffodil for partly shaded spots: its white lights up beds even on gray days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus 'Ice King'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — white double flowers with a lemon-yellow center, 35 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds, large pots and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-golden-ducat-narcisse-double-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Golden Ducat'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — all-golden-yellow double flowers, 35 to 40 cm, in March-April. For beds and bright bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003e'Thalia' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— pure white and fragrant, 30 to 35 cm tall, with two to three flowers per stem in April. For elegant flower beds, pots, and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted side by side, 'Ice King' and 'Golden Ducat' create a bed of double flowers in two tones, from creamy white to golden yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble daffodils make the biggest impact planted in groups of 10 to 15: allow 25 to 35 bulbs per square meter, or 6 to 8 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.7 m², or 3 large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a bed or a flowering border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a long border or to fill the base of trees with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 80-bulb pack works out about 35% cheaper per bulb than the 20-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering in March and April, depending on the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground; 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant them in clumps of 10 to 15 bulbs rather than in rows: in spring, each group looks like a bouquet set in the flower bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, waterlogged potting mix rots the bulb just like \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered roots\u003c\/a\u003e: water only when the surface is dry, without letting the root ball dry out completely during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have faded, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeave the leaves free after flowering, without tying them: they need their full surface in the sun to recharge the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright white suits sunny beds and partly shaded balconies alike, making it a safe choice among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony plants by exposure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet at its feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e underneath — its bright blue clusters, 15 to 20 cm tall, flower at the same time, in March-April, and make the white and yellow stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an all-white bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003eWhite Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e — its pure white cups, 40 to 50 cm tall, take over in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a cool, partly shaded corner,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fritillaire-pintade-melange-fritillaria-meleagris-bulbes\"\u003eSnake's head fritillary mix\u003c\/a\u003e alongside — its checkered purple and white bells, 20 to 30 cm tall, flower in April-May in soil that stays moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 6 to 8 bulbs in the green \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003eElho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — its green sets off the white petals and the yellow center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils at 15 cm and grape hyacinths above at 8 cm, for flowers on two levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut some for bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the stems when the buds show their color, then stand them alone in water for a few hours before mixing them with other flowers; they last about a week in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive them as a bouquet or in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e daffodils are a much-appreciated spring gift, a symbol of renewal, as explained in our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant deep:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 15 cm, the bulbs anchor firmly and the stems hold their large double flowers more upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ice King', Double group (division 4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e double daffodil, double narcissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection (Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 12\/14 (circumference in cm), in packs of 20, 40 or 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 to 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, white double flowers with a lemon-yellow center, about 10 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 12-15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage garden \/ Romantic \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the shade of the center, from lemon yellow to cream, and the flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57278076944649,"sku":"61823","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57479926087945,"sku":"61822","price":57.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57479926120713,"sku":"61821","price":91.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcisse-ice-king-narcisse-double-bulbes-calibre-1214-verdeia-2414200.png?v=1792789285"},{"product_id":"tulipe-breakdance-tulipes-frangees-noires-blanches-bulbes","title":"'Breakdance' Tulip (Black and White Fringed Tulip Mix) — Bulbs size 11\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-breakdance\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🖤 Black-purple and creamy white fringed flowers • ✨ Petals edged with a crystal fringe • 🌿 Sturdy 40 to 50 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers from April to May • 💐 Superb in bouquets • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 Bulbs size 11\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Breakdance' tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together two fringed tulips in striking contrast: one a deep black-purple with plum highlights, the other a luminous creamy white. The edges of their petals are cut into fine teeth, like a crystal fringe, giving the flowers a frosted look. From April to May, they open on straight 40 to 50 cm stems. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the Fringed tulip group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIn beds, large pots or bouquets, the black and white duo creates a graphic effect that stands out from afar. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the only tulip with fringed petals, the one for contemporary beds and unusual vases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tulipe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tulip should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Breakdance' tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — black-purple and creamy white fringed flowers, 40 to 50 cm, April to May. For graphic contrast and unusual bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eBlack Triumph Tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth cup-shaped flowers in dark, almost black purple, 40 to 50 cm, in April. For a dark, satiny bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003eWhite Triumph Tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth cup-shaped flowers in pure white, 40 to 50 cm, in April. For a bright, classic bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted next to the black and white Triumph tulips, the fringed flowers add texture: the same colours, but two different silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips make the most impact planted in tight groups: allow about 40 bulbs per square metre, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a 30 cm diameter pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e one large pot on a balcony or terrace, or a group of about 0.4 m² in a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.75 m², or two to three large pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a black and white bed or a border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a large border or a cutting patch of tulips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips are planted from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers from April to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; low-angled light makes the fringes sparkle and reveals the plum highlights of the dark flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eMix the two colours when planting rather than grouping them by shade: a black and white chequerboard looks more lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e and water only when the compost is dry 2 cm down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the compost is dry on the surface, especially while the buds are forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower off just below the head as soon as it drops its petals, leaving the stem and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow where it is for six weeks; it rebuilds the bulb’s reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe fringes hold raindrops: in pots, move them under an awning during heavy showers to keep the flowers neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir black and white contrast gives structure to a bed or a sunny balcony, as our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white carpet at their feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-white-magic-muscari-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eMuscari 'White Magic'\u003c\/a\u003e — its ivory-white 10 to 15 cm spikes flower in March-April and carry the white down to ground level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the dark tones,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-rain-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Rain'\u003c\/a\u003e — its large grape-purple globes, on 90 cm to 1 m stems, take over in May-June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo end the season in white,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-mount-everest-ail-ornement-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/a\u003e behind them — its 10 to 12 cm white globes, on 1 m to 1.20 m stems, open in May-June above the tulip foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 bulbs in a 30 cm pot, with muscari above them, following our method for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/planter-bulbes-pot-automne-lasagnes\"\u003eplanting bulbs in pots in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e — a pot in flower from March to May on a sunny balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a vase, mix one black stem for every two white ones: the bouquet stays bright and the dark flowers stand out even more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for the soil to cool:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideally plant from late October. In soil that is still warm, tulip bulbs are more prone to disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them in bud for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick them in the morning, when the bud is coloured but still closed; they then last a week in a vase and make a very unusual bouquet among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a few bulbs every autumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e fringed tulips flower again, but their blooms get smaller over the years. A few new bulbs each year keep a bed well filled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e Fringed Group 'Breakdance', black-purple and white mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e fringed tulip, 'Breakdance' tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection (Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 11\/12 (11 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, black-purple and creamy white fringed flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, flowers again for a few years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if eaten, for pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary \/ Graphic \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the shade of purple, the fineness of the fringes and the flowering date vary naturally with soil, position and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278077174025,"sku":"61336","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57493027848457,"sku":"61766","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57493027881225,"sku":"61765","price":60.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57493027913993,"sku":"61764","price":108.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/tulipe-breakdance-tulipes-frangees-noires-et-blanches-en-melange-bulbes-calibre-1112-verdeia-5349030.png?v=1793118623"},{"product_id":"jacinthe-blue-water-mix-jacinthes-bleues-blanches-bulbes","title":"'Blue Water Mix' Hyacinth (Mixed blue and white hyacinths) — Bulbs size 14\/15","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"jacinthe-blue-water-mix\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Dark blue, sky blue and white spikes • 👃 Intense fragrance • 🌱 Compact, 20 to 30 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • 🪴 Ideal for pots and planters • 🏠 Can be forced indoors • ❄️ Hardy • 📏 Large bulbs, size 14\/15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Blue Water Mix' hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together dark blue, sky blue and white hyacinths: in March and April, each bulb sends up a dense 20 to 30 cm spike covered with star-shaped bells, whose fragrance carries several metres. This mix is a European horticultural selection of \u003cem\u003eHyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003especies native to the eastern Mediterranean, from southern Turkey to Lebanon and Syria\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIn blue and white, it brings a fresh, calming note to pots, planters and borders, and is easy to force indoors to fill the house with flowers in the middle of winter. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the choice for a fragrant blue and white bed, and its large size 14\/15 bulbs give full spikes from the very first flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-jacinthe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich hyacinth should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Blue Water Mix' hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — dark blue, sky blue and white spikes, 20 to 30 cm, in March-April, very fragrant. For a pot or bed in blue and white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jacinthe-jardin-melange-parfumee-bulbes\"\u003eMixed garden hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same fragrant spikes in blue, pink, white and violet. For a multicoloured spring bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small bright blue clusters, 15 to 20 cm, in March-April, lightly fragrant. For a miniature version that naturalises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted in front of the mixed hyacinths, 'Blue Water Mix' creates a blue and white edging that sets off the other colours in the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyacinths make the biggest impact when planted in groups: allow for approximately 25 bulbs per square meter, or 4 to 5 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e two pots on a balcony or terrace, or a few bulbs to force indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 0.75 m², or four pots and planters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a blue and white border along a path or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a large, very fragrant blue and white bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 80 costs less than half as much per bulb as the pack of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowering in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; in sun, the flower spikes are more compact and the fragrance stronger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -15 °C in the ground; in pots, move the container close to a wall in very cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWear gloves when planting: hyacinth bulb skins can cause itching on sensitive hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, use a free-draining compost and water only when the surface is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in pots when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially as the flower spikes emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower spike at the base as soon as it fades, leaving the leaves in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks; it replenishes the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn the years that follow, the flower spikes are lighter and more widely spaced: this is normal; the hyacinth takes on a more natural look while remaining just as fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fragrance makes it the queen of pots near a door or window, as shown by our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-parfumees-balcon-interieur\"\u003efragrant plants for balconies and indoors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a yellow and blue contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003eDaffodil 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/a\u003e alongside it — its small golden-yellow trumpets, 15 to 20 cm tall, flower from February to April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003eWhite Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e — its pure white 40 to 50 cm cups rise above the hyacinth spikes in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet at its feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica-bulbes\"\u003eSiberian Squill\u003c\/a\u003e around it — its intense blue 10 to 15 cm bells flower in March-April, at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a fragrant, bright pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it above the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003e'Thalia' daffodil\u003c\/a\u003e, set deeper, following our method for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/planter-bulbes-pot-automne-lasagnes\"\u003eplanting bulbs in pots in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e — blue and white flower in April, two fragrances in one pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace pots of hyacinths near the entrance or under an open window: their fragrance welcomes everyone who passes by.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce a few for winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 3 to 5 bulbs close together in a pot in October, keep it cool and dark for ten to twelve weeks (cellar, garage), then move it to a bright room: it will bloom in three weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant near a path:\u003c\/strong\u003e along a walkway or by a door, the colours and fragrance of the spikes catch attention from the first fine days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplant forced bulbs in the garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering indoors, let the foliage turn yellow, then plant the bulbs outside in autumn. They will bloom again in the garden, with lighter flower spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Water Mix', a mix of blue- and white-flowered varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden hyacinth, Dutch hyacinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection of a species native to the eastern Mediterranean (Turkey, Lebanon, Syria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 14\/15 (14 to 15 cm in circumference), in packs of 10, 20, 40 or 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, very fragrant dark blue, sky blue and white spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 12-15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year with lighter flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by pets and children; bulbs may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower-filled balcony \/ Spring garden \/ Romantic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the proportion of blue and white, the density of the spike and the flowering date vary naturally from bulb to bulb and with the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"10 bulbs","offer_id":57278077239561,"sku":"61332","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57492767342857,"sku":"61667","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57492767375625,"sku":"61668","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57492767408393,"sku":"61669","price":95.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/jacinthe-blue-water-mix-jacinthes-bleues-et-blanches-en-melange-bulbes-calibre-1415-verdeia-6008214.png?v=1793118623"},{"product_id":"tulipe-candy-purple-prince-tulipes-violettes-lilas-bulbes","title":"'Candy Purple Prince' Tulip (Purple and Lilac Tulip Mix) — Bulbs size 11\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-candy-purple-prince\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Purple and lilac-mauve flowers • 🌷 Single early tulips • 🌱 Compact, 30 to 40 cm • 🌤️ Flowers from late March to late April • 🪴 Ideal in pots and window boxes • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 Bulbs size 11\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Candy Purple Prince' tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e combines two single early tulips with the same silhouette: 'Purple Prince', whose purple flowers reveal a golden-yellow heart as they open, and 'Candy Prince', a soft lilac-mauve. Their cup-shaped flowers open from late March to late April, among the first tulips of the season, on sturdy 30 to 40 cm stems. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the Single Early tulip group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eTheir purple and lilac tones brighten pots, window boxes and borders from the end of winter. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the early, compact balcony tulip that stands up well to wind and flowers before the tall May tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tulipe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tulip should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Candy Purple Prince' tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — purple and lilac-mauve cup-shaped flowers, 30 to 40 cm, late March to late April. For pots, window boxes and the first borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-persian-pearl-tulipe-botanique-pourpre-bulbes\"\u003e'Persian Pearl' tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dwarf cherry-purple botanical tulip with a yellow heart, 10 to 15 cm, from March. For rockeries and small pots, where it comes back every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-breakdance-tulipes-frangees-noires-blanches-bulbes\"\u003e'Breakdance' tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — black-purple and creamy white fringed flowers, 40 to 50 cm, April to May. For graphic contrast and unusual bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted together, 'Persian Pearl', 'Candy Purple Prince' and then 'Breakdance' take turns from March to May in the same shades of purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips make the most impact planted in tight groups: allow about 40 bulbs per square metre, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a 30 cm diameter pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e one large pot or window box on a balcony or terrace, or a group of about 0.4 m² in a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.75 m², or two to three large pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a purple border along a path or several window boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a spring bed or a cutting patch of tulips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips are planted from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers from late March to late April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; in sunshine, the 'Purple Prince' flowers open wide and reveal their yellow heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant the two colours mixed together: the lilac of 'Candy Prince' softens the purple of 'Purple Prince' and gives a brighter blend of shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e and water only when the compost is dry 2 cm down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the compost is dry on the surface, especially while the buds are forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower off just below the head as soon as it drops its petals, leaving the stem and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow where it is for six weeks; it rebuilds the bulb’s reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTheir short stems and broad leaves stand up to wind: this is the right tulip for exposed balconies on upper floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir purple tones go with every spring flower on a sunny balcony, as our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet at their feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e — its bright blue 15 to 20 cm spikes flower in March-April, at the same time as the tulips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a pastel foreground,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eGreek anemone mix\u003c\/a\u003e — its small blue, pink and white daisies, 10 to 15 cm tall, form a carpet in March-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo add fragrance,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jacinthe-pastel-mix-jacinthes-roses-violettes-blanches-bulbes\"\u003e'Pastel Mix' hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e alongside — its scented pink, purple and white spikes flower in March-April, at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 bulbs in a 30 cm pot, with muscari above them, following our method for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/planter-bulbes-pot-automne-lasagnes\"\u003eplanting bulbs in pots in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e — a pot in flower from March to April on a sunny balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a window box, alternate three tulips and two hyacinths: the hyacinths fill in around the base of the tulips and the display looks fuller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for the soil to cool:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideally plant from late October. In soil that is still warm, tulip bulbs are more prone to disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the stems when the bud is coloured but still closed; these compact tulips make small, round bouquets, a lovely idea among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a few bulbs every autumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e single early tulips flower again, but their blooms get smaller over the years. A few new bulbs each year keep a pot or border well filled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e Single Early Group 'Purple Prince' and 'Candy Prince', mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e single early tulip, 'Candy Purple Prince' tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection (Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 11\/12 (11 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e late March to late April, purple and lilac-mauve cup-shaped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, flowers again for a few years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if eaten, for pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower-filled balcony \/ Romantic \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the shade of purple, the proportion of lilac and the flowering date vary naturally with soil, position and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278077305097,"sku":"61340","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57493071331593,"sku":"61760","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57493071364361,"sku":"61759","price":58.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57493071397129,"sku":"61758","price":93.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/tulipe-candy-purple-prince-tulipes-violettes-et-lilas-en-melange-bulbes-calibre-1112-verdeia-3342727.png?v=1793118622"},{"product_id":"tulipe-persian-pearl-tulipe-botanique-pourpre-bulbes","title":"'Persian Pearl' Tulip (Purple Botanical Tulip) — Bulbs size 6\/7","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-persian-pearl\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Cherry-purple with a yellow heart • 🌤️ Early flowering, from March • 🌱 Dwarf, 10 to 15 cm • 🔁 Returns every year • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy • 🪴 Ideal in pots and rockeries • 📏 Bulbs size 6\/7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Persian Pearl' tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the earliest dwarf botanical tulips: from March, its cherry-purple flowers open into stars in the sun to reveal a bright yellow heart, 10 to 15 cm above the ground, over narrow grey-green foliage. It is a selection of \u003cem\u003eTulipa humilis\u003c\/em\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003especies native to the mountains stretching from south-east Türkiye to Iran and Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it flowers among the scree as soon as the snow melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eClose to the wild plant, it comes back every spring in well-drained soil and gradually forms fuller clumps. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the first tulips to flower, ideal in pots, rockeries or low borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tulipe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tulip should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Persian Pearl' tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — dwarf botanical, 10 to 15 cm, cherry-purple with a yellow heart from March. For pots, rockeries and early colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-little-beauty-tulipe-botanique-rose-bulbes\"\u003e'Little Beauty' tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dwarf botanical, 10 to 15 cm, bright pink with a blue heart in April. To take over in the same spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-praestans-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed Tulipa praestans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20 to 30 cm, 3 to 5 flowers per bulb in March and April. For a brightly coloured rockery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-darwin-hybride-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed Darwin tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large flowers in bright colours, 50–60 cm, in April and May. For a colourful border and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted with 'Little Beauty', it opens the season in March and hands over to its neighbour in April: two dwarf tulips in one pot, two flowerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall and compact, it looks best planted in groups: allow about 50 bulbs per square metre, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m² in the ground, or two 20 cm pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a low border or a rockery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a purple carpet at the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², to naturalise a rockery, a bank or a large sunny bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 200 pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 25 pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers from March to April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; its flowers only open wide in sunshine, and summer heat on the dormant bulb helps it flower again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground, 2 to 3 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, even poor or stony; the bulb rots in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -15 °C in the ground; in areas with harsher winters, a mulch of dead leaves protects the bulbs, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a rockery or at the foot of a south-facing wall, kept dry in summer, it flowers again year after year and slowly multiplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, use a free-draining compost mixed with sand or grit, and water only when the surface is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots during growth and flowering; none at all in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off below the head once withered, leaving the stems and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage yellow in place; it recharges the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eDon't lift the bulbs: left in place and kept dry over summer, they flower again every spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small size and early flowering make it a great ally for pots and sunny balconies from late winter, as our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ewhich plants for my balcony\u003c\/a\u003e shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a yellow echo of its heart,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003eDaffodil 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/a\u003e alongside — its small yellow trumpets, 15 to 20 cm tall, flower in March, at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet at its feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica-bulbes\"\u003eSiberian Squill\u003c\/a\u003e — its deep blue bells, 10 to 15 cm tall, flower in March and April and set off the purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo open the season from February,\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-botaniques-melange-species-mix-bulbes\"\u003emixed botanical crocuses\u003c\/a\u003e — they flower first, then 'Persian Pearl' takes over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 bulbs in a 20 to 25 cm pot, above daffodils planted deeper, following our method for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/planter-bulbes-pot-automne-lasagnes\"\u003eplanting bulbs in pots in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e — a pot in purple and yellow bloom from March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts flowers close in the evening and in dull weather, then open again into stars in the sun: place it where you will see it in the middle of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e the small bulbs of botanical tulips dry out quickly; get them into the ground within a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them dry in summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e in pots, move the container out of the rain once the foliage has yellowed, then put it back outside in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant near a path:\u003c\/strong\u003e along a walkway or by a door, its early flowers catch the eye from the first fine days of March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa humilis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Persian Pearl', sometimes called \u003cem\u003eTulipa pulchella\u003c\/em\u003e 'Persian Pearl'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Persian Pearl' tulip, dwarf botanical tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e selection of a species native to south-east Türkiye, Iran and Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 6\/7 (6 to 7 cm in circumference), in packs of 25, 50, 100 or 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, cherry-purple flowers with a yellow heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 8-10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low, kept dry in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor and stony soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by pets and children; the bulb can irritate the skin, so wear gloves when handling it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Rockery \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the shade of purple, the size of the yellow heart and the flowering date vary naturally with soil, position and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"25 bulbs","offer_id":57278077534473,"sku":"61356","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57492659011849,"sku":"61646","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57492659044617,"sku":"61644","price":61.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57492659077385,"sku":"61643","price":109.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/tulipe-persian-pearl-tulipe-botanique-pourpre-bulbes-calibre-67-verdeia-3879501.png?v=1793118622"},{"product_id":"jonquille-february-gold-narcisse-cyclamineus-bulbes","title":"Daffodil 'February Gold' (Narcissus cyclamineus) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"jonquille-february-gold\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💛 Golden-yellow flowers with a long trumpet • 🌱 25 to 30 cm • 🌤️ Flowers from February to April • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🏅 Award of Garden Merit (RHS) • 🔁 Naturalizes and flowers again every year • 📏 Size 10\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'February Gold' daffodil \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the earliest daffodils: from February in mild areas, its golden-yellow flowers, about 7 cm across, open on 25 to 30 cm stems, with a long trumpet and slightly swept-back petals. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eDutch cultivar bred by the De Graaff brothers\u003c\/strong\u003e before 1923, holder of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, supplied as size 10\/12 bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted along borders, in pots or under trees, it returns every spring and naturalizes easily. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the daffodil that opens the season: its short, sturdy stems stand up well to wind and spring showers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaffodil 'February Gold'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — golden-yellow flowers with a long trumpet and swept-back petals, 25 to 30 cm, from February to April. For borders, pots and lawns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 to 3 small golden-yellow flowers per stem, 15 to 20 cm, from February to April. For window boxes and small pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jonquille-carlton-narcisse-grande-couronne-bulbes\"\u003e'Carlton' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— one large 10 cm yellow flower per stem, lightly fragrant, 40 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted together, 'February Gold' and 'Carlton' take turns: the first opens the season from February, the second takes over in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'February Gold' daffodils make the biggest impact planted in groups of 10 to 20: allow 30 to 40 bulbs per square meter, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or 2 pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a flowering border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a bed or the base of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3.5 m², to naturalize a corner of lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering from February to April, depending on the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm between bulbs in the ground; 4 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eUnder deciduous trees, it makes the most of the late-winter sun before the leaves come out: an ideal spot to naturalize it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e: water only when the potting mix is dry 2 cm down, without letting the root ball dry out completely during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a lawn, leave them in place; in beds or pots, cut them off so the bulb keeps its energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn, wait until the leaves have turned yellow, around the end of May, before the first mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright yellow warms up the garden from late winter, and it earns its place among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a bright end to winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes\"\u003egiant snowdrop\u003c\/a\u003e — its green-marked white bells, 15 to 25 cm tall, bloom from January to March and accompany its first flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and yellow carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-bleu-grandes-fleurs-bulbes\"\u003elarge-flowered blue crocus\u003c\/a\u003e at its feet — its large blue cups, 10 to 12 cm tall, bloom at the same time, in February-March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eGreek anemone mix\u003c\/a\u003e underneath — its blue, pink and white daisy-like flowers, 10 to 15 cm tall, take over in March-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 8 to 10 bulbs in the green \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003eElho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — its green echoes the foliage and makes the yellow flowers stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn pots, plant in layers: the daffodils at 12 cm and crocuses above them at 6 cm, for flowers on two levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy and undemanding, it multiplies on its own in lawns or under trees; the longer you leave it in place, the fuller the clumps become.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect pots in hard frost:\u003c\/strong\u003e in window boxes, raise the pot and avoid standing water during severe frosts, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/hiverner-balcon-plantes-pot-froid\"\u003ewinterizing your balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut some for bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the stems when the buds show their color, then stand them alone in water for a few hours before mixing them with other flowers; they last about a week in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'February Gold', cyclamineus-group daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'February Gold' daffodil, early daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dutch cultivar bred by the De Graaff brothers (before 1923)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (circumference in cm), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to April, golden-yellow flowers about 7 cm across with a long trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 10-12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage garden \/ Natural \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the shade of yellow, flower size and flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278077894921,"sku":"61372","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57480723497225,"sku":"61742","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57480723529993,"sku":"61744","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57480723562761,"sku":"61747","price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/jonquille-february-gold-narcisse-cyclamineus-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-6449881.png?v=1792789285"},{"product_id":"narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes","title":"Narcissus 'Thalia' (Fragrant white narcissus) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-thalia\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Pure white flowers, 2 to 3 per stem • 🌸 Soft, sweet fragrance • 🌿 30 to 35 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers in April • 💐 Beautiful in bouquets • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes and flowers again every year • 📏 Size 10\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus 'Thalia'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most elegant of the white narcissi: in April, each 30 to 35 cm stem bears two to three pure white, slightly drooping flowers with gracefully swept-back petals, earning it the nickname “orchid narcissus.” Its soft, sweet fragrance is noticeable as soon as you get close. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, derived from a wild narcissus native to the Iberian Peninsula, and one of the oldest varieties still in cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIt flowers after the yellow daffodils and brings a bright, elegant touch to flower beds, pots, and partially shaded spots. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, this is the variety that returns most reliably every spring, gradually forming generous clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich narcissus should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarcissus 'Thalia'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — pure white and fragrant, 30 to 35 cm tall, with two to three flowers per stem in April. For elegant flower beds, pots, and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jonquille-carlton-narcisse-grande-couronne-bulbes\"\u003eDaffodil 'Carlton'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large yellow daffodil, 40 to 45 cm tall, with one large flower per stem in March-April. For gardens, lawns, and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dwarf yellow daffodil, 15 to 20 cm tall, with two to three small flowers per stem from February. For pots and planters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted all three together, they flower from February to the end of April: Tête-à-Tête opens the season, Carlton follows in March, and Thalia finishes in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThalia makes the biggest impact in clumps: allow 30 to 40 bulbs per square meter, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or two pots on a terrace or balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a white clump at the foot of a shrub or in a flower bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a white border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for naturalizing a wooded area or a patch of lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack costs less than half as much per bulb as the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for blooms in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; in partial shade, the white flowers stand out even more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm, point facing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, with no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant it near an entrance, a bench, or a window: its fragrance is best enjoyed up close, especially at the end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRain is enough for plants in the ground. In a pot, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — at planting, then in a pot when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially when the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in a pot, use bulb fertilizer when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have wilted, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back; this replenishes the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts slender leaves turn yellow discreetly: plant it among perennials or grasses that will take over in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright white calms the vivid colors of spring and brightens partially shaded corners, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003echoosing plants for your balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e at its feet — its blue clusters bloom at the same time and highlight the white of the daffodils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo soften a colorful flower bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-darwin-hybride-melange-bulbes\"\u003emixed Darwin tulips\u003c\/a\u003e — they bloom together in April, and the white brings the reds, yellows, and pinks together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an evergreen planter,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/skimmia-japonica-rubella-skimmia-rouge\"\u003eSkimmia japonica 'Rubella'\u003c\/a\u003e — its dark green foliage and red buds make the white flowers stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a patio version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 8 to 10 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in leaf green\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — the green highlights the white, and the pot's drainage hole prevents standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant them in layers: Thalia at the bottom, 12 cm deep, and grape hyacinths above, 7 cm deep, for a fragrant blue and white display in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy its fragrance in a vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut a few stems when the first bud opens. They will perfume a room for a week, like the other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-parfumees-balcon-interieur\"\u003efragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e on the balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them on their own for a few hours before adding them to a mixed bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sap of freshly cut daffodils makes other flowers wilt. First, place them alone in a vase, then arrange them with other flowers without recutting the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it as a gift in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pot of fragrant white daffodils makes an elegant springtime gift, as shown in our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus triandrus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Thalia'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thalia narcissus, orchid narcissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands), derived from a species native to the Iberian Peninsula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (10 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60, or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April, 2 to 3 fragrant pure white flowers per stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10-12 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and flowers again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the number of flowers per stem and the flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278078124297,"sku":"61380","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57454488944905,"sku":"61799","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57454488977673,"sku":"61798","price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57454489010441,"sku":"61797","price":104.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-2503099.png?v=1792290452"},{"product_id":"narcisse-jupon-blanc-white-petticoat-bulbes","title":"Narcissus bulbocodium 'White Petticoat' (White hoop petticoat daffodil) — Bulbs, size 6\/8","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-jupon-blanc-white-petticoat\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Creamy white hoop-petticoat flowers • 🌱 Small daffodil, 15 to 20 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Hardy to -15 °C • 🪨 Ideal for rock gardens, borders and pots • 🔁 Naturalizes year after year • 📏 Size 6\/8 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus bulbocodium\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Petticoat'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small daffodil with an unexpected silhouette: its flared, petticoat-shaped corona dominates narrow, pointed petals arranged in a star. Its creamy white flowers, about 4 cm across, open in March and April above grass-like foliage on 15 to 20 cm stems. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eDutch-bred cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e registered in 2017, the largest white form of the hoop petticoat daffodil, supplied as size 6\/8 bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in a rock garden, along a border, at the foot of shrubs or in a pot, it returns every spring and gradually forms small clumps. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the most delicate daffodil: its unusual shape catches the eye up close, on a terrace or beside a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite hoop petticoat daffodil 'White Petticoat'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — creamy white hoop-petticoat flowers, 15 to 20 cm, in March-April. For rock gardens, borders and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003eDaffodil 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 to 3 golden yellow flowers per stem, 15 to 20 cm, from February to April. For pots and window boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003eDaffodil 'Thalia'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 to 3 fragrant pure white flowers per stem, 30 to 35 cm, in April. For beds and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisses-botaniques-jaunes-blancs-melange-bulbes\"\u003eYellow and white botanical daffodil mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small yellow and white flowers in varied shapes, about 20 to 40 cm, in March-April. For naturalizing a lawn or woodland area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted together in a pot, the white hoop petticoat daffodil and 'Tête-à-Tête' make a white and yellow pairing of the same height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese small daffodils look best planted in dense groups: allow 40 to 50 bulbs per square meter, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or 2 pots of 25 cm on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a border or a corner of a rock garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², to edge a path or fill the base of several shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², to form clumps in a large rock garden or a short-mown lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 160-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 20-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as soon as they arrive, for flowers in March and April depending on the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 cm, three times the height of the bulb, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 7 cm between bulbs in the ground; 3 to 4 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist in spring and well-drained, acid, neutral or alkaline; only standing water harms it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C in the ground; in colder areas, grow it in a pot under shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a rock garden, tuck the bulbs between the stones: they keep the soil cool in spring and drain away excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In a pot, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e: water when the potting mix is dry 2 cm down, without letting the root ball dry out during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off so the bulb keeps its energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, reduce watering as soon as the leaves turn yellow: the bulb prefers a dry summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts creamy white brightens rock gardens from late winter, and in a pot it finds its place among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e alongside — its bright blue clusters of little bells, 15 to 20 cm, flower at the same time, from March to April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a succession of flowers,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-ruby-giant-crocus-botanique-violet-bulbes\"\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple-violet star-shaped flowers, 8 to 10 cm, open the season in February-March, just before the daffodils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 bulbs in the green \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003eElho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — its green echoes the foliage and makes the creamy white flowers stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils at 8 cm and crocuses above at 5 cm, for flowers from February to April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant it where you can see it:\u003c\/strong\u003e its petticoat flower is best seen up close; place it beside a path, at the front of a rock garden or in a pot on a terrace table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it settle in:\u003c\/strong\u003e like other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, it overwinters in the ground and forms small clumps that flower more freely over the years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide overcrowded clumps:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 4 to 5 years, when flowering declines, lift the bulbs once the foliage has yellowed and replant them further apart in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus bulbocodium\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Petticoat' (division 10, bulbocodium daffodils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e white hoop petticoat daffodil, hoop petticoat daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dutch-bred cultivar (W. van Lierop \u0026amp; Zonen, 2017), derived from a wild species of the Iberian Peninsula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 6\/8 (circumference in cm), in packs of 20, 40, 80 or 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, creamy white petticoat-shaped flowers about 4 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, about 8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock garden \/ Natural \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: flower size, shade of creamy white and flowering date vary naturally with climate and position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57278078157065,"sku":"61382","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57488108847369,"sku":"61796","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57488108880137,"sku":"61783","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57488108912905,"sku":"61782","price":95.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcissus-bulbocodium-white-petticoat-narcisse-a-jupon-blanc-bulbes-calibre-68-verdeia-8851059.png?v=1792870041"},{"product_id":"crocus-botaniques-melange-species-mix-bulbes","title":"Species crocus mix — Bulbs, size 5\/6","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"crocus-botaniques-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌈 Mixed colors • 🌱 Compact size, 8 to 10 cm • ❄️ Blooms from February • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ☀️ Sun or light partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in lawns • 📏 Size 5\/6 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003especies crocus mix\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together small crocuses in a variety of colors, among the first to bloom in the garden: from February, their dainty flowers open at ground level, 8 to 10 cm high, spread out in the sun and close in the evening. Daintier and earlier than hybrid crocuses, these bulbs come from a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eYear after year, they self-seed and form new bulbs, eventually creating a multicolored carpet in the lawn, at the foot of trees, or along borders. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, they are among the very first to bloom, and their size 5\/6 bulbs flower from the first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies crocuses make the biggest impact when planted in large drifts: allow 80 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m² at the foot of a tree, or two to three 25 cm planters on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a colorful edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a first patch of color in a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 to 5 m², for a true multicolored carpet that will spread year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 400-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 50-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms from February to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; the flowers only open fully in the sun, and the shade of a deciduous tree suits them, as it is still bare in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 7 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor soil; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below, they even bloom under a thin layer of snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, lift a clump of turf with a spade, slip a few bulbs underneath, then replace the turf: the lawn remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the small bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off if you want to prevent self-seeding, or leave them so the carpet spreads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the fine leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, wait until the crocus foliage has turned yellow before the first mow: they'll bloom more profusely the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir colors brighten planters and windowsills from late winter, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003eplants for windowsills\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a fresh start to the season,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes\"\u003egiant snowdrop\u003c\/a\u003e — its white bells bloom at the same time, just above the crocuses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and multicolored carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica-bulbes\"\u003eSiberian squill\u003c\/a\u003e — its deep blue bells open in March, as the crocuses finish flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor uninterrupted blooms from February to April,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils \u003c\/a\u003e— the crocuses open the season, then the small yellow daffodils take over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø20 cm — the white highlights all the colors in the mix, and the pot's drainage hole prevents standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils or tulips at the bottom, crocuses above at a depth of 7 cm. The pot blooms from February, then blooms a second time in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e small crocus bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them in the ground within a few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sunny day in February, open crocuses are often the only source of pollen available. A carpet of crocuses helps colonies get the season off to a good start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus\u003c\/em\u003e, mixed species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e species crocuses, spring crocuses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 5\/6 (5 to 6 cm in circumference), mixed colors, in packs of 50, 100, 200, or 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to March, small flowers in a variety of colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 5-7 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of pollen for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems); not to be confused with autumn crocus, which is much more toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the color distribution in the mix and flowering time naturally vary from one batch to another and depending on the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57278078189833,"sku":"61386","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57472110395657,"sku":"61592","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57472110428425,"sku":"61595","price":52.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57472110461193,"sku":"61597","price":82.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/crocus-botaniques-en-melange-crocus-species-mix-bulbes-calibre-56-verdeia-4551883.png?v=1792621471"},{"product_id":"crocus-bleu-et-blanc-melange-bulbes","title":"Blue and white crocus mix (Crocus vernus) — Bulbs, size 7\/8","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"crocus-bleu-blanc-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Blue and white cups in a mix • 🌱 Compact size, 10 to 12 cm • ❄️ Blooms from February • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ☀️ Sun or light partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in lawns • 📏 Size 7\/8 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eblue and white crocus mix\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together two clear colors of large spring crocuses: from February, sometimes even before the frosts are over, they open large cups 10 to 12 cm high at ground level, which bloom in the sun and close in the evening. The species, \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it blooms as the snow melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in drifts in a lawn, border, or pot, they come back each year, spreading little by little, and the alternating blue and white forms a fresh, bright patch. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, they are among the first to open the season, a few weeks before daffodils and tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue and white crocuses make the biggest impact when planted in large drifts: allow 70 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or two pots and planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a blue and white edging or the foot of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 to 2 m², for a first blue and white patch in a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 to 4 m², for a true blue and white carpet that will spread year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 240-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 30-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms from February to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; the flowers only open fully in the sun, and the shade of a deciduous tree suits them, as it is still bare in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 8 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor soil; they only dislike standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below, they even bloom under a thin layer of snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, lift a clump of turf with a spade, slip a few bulbs underneath, then replace the turf: the lawn remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the small bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e no need to cut them off; they disappear on their own into the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the fine leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, wait until the crocus foliage has turned yellow before the first mow: they'll bloom more profusely the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir blue and white brighten planters and windowsills from late winter, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003eplants for windowsills\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue, white, and yellow trio,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils \u003c\/a\u003e— their small yellow trumpets open in late February, alongside the last cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a carpet that continues into March,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e — the blue clusters appear as the crocuses fade, at the same low height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a bluer patch,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-bleu-grandes-fleurs-bulbes\"\u003elarge-flowered blue crocus\u003c\/a\u003e — its blue cups bloom at the same time and at the same height, strengthening the blue of the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø20 cm — the white makes the blue flowers stand out, and the drainage holes prevent standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils or tulips at the bottom, crocuses above at a depth of 7 cm. The pot blooms from February, then blooms a second time in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e small crocus bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them in the ground within a few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sunny day in February, open crocuses are often the only source of pollen available. A carpet of crocuses helps colonies get the season off to a good start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, large blue and white flowers in a mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue and white crocus, spring crocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 7\/8 (7 to 8 cm in circumference), blue and white mixed, in packs of 30, 60, 120, or 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to March, large blue and white cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 7-8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of pollen for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems); not to be confused with autumn crocus, which is much more toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the balance of blue and white in the mix and the flowering time naturally vary from batch to batch and with the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57278078222601,"sku":"61384","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57472940409097,"sku":"61566","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57472940441865,"sku":"61567","price":52.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57472940474633,"sku":"61568","price":82.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/crocus-bleu-et-blanc-en-melange-crocus-vernus-bulbes-calibre-78-verdeia-5533735.png?v=1792621469"},{"product_id":"allium-pinball-wizard-ail-ornement-lilas-bulbes","title":"Allium 'Pinball Wizard' (Lilac ornamental onion) — Bulbs, size 18\/20","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-pinball-wizard\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Huge lilac globes up to 20 cm • 🌿 Sturdy stems 60 to 80 cm tall • 🌤️ Flowers in May-June • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Excellent cut flower • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Large bulbs, size 18\/20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Pinball Wizard'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hybrid of \u003cem\u003eAllium macleanii\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAllium christophii\u003c\/em\u003e that bears huge, perfectly round globes up to 20 cm across, made of tightly packed lilac-purple starry flowers. In May and June, they open at the top of sturdy stems 60 to 80 cm tall, above a rosette of broad green leaves. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as large graded size 18\/20 bulbs that flower from the very first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts dense, perfectly spherical globes keep their shape throughout flowering and attract bees and bumblebees. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the allium with the largest globes on medium-height stems, easy to place in the middle of a border or in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Pinball Wizard' is planted in small groups, as each globe takes up a lot of space: allow about 10 bulbs per square meter, or 2 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e for a large 30 cm pot on a terrace or balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a tight group to create a focal point at the heart of a perennial border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for an edging along a path or two groups that echo each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a large border or to repeat the motif along the whole length of a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 16 works out at less than half the price per bulb of the pack of 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in May and June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in shade, the stems stretch and lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 18 cm, tip upwards, roughly three times the height of these large bulbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 30 cm between bulbs, so that the large globes do not touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA size 18\/20 bulb holds enough reserves to produce a large globe from the very first flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlliums live on their reserves and make do with rainfall in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if the spring is very dry; in pots, when the potting mix is dry several centimeters down, which you can confirm with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with a third of sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulb fertilizer in spring, when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAllium leaves turn yellow as soon as it flowers: plant it behind perennials or grasses that will hide the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts large lilac globes float above perennials, in borders as well as in large pots on a sunny terrace, following the pointers in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo bring the family together,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-etoile-de-perse-allium-christophii-bulbes\"\u003eStar of Persia\u003c\/a\u003e, one of its two parents, in front of it — its metallic-purple starry globes, lower down, take over in June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a lilac and white contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-mount-everest-ail-ornement-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/a\u003e behind it — their white globes open at the same time, at 1 m-1.20 m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e add the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-a-tete-ronde-allium-sphaerocephalon-bulbes\"\u003eround-headed leek\u003c\/a\u003e — its small purple heads take over in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide the foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trio-graminees-festuca-carex-stipa\"\u003etrio of grasses\u003c\/a\u003e in front — their soft tufts mask the yellowing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a terrace version, plant 2 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in white\u003c\/a\u003e, 30 cm across: its white brings out the lilac of the globes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the flowers in the globe are open, the stems last about two weeks in a vase; change the water every two days to avoid the garlic smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the dried globes:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering they turn beige and stay decorative all summer in the garden or in a dried bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave them in place:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and flower again every spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pinball Wizard' (\u003cem\u003eA. macleanii\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003eA. christophii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e lilac ornamental onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 18\/20 (18 to 20 cm in circumference), in packs of 2, 4, 8 or 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May-June, spherical lilac-purple globes up to 20 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 15-18 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boho \/ Natural garden \/ Contemporary border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the size of the globes vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"2 bulbs","offer_id":57278078255369,"sku":"61390","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 bulbs","offer_id":57463209263369,"sku":"61497","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 bulbs","offer_id":57463209296137,"sku":"61498","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 bulbs","offer_id":57463209328905,"sku":"61499","price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-pinball-wizard-ail-dornement-lilas-bulbes-calibre-1820-verdeia-9616353.png?v=1792538664"},{"product_id":"allium-ping-pong-ail-ornement-blanc-tardif-bulbes","title":"Allium 'Ping Pong' (Late white ornamental onion) — Bulbs, size 6\/7","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-ping-pong\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Compact white globes • 🌿 Stems 80 cm to 1 m tall • 🌤️ Flowers in July • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Excellent cut flower • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Size 6\/7 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Ping Pong'\u003c\/strong\u003e bears tight white globes, round as balls, at the top of straight stems 80 cm to 1 m tall. Its buds, lightly tinged with pink, open in July into hundreds of small softly scented flowers, when most alliums have already finished flowering. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as graded size 6\/7 bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts white globes stay crisp for three weeks and attract bees and butterflies in high summer. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the latest white allium, ideal for extending the flowering of borders into the heart of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Ping Pong' is planted in groups so that its globes form white patches: allow about 25 bulbs per square meter, or 5 to 7 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², to dot a perennial border, or two large 80 cm planters on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for an edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², for a large border or the foot of a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 12 m², to naturalize a meadow or bring rhythm to a whole garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 320-bulb pack costs less than half as much per bulb as the 40-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in shade, the stems stretch and lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm, tip upwards, roughly three times the height of the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm between bulbs, in groups of 5 to 10 for a bouquet effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts tall straight stems stand on their own: no need to stake them, even in a windy garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Ping Pong' copes well with drought and gets through hot summers without flagging, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-chaleur-canicule-ete\"\u003eheat-tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if spring is dry; too much water quickly leads to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003erotting roots\u003c\/a\u003e under the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with a third of sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulb fertilizer in spring, when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAllium leaves turn yellow as soon as it flowers: plant it behind perennials or grasses that will hide the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts white globes float above perennials in high summer, in borders as well as in large pots on a sunny balcony, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony plants by exposure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a succession of alliums,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its violet globes flower in May, and the white globes take over in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-bleu-allium-caeruleum-bulbes\"\u003eblue globe onion\u003c\/a\u003e at its feet — its small sky-blue globes at 50 cm open just below the white globes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide the foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lot-4-graminees-festuca-carex-uncinia\"\u003eset of 4 Festuca, Carex and Uncinia grasses\u003c\/a\u003e in front — their 50 cm tufts mask the yellowing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a butterfly border,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/buddleja-butterfly-candy-little-lila-arbre-aux-papillons-nain\"\u003eBuddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Lila'\u003c\/a\u003e — its lilac spikes flower at the same time and attract butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a terrace version, plant 5 to 7 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003etaupe Capi Nature Groove pot\u003c\/a\u003e, 25 cm across: its warm tone and grooves set off the white of the globes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the flowers in the globe are open, the stems last about two weeks in a vase; change the water every two days to avoid the garlic smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the dried globes:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering they turn beige and stay decorative all summer in the garden or in a dried bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave them in place:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and flower again every summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ping Pong'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e white ornamental onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 6\/7 (6 to 7 cm in circumference), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 cm to 1 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July, compact softly scented white globes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimalist \/ Natural garden \/ Boho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the size of the globes vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278078320905,"sku":"61392","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57462939582729,"sku":"61500","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57462939615497,"sku":"61501","price":51.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57462939648265,"sku":"61502","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-ping-pong-ail-dornement-blanc-tardif-bulbes-calibre-67-verdeia-4905632.png?v=1792538671"},{"product_id":"anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes","title":"Greek anemone mix (Anemone blanda) — Bulbs, size 4\/5","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"anemone-de-grece-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Blue, pink and white daisies • 🌱 Compact size, 10 to 15 cm • 🌤️ Blooms from March to April • 🐝 Feeds the first pollinators • ☀️ Sun or partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes into a carpet • 📏 Size 4\/5 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGreek anemone\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAnemone blanda\u003c\/em\u003e) forms a carpet of little daisies in spring: from March to April, its blue, pink, mauve or white flowers with golden centers open in the sun 10 to 15 cm above the ground, over finely cut foliage. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to southeastern Europe (Greece, the Balkans)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Turkey and the Caucasus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIt grows from small tubers that multiply and self-seed, so the carpet fills out year after year. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the only one with daisy-like flowers, and it extends the blue flowering of squills into April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreek anemones make the most impact planted in large numbers, in drifts: allow about 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a 20 cm diameter pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or two pots and planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for the base of a tree or a flowering border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a first drift of color under shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for a true carpet of flowers that will spread year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 400-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 50-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to November, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers from March to April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; the flowers open in the sun and close in the evening and in dull weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak the tubers for 12 hours in lukewarm water before planting; they swell and get going faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm; if you can't tell the top from the bottom, lay them flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich in humus and well drained; it tolerates lime, but not standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C, without protection in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWhen dry, the tubers look like small brown pebbles: after soaking, plant them in groups of 10 to 20 for a carpet effect from the very first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e no need to cut them off; the seeds they form spread the carpet of flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn summer, the foliage disappears completely: mark the spot so you don't dig into the dormant tubers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a sunny planter, they flower abundantly and earn their place among early-spring \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a full-sun balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a longer-lasting blue carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica-bulbes\"\u003eSiberian squill\u003c\/a\u003e — both bloom in March at the same height, and the little bells mingle with the daisies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a two-tier bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them at the foot of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-darwin-hybride-melange-bulbes\"\u003emixed Darwin hybrid tulips\u003c\/a\u003e — the anemones cover the ground while the tulips bloom 40 cm above them, in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white pairing,\u003c\/strong\u003e combine them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Thalia'\u003c\/a\u003e — its fragrant white flowers rise above the carpet in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 25 to 30 bulbs in the green \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003eElho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e — the green makes a backdrop for the mix of blues, pinks and whites, and it hooks directly onto the railing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant lasagna-style: tulips at the bottom, the anemones above them at 5 cm. The pot is covered in daisies in March, then the tulips bloom in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe patient in the first year:\u003c\/strong\u003e some dry tubers take a season to settle in and flower sparingly the first spring. From the second year, the carpet becomes noticeably denser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiply them easily:\u003c\/strong\u003e in summer, once the foliage has disappeared, dig up a clump, separate the tubers and replant them elsewhere straight away, as with any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/bouturage-plantes-guide-complet-multiplication\"\u003eplant propagation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant them where you will see them:\u003c\/strong\u003e the flowers only open in the sun. Place them along a path or under a window to enjoy their blooms on fine March days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAnemone blanda\u003c\/em\u003e, mixed colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greek anemone, Grecian windflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranunculaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to southeastern Europe (Greece, the Balkans), Turkey and the Caucasus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry tubers, size 4\/5 (4 to 5 cm in circumference), mixed colors, in packs of 50, 100, 200 or 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, blue, pink, mauve and white daisies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 5–8 cm deep, after 12 hours of soaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich in humus, well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e attracts the first pollinators of spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Woodland \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the color distribution in the mix and flowering time naturally vary from one batch to another and depending on the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57278078353673,"sku":"61394","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57461204943113,"sku":"61524","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57461204975881,"sku":"61525","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57461205008649,"sku":"61526","price":62.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/anemone-de-grece-en-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes-calibre-45-verdeia-7179813.png?v=1792538671"},{"product_id":"muscari-a-larges-feuilles-muscari-latifolium-bulbes","title":"Broad-leaved grape hyacinth (Muscari latifolium) — Bulbs, size 5\/6","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"muscari-latifolium\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Two-tone navy and sky-blue spikes • 🌿 A single broad leaf per bulb • 🌱 20 to 30 cm tall • 🌤️ Flowers from April to May • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes on its own • 📏 Size 5\/6 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBroad-leaved grape hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e is easy to recognize by its two-tone spikes: in April and May, each 20 to 30 cm stem carries navy, almost black bells at the base, topped with paler sky-blue flowers. Each bulb produces a single broad, upright leaf that wraps around the base of the stem. The species, \u003cem\u003eMuscari latifolium\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the mountains of southern and western Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows at the edge of pine forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts spikes, taller and more architectural than those of classic grape hyacinths, take over from the first spring flowers. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the grape hyacinth with the strongest contrast, easy to grow in the ground or in pots, and it naturalizes year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad-leaved grape hyacinth looks best planted in drifts: allow 50 to 70 bulbs per square meter, or 12 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m² at the foot of a shrub, or two 80 cm planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a blue edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 to 4 m², for a \"blue river\" winding between the borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 7 m², to naturalize a light woodland or a corner of lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 400 works out at less than half the price per bulb of the pack of 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to November, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers from April to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; it naturally grows in light woodland and flowers well under a deciduous tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can be planted closer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor or chalky; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted in groups of 20 to 30, the two-tone spikes form clearly visible patches of blue, more natural than a regular line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rainfall is enough. In a pot, the potting soil should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in a pot when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially as the flower clusters emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed in the ground; in a pot, use bulb fertilizer once the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off if you want to prevent self-seeding, or leave them to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the foliage in place to yellow for five to six weeks; it replenishes the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn, wait until the leaves have turned yellow before the first mow: grape hyacinths will return in greater numbers each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts two-tone spikes bring a deep blue to partially shaded corners as well as to balconies, following the pointers in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003echoosing plants for your balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet in two stages,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e — its bright blue clusters open the season in March, then the two-tone spikes take over in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it at the foot of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Thalia'\u003c\/a\u003e — its fragrant white flowers open in April, above the blue spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo dress the base of tulips,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it as a carpet in front of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003ewhite Triumph tulips\u003c\/a\u003e — the navy blue of the spikes sets off their large white cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 12 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in leaf green\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø20 cm — its green echoes the broad leaves and brings out both blues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: tulips at the bottom, 15 cm deep, and grape hyacinths above, 8 cm deep. In April, the blue spikes flower at the foot of the tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant upon delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e small muscari bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them within the next few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut a few for a mini bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e the clusters last five to seven days in a small vase or glass on a table or windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMuscari latifolium\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e broad-leaved grape hyacinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to the mountains of southern and western Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 5\/6 (5 to 6 cm in circumference), in packs of 50, 100, 200 or 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, two-tone spikes, navy at the base and sky blue at the tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 8-10 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained; tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and spreads year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e bulbs toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Woodland \/ Flower-filled balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the shade of the two blues naturally vary depending on the soil, exposure and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57278078451977,"sku":"61398","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57470963712265,"sku":"61686","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57470963745033,"sku":"61687","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57470963777801,"sku":"61689","price":70.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/muscari-a-larges-feuilles-muscari-latifolium-bulbes-calibre-56-verdeia-5408985.png?v=1792621470"},{"product_id":"muscari-magic-mix-melange-muscaris-bulbes","title":"Muscari Magic Mix (Blue and white grape hyacinth mix) — Bulbs, size 7\/8","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"muscari-magic-mix\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🎨 Mix of light blue, violet-blue and white grape hyacinths • 🌱 Compact, 15 to 20 cm • 🌤️ Flowers from March to April • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes on its own • 📏 Size 7\/8 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMuscari Magic Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e brings several grape hyacinths together in one pack: in March and April, clusters of small light blue, violet-blue and white bells rise on 15 to 20 cm stems, mingled at random as in a meadow. These grape hyacinths, of the genus \u003cem\u003eMuscari\u003c\/em\u003e, come from a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eYear after year, the bulbs form new offsets and the colors mingle more and more, until they create a nuanced carpet at the foot of trees or along paths. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the most varied grape hyacinth, easy to grow in the ground or in pots, and its size 7\/8 bulbs flower from the very first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuscari Magic Mix looks best planted closely in drifts: allow 70 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m² at the foot of a shrub, or two to three 25 cm planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a multicolored edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 to 3 m², for a blue and white ribbon winding between the borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 5 m², to naturalize a corner of lawn or the base of a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 400-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 50-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the ground is not frozen, for blooms from March to April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; the mix also flowers under a deciduous tree, which lets light through in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 8 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor or chalky; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eDon't worry if leaves emerge in fall: this is normal for grape hyacinths. They survive the winter unharmed, and the flowers arrive in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rainfall is enough. In a pot, water only when the top two centimeters of potting soil are dry, following our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test for knowing when to water\u003c\/a\u003e: excess water is what makes bulbs rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in a pot when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially as the flower clusters emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed in the ground; in a pot, use bulb fertilizer once the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off if you want to prevent self-seeding, or leave them so the carpet spreads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the foliage in place to yellow for five to six weeks; it replenishes the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn, wait until the leaves have turned yellow before the first mow: grape hyacinths will return in greater numbers each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts blue and white bells go with all spring bulbs, following the principles in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/associer-plantes-compositions-couleurs-textures\"\u003epairing plants by color and texture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the grape hyacinth season,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-a-larges-feuilles-muscari-latifolium-bulbes\"\u003eBroad-leaved grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e — its two-tone navy and sky-blue spikes take over in April and May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue, white and yellow trio,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/a\u003e — its small yellow trumpets flower in March, at the same height as the clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo dress the base of tulips,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it as a carpet in front of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-double-melange-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes\"\u003edouble tulip mix\u003c\/a\u003e — its blues and whites set off their large peony-shaped flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-blanche-25cm\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e, 25 cm — it attaches to the railing and its white brings out the blue shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: tulips at the bottom, 15 cm deep, and muscari above, 7 cm deep. The pot flowers twice, in March and then in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant upon delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e small muscari bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them within the next few days, as recommended in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/acheter-des-plantes-en-ligne-le-guide-complet-pour-une-commande-reussie\"\u003eordering plants online successfully\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut a few for a mini bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e the clusters last five to seven days in a small vase or glass on a table or windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMuscari\u003c\/em\u003e (mix of varieties)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muscari Magic Mix, grape hyacinth mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 7\/8 (7 to 8 cm in circumference), in packs of 50, 100, 200 or 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, clusters of light blue, violet-blue and white bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 7-8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained; tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and spreads year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of nectar for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e bulbs toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flower-filled balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the density of the clusters and the intensity of the colors naturally vary depending on the soil, exposure and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57278078517513,"sku":"61400","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57471233851657,"sku":"61691","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57471233884425,"sku":"61693","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57471233917193,"sku":"61695","price":95.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/muscari-magic-mix-melange-de-muscaris-bleus-et-blancs-bulbes-calibre-78-verdeia-7876632.png?v=1792621472"},{"product_id":"muscari-white-magic-muscari-blanc-bulbes","title":"Muscari 'White Magic' (White grape hyacinth) — Bulbs, size 6\/7","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"muscari-white-magic\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Clusters of ivory-white bells • 🌱 Compact, 10 to 15 cm • 🌤️ Flowers from March to April • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes on its own • 📏 Size 6\/7 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMuscari 'White Magic'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the white version of the grape hyacinth: in March and April, each bulb sends up 10 to 15 cm stems covered in small ivory-white bells packed into clusters, which brighten the garden as winter ends. This cultivar comes from \u003cem\u003eMuscari aucheri\u003c\/em\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003especies native to Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows in mountain meadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eYear after year, it forms new offsets and creates a white carpet at the foot of trees, along paths or among blue grape hyacinths. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the brightest grape hyacinth, easy to grow in the ground or in pots, and its size 6\/7 bulbs flower from the very first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuscari 'White Magic' looks best planted closely in drifts: allow 70 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m² at the foot of a shrub, or two to three 25 cm planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a white edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 to 3 m², to lighten a border or dot a carpet of blue grape hyacinths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 5 m², to naturalize a light woodland or a corner of lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 400-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 50-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the ground is not frozen, for blooms from March to April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; its white stands out especially well in partially shaded corners, under a deciduous tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 8 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor or chalky; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eDon't worry if leaves emerge in fall: this is normal for grape hyacinths. They survive the winter unharmed, and the flowers arrive in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rainfall is enough. In a pot, the potting soil should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in a pot when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially as the flower clusters emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed in the ground; in a pot, use bulb fertilizer once the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off if you want to prevent self-seeding, or leave them so the carpet spreads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the foliage in place to yellow for five to six weeks; it replenishes the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn, wait until the leaves have turned yellow before the first mow: grape hyacinths will return in greater numbers each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts white clusters brighten corners without direct sun, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eplants for a shady balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e — its bright blue clusters flower at the same time and height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an early spring carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica-bulbes\"\u003eSiberian squill\u003c\/a\u003e — its deep blue bells open in March, just before the white clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a graphic contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it as a carpet at the foot of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eblack Triumph tulips\u003c\/a\u003e — the white clusters set off their almost black flowers in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003egreen Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e, 25 cm — it attaches to the railing and its green makes the white pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: tulips at the bottom, 15 cm deep, and muscari above, 7 cm deep. The pot flowers twice, in March and then in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant upon delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e small muscari bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them within the next few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut a few for a mini bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e the clusters last five to seven days in a small vase or glass on a table or windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMuscari aucheri\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Magic'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e white muscari, white grape hyacinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivar derived from \u003cem\u003eMuscari aucheri\u003c\/em\u003e, a species native to Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 6\/7 (6 to 7 cm in circumference), in packs of 50, 100, 200 or 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, clusters of ivory-white bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 7-8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained; tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and spreads year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of nectar for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e bulbs toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flower-filled balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the density of the clusters and the shade of white naturally vary depending on the soil, exposure and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57278078550281,"sku":"61402","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57471977914633,"sku":"61697","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57471977947401,"sku":"61701","price":55.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57471977980169,"sku":"61705","price":88.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/muscari-white-magic-muscari-blanc-bulbes-calibre-67-verdeia-5535137.png?v=1792621470"},{"product_id":"tulipe-double-melange-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes","title":"Mixed double tulips (Peony-flowered tulips) — Bulbs, size 11\/13","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-double-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌷 Full, peony-like flowers • 🎨 Mixed colors • 🌿 40–50 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers in April and May • 💐 Superb in bouquets • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Very hardy • 📏 Size 11\/13 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edouble tulips\u003c\/strong\u003e have full flowers made up of several rows of tightly packed petals: once open, they look more like peonies than tulips. In April and May they bloom on 40–50 cm stems, in this mix of reds, pinks, yellows, whites and two-tone shades. They are a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, grown for centuries for their generous blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eEach flower stays open longer than a single tulip, which makes them a safe bet for romantic borders and large pots. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, they are the most spectacular tulips for bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tulipe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tulip should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed double tulips\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — full, peony-like flowers, 40–50 cm, in April and May. For a romantic border and generous bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-darwin-hybride-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed Darwin tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large single flowers in bright colors, 50–60 cm, in April and May. For a colorful, cheerful border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eBlack Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003eWhite Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single color, 40–50 cm, in April. For striking, elegant combinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-praestans-melange-bulbes\"\u003eTulipa praestans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — botanical, 20–30 cm, 3 to 5 flowers per bulb in March and April. For pots, rockeries and a garden that flowers again on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA few double tulips among single ones add volume to a border: their full flowers look like spring peonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble tulips make the biggest impact planted in tight groups: allow about 35 bulbs per square meter, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a 30 cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², or two to three large pots on a patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a flowering edge along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3.5 m², for a proper spring border or tulips to cut all through May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 7 m², for a large border or several flower beds in bloom at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 240 works out at almost half the price per bulb of the pack of 30.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; position\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant tulips from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers in April and May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; in partial shade the stems stretch and lean towards the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3–5 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTheir full flowers get heavy when wet: plant them out of the wind, against a low wall or hedge, to keep the stems nice and straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially while the buds are forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed in the ground; in pots, a bulb fertilizer as the leaves appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower off just below the head as soon as it drops its petals, leaving the stem and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow where it is for six weeks; it rebuilds the bulb’s reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBulbs tire faster in pots: plant them out in the garden after flowering and put fresh bulbs in the pot in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyling ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir full flowers bring a romantic feel to borders and sunny balconies alike, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet at their feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e — their vivid blue spikes flower in April and set off the colors of the tulips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a light, fragrant border,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Thalia'\u003c\/a\u003e — its white flowers brighten the border in April, ahead of the double tulips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo keep the show going until June,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple globes take over as the tulips fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a patio version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø30 cm — the white sets off every color in the mix, and the drainage holes prevent standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant the bulbs almost touching, tip to tip: you’ll get a compact bouquet that bursts into flower all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for the soil to cool:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideally plant from late October. In soil that is still warm, tulip bulbs are more prone to disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them in bud for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick tulips in the morning, when the bud is colored but still closed. They last a week in the vase and make a really full bouquet, as shown in our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a few bulbs every autumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e double tulips flower again, but the blooms get smaller over the years. A few fresh bulbs each year keep a border well filled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e Double, mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e double tulip, peony-flowered tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 11\/13 (11 to 13 cm in circumference), mixed colors, in packs of 30, 60, 120 or 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, full, peony-like flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, flowers again for a few years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic \/ Spring garden \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the color balance of the mix and the flowering date vary naturally from batch to batch and with the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57278078583049,"sku":"61406","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57457537253641,"sku":"61748","price":48.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57457537286409,"sku":"61746","price":76.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57457537319177,"sku":"61745","price":140.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/tulipe-double-en-melange-tulipe-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes-calibre-1113-verdeia-3063070.png?v=1792456282"},{"product_id":"narcisse-double-melange-bulbes","title":"Mixed double daffodils (Narcissus double) — Bulbs","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-double-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌼 Double flowers with layered petals • 🎨 Mix of assorted colors • 🌱 35 to 45 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 💐 Lovely cut flower • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Size 10\/12 or 12\/14 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eThis mixed double daffodil blend\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together fully double daffodil varieties: instead of the classic trumpet, each flower forms a pompom of layered petals in assorted shades of yellow, white and orange. Borne on 35 to 45 cm stems, they open in March and April and give the garden the look of a country bouquet. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, made up of varieties chosen for their well-filled blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in beds, borders or large pots, it returns every spring and forms ever fuller clumps. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the most generous for bouquets: a few stems are enough to fill a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed double daffodils\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — fully double flowers in assorted colors, 35 to 45 cm, in March-April. For flower beds, large pots and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jonquille-carlton-narcisse-grande-couronne-bulbes\"\u003e'Carlton' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— one large yellow cupped flower per stem, 40 to 45 cm, in March-April. For gardens, lawns and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003e'Thalia' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— pure white and fragrant, 30 to 35 cm tall, with two to three flowers per stem in April. For elegant flower beds, pots, and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted side by side, the pompoms of the mix and the single flowers of Carlton create a bed richer in shapes and volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble daffodils make the biggest impact planted in groups of 10 to 15: allow 25 to 35 bulbs per square meter, or 6 to 8 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs (size 12\/14):\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.7 m², or 3 large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², or 4 large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs (size 12\/14):\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a flower bed with larger blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a flower bed or a flowering border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs (size 12\/14):\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a flowering border with larger blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for a long border or several flower beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², to fill a lawn or the base of trees with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 240-bulb pack works out at about half the price per bulb of the 30-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering in March and April, depending on the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground; 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant them in clumps of 10 to 15 bulbs rather than in rows: in spring, each group looks like a bouquet set in the flower bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In a pot, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged or dry out completely during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have faded, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back; these \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eyellowing leaves\u003c\/a\u003e are normal here, as they nourish the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeave the leaves free after flowering, without tying them: they need their full surface in the sun to recharge the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir fully double flowers add volume to spring beds and planters alike, in the style of the arrangements in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003ewindowsill plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet at their feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e underneath — its vivid blue spikes flower at the same time and set off the yellow and white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a bed full of double flowers,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-double-melange-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes\"\u003emixed double tulips\u003c\/a\u003e — their peony-shaped flowers take over in April and May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a fragrant bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jacinthe-jardin-melange-parfumee-bulbes\"\u003emixed garden hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e — their colorful spikes flower at the same time and fill the garden with scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 6 to 8 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-blanche-25cm\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — the white shows off every color in the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils at 15 cm and grape hyacinths above at 8 cm, for flowers on two levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut some for bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the stems when the buds show their color, then stand them alone in water for a few hours before mixing them with other flowers; they last about a week in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive them as a bouquet or in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e daffodils are a much-appreciated spring gift, a symbol of renewal, as explained in our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant deep:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 15 cm, the bulbs anchor firmly and the stems hold their large double flowers more upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e Double group (division 4), mix of varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e double daffodil, double narcissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 in packs of 30, 60, 120 or 240, size 12\/14 in packs of 20, 40 or 80 (circumference in cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 to 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, double flowers in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 12-15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage garden \/ Romantic \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: color, number of petals and flowering date naturally vary depending on the variety in the mix and the exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"20 bulbs (size 12\/14)","offer_id":57479714930953,"sku":"61471","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs (size 10\/12)","offer_id":57278078943497,"sku":"61418","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs (size 12\/14)","offer_id":57479714963721,"sku":"61729","price":58.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs (size 10\/12)","offer_id":57479516750089,"sku":"61727","price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs (size 12\/14)","offer_id":57479714996489,"sku":"61733","price":93.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs (size 10\/12)","offer_id":57479516782857,"sku":"61731","price":67.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs (size 10\/12)","offer_id":57479516815625,"sku":"61735","price":121.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcisse-double-en-melange-narcissus-double-bulbes-verdeia-9159131.png?v=1792789286"},{"product_id":"narcisses-jonquilles-melange-bulbes","title":"Narcissus (Mixed daffodils and narcissi) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisses-jonquilles-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌼 White, yellow, orange and bicolor flowers • 🌿 About 30 to 45 cm depending on variety • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • 💐 Lovely cut flower • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes and reblooms every year • 📏 Size 10\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis mix of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, garden daffodils and narcissi, brings together white, yellow, orange and bicolor flowers with cups of varied shapes and sizes. In March and April they open on stems of about 30 to 45 cm depending on variety, creating a spring picture of ever-changing colors. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as size 10\/12 bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in beds, borders, pots or lawns, it returns every spring and naturalizes easily. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the most colorful and most affordable daffodil mix: its large packs let you fill wide areas with flowers and pick varied bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed daffodils and narcissi\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — white, yellow, orange and bicolor flowers, about 30 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds, lawns and large, colorful plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-grande-couronne-melange-bulbes\"\u003eLarge-cupped daffodil mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — one yellow or white large-cupped flower per stem, 35 to 45 cm, in March-April. Large size 12\/14 bulbs, for beds and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-jaune-jonquille-bulbes\"\u003eYellow daffodil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright yellow flowers, 35 to 45 cm, in March-April. For an all-yellow bed or lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisses-botaniques-jaunes-blancs-melange-bulbes\"\u003eYellow and white botanical daffodil mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small yellow and white flowers in varied shapes, about 20 to 40 cm, in March-April. For naturalizing a lawn or woodland area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted side by side, the botanical daffodils in front and this mix behind create a two-tier bed, from white to orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaffodils make the most impact in large clumps: allow 25 to 30 bulbs per square meter, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², or four large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a spring bed or the base of several trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², for a long, colorful border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 12 m², to naturalize a lawn, a bank or an orchard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 320-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 40-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the soil is not frozen, for flowering in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm between bulbs in the ground; 4 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a natural effect in a lawn, toss a handful of bulbs at random and plant them where they land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, autumn and spring rain is enough. In a pot, use well-draining potting soil, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003egrowing media and potting soils\u003c\/a\u003e, and never leave it waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have faded, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn, wait until the leaves have turned yellow, around the end of May, before the first mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts varied colors warm up the garden as winter ends and also brighten large pots, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and yellow duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e at its feet — its vivid blue clusters, 15 to 20 cm tall, bloom at the same time, in March-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a yellow and white bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003eWhite Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e behind it — its pure white cup-shaped flowers, 40 to 50 cm tall, take over in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 8 to 10 bulbs in the green \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003eElho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — its green echoes the foliage and makes the flower colors stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils at 12 cm and grape hyacinths above at 7 cm, for a yellow and blue pot in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them in bud for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the stems when the buds begin to show color. They open in the vase and last a week, making a spring bouquet to give, as shown in our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them on their own for a few hours before adding them to a mixed bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sap from freshly cut stems makes other flowers wilt. First place them alone in a vase, then combine them with tulips without recutting the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide the clumps every four or five years:\u003c\/strong\u003e when flowers become less abundant, dig up the clumps after the foliage turns yellow, separate the bulbs and replant them right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e, mix of garden varieties with white, yellow, orange and bicolor flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e daffodil, narcissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (circumference in cm), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 30 to 45 cm depending on variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, white, yellow, orange and bicolor flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 10-12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Country garden \/ Spring garden \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: flower color, cup shape and flowering date vary naturally with the varieties in the mix, climate and position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278078976265,"sku":"61420","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57488409264393,"sku":"61815","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57488409297161,"sku":"61814","price":61.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57488409329929,"sku":"61813","price":109.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcissus-narcisses-et-jonquilles-en-melange-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-8514883.png?v=1792952905"},{"product_id":"narcisse-botanique-blanc-melange-bulbes","title":"White botanical daffodil mix — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-botanique-blanc-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Small white to cream flowers • 🌱 About 20 to 40 cm depending on the variety • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🌳 Ideal in lawns and under trees • 🔁 Naturalizes year after year • 📏 Size 10\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite botanical daffodil mix\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together several small daffodils close to wild species, with white to cream flowers in varied shapes. Finer and lighter than large garden daffodils, they bloom in March and April on stems about 20 to 40 cm tall, depending on the variety. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as size 10\/12 bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in lawns, at the foot of trees or along borders, they return every spring and form ever larger colonies. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is our most natural daffodil mix: it gives the garden the look of a flowering meadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite botanical daffodil mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — small white to cream flowers in varied shapes, about 20 to 40 cm, in March-April. For naturalizing a lawn, a woodland area or a rockery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003e'Thalia' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— 2 to 3 fragrant pure white flowers per stem, 30 to 35 cm, in April. For beds and fragrant bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-des-poetes-recurvus-oeil-de-faisan-bulbes\"\u003ePoet's narcissus 'Recurvus'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — fragrant white flowers with a red-rimmed yellow eye, about 35 cm, from late April to May. To close the daffodil season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted together, the botanical mix and 'Recurvus' keep the garden white from March right through to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical daffodils make the biggest impact planted in large groups: allow 30 to 40 bulbs per square meter, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², or 3 large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a border or a corner of a rockery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3.5 m², to naturalize a corner of lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 7 m², to fill a woodland area or the base of several trees with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 240-bulb pack works out about half the price per bulb of the 30-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering in March and April, depending on the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm between bulbs in the ground; 4 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a natural look in a lawn, scatter the bulbs by hand and plant them where they fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e: water only when the potting mix is dry 2 cm down, without letting the root ball dry out completely during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a lawn, leave them in place; in beds or pots, cut them off so the bulb keeps its energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn, wait until the leaves have turned yellow, around the end of May, before the first mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright white lights up the garden from late winter, and it earns its place among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e at its feet — its bright blue bell clusters, 15 to 20 cm tall, bloom at the same time, from March to April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a natural woodland look,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica-bulbes\"\u003eSiberian squill\u003c\/a\u003e — its intense blue bells, 10 to 15 cm tall, naturalize into a carpet under trees in March-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a graphic contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eblack Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e behind it — its cup-shaped, almost black deep purple flowers, 40 to 50 cm tall, take over in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 8 to 10 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-blanche-25cm\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø25 cm — its white echoes the flowers for a composition full of light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn pots, plant in layers: the daffodils at 12 cm and grape hyacinths above them at 6 cm, for flowers on two levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e as tough as other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, the bulbs overwinter in the ground and multiply on their own; the longer you leave them in place, the larger the colony grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in irregular groups:\u003c\/strong\u003e patches of 10 to 20 bulbs, unevenly spaced, look more natural than planting in rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide overcrowded clumps:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 4 to 5 years, when flowering declines, lift the bulbs once the foliage has yellowed and replant them further apart in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e, mix of white-flowered botanical varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e botanical daffodil, small white narcissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (circumference in cm), in packs of 30, 60, 120 or 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 20 to 40 cm depending on the variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, small white to cream flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 10-12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage garden \/ Natural \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: flower shape, shade of white and flowering date naturally vary depending on the varieties in the mix, the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57278079074569,"sku":"61424","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57480354857225,"sku":"61714","price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57480354889993,"sku":"61716","price":67.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57480354922761,"sku":"61717","price":121.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcisse-botanique-blanc-en-melange-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-6335970.png?v=1792789285"},{"product_id":"ail-de-sicile-allium-siculum-bulbes","title":"Sicilian honey garlic (Allium siculum) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ail-de-sicile\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🔔 Cream bells streaked with purple • 🌿 Stems 80 cm to 1.20 m tall • 🌤️ Flowers in May-June • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Sun or partial shade • 🌾 Decorative seed heads for dried bouquets • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes year after year • 📏 Size 10\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSicilian honey garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAllium siculum\u003c\/em\u003e, formerly \u003cem\u003eNectaroscordum siculum\u003c\/em\u003e) looks like no other allium: instead of a ball, each bulb produces in May-June a stem 80 cm to 1.20 m tall topped with a cluster of 10 to 30 nodding bells, cream streaked with purple and tinged green at the base. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Europe (Italy, France, Greece)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Mediterranean region as far as Turkey, where it grows in open woodland and along woodland edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eAfter flowering, the bells turn upright and form seed capsules shaped like little crowns, which stay decorative until autumn. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the few that flowers as well in sun as in partial shade, and its crushed leaves give off a garlic scent that keeps rodents away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSicilian honey garlic is planted in groups so that its clusters of bells can be seen from a distance: allow about 25 bulbs per square meter, or 7 to 10 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², or four to five large pots on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², to dot along a long perennial border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², for a whole bed or the edge of a shrub border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 13 m², to naturalize in light woodland or a wildflower meadow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 320 works out at less than half the price per bulb of the pack of 40.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in May and June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade, with at least 4 hours of sun a day; it also flowers at the foot of deciduous shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm, tip pointing up; these size 10\/12 bulbs produce sturdy stems from the first year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between bulbs, in groups of 7 to 10; 5 to 8 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, ordinary to poor; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant it in clumps rather than in rows: the stems hold each other up better, and the waist-high bells form a cream and purple cloud above the perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Sicilian honey garlic makes do with rainwater in open ground, and dry summers do not bother it: its bulb goes dormant from July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if spring is dry while the stems are growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a free-draining mix of potting soil, sand and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003eclay pebbles or perlite\u003c\/a\u003e, with a drainage hole at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed in open ground; in a pot, a bulb fertilizer in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe leaves start to yellow just as the flowers open: this is normal, and the flower stems stay green and upright until the seed capsules form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts clusters of bells sway above perennials and grasses and bring movement to borders and large planters, on a south-facing terrace as well as alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003efull-sun balcony plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a succession of alliums from May to August,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-gladiator-ail-ornement-geant-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Gladiator'\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-a-tete-ronde-allium-sphaerocephalon-bulbes\"\u003eround-headed leek\u003c\/a\u003e — the large purple globes of the first flower at the same time as the bells, then the round-headed leek takes over in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide its yellowing foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/agapanthus-poppin-purple\"\u003eAgapanthus 'Poppin Purple'\u003c\/a\u003e — its clumps of strap-like leaves cover the base of the stems, and its purple umbels flower from July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a graphic border,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it in front of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/miscanthus-sinensis-strictus-roseau-zebre\"\u003eMiscanthus 'Strictus'\u003c\/a\u003e — the cream bells stand out against the yellow-banded leaves, and the dry seed heads keep company with the zebra grass plumes all autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a terrace version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 7 to 10 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e, 30 cm across — it is deep enough for bulbs planted at 10 cm, and its white picks up the cream of the bells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe dry seed heads keep their crown shape and a straw color all autumn: leave them in the garden, where they self-seed, or cut them for a dried bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e like any plant delivered by parcel, the bulbs benefit from being \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003ewell looked after from the moment they arrive\u003c\/a\u003e; plant them within the week, or keep them somewhere cool in a paper bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut the seed heads for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked while upright and still green, they dry upside down without losing their shape and last for months in a dry vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e do not lift the bulbs; they form bulblets and self-seed, and the clumps grow denser year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium siculum\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003eNectaroscordum siculum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sicilian honey garlic, nectaroscordum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Europe (Italy, France, Greece) and the Mediterranean region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (10 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 cm to 1.20 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May-June, clusters of 10 to 30 cream bells streaked with purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10–15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, ordinary to poor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees and bumblebees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boho \/ Mediterranean \/ Natural garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the number of bells vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278079172873,"sku":"61430","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57462637953289,"sku":"61516","price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57462637986057,"sku":"61518","price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57462638018825,"sku":"61520","price":115.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ail-de-sicile-allium-siculum-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-8960317.png?v=1792538671"},{"product_id":"allium-purple-white-mix-melange-ail-ornement-bulbes","title":"Allium Purple-White Mix (Purple and white ornamental onion mix) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-purple-white-mix\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜🤍 Mixed purple and white globes • 🌿 Stems 70 to 90 cm tall • 🌤️ Flowers in May-June • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Excellent cut flower • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Size 10\/12 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium Purple-White Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together purple-globed and white-globed alliums in a single pack. In May and June, their round heads 8 to 10 cm across, made up of hundreds of small starry flowers, open at the top of stems 70 to 90 cm tall. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as graded size 10\/12 bulbs that flower from the very first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eMixed at planting, the two colors spread out naturally and create a purple and white scattering through borders. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the most economical pack for filling large areas with alliums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mix is planted in broad groups so that the two colors intermingle: allow about 20 bulbs per square meter, or 5 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², to dot through a perennial bed, or two large 80 cm planters on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for an edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², for a large border or the foot of a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 16 m², to naturalize a meadow or bring rhythm to a whole garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 320-bulb pack costs half as much per bulb as the 40-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in May and June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in shade, the stems stretch and lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm, pointed end up, or about three times the height of the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm between bulbs; mix the bulbs well before planting to spread the colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, with no protection, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a natural effect, scatter the bulbs over the area and plant them where they land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlliums live on their reserves and make do with rainfall in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if spring is dry; too much water quickly leads to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003erotting roots\u003c\/a\u003e under the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with a third of sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulb fertilizer in spring, when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAllium leaves turn yellow as soon as they flower: plant the mix behind perennials or grasses that will hide their base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts purple and white globes float above perennials, in borders as well as in large pots on a sunny terrace, following the pointers in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo boost the purple,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — their deep violet globes strengthen the purple side of the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a taller tier,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-mount-everest-ail-ornement-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/a\u003e at the back of the border — its white globes at 1.2 m tower over the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide the foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trio-graminees-festuca-carex-stipa\"\u003etrio of grasses\u003c\/a\u003e in front — their soft tufts mask the yellowing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/buddleja-butterfly-candy-little-lila-arbre-aux-papillons-nain\"\u003eBuddleja 'Butterfly Candy Little Lila'\u003c\/a\u003e — its lilac spikes take over in summer and attract butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a terrace version, plant 5 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eanthracite Capi Nature Skin pot\u003c\/a\u003e, 24 cm across: its dark tone brings out both the white and the purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the flowers in the globe are open, the stems last about two weeks in a vase; change the water every two days to avoid the garlic smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the dried globes:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering they turn beige and stay decorative all summer in the garden or in a dried bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e in well-drained soil, the bulbs stay in place from year to year and form ever fuller clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e Purple-White Mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e purple and white ornamental onion mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e mixed dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (10 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 to 90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May-June, purple globes and white globes 8 to 10 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10–15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boho \/ Natural garden \/ Contemporary border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems, the size of the globes and the proportion of each color vary naturally from one pack to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278079205641,"sku":"61432","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57462880698633,"sku":"61504","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57462880731401,"sku":"61506","price":63.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57462880764169,"sku":"61508","price":113.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-purple-white-mix-melange-dails-dornement-pourpres-et-blancs-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-6730314.png?v=1792538665"},{"product_id":"melange-bulbes-ombre-mi-ombre","title":"Shade Bulb Mix — Bulbs size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"melange-bulbes-ombre-mi-ombre\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Purple and white flowers • 🌳 For shade and partial shade • 🌿 8 to 35 cm depending on species • 🌤️ Flowers from March to May • 🐝 Bee-friendly crocuses early in the season • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalises and reflowers every year • 📏 Bulbs size 10\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis shade bulb mix brings together three species that flower without full sun: purple 'Ruby Giant' crocuses, white glory-of-the-snow and fragrant pheasant's eye daffodils. Planted together in autumn, they flower in successive waves from March to May, from small stars at ground level to 35 cm white flowers with a red eye. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as size 10\/12 bulbs for the largest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eAt the foot of trees, in light woodland, along a north-facing wall or in a shady lawn, it brings colour where few flowers thrive. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the mix designed for shady corners; for sunny beds, discover the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/melange-bulbes-printemps-rouge-bleu-blanc\"\u003ered, blue and white mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"composition-melange\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in this mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-ruby-giant-crocus-botanique-violet-bulbes\"\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCrocus tommasinianus\u003c\/em\u003e) — star-shaped purple flowers, 8 to 10 cm, in March, from late February in mild climates. It opens the season and feeds the first bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite glory-of-the-snow\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eChionodoxa luciliae\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba') — small pure white stars, 10 to 15 cm, in March and April. It self-seeds and brightens dark areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-des-poetes-recurvus-oeil-de-faisan-bulbes\"\u003ePheasant's eye daffodil 'Recurvus'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNarcissus poeticus\u003c\/em\u003e) — fragrant white flowers with a yellow, red-rimmed eye, about 35 cm, from late April to May. It closes the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eUnder deciduous trees, these bulbs flower before the canopy closes: they make the most of the spring light, then go dormant in the summer shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small crocus and glory-of-the-snow bulbs are planted close together and the daffodils further apart: allow about 50 bulbs per square metre, or 20 to 25 bulbs in a 40 cm diameter pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², or two large pots on a shady balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², to bring flowers to the foot of a tree or hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for a shady bed or a north-facing border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², to naturalise a lawn under trees or a light woodland area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 400 pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 50 pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers from March to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial or light shade, ideally under deciduous trees; avoid the dense, permanent shade of conifers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm for crocuses and glory-of-the-snow, 12 to 15 cm for daffodils, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm between small bulbs, 10 cm between daffodils; in pots, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, rich in humus and well drained, like a woodland soil; only standing water harms them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -20 °C in the ground, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e; no protection is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAt the foot of a tree, slip the bulbs between the roots with a dibber, without cutting the large roots: a layer of compost on the surface is enough to cover them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, autumn and spring rain is enough, as the soil stays moist in the shade. In pots, use a free-draining compost and never let it become waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the surface of the mix is dry, especially when the buds appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground, where decomposing fallen leaves feed the bulbs; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave those of the crocuses and glory-of-the-snow so they self-seed; cut off the daffodil flowers once withered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulbs for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn autumn, leave the fallen tree leaves over the bulbs: they form a natural mulch that the shoots push through easily in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts pale flowers light up dark corners of the garden and large pots in the shade, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eplants for a shady balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo bring flowers to the same spot from winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003eChristmas rose 'Christmas Carol'\u003c\/a\u003e nearby — its large white flowers open from December to February, before the first crocuses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo add blue in March and April,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eGrecian windflower mix\u003c\/a\u003e — its small blue, pink and white daisies, 10 to 15 cm tall, flower at the same time as the glory-of-the-snow, in partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a shady terrace version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 20 to 25 bulbs in layers in a 40 cm pot — daffodils at the bottom, crocuses and glory-of-the-snow on top, following the method in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/planter-bulbes-pot-automne-lasagnes\"\u003eplanting bulbs in pots in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe white of the glory-of-the-snow and daffodils stays bright even on grey days: it is the colour that shows up best in a shady corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in generous handfuls:\u003c\/strong\u003e for a natural woodland effect, plant in groups of 10 to 20 bulbs rather than in regular rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark the spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e insert a small stake or note the outline of the area, so you do not damage the bulbs when digging in summer, once the foliage has gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait before mowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a lawn, wait until the daffodil foliage has yellowed, around late June, before mowing the planted area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix of \u003cem\u003eCrocus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChionodoxa\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e shade bulb mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (circumference in cm) for the largest, smaller for the small species, in packs of 50, 100, 200 or 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 35 cm depending on species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to May, purple and white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 5-15 cm depending on bulb size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial or light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, humus-rich, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalises and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e crocuses offer pollen to the first bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e daffodil, crocus and glory-of-the-snow bulbs are toxic if ingested by animals and children; daffodil sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland \/ Cottage garden \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: height, flower shade and flowering date vary naturally with the species in the mix, climate and the shade of the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57278079369481,"sku":"61442","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57492544487689,"sku":"61545","price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57492544520457,"sku":"61830","price":65.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57492544553225,"sku":"61547","price":117.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/melange-de-bulbes-pour-lombre-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-3365122.png?v=1793118622"},{"product_id":"melange-bulbes-sol-humide","title":"Damp Soil Bulb Mix — Bulbs size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"melange-bulbes-sol-humide\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Purple chequered bells and white flowers • 💧 For moist, damp soil • 🌱 20 to 50 cm depending on the species • 🌤️ Flowers from late March to May • 🐝 Visited by bumblebees • ☀️ Sun or partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalises • 📏 Bulbs size 10\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis bulb mix for damp soil brings together three plants of moist meadows: the \u003cstrong\u003esnake's head fritillary\u003c\/strong\u003e with its purple chequered bells, the \u003cstrong\u003esummer snowflake\u003c\/strong\u003e with its green-tipped white bells, and a daffodil with white petals and a pale yellow cup. Planted together in autumn, they flower from late March to May, 20 to 50 cm tall. The fritillary and the summer snowflake are \u003cstrong\u003ewild species native to Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e, growing naturally in flood meadows and along riverbanks; the daffodil is a European horticultural selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eAt the edge of a pond, in a moist lawn, at the foot of a bank or in a wildflower meadow, it flowers where most bulbs rot. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the mix designed for soils that stay damp in spring, whether clay or rich in humus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"composition-melange\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in this mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fritillaire-pintade-melange-fritillaria-meleagris-bulbes\"\u003eSnake's head fritillary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFritillaria meleagris\u003c\/em\u003e) — nodding purple chequered bells, 20 to 30 cm, in April-May. It self-seeds in grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer snowflake\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e) — several green-tipped white bells per stem, 40 to 50 cm, in April-May. It is the tallest in the mix and the most tolerant of wet soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite daffodil with a pale yellow cup\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e) — white petals around a pale lemon-yellow cup, 30 to 40 cm, from late March to April. It opens the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe summer snowflake looks like a large snowdrop, but it carries several bells per stem and flowers three months later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFritillaries and summer snowflakes are planted fairly close together, daffodils further apart: allow about 40 bulbs per square metre, or 15 bulbs in a pot 35 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e two 35 cm pots on a balcony or terrace, or about 0.75 m² at the edge of a pond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for the foot of a hedge or the bottom of a moist bank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a first wildflower meadow in a moist lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², to naturalise the banks of a pond or a large lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 240 costs less than half as much per bulb as the pack of 30.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers from late March to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; light afternoon shade extends flowering and keeps the soil moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm for fritillaries and summer snowflakes, 12 to 15 cm for daffodils, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm between fritillaries and summer snowflakes, 12 to 15 cm between daffodils; in a pot, 3 to 5 cm is enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist to damp, rich in humus, even clay; the summer snowflake tolerates brief flooding, while daffodils prefer water not to stand all winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -20 °C in the ground, without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFritillary bulbs have no protective skin and dry out quickly in the air: plant them first, within a few days of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough in a naturally moist spot. In a pot, the compost should stay moist in spring: check it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — when planting, then in spring if the soil dries out, especially in pots during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e let those of the fritillaries and summer snowflakes set seed so they self-sow; cut those of the daffodils once withered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow where it is for six weeks: it recharges the bulbs for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn, mow around the patches of bulbs until late June: by then the leaves have turned yellow and the seeds have dropped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts chequered bells and white flowers do well both in the ground and in large pots in partial shade, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eplants for a shady balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend flowering into June,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/camassie-leichtlin-melange-camassia-leichtlinii-bulbes\"\u003eLeichtlin's camas mix\u003c\/a\u003e behind the mix — its blue and white spikes, 80 cm to 1.20 m tall, open in May-June and like the same moist soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo open the season in January,\u003c\/strong\u003e add the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes\"\u003eGiant Snowdrop\u003c\/a\u003e — its green-marked white bells flower from January to March, before the summer snowflakes that resemble them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo cover the ground all year round,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/carex-morrowii-ice-dance-herbe-du-japon-panachee\"\u003eCarex 'Ice Dance'\u003c\/a\u003e between the clumps — this cream-edged evergreen grass likes moist soil and hides the bulb foliage as it yellows in June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 bulbs in a 35 cm pot, daffodils at the bottom and fritillaries and summer snowflakes above, following our method for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/planter-bulbes-pot-automne-lasagnes\"\u003eplanting bulbs in pots in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e — a pot in flower from late March to May on a terrace in partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant the mix near a path or a terrace: the chequered pattern of the fritillaries and the green tips of the summer snowflakes are best seen up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the dampest spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e the edge of a pond, the bottom of a slope or a lawn in partial shade; in dry, sandy soil, fritillaries and summer snowflakes flower poorly and disappear within a few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave the bulbs in the ground over winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy to about -20 °C, they need no protection in the ground, like other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in irregular groups:\u003c\/strong\u003e toss a handful of bulbs onto the ground and plant them where they land, in patches of 10 to 20, for a natural meadow effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix of \u003cem\u003eFritillaria meleagris\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulb mix for damp soil (snake's head fritillary, summer snowflake, daffodil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae (fritillary), Amaryllidaceae (summer snowflake, daffodil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e fritillary and summer snowflake native to Europe; daffodil from a European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (circumference in cm) for the largest, smaller for the fritillaries, in packs of 30, 60, 120 or 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 50 cm depending on the species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e late March to May, purple chequered bells, white bells and white daffodils with a pale yellow cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 8-15 cm deep depending on bulb size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, moist soil in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist to damp, rich in humus, even clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalises and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e fritillaries and summer snowflakes visited by bumblebees in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e fritillary, summer snowflake and daffodil bulbs are toxic if ingested by animals and children; daffodil sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Pond edge \/ Wildflower meadow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the proportion of the three species, the height and the flowering date vary naturally from one pack to another, depending on soil and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57278079435017,"sku":"61444","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57492976435465,"sku":"61551","price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57492976468233,"sku":"61552","price":65.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57492976501001,"sku":"61553","price":117.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/melange-de-bulbes-pour-sol-humide-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-8437958.png?v=1793118625"},{"product_id":"jacinthe-jardin-melange-parfumee-bulbes","title":"Mixed garden hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) — Bulbs, size 14\/15","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"jacinthe-jardin-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌸 Large blue, pink, white, and violet flower spikes • 👃 Intense fragrance • 🌱 Compact, 20 to 25 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • 🪴 Ideal for pots and planters • 🏠 Can be forced indoors • ❄️ Hardy • 📏 Large size 14\/15 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egarden hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most fragrant spring bulb: in March and April, each bulb sends up a dense 20 to 25 cm spike covered with star-shaped bells, whose fragrance carries several meters. This mix brings together blue, pink, white, and violet. The species, \u003cem\u003eHyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the eastern Mediterranean (Turkey, Lebanon, Syria)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its varieties have been cultivated in the Netherlands since the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eCompact and sturdy, it can be planted in a pot, planter, or border, and is easy to force indoors to bring flowers to your home in the middle of winter. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, this is the one to choose for fragrance, and its large size 14\/15 bulbs produce full flower spikes from the very first bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyacinths make the biggest impact when planted in groups: allow for approximately 25 bulbs per square meter, or 4 to 5 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e two pots on a balcony, or a few bulbs to force indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 0.75 m², or four pots and planters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1.5 m², for a fragrant border along a path or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 3 m², for a colorful, fragrant spring flower bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 80 costs less than half as much per bulb as the pack of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowering in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; in sun, the flower spikes are more compact and the fragrance stronger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 cm, tip facing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground; in pots, move the container against a wall during severe cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWear gloves when planting: hyacinth bulb skins can cause itching on sensitive hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in pots when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially as the flower spikes emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, apply bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower spike at the base as soon as it fades, leaving the leaves in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks; it replenishes the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn the years that follow, the flower spikes are lighter and more widely spaced: this is normal; the hyacinth takes on a more natural look while remaining just as fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fragrance makes it the queen of pots near a door or window, as shown by our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-parfumees-balcon-interieur\"\u003efragrant plants for balconies and indoors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet beneath the flower spikes,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e between the hyacinths — their small blue clusters bloom at the same time, like a miniature version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a fragrant flower bed in April,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Thalia'\u003c\/a\u003e — its white flowers with a gentle fragrance complement the hyacinths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a pot that blooms from February,\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-grandes-fleurs-melange-bulbes\"\u003elarge-flowered crocuses\u003c\/a\u003e above them — they kick off the season, then the hyacinths take over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony display,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 4 to 5 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø20 cm size — white enhances all the colors in the mix, and the drainage hole prevents standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace pots of hyacinths near the entrance or under an open window: their fragrance welcomes everyone who passes by.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce a few for winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 3 to 5 bulbs close together in a pot in October, keep it cool and dark for ten to twelve weeks (cellar, garage), then move it to a bright room: it will bloom in three weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive them as a flowering potted gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pot of hyacinths in bud is a very fragrant late-winter gift, as shown by our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003egift plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplant forced bulbs in the garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering indoors, let the foliage turn yellow, then plant the bulbs outside in autumn. They will bloom again in the garden, with lighter flower spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e, mixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden hyacinth, Dutch hyacinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to the eastern Mediterranean (Turkey, Lebanon, Syria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 14\/15 (14 to 15 cm in circumference), mixed colors, in packs of 10, 20, 40 or 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, very fragrant blue, pink, white, and purple flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 12-15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year with lighter flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by pets and children; bulbs may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower-filled balcony \/ Spring garden \/ Romantic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the color distribution in the mix and the flowering date naturally vary from one batch to another and depending on the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"10 bulbs","offer_id":57278104469769,"sku":"50736","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57454632075529,"sku":"61447","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57454632108297,"sku":"61670","price":60.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57454632141065,"sku":"61671","price":96.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/jacinthe-de-jardin-en-melange-hyacinthus-orientalis-bulbes-calibre-1415-verdeia-6398284.png?v=1792289972"},{"product_id":"jacinthe-pastel-mix-jacinthes-roses-violettes-blanches-bulbes","title":"'Pastel Mix' Hyacinth (Mixed pink, violet and white hyacinths) — Bulbs size 14\/15","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"jacinthe-pastel-mix\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌸 Soft pink, violet and white spikes • 👃 Intense fragrance • 🌱 Compact, 20 to 30 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • 🪴 Ideal for pots and planters • 🏠 Can be forced indoors • ❄️ Hardy • 📏 Large bulbs, size 14\/15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Pastel Mix' hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together soft pink, violet and white hyacinths: in March and April, each bulb sends up a dense 20 to 30 cm spike covered with star-shaped bells, whose fragrance carries several metres. This mix is a European horticultural selection of \u003cem\u003eHyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003especies native to the eastern Mediterranean, from southern Turkey to Lebanon and Syria\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIn these soft shades, it brings a romantic touch to pots, planters and borders, and is easy to force indoors to fill the house with flowers in the middle of winter. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the choice for a fragrant pink, violet and white bed, and its large size 14\/15 bulbs give full spikes from the very first flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-jacinthe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich hyacinth should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Pastel Mix' hyacinth\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — soft pink, violet and white spikes, 20 to 30 cm, in March-April, very fragrant. For a pot or bed in soft shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jacinthe-jardin-melange-parfumee-bulbes\"\u003eMixed garden hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same fragrant spikes in blue, pink, white and violet. For a multicoloured spring bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jacinthe-blue-water-mix-jacinthes-bleues-blanches-bulbes\"\u003e'Blue Water Mix' hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same fragrant spikes in dark blue, sky blue and white. For a fresh blue and white bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWhite links the three mixes: planted side by side, they form a long fragrant border that shifts from pink to blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyacinths make the biggest impact when planted in groups: allow for approximately 25 bulbs per square meter, or 4 to 5 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e two pots on a balcony or terrace, or a few bulbs to force indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 0.75 m², or four pots and planters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a pink, violet and white border along a path or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a large, very fragrant bed in soft shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 80 costs less than half as much per bulb as the pack of 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowering in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; in sun, the flower spikes are more compact and the fragrance stronger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 15 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -15 °C in the ground; in pots, move the container close to a wall in very cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eWear gloves when planting: hyacinth bulb skins can cause itching on sensitive hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, use a free-draining compost and water only when the surface is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in pots when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially as the flower spikes emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower spike at the base as soon as it fades, leaving the leaves in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks; it replenishes the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn the years that follow, the flower spikes are lighter and more widely spaced: this is normal; the hyacinth takes on a more natural look while remaining just as fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fragrance makes it the queen of pots near a door or window, as shown by our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-parfumees-balcon-interieur\"\u003efragrant plants for balconies and indoors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a matching carpet at its feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eGreek anemone mix\u003c\/a\u003e around it — its small blue, pink, mauve and white daisies, 10 to 15 cm tall, flower in March-April, at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a pink foreground,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-little-beauty-tulipe-botanique-rose-bulbes\"\u003e'Little Beauty' tulip\u003c\/a\u003e — its bright pink stars with a blue heart, 10 to 15 cm tall, open in April at the foot of the spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-double-melange-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes\"\u003emixed double tulips\u003c\/a\u003e behind it — their full, peony-like flowers, 40 to 50 cm tall, take over in April-May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a pink, violet and white pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-white-magic-muscari-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eMuscari 'White Magic'\u003c\/a\u003e above it, less deep, following our method for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/planter-bulbes-pot-automne-lasagnes\"\u003eplanting bulbs in pots in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e — its ivory white clusters, 10 to 15 cm tall, flower in March-April at the foot of the spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace pots of hyacinths near the entrance or under an open window: their fragrance welcomes everyone who passes by.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForce a few for winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 3 to 5 bulbs close together in a pot in October, keep it cool and dark for ten to twelve weeks (cellar, garage), then move it to a bright room: it will bloom in three weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut a few spikes for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut at the base as soon as the first bells open, they scent a room for almost a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplant forced bulbs in the garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering indoors, let the foliage turn yellow, then plant the bulbs outside in autumn. They will bloom again in the garden, with lighter flower spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHyacinthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pastel Mix', a mix of pink-, violet- and white-flowered varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden hyacinth, Dutch hyacinth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection of a species native to the eastern Mediterranean (Turkey, Lebanon, Syria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 14\/15 (14 to 15 cm in circumference), in packs of 10, 20, 40 or 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, very fragrant soft pink, violet and white spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 12-15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year with lighter flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by pets and children; bulbs may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower-filled balcony \/ Spring garden \/ Romantic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the proportion of pink, violet and white, the density of the spike and the flowering date vary naturally from bulb to bulb and with the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"10 bulbs","offer_id":57278104502537,"sku":"50738","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57492845658377,"sku":"61448","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57492845691145,"sku":"61672","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57492845723913,"sku":"61673","price":95.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/jacinthe-pastel-mix-jacinthes-roses-violettes-et-blanches-en-melange-bulbes-calibre-1415-verdeia-9071138.png?v=1793118563"},{"product_id":"tulipe-little-beauty-tulipe-botanique-rose-bulbes","title":"'Little Beauty' Tulip (Pink Botanical Tulip) — Bulbs size 6\/+","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-little-beauty\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌷 Bright pink with a blue heart • 🤍 Heart edged in white • 🌱 Dwarf, 10 to 15 cm • 🌤️ Flowers in April • 🔁 Returns every year • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Very hardy • 🏆 Award of Garden Merit • 📏 Bulbs size 6\/+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Little Beauty' tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dwarf botanical tulip in surprising colours: in April, its bright pink flowers open into stars in the sun to reveal a violet-blue heart edged in white, 10 to 15 cm above the ground, over fine grey-green foliage. A \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, which recognises plants that perform reliably in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eClose to wild tulips, it comes back every spring in well-drained soil and gradually forms fuller clumps. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the smallest of our tulips, ideal in pots, rockeries or low borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tulipe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tulip should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Little Beauty' tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — dwarf botanical, 10 to 15 cm, bright pink with a blue heart in April. For pots, rockeries and the front of borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-praestans-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed Tulipa praestans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20 to 30 cm, 3 to 5 flowers per bulb in March and April. For a brightly coloured rockery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-darwin-hybride-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed Darwin tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large flowers in bright colours, 50–60 cm, in April and May. For a colourful border and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-double-melange-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes\"\u003eMixed double tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — full, peony-like flowers, 40–50 cm, in April and May. For a romantic border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted in front of tall tulips, 'Little Beauty' fills the front of the border, right where the tall stems leave a gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall and compact, it looks best planted in groups: allow about 50 bulbs per square metre, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m² in the ground, or two 20 cm pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a low border or a rockery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a pink carpet at the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², to naturalise a rockery, a bank or a large sunny bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 200 pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 25 pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; its flowers only open wide in sunshine, and summer heat on the dormant bulb helps it flower again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground, 2 to 3 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, even poor or stony; the bulb rots in waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -18 °C, with no protection needed in the ground, like the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e in our guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a rockery or at the foot of a wall, away from summer watering, it flowers again year after year and slowly multiplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, use a free-draining compost mixed with sand or grit, and water only when the surface is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots during growth and flowering; none at all in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off below the head once withered, leaving the stems and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage yellow in place; it recharges the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eDon't lift the bulbs: left in place and kept dry over summer, they flower again every spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small size and bright colours make it a star of pots and sunny balconies, as our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ewhich plants for my balcony\u003c\/a\u003e shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue echo of its heart,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e alongside — its 15 to 20 cm blue spikes flower in April, at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a flowering carpet at its height,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eMixed Grecian Windflowers\u003c\/a\u003e — their small blue, pink and white daisies, 10 to 15 cm tall, flower in spring at the same level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white, fragrant backdrop,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003e'Thalia' daffodil\u003c\/a\u003e behind it — its white flowers, at 30–35 cm, open in April and set off the pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 bulbs in a 20 to 25 cm pot, above daffodils planted deeper, following our method for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/planter-bulbes-pot-automne-lasagnes\"\u003eplanting bulbs in pots in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e — the daffodils flower in March, then 'Little Beauty' takes over in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts flowers close in the evening and in dull weather, then open again into stars in the sun: place it where you will see it in the middle of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e the small bulbs of botanical tulips dry out quickly; get them into the ground within a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them dry in summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e in pots, move the container out of the rain once the foliage has yellowed, then put it back outside in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake a mini bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e a few stems in a small glass are enough to admire its white-edged blue heart up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Beauty', sometimes linked to \u003cem\u003eTulipa humilis\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eTulipa hageri\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Little Beauty' tulip, dwarf botanical tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 6\/+ (circumference of 6 cm or more), in packs of 25, 50, 100 or 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April, bright pink flowers with a violet-blue heart edged in white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 8-10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low, kept dry in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor and stony soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by pets and children; the bulb can irritate the skin, so wear gloves when handling it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Rockery \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the intensity of the pink, the size of the blue heart and the flowering date vary naturally with soil, position and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"25 bulbs","offer_id":57278104797449,"sku":"50754","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57492635910409,"sku":"61455","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57492635943177,"sku":"61698","price":49.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57492635975945,"sku":"61696","price":77.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/tulipe-little-beauty-tulipe-botanique-rose-bulbes-calibre-6-verdeia-8545129.png?v=1793118564"},{"product_id":"tulipe-praestans-melange-bulbes","title":"Mixed Praestans species tulips (Tulipa praestans) — Bulbs, size 8\/9","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-praestans-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌷 3 to 5 flowers per bulb • 🎨 Mix of bright colors • 🌱 Compact, 20–30 cm • 🌤️ Early flowering in March and April • 🔁 Comes back every year • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Fully hardy • 📏 Bulb size 8\/9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePraestans tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multi-flowered species tulip: instead of a single bloom, each bulb sends up a branched stem carrying 3 to 5 cup-shaped flowers in March and April, 20–30 cm tall. This mix brings together vivid reds, oranges and softer shades. The species, \u003cem\u003eTulipa praestans\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the mountains of Central Asia (Tajikistan)\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows on sunny, rocky slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eCloser to the wild plant than the big garden tulips, it reliably comes back every spring in well-drained soil. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the tulip that gives the most flowers per bulb, ideal in pots, along edges or in rockeries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tulipe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tulip should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTulipa praestans\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — species tulip, 20–30 cm, 3 to 5 flowers per bulb in March and April. For pots, rockeries and a garden that flowers again on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-darwin-hybride-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed Darwin tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large flowers in bright colors, 50–60 cm, in April and May. For a colorful border and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eBlack Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003eWhite Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single color, 40–50 cm, in April. For striking, elegant combinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-double-melange-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes\"\u003eMixed double tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — full, peony-like flowers, 40–50 cm, in April and May. For a romantic border and generous bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTulipa praestans flowers two to three weeks before the big tulips: planted in the same border, they stretch the tulip season from March to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith several flowers per bulb, it makes an impact even in small numbers: allow about 40 bulbs per square meter, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a 25 cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e two to three pots on a balcony, or about 0.5 m² in the ground — up to around a hundred flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a colorful edging or a rockery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a spring border that comes back every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 to 5 m², to naturalize a bank or a large sunny bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 200-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 25-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; position\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; it is the summer heat on the dormant bulb that allows it to flower again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor or stony; the bulb rots in soil that stays damp in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed, like most \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant it where you don't water in summer (rockery, foot of a wall, dry edge): that's the secret to having it flower again for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, use a free-draining compost lightened with sand or clay pebbles, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003esubstrates and composts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the compost is dry on the surface, until flowering ends; none at all in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed in the ground; in pots, a bulb fertilizer as the leaves appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flowers off below the head once they wither, leaving the stems and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow where it is for six weeks; it recharges the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eDon't lift the bulbs: left in place and kept dry over summer, they flower again and gradually form fuller clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyling ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright, naturally bunched flowers liven up balconies and rockeries from the end of winter, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003echoosing plants for your balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet at its feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e with it — their blue spikes flower at the same time and set off the reds and oranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor flowers from February,\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-grandes-fleurs-melange-bulbes\"\u003elarge-flowered crocuses\u003c\/a\u003e — they open the season, then the tulips take over in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a yellow and red duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same small size, perfect in window boxes or low edgings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 8 to 10 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in leaf green\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø25 cm size — the green sets off the bright colors, and the drainage hole prevents standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: tulips at the bottom at 12 cm, grape hyacinths or crocuses above at 7 cm, for a pot in flower from February to April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e species tulip bulbs are smaller and dry out faster. Get them into the ground within a few days, as with any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them dry in summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e in pots, move the container out of the rain once the foliage has yellowed, then put it back outside in autumn. The bulbs will flower again in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut one stem for a mini bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single branched stem carries several flowers, enough for a little spring bouquet in a glass or small vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa praestans\u003c\/em\u003e, mixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Praestans tulip, multi-flowered species tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to the mountains of Central Asia (Tajikistan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 8\/9 (8 to 9 cm in circumference), mixed colors, in packs of 25, 50, 100 or 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, 3 to 5 flowers per bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10–12 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low, kept dry in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor and stony soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, flowers again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Rockery \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the number of flowers per stem, the color mix and the flowering date vary naturally with the climate and position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"25 bulbs","offer_id":57278104928521,"sku":"50760","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57457179623689,"sku":"61458","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57457179656457,"sku":"61633","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57457179689225,"sku":"61632","price":89.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/tulipe-botanique-praestans-en-melange-tulipa-praestans-bulbes-calibre-89-verdeia-9691637.png?v=1792455752"},{"product_id":"tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes","title":"White Triumph tulip (White tulip) — Bulbs, size 11\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-triomphe-blanche\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Pure white cup-shaped flowers • 🌿 Sturdy 40–50 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers in April • 💐 Beautiful in bouquets • 🖤 The perfect partner for the black tulip • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Fully hardy • 📏 Bulb size 11\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite Triumph tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e is the tulip for bright, luminous borders: in April, its pure white, cup-shaped flowers with a faintly creamy heart open on straight 40–50 cm stems that stand up well to the wind. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the Triumph group of tulips, known for their strong stems and long vase life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted on its own, it creates an elegant, calming white garden; mixed with bright or dark colors, it makes them stand out. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the tulip for stylish displays, contemporary gardens and wedding bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tulipe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tulip should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Triumph tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — pure white, 40–50 cm, in April. For a bright garden and elegant combinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eBlack Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — almost-black purple, 40–50 cm, in April. For a striking, contemporary look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-darwin-hybride-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed Darwin tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — red, yellow, pink and orange, 50–60 cm, in April and May. For a colorful, cheerful border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-praestans-melange-bulbes\"\u003eTulipa praestans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — botanical, 20–30 cm, 3 to 5 flowers per bulb in March and April. For pots, rockeries and a garden that flowers again on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-double-melange-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes\"\u003eMixed double tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — full, peony-like flowers, 40–50 cm, in April and May. For a romantic border and generous bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted together, the white and the black flower at the same time and at the same height: the contrast is stunning in borders and pots alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips look best planted in tight groups: allow about 40 bulbs per square meter, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e one large pot on a patio, or a small group in a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.75 m², or two to three large pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a white edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a true white garden or tulips to cut all through April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; position\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant tulips from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; in partial shade the stems stretch and lean towards the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant it in front of dark foliage (a hedge or an evergreen shrub): the white flowers then glow like a light, even at dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check the moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially while the buds are forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed in the ground; in pots, a bulb fertilizer as the leaves appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower off just below the head as soon as it drops its petals, leaving the stem and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow where it is for six weeks; it rebuilds the bulb’s reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBulbs tire faster in pots: plant them out in the garden after flowering and put fresh bulbs in the pot in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyling ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure white goes with every spring color and brightens borders and sunny balconies alike, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a black-and-white contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eblack Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e — same height, same flowering time, for a very graphic border or pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e at its feet — their vivid blue spikes set off the whiteness of the tulips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo keep the show going until June,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple globes take over in May, as the tulips fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a patio version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in leaf green\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø25 cm size — the green makes the white flowers stand out, and the drainage hole prevents standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, mix half white and half black tulips, planted in a staggered pattern: the pot bursts into flower all at once like a chessboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for the soil to cool:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideally plant from late October. In soil that is still warm, tulip bulbs are more prone to disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them in bud for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick tulips in the morning, when the bud is white but still closed. They last a week and make a refined bouquet, as shown by our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a few bulbs every autumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e tulips flower again, but the blooms get smaller over the years. A few fresh bulbs each year keep a border well filled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e Triumph, white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White tulip, Triumph tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 11\/12 (11 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April, pure white cup-shaped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, flowers again for a few years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary \/ White garden \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the shade of white and the flowering date vary naturally with the soil, position and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278105059593,"sku":"50772","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57457124049161,"sku":"61464","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57457124081929,"sku":"61575","price":62.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57457124114697,"sku":"61574","price":101.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-tulipe-blanche-bulbes-calibre-1112-verdeia-8254550.png?v=1792455750"},{"product_id":"tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes","title":"Black Triumph tulip (Black tulip) — Bulbs, size 11\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"tulipe-triomphe-noire\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🖤 Dark, almost-black purple flowers • ✨ Satiny petals • 🌿 Sturdy 40–50 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers in April • 💐 Beautiful in bouquets • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Fully hardy • 📏 Bulb size 11\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblack Triumph tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most striking tulips in the garden: in April, its cup-shaped flowers, a purple so dark it looks black, open on straight 40–50 cm stems, with satiny petals that take on plum tints in the sun. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the Triumph group of tulips, known for their strong stems and long-lasting flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted alone in a large pot or mixed with white or pink flowers, it adds a sought-after dark, elegant touch. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the tulip for contemporary borders and refined bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-tulipe\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tulip should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Triumph tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — a single color, almost-black purple, 40–50 cm, in April. For a striking look and elegant combinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-darwin-hybride-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed Darwin tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — red, yellow, pink and orange, 50–60 cm, large flowers up to 10 cm in April and May. For a colorful, cheerful border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003eWhite Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure white, 40–50 cm, in April. For a bright garden and a black-and-white contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-praestans-melange-bulbes\"\u003eTulipa praestans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — botanical, 20–30 cm, 3 to 5 flowers per bulb in March and April. For pots, rockeries and a garden that flowers again on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-double-melange-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes\"\u003eMixed double tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — full, peony-like flowers, 40–50 cm, in April and May. For a romantic border and generous bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted together, the black and the white flower at the same time and at the same height: the contrast is stunning in borders and pots alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulips look best planted in tight groups: allow about 40 bulbs per square meter, or 10 to 12 bulbs in a pot 30 cm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e one large pot on a patio, or a small group in a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e two large pots, or about 0.5 m² in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a dark, elegant border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a spectacular edging or tulips to cut all through April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 96-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 12-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; position\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant tulips from October to December, once the soil has cooled, for flowers in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun; the light makes the satiny petals shine and brings out their plum tints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 3 to 5 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained; add sand to heavy soil, as the bulb rots in waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant it in front of a light background (a white wall, silver foliage, blond grasses): its dark color stands out far better than next to a dark hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, use a free-draining compost, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ecomposts and growing media\u003c\/a\u003e, and water when it is dry on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially while the buds are forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e not needed in the ground; in pots, a bulb fertilizer as the leaves appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the flower off just below the head as soon as it drops its petals, leaving the stem and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow where it is for six weeks; it rebuilds the bulb’s reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBulbs tire faster in pots: plant them out in the garden after flowering and put fresh bulbs in the pot in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyling ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dark color goes beautifully with white, pink and purple, in borders and on sunny balconies alike, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a black-and-white contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Thalia'\u003c\/a\u003e — they flower together in April, and the pure white brings out the depth of the purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a carpet at its feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e — their vivid blue spikes light up the base of the tulips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo carry on the purple tones,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple globes take over in May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a patio version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø30 cm size — the white sets off the almost-black flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: tulips at the bottom, 15 cm deep, and grape hyacinths on top, 7 cm deep, for a pot that turns blue and then black from March to late April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for the soil to cool:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideally plant from late October. In soil that is still warm, tulip bulbs are more prone to disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them in bud for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick tulips in the morning, when the bud is colored but still closed. With white or pink flowers they make a very chic bouquet, as shown by our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a few bulbs every autumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e tulips flower again, but the blooms get smaller over the years. A few fresh bulbs each year keep a border well filled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e Triumph, dark purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tulip, Triumph tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 11\/12 (11 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 12, 24, 48 or 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April, almost-black purple cup-shaped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December, 15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, flowers again for a few years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary \/ Spring garden \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the shade of purple and the flowering date vary naturally with the soil, position and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"12 bulbs","offer_id":57278105125129,"sku":"50774","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"24 bulbs","offer_id":57454694793481,"sku":"61465","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"48 bulbs","offer_id":57454694826249,"sku":"61596","price":60.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"96 bulbs","offer_id":57454694859017,"sku":"61594","price":96.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-tulipe-noire-bulbes-calibre-1112-verdeia-9534581.png?v=1792289966"},{"product_id":"narcisses-botaniques-jaunes-blancs-melange-bulbes","title":"Narcissus (Mixed yellow and white species daffodils) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisses-botaniques-jaunes-blancs-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💛 Small yellow and white flowers • 🌱 About 20 to 40 cm depending on the variety • 🌤️ Flowers in March-April • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🌳 Ideal in lawns and under trees • 🔁 Naturalizes year after year • 📏 Bulbs size 10\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis mix of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e species\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together several small daffodils close to the wild species, with yellow and white flowers in varied shapes, from little yellow daffodils to white narcissi. Finer and lighter than large garden daffodils, they flower in March and April on stems about 20 to 40 cm tall depending on the variety. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as size 10\/12 bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in lawns, at the foot of trees or along borders, they return every spring and form ever larger colonies. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the most natural daffodil mix: its yellow and white give the garden the look of a flowering meadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow and white botanical daffodil mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — small yellow and white flowers in varied shapes, about 20 to 40 cm, in March-April. To naturalize a lawn, woodland area or rock garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-botanique-blanc-melange-bulbes\"\u003eWhite botanical daffodil mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small white to cream flowers in varied shapes, about 20 to 40 cm, in March-April. For an all-white garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-jaune-jonquille-bulbes\"\u003eYellow daffodil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright yellow flowers, 35 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds, lawns and large plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted side by side, the species mix in front and the yellow daffodil behind create waves of yellow and white in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical daffodils make the biggest impact planted in large groups: allow 30 to 40 bulbs per square meter, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 25 to 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or 2 large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a border or a corner of a rock garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², to naturalize a corner of lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4.5 m², to fill a woodland area or the base of several trees with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 160-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 20-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowering in March and April, depending on the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm between bulbs in the ground; 4 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a natural look in a lawn, scatter the bulbs by hand and plant them where they fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, check moisture with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e: water only when the potting mix is dry 2 cm down, without letting the root ball dry out completely during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a lawn, leave them in place; in beds or pots, cut them off so the bulb keeps its energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn, wait until the leaves have turned yellow, around the end of May, before the first mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts yellow and white brighten the garden from the end of winter, and it earns its place among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue, yellow and white carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e at its feet — its vivid blue clusters of little bells, 15 to 20 cm tall, bloom at the same time, from March to April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a natural woodland look,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica-bulbes\"\u003eSiberian squill\u003c\/a\u003e — its intense blue bells, 10 to 15 cm tall, naturalize into a carpet under trees in March-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a graphic contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eblack Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e behind it — its cup-shaped, almost black deep purple flowers, 40 to 50 cm tall, take over in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 8 to 10 bulbs in the green \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003eElho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø25 cm size — its green echoes the foliage and makes the yellow and white flowers stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn pots, plant in layers: the daffodils at 12 cm and grape hyacinths above them at 6 cm, for flowers on two levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e as tough as other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, the bulbs overwinter in the ground and multiply on their own; the longer you leave them in place, the larger the colony grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in irregular groups:\u003c\/strong\u003e patches of 10 to 20 bulbs, unevenly spaced, look more natural than planting in rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide overcrowded clumps:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 4 to 5 years, when flowering declines, lift the bulbs once the foliage has yellowed and replant them further apart in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e, mix of yellow- and white-flowered botanical varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Species daffodil, small narcissus, daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (circumference in cm), in packs of 20, 40, 80 or 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 20 to 40 cm depending on the variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, small yellow and white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 10-12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage garden \/ Natural \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: flower shape, the balance of yellow and white and flowering date naturally vary depending on the varieties in the mix, the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57278105288969,"sku":"50784","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57488070672649,"sku":"61469","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57488070705417,"sku":"61711","price":49.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57488070738185,"sku":"61713","price":76.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcissus-narcisses-botaniques-jaunes-et-blancs-en-melange-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-6479435.png?v=1792869983"},{"product_id":"jonquille-carlton-narcisse-grande-couronne-bulbes","title":"Daffodil 'Carlton' (Narcissus Carlton) — Bulbs, size 12\/14","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-carlton\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💛 Large yellow flowers with a cup • 🌿 40 to 45 cm stems • 🌤️ Flowers from March to April • 💐 Excellent cut flower • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes and flowers again every year • 📏 Large bulbs, size 12\/14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDaffodil 'Carlton'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the large yellow daffodil of gardens and meadows: in March and April, its 40 to 45 cm stems each bear a 10 cm flower, with soft yellow petals around a broad, deeper yellow cup and a light vanilla fragrance. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (United Kingdom)\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed in Cornwall in the 1920s and still among the most widely planted daffodils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eHardy, it returns every spring and spreads year after year in the ground, eventually forming large clumps. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, this is the choice for a flower bed, border, or flowering lawn, and its large size 12\/14 bulbs produce large flowers from the very first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaffodil 'Carlton'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — 40 to 45 cm stems, each bearing one large flower in March-April. For gardens, flower beds, lawns, and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003eDaffodil 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dwarf, 15 to 20 cm tall, with two to three small flowers per stem from February. For pots, window boxes, and low borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003eDaffodil 'Thalia'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure white and fragrant, 30 to 35 cm tall, with two to three flowers per stem in April. For elegant flower beds, pots, and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted together, these three varieties bloom from February to late April: Tête-à-Tête opens the season, Carlton follows in March, and Thalia finishes in April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaffodils have the greatest impact when planted in generous clumps: allow about 30 bulbs per square meter, or 6 to 8 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or two large pots on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a spring flower bed or around the base of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a yellow border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², to naturalize a lawn or woodland area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the pack of 120 costs less than half as much per bulb as the pack of 15.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the soil is not frozen, for flowering in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; it blooms very well beneath deciduous trees, still bare in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm, tip facing up, or about three times the height of the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground, 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; it also grows in clay soil, as long as the water does not stagnate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, with no protection needed, like most \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a natural effect in a lawn, toss a handful of bulbs at random and plant them where they land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, autumn and spring rain is enough. In a pot, use well-draining potting soil, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003egrowing media and potting soils\u003c\/a\u003e, and never leave it waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting soil is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in a pot, use bulb fertilizer when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have wilted, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of forming seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back; these \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/feuilles-jaunes-5-causes-et-solutions\"\u003eyellowing leaves\u003c\/a\u003e are normal here, as they feed the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn, wait until the leaves have yellowed before the first mow: the daffodils will bloom again in greater numbers the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright yellow color heralds spring and pairs well with other bulbs and late-winter plants, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a balcony in full sun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the classic blue and yellow duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e at its feet — its blue clusters bloom at the same time, forming a carpet beneath the daffodils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a partial shade spot that blooms from winter onward,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003eHelleborus 'Christmas Carol'\u003c\/a\u003e — its white flowers open the season, then the daffodils take over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor continuous flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e in the same bed — its purple globes open in May, when the daffodils have faded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a patio version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 6 to 8 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round foliage-green pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø25 cm size — its understated green makes the yellow stand out, and the drainage hole prevents stagnant water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils at the bottom, 15 cm deep, and grape hyacinths above, 7 cm deep, for a yellow and blue pot in March.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them in bud for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the stems when the buds begin to show color. They open in the vase and last a week, making a spring bouquet to give, as shown in our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them on their own for a few hours before adding them to a mixed bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sap from freshly cut stems makes other flowers wilt. First place them alone in a vase, then combine them with tulips without recutting the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide the clumps every four or five years:\u003c\/strong\u003e when flowers become sparse, dig up the clumps after the foliage has turned yellow, separate the bulbs, and replant them straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Carlton'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daffodil, large-cupped narcissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (United Kingdom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 12\/14 (12 to 14 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60, or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, one 10 cm yellow flower per stem, lightly scented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Country garden \/ Spring garden \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the number of stems per bulb and flowering time naturally vary according to the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278105321737,"sku":"50786","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57454468858121,"sku":"61470","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57454468890889,"sku":"61720","price":51.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57454468923657,"sku":"61725","price":80.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/jonquille-carlton-narcissus-carlton-bulbes-calibre-1214-verdeia-6185821.png?v=1792289972"},{"product_id":"narcisse-grande-couronne-melange-bulbes","title":"Mixed large-cupped daffodils — Bulbs, size 12\/14","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"narcisse-grande-couronne-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💛 Yellow and white large-cupped flowers • 🌿 Stems 35 to 45 cm • 🌤️ Flowers from March to April • 💐 Excellent cut flower • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes and flowers again every year • 📏 Large bulbs size 12\/14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elarge-cupped daffodil mix\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together yellow and white varieties from the large-cupped daffodil group: in March and April, each 35 to 45 cm stem carries one generous flower, whose central cup is more than a third of the length of the petals. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as large size 12\/14 bulbs that produce big flowers from the very first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in beds, along borders or in a lawn, it returns every spring and forms fuller clumps each year. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the mix for bright gardens and big bouquets: its long, sturdy stems are easy to cut for the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-cupped daffodil mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — yellow and white large-cupped flowers, 35 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds, lawns and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jonquille-carlton-narcisse-grande-couronne-bulbes\"\u003e'Carlton' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— one large 10 cm yellow flower per stem, lightly fragrant, 40 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-double-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed double daffodils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully double flowers in assorted colors, 35 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds, large pots and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted side by side, the single flowers of the large-cupped mix and the pompoms of the double daffodils create a bed richer in shapes and volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-cupped daffodils make the biggest impact in generous clumps: allow about 30 bulbs per square meter, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or two large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a spring flower bed or around the base of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a yellow and white border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², to naturalize a lawn or woodland area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the soil is not frozen, for flowering in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 cm, tip facing up, or about three times the height of the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground, 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, with no protection needed, like most \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a natural effect in a lawn, toss a handful of bulbs at random and plant them where they land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, autumn and spring rain is enough. In a pot, use well-draining potting soil, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003egrowing media and potting soils\u003c\/a\u003e, and never leave it waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have faded, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn, wait until the leaves have turned yellow, around the end of May, before the first mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts mix of yellow and white brightens spring beds and pairs easily with the season's other bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white carpet at their feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-magic-mix-melange-muscaris-bulbes\"\u003eMuscari Magic Mix\u003c\/a\u003e underneath — its light blue, blue-violet and white clusters, 15 to 20 cm tall, bloom at the same time, in March-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a fragrant bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jacinthe-jardin-melange-parfumee-bulbes\"\u003emixed garden hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e — their colorful spikes flower at the same time and fill the garden with scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white garden that carries on into April,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-blanche-bulbes\"\u003ewhite Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e — its 40 to 50 cm cup-shaped flowers take over as the daffodils finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a terrace version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 8 to 10 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø30 cm size — its matte white echoes the flowers and makes the yellow stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils at 15 cm and grape hyacinths above at 8 cm, for flowers on two levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them in bud for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the stems when the buds begin to show color. They open in the vase and last a week, making a spring bouquet to give, as shown in our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them on their own for a few hours before adding them to a mixed bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sap from freshly cut stems makes other flowers wilt. First place them alone in a vase, then combine them with tulips without recutting the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide the clumps every four or five years:\u003c\/strong\u003e when flowers become less abundant, dig up the clumps after the foliage turns yellow, separate the bulbs and replant them right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e large-cupped group (division 2), mix of varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large-cupped daffodil, daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 12\/14 (12 to 14 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60, or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 to 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, one yellow or white large-cupped flower per stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Country garden \/ Spring garden \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the color balance of the mix, flower size and flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278105387273,"sku":"50790","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57484501877001,"sku":"61472","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57484501909769,"sku":"61820","price":51.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57484501942537,"sku":"61819","price":80.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/narcisse-a-grande-couronne-en-melange-bulbes-calibre-1214-verdeia-7869404.png?v=1792869981"},{"product_id":"jonquille-mount-hood-narcisse-trompette-blanc-bulbes","title":"Daffodil 'Mount Hood' (White trumpet daffodil) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"jonquille-mount-hood\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Large milky-white flowers with a long trumpet • 🌿 Stems 40 to 45 cm • 🌤️ Flowers from March to April • 💐 Lovely cut flower • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🏅 Award of Garden Merit (RHS) • 🔁 Naturalizes and flowers again every year • 📏 Bulbs size 10\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Mount Hood' daffodil \u003c\/strong\u003eis the great white trumpet daffodil of gardens: in March and April, each 40 to 45 cm stem carries one flower about 10 cm across, milky white, with a long flared trumpet. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eDutch cultivar bred by P. van Deursen\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from before 1938, holder of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, supplied as size 10\/12 bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in beds, along borders or in a lawn, it returns every spring and naturalizes easily. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the daffodil for white gardens and bright bouquets: its sturdy stems are easy to cut for the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-narcisse\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich daffodil should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaffodil 'Mount Hood'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — large milky-white flowers with a long trumpet, 40 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds, lawns and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jonquille-carlton-narcisse-grande-couronne-bulbes\"\u003e'Carlton' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— one large 10 cm yellow flower per stem, lightly fragrant, 40 to 45 cm, in March-April. For beds and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003e'Thalia' daffodil \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— pure white and fragrant, 30 to 35 cm tall, with two to three flowers per stem in April. For elegant flower beds, pots, and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted together, 'Mount Hood' and 'Carlton' create a white and yellow bed in March, then 'Thalia' extends the white flowering into April.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Mount Hood' daffodils make the biggest impact in generous clumps: allow about 30 bulbs per square meter, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or two large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a spring flower bed or around the base of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a white border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², to naturalize a lawn or woodland area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the soil is not frozen, for flowering in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; flowers are more plentiful with at least half a day of sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm, tip pointing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm between bulbs in the ground; 4 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained; its only enemy is standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a natural effect in a lawn, toss a handful of bulbs at random and plant them where they land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, autumn and spring rain is enough. In a pot, use well-draining potting soil, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003egrowing media and potting soils\u003c\/a\u003e, and never leave it waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e light — when planting, then in a pot when the potting mix is dry on the surface, especially as the buds emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once they have faded, so the bulb keeps its energy instead of producing seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulb for next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a lawn, wait until the leaves have turned yellow, around the end of May, before the first mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bright white lights up spring beds and goes with every color, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e at its feet — its vivid blue clusters, 15 to 20 cm tall, bloom at the same time, in March-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a natural woodland look,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica-bulbes\"\u003eSiberian squill\u003c\/a\u003e — its intense blue bells, 10 to 15 cm tall, form a carpet under trees in March-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a graphic contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eblack Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e behind it — its 40 to 50 cm cup-shaped, almost black purple flowers take over in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a terrace version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 6 to 8 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round foliage-green pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø25 cm size — its understated green makes the white flowers stand out, and the drainage hole prevents standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils at 12 cm and grape hyacinths above at 7 cm, for a white and blue pot in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them in bud for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the stems when the buds begin to show color. They open in the vase and last a week, making a spring bouquet to give, as shown in our ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give as gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them on their own for a few hours before adding them to a mixed bouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sap from freshly cut stems makes other flowers wilt. First place them alone in a vase, then combine them with tulips without recutting the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide the clumps every four or five years:\u003c\/strong\u003e when flowers become less abundant, dig up the clumps after the foliage turns yellow, separate the bulbs and replant them right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mount Hood', trumpet daffodil (division 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Mount Hood' daffodil, white trumpet daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dutch cultivar bred by P. van Deursen (before 1938)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (circumference in cm), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, milky-white flowers about 10 cm across with a long trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 10-12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Country garden \/ Spring garden \/ Bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the shade of white, flower size and flowering date naturally vary depending on the climate and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278105420041,"sku":"50792","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57486915272969,"sku":"61473","price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57486915305737,"sku":"61708","price":61.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57486915338505,"sku":"61710","price":98.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/jonquille-mount-hood-narcisse-trompette-blanc-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-8363178.png?v=1792869982"},{"product_id":"crocus-bleu-grandes-fleurs-bulbes","title":"Large-flowered blue crocus (Crocus vernus) — Bulbs, size 7\/8","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"crocus-bleu-grandes-fleurs\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Large blue cups • 🌱 Compact size, 10 to 12 cm • ❄️ Blooms from February • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ☀️ Sun or light partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in lawns • 📏 Bulb size 7\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elarge-flowered blue crocus\u003c\/strong\u003e heralds the end of winter: from February, sometimes even before the frosts are over, it opens large blue cups 10 to 12 cm high at ground level, which bloom in the sun and close in the evening. The species, \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it blooms as the snow melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in drifts in a lawn, border, or pot, it comes back each year, spreading little by little, and its solid blue forms a very bright patch. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the first to open the season, a few weeks before daffodils and tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue crocuses make the biggest impact when planted in large drifts: allow 70 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or two pots and planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a blue edging or the foot of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 to 2 m², for a first blue patch in a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 to 4 m², for a true blue carpet that will spread year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 240-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 30-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms from February to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; the flowers only open fully in the sun, and the shade of a deciduous tree suits them, as it is still bare in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 8 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor soil; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below, it even blooms under a thin layer of snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, lift a clump of turf with a spade, slip a few bulbs underneath, then replace the turf: the lawn remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the small bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e no need to cut them off; they disappear on their own into the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the fine leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, wait until the crocus foliage has turned yellow before the first mow: they'll bloom more profusely the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts blue brightens planters and windowsills from late winter, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003eplants for windowsills\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and yellow duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils \u003c\/a\u003e— their small yellow trumpets open in late February, alongside the last blue cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes\"\u003egiant snowdrop\u003c\/a\u003e — its white bells bloom at the same time, just above the crocuses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and purple palette,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-ruby-giant-crocus-botanique-violet-bulbes\"\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple star-shaped flowers open at the same time, a little lower down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-blanche-25cm\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e in the 25 cm size — it hooks onto the railing and its white makes the blue flowers stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils or tulips at the bottom, crocuses above at a depth of 7 cm. The pot blooms from February, then blooms a second time in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e small crocus bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them in the ground within a few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sunny day in February, open crocuses are often the only source of pollen available. A carpet of crocuses helps colonies get the season off to a good start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, large blue flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue crocus, spring crocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 7\/8 (7 to 8 cm in circumference), in packs of 30, 60, 120 or 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to March, large blue cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 7-8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of pollen for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems); not to be confused with autumn crocus, which is much more toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the shade of blue and flowering time naturally vary depending on the soil, position, and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57278105682185,"sku":"50800","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57472309494025,"sku":"61563","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57472309526793,"sku":"61564","price":54.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57472309559561,"sku":"61565","price":86.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/crocus-bleu-a-grandes-fleurs-crocus-vernus-bulbes-calibre-78-verdeia-2054568.png?v=1792621412"},{"product_id":"crocus-blanc-grandes-fleurs-bulbes","title":"Large-flowered white crocus (Crocus vernus) — Bulbs, size 7\/8","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"crocus-blanc-grandes-fleurs\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Large white cups • 🌱 Compact size, 10 to 12 cm • ❄️ Blooms from February • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ☀️ Sun or light partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in lawns • 📏 Bulb size 7\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elarge-flowered white crocus\u003c\/strong\u003e heralds the end of winter: from February, sometimes even before the frosts are over, it opens large pure white cups 10 to 12 cm high at ground level, which bloom in the sun and close in the evening. The species, \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it blooms as the snow melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in drifts in a lawn, border, or pot, it comes back each year, spreading little by little, and its bright white lights up the still-dark corners of the garden. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the first to open the season, a few weeks before daffodils and tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite crocuses make the biggest impact when planted in large drifts: allow 70 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or two pots and planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a white edging or the foot of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 to 2 m², for a first white patch in a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 to 4 m², for a true white carpet that will spread year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 240-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 30-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms from February to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; the flowers only open fully in the sun, and the shade of a deciduous tree suits them, as it is still bare in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 8 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor soil; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below, it even blooms under a thin layer of snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, lift a clump of turf with a spade, slip a few bulbs underneath, then replace the turf: the lawn remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the small bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e no need to cut them off; they disappear on their own into the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the fine leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, wait until the crocus foliage has turned yellow before the first mow: they'll bloom more profusely the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts white brightens planters and windowsills from late winter, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003eplants for windowsills\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white and yellow duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils \u003c\/a\u003e— their small yellow trumpets open in late February, alongside the last white cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white and blue carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-bleu-grandes-fleurs-bulbes\"\u003elarge-flowered blue crocus\u003c\/a\u003e — its large blue cups bloom at the same time and at the same height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white and purple contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-ruby-giant-crocus-botanique-violet-bulbes\"\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple star-shaped flowers open at the same time, a little lower down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003egreen Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e in the 25 cm size — it hooks onto the railing and its green makes the white flowers stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils or tulips at the bottom, crocuses above at a depth of 7 cm. The pot blooms from February, then blooms a second time in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e small crocus bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them in the ground within a few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sunny day in February, open crocuses are often the only source of pollen available. A carpet of crocuses helps colonies get the season off to a good start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, large white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White crocus, spring crocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 7\/8 (7 to 8 cm in circumference), in packs of 30, 60, 120 or 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to March, large white cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 7-8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of pollen for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems); not to be confused with autumn crocus, which is much more toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the size of the cups and flowering time naturally vary depending on the soil, position, and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57278105714953,"sku":"50802","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57473650327817,"sku":"61599","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57473650360585,"sku":"61601","price":48.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57473650393353,"sku":"61603","price":75.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/crocus-blanc-a-grandes-fleurs-crocus-vernus-bulbes-calibre-78-verdeia-4754095.png?v=1792742382"},{"product_id":"crocus-ruby-giant-crocus-botanique-violet-bulbes","title":"Crocus 'Ruby Giant' (Purple species crocus) — Bulbs, size 5\/+","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"crocus-ruby-giant\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Purple star-shaped flowers • 🌱 Compact size, 8 to 10 cm • ❄️ Blooms from February • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ☀️ Sun or light partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in lawns • 📏 Bulb size 5\/+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the earliest species crocuses: from February, it opens slender purple flowers at ground level, 8 to 10 cm high, which spread into stars in the sun and close in the evening. This cultivar comes from \u003cem\u003eCrocus tommasinianus\u003c\/em\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003especies native to the Balkans and Hungary\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it blooms in meadows and open woodland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eYear after year, it self-seeds and forms new bulbs, eventually creating a purple carpet in the lawn, at the foot of trees, or along borders. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the very first to bloom, and its size 5\/+ bulbs flower from the first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant' makes the biggest impact when planted in large drifts: allow 80 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m² at the foot of a tree, or two to three 25 cm planters on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a purple edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a first patch of color in a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 to 5 m², for a true purple carpet that will spread year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 400-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 50-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms from February to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; the flowers only open fully in the sun, and the shade of a deciduous tree suits them, as it is still bare in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 7 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor soil; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below, it even blooms under a thin layer of snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, lift a clump of turf with a spade, slip a few bulbs underneath, then replace the turf: the lawn remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the small bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off if you want to prevent self-seeding, or leave them so the carpet spreads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the fine leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, wait until the crocus foliage has turned yellow before the first mow: they'll bloom more profusely the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts purple flowers brighten planters and windowsills from late winter, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003eplants for windowsills\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a purple and white duo in February,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes\"\u003egiant snowdrop\u003c\/a\u003e — its white bells bloom at the same time, just above the crocuses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a purple and yellow contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils \u003c\/a\u003e— their small yellow trumpets open in late February and take over in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the carpet into April,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-white-magic-muscari-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eMuscari 'White Magic'\u003c\/a\u003e — its white clusters appear as the crocuses fade, at the same low height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-blanche-25cm\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e in the 25 cm size — it hooks onto the railing and its white makes the purple flowers stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils or tulips at the bottom, crocuses above at a depth of 7 cm. The pot blooms from February, then blooms a second time in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e small crocus bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them in the ground within a few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sunny day in February, open crocuses are often the only source of pollen available. A carpet of crocuses helps colonies get the season off to a good start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus tommasinianus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Species crocus, Tommasini's crocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivar derived from \u003cem\u003eCrocus tommasinianus\u003c\/em\u003e, a species native to the Balkans and Hungary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 5\/+ (5 cm in circumference and above), in packs of 50, 100, 200 or 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to March, purple star-shaped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 5-7 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of pollen for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems); not to be confused with autumn crocus, which is much more toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the shade of purple and flowering time naturally vary depending on the soil, position, and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57278105780489,"sku":"50806","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57472028147977,"sku":"61584","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57472028180745,"sku":"61585","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57472028213513,"sku":"61587","price":70.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/crocus-ruby-giant-crocus-botanique-violet-bulbes-calibre-5-verdeia-8418096.png?v=1792621411"},{"product_id":"crocus-grandes-fleurs-melange-bulbes","title":"Mixed large-flowered crocuses (Crocus vernus) — Bulbs, size 7\/8","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"crocus-grandes-fleurs-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Purple, white, yellow, and striped cups • 🌱 Compact size, 10 to 12 cm • ❄️ Blooms from February • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ☀️ Sun or light partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in lawns • 📏 Bulb size 7\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elarge-flowered crocuses\u003c\/strong\u003e are the first flowers of the year in the garden: from February, sometimes even before the frosts are over, they open large cups 10 to 12 cm high at ground level, in purple, white, yellow, or striped shades, which bloom in the sun and close in the evening. The species, \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it blooms as the snow melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis color mix can be planted in drifts in a lawn, border, or pot, and comes back each year, spreading little by little. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, these are the first to open the season, a few weeks before daffodils and tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocuses make the biggest impact when planted in large drifts: allow 70 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or two pots and planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a colorful border or around the base of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 to 2 m², for a first splash of color in a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 to 4 m², for a true carpet of flowers that will spread year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 240-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 30-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms from February to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; the flowers only open fully in the sun, and the shade of a deciduous tree suits them, as it is still bare in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 8 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor soil; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below, it even blooms under a thin layer of snow, like other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, lift a clump of turf with a spade, slip a few bulbs underneath, then replace the turf: the lawn remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the small bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e no need to cut them off; they disappear on their own into the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the fine leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, wait until the crocus foliage has turned yellow before the first mow: they'll bloom more profusely the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir colors brighten planters and windowsills from late winter, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003eplants for windowsills\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor uninterrupted blooms from February to April,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils \u003c\/a\u003e— the crocuses open the season, then the small yellow daffodils take over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a carpet that continues into March,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e — the blue clusters appear as the crocuses fade, at the same low height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a complete winter planter,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them at the base of a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003eHelleborus 'Christmas Carol'\u003c\/a\u003e — its white flowers and the colorful crocus cups bloom together in February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø20 cm — the white highlights all the colors in the mix, and the pot's drainage hole prevents standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils or tulips at the bottom, crocuses above at a depth of 7 cm. The pot blooms from February, then blooms a second time in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e small crocus bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them in the ground within a few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect them from rodents:\u003c\/strong\u003e voles and squirrels enjoy crocus bulbs. In an exposed garden, lay fine mesh over the planting area before covering it back up, or plant in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sunny day in February, open crocuses are often the only source of pollen available. A carpet of crocuses helps colonies get the season off to a good start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, large-flowered mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large-flowered crocus, spring crocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 7\/8 (7 to 8 cm in circumference), mixed colors, in packs of 30, 60, 120 or 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to March, purple, white, yellow, and striped cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 7-8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of pollen for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems); not to be confused with autumn crocus, which is much more toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the color distribution in the mix and flowering time naturally vary from one batch to another and depending on the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57278105747721,"sku":"50804","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57454569750793,"sku":"61569","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57454569783561,"sku":"61570","price":55.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57454569816329,"sku":"61571","price":87.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/crocus-a-grandes-fleurs-en-melange-crocus-vernus-bulbes-calibre-78-verdeia-9104157.png?v=1792289973"},{"product_id":"ail-bleu-allium-caeruleum-bulbes","title":"Blue globe onion (Allium caeruleum) — Bulbs, size 4\/5","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ail-bleu\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Sky-blue globes • 🌿 Slender stems 40 to 60 cm tall • 🌤️ Flowers in June-July • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Cut flower • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes year after year • 📏 Bulb size 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblue globe onion\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAllium caeruleum\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the few truly blue alliums: in June and July, each bulb produces a slender stem 40 to 60 cm tall topped by a globe 3 to 4 cm across, made up of around thirty small starry sky-blue flowers. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Eastern Europe and Central Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, from Russia to Xinjiang in China, where it grows on dry steppes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts sky-blue globes keep the same shade from the start to the end of flowering and attract bees and bumblebees. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the only blue allium, to be planted in tight clumps between perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue globe onion is planted in tight clumps so that its slender stems form patches of color: allow about 50 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², or two large pots on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for an edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², to dot blue patches throughout a perennial border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², for a flowering meadow or a large dry garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 320-bulb pack costs less than half as much per bulb as the 40-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in partial shade, the stems stretch and flop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 cm, tip upwards; these small size 4\/5 bulbs root quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs, in groups of 10 to 20 for a clump effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor, sandy or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe species comes from the steppes: it likes dry summers, which help it flower again every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue globe onion lives on its reserves and makes do with rainfall when planted in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if the spring is very dry; in pots, when the potting mix is dry several centimeters down, which you can confirm with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003efree-draining compost\u003c\/a\u003e lightened with one third sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground, as the species prefers poor soils; in a pot, a bulb fertilizer in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the stems and leaves dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe slender leaves start to turn yellow as soon as it flowers: this is normal, the flowering stems stay upright and green until the flowers are over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts small blue globes float above perennials and grasses, in borders as well as in pots on a sunny terrace, following the pointers in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue border,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/festuca-glauca-azura-blue-fetuque-bleue\"\u003eblue fescue 'Azura Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e — its silvery-blue tufts echo the color of the globes and hide the yellowing leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a dry garden,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-20cm\"\u003elavender 'Hidcote Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same liking for dry soils, and its dark violet spikes take over in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a succession of alliums,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-a-tete-ronde-allium-sphaerocephalon-bulbes\"\u003eround-headed leek\u003c\/a\u003e alongside — its purple heads open in July, as the blue globes finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a color contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-mount-everest-ail-ornement-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/a\u003e at the back of the border — their large white globes at 1.20 m tower over the small blue globes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a terrace version, plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the 30 cm size: the white makes the blue flowers stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e these small bulbs dry out quickly in the open air; plant them within a few days, or keep them somewhere cool in a paper bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the flowers in the globe are open, the stems last about two weeks in a vase and keep their blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and the small bulbils formed in the globes produce new clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium caeruleum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue globe onion, blue garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Eastern Europe and Central Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 4\/5 (4 to 5 cm in circumference), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June-July, sky-blue globes 3 to 4 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor, sandy and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry garden \/ Flowering meadow \/ Boho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the size of the globes vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278105944329,"sku":"50808","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57462915957001,"sku":"61479","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57462915989769,"sku":"61480","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57462916022537,"sku":"61481","price":83.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ail-bleu-allium-caeruleum-bulbes-calibre-45-verdeia-2689665.png?v=1792538551"},{"product_id":"ail-etoile-de-perse-allium-christophii-bulbes","title":"Star of Persia (Allium christophii) — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ail-etoile-de-perse\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Starry globes 15 to 20 cm across • 🌿 Stems 40 to 60 cm • 🌤️ Blooms in June • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 🌾 Dries on the plant for bouquets • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Blooms again every year • 📏 Bulb size 10\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStar of Persia\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAllium christophii\u003c\/em\u003e) bears the largest globes in the allium family: in June, each bulb produces a 40 to 60 cm stem crowned with a sphere 15 to 20 cm across, made up of around a hundred widely spaced metallic purple stars. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Central Asia (Iran, Turkmenistan)\u003c\/strong\u003e and Turkey, where it grows on dry, sunny slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eAfter flowering, the globes dry on the plant and keep their shape for weeks, in the garden or in a dried bouquet. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the allium with the largest globes, on a shorter habit than the giant varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar of Persia makes the most impact planted in groups: allow about 10 bulbs per square meter, or 3 to 5 bulbs in a 30 cm diameter pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², or three to four large pots on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a border along a path or in front of a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², for a true mass effect among perennials and grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 12 m², for a large bed or a dry garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in shade, the globes stay small and the stems lean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm, pointed end up, or about three times the height of the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 30 cm between bulbs in the ground, to leave room for the large globes; 10 to 12 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor, stony or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn heavy soil, add a handful of gravel to the bottom of the planting hole: the bulb won't sit in water in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar of Persia needs very little: in the ground, rainwater is enough, and excess moisture is the real threat, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only in a very dry spring; in a pot, when the potting mix is dry several centimeters down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a well-draining potting mix blended with sand or clay pebbles, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003esubstrates and potting mixes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in a pot, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe broad gray leaves yellow as soon as the flowers open: this is normal for alliums, so plant it behind low plants that will hide its foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts starry globes pair well with grasses and sun-loving perennials, in beds or in large pots, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a full-sun balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an allium bed on three levels,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it in front of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its dark purple globes at 80 cm bloom in May, then Star of Persia takes over in June, lower down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a spectacular effect,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-gladiator-ail-ornement-geant-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Gladiator'\u003c\/a\u003e — its lilac globes held at 1.20 m tower over the large stars of Star of Persia in the foreground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide its foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/trio-graminees-festuca-carex-stipa\"\u003etrio of Festuca, Carex and Stipa ornamental grasses\u003c\/a\u003e — the tufts hide the yellowing leaves, and the globes rise above the plumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a terrace version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 3 to 5 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round pot in leaf green\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø25 cm size — an outdoor pot with drainage holes, whose green sets off the metallic sheen of the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe dried globes keep their starry structure all summer: leave them in place in the garden, or spray them with gold paint for a festive decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bulbs keep for a few weeks in a cool, dry place, but they root better if planted quickly, before hard frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest the dried globes:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the stems once the stars have turned beige and the seeds have formed. Hung upside down for a few days, they keep for months in a dried bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't dig up the bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e left in place, they bloom again every year. In dry, well-drained soil, they even self-seed around the clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium christophii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star of Persia, Persian onion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Central Asia (Iran, Turkmenistan) and Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (10 to 12 cm in circumference), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June, metallic purple starry globes 15 to 20 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10–15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor, stony and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry garden \/ Country \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the size of the globes and the height of the stems vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278105977097,"sku":"50810","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57461393326345,"sku":"61482","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57461393359113,"sku":"61483","price":51.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57461393391881,"sku":"61484","price":80.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ail-etoile-de-perse-allium-christophii-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-4253752.png?v=1792538549"},{"product_id":"allium-miami-ail-ornement-pourpre-bulbes","title":"Allium 'Miami' (Purple ornamental onion) — Bulbs, size 10\/+","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-miami\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Red-purple heads of starry flowers • 🌿 Stems 80 to 90 cm tall • 🌤️ Flowers in June-July • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Excellent cut flower • 🧊 Hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Bulb size 10\/+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Miami'\u003c\/strong\u003e carries large semi-spherical heads in June and July, at the top of stems 80 to 90 cm tall, each made up of dozens of small, glossy red-purple star-shaped flowers. It is a hybrid of \u003cem\u003eAllium atropurpureum\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the few alliums with almost red flowers, here with larger heads and a longer flowering period. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, grown as graded bulbs that flower from the very first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts deep, dark color contrasts with mauve or white alliums and gives depth to borders in early summer. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the one that takes over from the May alliums, and its heads last more than two weeks in a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Miami' is planted in groups so that its purple heads form clearly visible patches of color: allow about 20 bulbs per square meter, or 5 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.75 m², or three pots on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², to dot through a perennial bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for an edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², to bring rhythm to a whole garden of roses and grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 120-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 15-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in June and July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; the purple is most intense in sunshine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm, pointed end up, or about three times the height of the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm between bulbs, in groups of 5 to 10; 8 to 10 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, light to ordinary; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -18 °C in the ground; in colder regions, a 5 cm mulch protects the bulbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant the bulbs among low perennials: their foliage hides that of the allium, which starts to yellow as it comes into flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce in flower, Allium 'Miami' copes with summer heat and drought, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-chaleur-canicule-ete\"\u003eheat-tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if spring is dry; too much water quickly leads to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003erotting roots\u003c\/a\u003e under the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with a third of sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulb fertilizer in spring, when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eCut faded stems back to the foliage if you are not keeping the dried heads: the bulb then puts its energy into next year's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts red-purple heads stand out above perennials and roses, in borders as well as in large pots on a sunny terrace, following the pointers in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony plants by exposure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the allium season,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it after \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its lilac balls flower in May, then Allium 'Miami' takes over in June with a darker shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrasting border,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-de-sicile-allium-siculum-bulbes\"\u003eSicilian honey garlic\u003c\/a\u003e — its nodding cream bells echo the round purple heads, and both flower in June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a rose garden,\u003c\/strong\u003e slip it between \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosa-wit-d17cm-45cm\"\u003ewhite roses\u003c\/a\u003e — the purple heads rise above the white flowers, and the rose foliage hides the yellowing allium leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a terrace version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 5 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eanthracite Capi Nature Skin pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the 24 cm size — its dark tone brings out the purple of the heads, and its thick wall keeps the bulbs cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe dried heads keep their round shape all summer: leave them in the garden for structure, or cut them for a dried bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the flowers in the head are open, the stems last more than two weeks in a vase; change the water every two days to avoid the garlic smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant deep enough:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 10–15 cm, the bulb is safe from frost and the well-anchored stems stand up to wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect them in cold regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e below -18 °C, a mulch of leaves or straw is enough, as for the species in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Miami'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornamental onion 'Miami'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection, hybrid of \u003cem\u003eAllium atropurpureum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/+ (10 cm in circumference or more), in packs of 15, 30, 60 or 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 to 90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June-July, semi-spherical heads of red-purple starry flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 10–15 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, light to ordinary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boho \/ Rose garden \/ Contemporary border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the size of the heads vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"15 bulbs","offer_id":57278106042633,"sku":"50814","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57462798156041,"sku":"61491","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57462798188809,"sku":"61492","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57462798221577,"sku":"61493","price":71.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-miami-ail-dornement-pourpre-bulbes-calibre-10-verdeia-2288992.png?v=1792538551"},{"product_id":"allium-mount-everest-ail-ornement-blanc-bulbes","title":"Allium 'Mount Everest' (White ornamental onion) — Bulbs, size 16\/18","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"allium-mount-everest\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 White globes 10 to 12 cm across • 🌿 Stems 1 m to 1.2 m tall • 🌤️ Flowers in May-June • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Excellent cut flower • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Flowers again every year • 📏 Large bulbs, size 16\/18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/strong\u003e sends up rigid stems 1 m to 1.2 m tall in May and June, each crowned with a globe 10 to 12 cm across made up of hundreds of small white star-shaped flowers with a soft green eye. It is a selection of \u003cem\u003eAllium stipitatum\u003c\/em\u003e, holder of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as large size 16\/18 bulbs that produce the fullest globes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts bright white lights up borders in late spring and stays visible until nightfall. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the white counterpart of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-gladiator-ail-ornement-geant-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Gladiator'\u003c\/a\u003e, with the same stature and the same flowering time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts large globes make an impact even in small numbers: allow about 5 bulbs per square meter, or 3 bulbs in a pot 30 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a group at the back of a border, or a large pot on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², in two groups of three to bring rhythm to a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2.5 m², to dot through a large perennial bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 5 m², to line a path with white globes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 24-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 3-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in May and June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in sunshine the stems stay straight and the globes perfectly round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm, pointed end up; a large bulb planted deep holds its tall stem better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 30 cm between bulbs in the ground, 10 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, light to ordinary, even chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, with no protection, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eChoose a spot sheltered from strong winds: at 1.2 m tall, the globes catch the wind when in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest' lives on the reserves of its large bulb and makes do with rainfall in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only if spring is very dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with sand or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003eclay pebbles\u003c\/a\u003e, in a pot at least 30 cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulb fertilizer in spring, when the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the leaves turn yellow and dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts broad gray-green leaves turn yellow as soon as it flowers: plant it behind perennials or grasses that will hide its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts white globes, held high above other plants, give structure to a border, a large planter or a white garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white and purple duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e — its 80 cm purple globes form a lower tier in front of the white ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the allium season,\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-miami-ail-ornement-pourpre-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Miami'\u003c\/a\u003e — its red-purple heads take over in June and July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo hide its foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it behind the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lot-4-graminees-festuca-carex-uncinia\"\u003epack of 4 grasses\u003c\/a\u003e — their low tufts mask the leaves that yellow during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an all-white garden,\u003c\/strong\u003e slip it between \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosa-wit-d17cm-45cm\"\u003ewhite roses\u003c\/a\u003e — the globes rise above the roses, and the rose foliage dresses the base of the allium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a terrace version, plant 3 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø30 cm size: the tone-on-tone whites stay luminous, and the deep pot takes the large bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for your bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when the globe is half open, the stems last about two weeks in a vase; change the water every two days to avoid the garlic smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the dried globes:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering they turn beige and stay decorative all summer in the garden or in a dried bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant deep in light soils:\u003c\/strong\u003e in sandy ground, go down to 20 cm; the stem anchors better and stands without a stake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium stipitatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White ornamental onion 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection, derived from \u003cem\u003eAllium stipitatum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 16\/18 (16 to 18 cm in circumference), in packs of 3, 6, 12 or 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m to 1.2 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May-June, globes of white starry flowers 10 to 12 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 15–20 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, light to ordinary, tolerates chalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boho \/ White garden \/ Contemporary border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the size of the globes vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"3 bulbs","offer_id":57278106075401,"sku":"50816","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 bulbs","offer_id":57462866936073,"sku":"61494","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 bulbs","offer_id":57462866968841,"sku":"61495","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 bulbs","offer_id":57462867001609,"sku":"61496","price":71.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/allium-mount-everest-ail-dornement-blanc-bulbes-calibre-1618-verdeia-2787810.png?v=1792538551"},{"product_id":"ail-a-tete-ronde-allium-sphaerocephalon-bulbes","title":"Round-headed leek (Allium sphaerocephalon) — Bulbs, size 5\/6","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ail-a-tete-ronde\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Oval heads, green then purple • 🌿 Slender stems 50 to 70 cm • 🌤️ Blooms in July-August • 🐝 Very bee-friendly • ☀️ Full sun • 🌾 For cutting and drying • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes year after year • 📏 Bulb size 5\/6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eround-headed leek\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAllium sphaerocephalon\u003c\/em\u003e) flowers once the other alliums have finished: in July and August, each bulb produces a slender 50 to 70 cm stem topped with an oval head 2 to 4 cm long, green at first, which turns garnet purple from the top down. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Europe (France, Spain, Italy)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Mediterranean basin, where it grows wild on dry grassland and chalky banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts small two-tone heads attract bees and butterflies all summer, then dry on the plant for bouquets. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the latest-flowering allium and the easiest to naturalize: its bulbs multiply on their own year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound-headed leek is planted in tight clumps so its slender stems support each other: allow about 40 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a 30 cm diameter pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2.5 m², or five to six large pots on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 5 m², for a long border along a path or a fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 10 m², to scatter patches of purple through a whole bed of perennials and grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e800 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 20 m², for a wildflower meadow or a large dry garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 800-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 100-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers in July and August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours a day; in partial shade, the stems stretch and flop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm, pointed end up; these small size 5\/6 bulbs root quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm between bulbs, in groups of 10 to 20 for a clump effect; 4 to 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, even poor, sandy, stony or chalky; the bulb rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C in the ground, no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a natural look, toss a handful of bulbs onto the ground and plant them where they land: the clumps will look self-sown, as in a wild meadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound-headed leek copes very well with drought: in the ground, rainwater is enough, and it gets through hot summers without flagging, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-chaleur-canicule-ete\"\u003eheat-tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — water once at planting, then only in a very dry spring; in a pot, when the potting mix is dry several centimeters down, as confirmed by the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a well-draining potting mix lightened with a third of sand or fine gravel, with a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground, as the species prefers poor soils; in a pot, a bulb fertilizer in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the stems and leaves dry in place; they rebuild the bulb's reserves for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe thin, hollow leaves start to wither before the flowers open: this is normal, and the flowering stems stay straight and green until the end of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts purple heads float above perennials and grasses and sway in the slightest breeze, in beds or on a balcony, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony plants by exposure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a succession of alliums from May to August,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-etoile-de-perse-allium-christophii-bulbes\"\u003eStar of Persia\u003c\/a\u003e — the first flowers in May, the second in June, and round-headed leek takes over in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a dry-garden bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-20cm\"\u003elavender 'Hidcote Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same summer flowering, the same love of dry soil, and the violet-blue spikes set off the purple heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a meadow effect,\u003c\/strong\u003e grow it among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lot-4-graminees-festuca-carex-uncinia\"\u003eset of 4 Festuca, Carex and Uncinia grasses\u003c\/a\u003e — the oval heads rise out of the 50 cm tufts and sway above the blue, yellow and red foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003egreen Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e in the 25 cm size — hung on the railing, it brings the purple pompoms up to eye level, and its green echoes the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe dried heads keep their shape and a purplish-brown tint all autumn: leave them in the garden, where they self-seed, or cut them for a dried bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e these small bulbs dry out quickly in the open air; plant them within a few days, or keep them somewhere cool in a paper bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut them for bouquets:\u003c\/strong\u003e picked when half the head has turned purple, the stems last two weeks in a vase and finish coloring; hung upside down, they dry while keeping their color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs — they overwinter in the ground like the species in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e, and form denser clumps every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllium sphaerocephalon\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round-headed leek, drumstick allium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to Europe (France, Spain, Italy) and the Mediterranean basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 5\/6 (5 to 6 cm in circumference), in packs of 100, 200, 400 or 800\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 to 70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July-August, oval heads 2 to 4 cm long, green then garnet purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, 8–10 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well drained, tolerates poor, sandy, stony and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, blooms again every year and naturalizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e very attractive to bees, bumblebees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals (dogs and cats) if ingested, like all alliums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry garden \/ Country \/ Wildflower meadow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the height of the stems and the size of the heads vary naturally depending on the soil and sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57278106173705,"sku":"50824","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57462154297609,"sku":"61521","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57462154330377,"sku":"61522","price":50.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"800 bulbs","offer_id":57462154363145,"sku":"61523","price":78.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ail-a-tete-ronde-allium-sphaerocephalon-bulbes-calibre-56-verdeia-7780971.png?v=1792538552"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs-a-planter-automne-printemps-verdeia.jpg?v=1793118437","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/collections\/flower-bulbs.oembed?page=3","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}