{"title":"Other spring bulbs","description":null,"products":[{"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":"niveole-d-ete-leucojum-aestivum-bulbes","title":"Summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) — Bulbs, size 8\/9","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"niveole-d-ete-leucojum-aestivum\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 White bells tipped with green • 🌿 40 to 50 cm stems • 🌤️ Blooms in April–May • 💧 Likes moist soil • 🐝 Bee-friendly • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in clumps • 📏 Bulb size 8\/9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eDespite its name, the \u003cstrong\u003esummer snowflake\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e) bears clusters of three to seven nodding white bells in spring, each of their six petals marked with a green dot, atop 40 to 50 cm stems. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Europe (France, Italy, the United Kingdom)\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows in damp meadows and along riverbanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIt blooms in April and May, just after the snowdrops, and forms clumps that grow fuller year after year. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the few that thrive in cool, even moist soil, where other bulbs would rot.\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\u003eSummer snowflakes make the biggest impact when planted in groups: allow about 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\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², or three to four large pots on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for the edge of a pond or a moist border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for handsome white clumps beneath trees or in a meadow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², for a large spring drift 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 320-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price 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\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms in April and May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; it also blooms beneath deciduous trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground; closer together in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist to wet, even clay; it tolerates waterlogged soil in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C in the ground, without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant it at the edge of a pond or a ditch, or in the dampest corner of the garden: that is where it forms the finest clumps.\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 moist soil. 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: the potting mix should stay slightly moist in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — at planting, then in pots whenever the potting mix dries on the surface, from the emergence of the leaves until the end of 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; the clumps spread on their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the leaves in place to turn yellow until June; 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 leaves have turned yellow before the first mow: the clumps will come back fuller 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 bells brighten cool, partly shaded corners, like the plants in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eshade balcony plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor back-to-back white blooms,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes\"\u003eGiant snowdrop\u003c\/a\u003e — it opens the season from January to March, then the summer snowflake takes over in April with taller flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white woodland,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jacinthe-des-bois-hyacinthoides-non-scripta-bulbes\"\u003eEnglish bluebell\u003c\/a\u003e — their bells open at the same time, at the same height, and both love cool, moist spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an all-white bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Thalia'\u003c\/a\u003e — its fragrant white flowers bloom in April, at a similar height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo dress the base of the clumps,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/carex-morrowii-ice-dance-herbe-du-japon-panachee\"\u003eCarex 'Ice Dance'\u003c\/a\u003e around them — its evergreen, cream-edged leaves echo the white flowers and hide the yellowing foliage.\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-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round foliage-green pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø25 cm size — the deep green makes the white bells stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a vase, a few stems cut when the first bells open will last about a week.\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 summer snowflake bulbs dislike staying out of the ground for long; plant them within a few days of delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide overcrowded clumps:\u003c\/strong\u003e every four or five years, lift them once the foliage has yellowed, separate the bulbs and replant them straight away to extend the planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount on its hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e it withstands -25 °C without protection and blooms even after a very wet winter, like the most reliable \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\u003eLeucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer snowflake, Loddon lily\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, Italy, the United Kingdom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 8\/9 (8 to 9 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 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, white bells tipped with green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 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 moderate, moist soil\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 moist to wet, tolerates clay\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 feeds 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 toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Pondside \/ Country garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: flowering time and the number of bells per stem 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":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278079271177,"sku":"61436","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57525807055113,"sku":"61675","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57525807087881,"sku":"61677","price":62.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57525807120649,"sku":"61679","price":112.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/niveole-dete-leucojum-aestivum-bulbes-calibre-89-verdeia-6040014.png?v=1793781564"},{"product_id":"anemone-de-caen-melange-anemone-coronaria-bulbes","title":"Mixed De Caen anemones (Anemone coronaria) — Bulbs size 5\/6","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"anemone-de-caen\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌺 Red, blue-violet and white flowers • 🖤 Contrasting black centre • 🌱 20 to 30 cm • 🌤️ Flowers from March to May • 💐 Excellent cut flower • 🪴 Ideal for pots and planters • ☀️ Sun • 📏 Bulbs size 5\/6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDe Caen anemone\u003c\/strong\u003e opens large single, cup-shaped flowers in spring, in bright red, blue-violet or pure white, around a velvety black centre that gives them the look of a poppy. From March to May, each tuber produces several 20 to 30 cm stems above finely divided foliage. This mix is a European horticultural selection of \u003cem\u003eAnemone coronaria\u003c\/em\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ewild species of the Mediterranean basin, from Spain to Turkey and as far as Iran\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eEasy in pots and in the ground, it brings colour to borders, planters and spring beds, and provides bouquets throughout its flowering. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the anemone for large cut flowers, taller and more colourful than the Greek anemone, which forms a low carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-anemone\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich anemone should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed De Caen anemones\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — large single red, blue-violet and white flowers, 20 to 30 cm, from March to May. For pots, borders and bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eGreek anemone mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small blue, pink and white daisies, 10 to 15 cm, in March-April. For a carpet that naturalises in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/melange-bulbes-printemps-rouge-bleu-blanc\"\u003eRed, blue and white spring bulb mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — six species in the same shades, 10 to 50 cm, flowering from March to June. For a contrasting bed that lasts all spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlanted in front of the red, blue and white mix, the De Caen anemone echoes its colours exactly and fills the gaps between the tulips.\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\u003eDe Caen anemones make the biggest impact planted in groups: allow about 40 tubers per square metre, or 8 to 10 tubers in a pot 25 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e three pots on a balcony or terrace, or a small border of about 0.75 m².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a colourful border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², for a spring bed or a cutting patch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 m², for large borders and bouquets all spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per tuber: the pack of 240 costs less than half as much per tuber 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 tubers from October to November in regions with mild winters, for flowers from March to May; in cold regions, plant them in February-March for flowers in early summer. Soak them for 3 to 4 hours in lukewarm water before planting: they swell and start growing faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun, in a spot sheltered from the wind; light partial shade also suits warm regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm, points facing down; if the orientation is hard to tell, simply lay the tuber flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between tubers in the ground, 5 cm in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-drained, even chalky; the tuber rots in soil that stays waterlogged in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -10 °C in dry soil; mulch the base or shelter pots in very cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eStagger plantings every two to three weeks: the flowerings follow one another and extend the bouquet season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the moment the leaves appear until the end of flowering, keep the soil slightly moist; the rest of the year, rain is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — when planting, then during growth whenever the surface is dry, never leaving standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the buds appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off at foliage level: new buds form and flowering continues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow; in regions with wet summers, then lift the tubers and store them dry until autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach tuber produces several flowers in succession: the more you cut for the vase, the more the plant produces.\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 bold colours and black centre brighten sunny 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 carpet at its feet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e around it — its bright blue clusters, 15 to 20 cm tall, flower in March-April, at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a red 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 anemones in April-May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo take over in late spring,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e behind it — its violet balls, 8 to 10 cm across on 70 to 80 cm stems, open in May-June and extend the violet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 8 to 10 tubers in a 25 cm pot, above tulips 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 — the anemones flower at the foot of the tulips from March to May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace the pots in full sun: the flowers open wide during the day and close in the evening.\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\u003ePick at the right time:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the stems when the flowers are just starting to open; they then last 7 to 10 days in a vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect young shoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e in winter, a mulch of dead leaves or a frost fleece protects the foliage from hard frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in groups:\u003c\/strong\u003e in clusters of 10 to 15 tubers, the mixed colours make more impact than planted one by one in a row.\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 coronaria\u003c\/em\u003e De Caen Group, mixed colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e De Caen anemone, poppy anemone\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 European horticultural selection of a species native to the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry tubers, size 5\/6 (5 to 6 cm in circumference), in packs of 30, 60, 120 or 240\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 May, single red, blue-violet and white flowers with a black centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to November in mild climates, February-March in cold regions, 5 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 moderate during growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -10 °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 in mild climates\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 Bouquet \/ Cottage \/ Flower-filled balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach tuber is unique: the colour, the number of flowers and the flowering date vary naturally from tuber to tuber and with the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57278106304777,"sku":"50830","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57492882653449,"sku":"61527","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57492882686217,"sku":"61528","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57492882718985,"sku":"61529","price":71.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/anemone-de-caen-en-melange-anemone-coronaria-bulbes-calibre-56-verdeia-5137658.png?v=1793118564"},{"product_id":"camassie-leichtlin-melange-camassia-leichtlinii-bulbes","title":"Mixed Leichtlin's camas (Camassia leichtlinii) — Bulbs size 12\/14","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"camassia-leichtlinii\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Blue and white spikes • 🌸 Flowers in May-June • 📐 Tall, 80 cm to 1.20 m • 🐝 Bee-friendly • 🔁 Comes back every year • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • 💧 Likes moist soil • ❄️ Hardy • 📏 Bulbs size 12\/14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeichtlin's camas\u003c\/strong\u003e raises tall spikes of starry flowers in May and June, here in a mix of blue and white, 80 cm to 1.20 m above the ground, over a clump of narrow leaves. It is a \u003cstrong\u003especies native to western North America, from southern British Columbia to California\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it colours moist meadows in late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIt takes over from tulips and daffodils, comes back every year and gradually forms fuller clumps. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the few that enjoy moist soil, even clay, in sun as well as in partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-hampes\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich tall-stemmed bulb should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Leichtlin's camas\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — 80 cm to 1.20 m, blue and white spikes in May-June, sun or partial shade. For moist soil, flowering meadows and pond edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 70 to 80 cm, purple-violet balls in May-June, full sun. For a sunny bed with free-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-de-sicile-allium-siculum-bulbes\"\u003eSicilian honey garlic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 80 cm to 1.20 m, cream bells streaked with purple in May-June, sun or partial shade. For an unusual silhouette along the edge of shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-mount-everest-ail-ornement-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Mount Everest'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 m to 1.20 m, large white balls in May-June, full sun. For a bright white bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIt is the only one in this selection that tolerates soil that stays wet in spring: the ideal bulb for a moist corner where alliums would rot.\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\u003eTall and slender, it makes the most impact planted in groups: allow about 25 bulbs per square metre, or 5 bulbs in a large 40 cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e one clump in a bed, or a large 40 cm pot on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.4 m², for a dense group in the middle of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.8 m², for a flowering border or the edge of a pond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.6 m², to naturalise a flowering meadow or a lawn mown late in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: in the pack of 40, each bulb costs less than half the price per bulb of the pack of 5.\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 in May and June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; in partial shade, the flowers last a little longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm, tip pointing up.\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 moist and rich in humus, even clay; it enjoys damp soil in spring, as long as water does not stand all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -20 °C in the ground; in pots, in areas with harsh winters, protect the container 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\"\u003eAt the edge of a pond, in a meadow or at the foot of a deciduous hedge, it thrives where many bulbs suffer from damp.\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 usually enough. In pots, use a rich compost that stays moist and water as soon as the surface dries out during growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — at planting, then in spring if the soil dries out, especially in pots while the spikes are rising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a layer of compost on the surface in autumn is enough in the ground; in pots, a bulb fertilizer when the leaves appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the spikes once faded, unless you want it to self-seed.\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\"\u003eLeave the bulbs in place for several years: the clumps fill out and the display grows bigger.\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 upright spikes bring height between the spring and summer flowers, in a bed as well as in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor moist soil in flower from April to June,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fritillaire-pintade-melange-fritillaria-meleagris-bulbes\"\u003eMixed Snake's Head Fritillary\u003c\/a\u003e at its feet — its 20 to 30 cm chequered bells flower in April-May and like the same moist soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet in spring,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e — its bright blue 15 to 20 cm clusters flower in March-April, then the camas takes over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the white,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003e'Thalia' daffodil\u003c\/a\u003e in front of it — its pure white, fragrant 30 to 35 cm flowers open in April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 5 bulbs in a 40 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 flower from April to June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts spikes make good cut flowers: pick them when the first flowers at the bottom open, and the rest will follow.\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 camas bulbs are fleshy and do not like to stay out of the ground for long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a moist spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e soil that holds moisture in spring gives taller, fuller spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in groups:\u003c\/strong\u003e in clumps of 5 to 10 bulbs, the blue and white spikes create 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 \u003cem\u003eCamassia leichtlinii\u003c\/em\u003e, in a mix of blue and white colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leichtlin's camas, great camas\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 western North America, from southern British Columbia to California\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 5, 10, 20 or 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 cm to 1.20 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to June, spikes of blue and white starry flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 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 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, rich in humus, tolerates clay soil and any pH\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 mildly toxic if ingested by animals and children; wear gloves when handling the bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Flowering meadow \/ Pond edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the proportion of blue and white, the height of the spikes and the flowering date vary naturally with soil, exposure and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"5 bulbs","offer_id":57278106337545,"sku":"50832","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 bulbs","offer_id":57492717895945,"sku":"61557","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57492717928713,"sku":"61558","price":49.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57492717961481,"sku":"61559","price":76.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/camassie-de-leichtlin-en-melange-camassia-leichtlinii-bulbes-calibre-1214-verdeia-8049375.png?v=1793118564"},{"product_id":"corydale-beth-evans-corydalis-solida-bulbes","title":"Fumewort 'Beth Evans' (Corydalis solida) — Bulbs size 6\/+","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"corydale-beth-evans\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Pale lilac and white flowers • 🌸 Flowers from March to April • 🌱 Small size, 15 to 20 cm • 🐝 Feeds bees and bumblebees • ⛅ Partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalises year after year • 📏 Bulbs size 6\/+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFumewort 'Beth Evans'\u003c\/strong\u003e opens small clusters of tubular, spurred flowers in spring, pale lilac lit with white, above finely cut grey-green foliage, 15 to 20 cm tall. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem\u003eCorydalis solida\u003c\/em\u003e, a species of Europe's light woodlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eFrom March to April, it forms flowering cushions at the foot of trees and along shady paths, then its foliage dies back by late spring. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the easiest to naturalise in partial shade; to fill a whole shady corner, also discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/melange-bulbes-ombre-mi-ombre\"\u003eshade bulb mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\u003eFumewort makes the biggest impact when planted in groups: allow about 50 bulbs per square metre, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.4 m² at the foot of a tree, or two 20 cm pots on a shady balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.8 m², for a touch of lilac along a border or at the foot of a shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.6 m², for a first carpet of flowers under a deciduous tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3.2 m², to naturalise a light woodland area or the edge of a path.\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\u003eThe tubers are planted from September to November, as soon as they arrive, for flowers from March to April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade; the ideal spot is the foot of a deciduous tree, sunny in spring and shady in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 cm between bulbs in the ground, 5 cm in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, rich in humus and well drained; a woodland soil enriched with fallen leaves suits it perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -25 °C, 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\"\u003eIn the first year, flowering may be modest: fumewort finds its true rhythm from the second spring, once well established.\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 pots, keep the compost slightly moist in spring, never soggy, and move the pot into the shade in summer.\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 compost is dry during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; a mulch of fallen leaves or compost in autumn is enough to enrich the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave them in place so the seeds can ripen: this is how the clumps spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage die back on its own around May; it recharges the tubers for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAvoid hoeing around fumeworts in spring: the seedlings are tiny and easily mistaken for small weeds.\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 lilac flowers light up cool corners of the garden and pots in partial shade in early spring, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eplants for a shady balcony\u003c\/a\u003e, and lend themselves to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/associer-plantes-compositions-couleurs-textures\"\u003ecolour and texture combinations\u003c\/a\u003e with other small spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white and lilac duo,\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 open the season in February, then the fumewort takes over in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor shades of purple,\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 flowers bloom at the same height, just before it.\u003c\/li\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 and keep the fumeworts company until spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 8 to 10 bulbs in a 20 cm pot with a few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils\u003c\/a\u003e — their small yellow flowers contrast with the lilac of the fumeworts in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAt the foot of a deciduous tree, fumewort makes the most of the spring sun before the leaves come out, then rests in the shade all summer.\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 fumewort tubers dislike drying out; plant them within the next few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark the spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e insert a small stake, as the foliage disappears by late spring and the tubers could be damaged when digging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet the ants do the work:\u003c\/strong\u003e they carry off the seeds and spread the fumewort over the years, gradually forming a natural carpet.\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\u003eCorydalis solida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Beth Evans'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e fumewort 'Beth Evans', bird-in-a-bush, solid-tubered corydalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papaveraceae\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 tubers, size 6\/+ (circumference in cm), in packs of 20, 40, 80 or 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, clusters of pale lilac and white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 5 to 8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 -25 °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, self-seeds and naturalises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e flowers visited by bees and bumblebees in early 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 if eaten, for pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland \/ Natural garden \/ Boho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the shade of the flowers and the flowering date vary naturally with soil, position and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"20 bulbs","offer_id":57278106370313,"sku":"50834","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57526233497865,"sku":"61560","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57526233530633,"sku":"61561","price":57.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57526233563401,"sku":"61562","price":92.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/corydale-beth-evans-corydalis-solida-bulbes-calibre-6-verdeia-7199558.png?v=1793781445"},{"product_id":"freesia-double-melange-bulbes","title":"Mixed double freesia (Fragrant freesia) — Bulbs size 5\/+","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"freesia-double-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌸 Double flowers in assorted colours • 🍑 Intense fruity scent • 🌿 30 to 40 cm stems • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Cut flower • 🌤️ Flowers from June to August • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 Bulbs size 5\/+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edouble freesia\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFreesia × hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e) bears arching spikes of five to eight trumpet-shaped flowers with doubled petals in summer, opening one after another on 30 to 40 cm stems. This mix brings together assorted colours and a sweet, fruity scent you notice as soon as you come close. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, bred from species native to southern and eastern Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in spring, it flowers from June to August and grows just as well in beds as in pots on a sunny balcony. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the most fragrant and one of the most popular for bouquets: a stem cut at the right moment keeps opening its buds in the 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\u003eFreesias make the biggest impact when planted close together: allow about 40 to 50 bulbs per square metre, or 8 to 10 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 m², or four pots on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a fragrant border along a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for a full bed or a row of cut flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², for fragrant bouquets all summer long.\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 the per-bulb price 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\u003ePlant the bulbs in April and May, once the frosts are over and the soil has warmed up, for flowers from June to August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, sheltered from wind, which flattens the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs; closer together in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and well-drained; in pots, bulb compost lightened with sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e a few thin stakes or a net stretched 20 cm above the ground support the flower-laden stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e does not tolerate frost; plant once the nights are mild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBy planting some of the bulbs every three weeks from April to early June, you spread flowering until the end of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater lightly at planting, then more once the leaves appear: the soil should stay moist throughout growth, without ever becoming waterlogged. In pots, going on holiday in midsummer needs some preparation, as with other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-vacances-absence-arrosage\"\u003eplants to keep watered while you are away\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — regular during growth and flowering, less frequent once the foliage turns yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fertilizer for flowering plants every two weeks, as soon as the buds appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut off faded spikes so the plant keeps its energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow, then lift the bulbs in autumn, dry them and store them somewhere dry until the following spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA light mulch at the base keeps the soil cool during hot spells and extends flowering.\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 scent makes it a plant to place close to where you spend your time: in a pot on a balcony, on a terrace table or along a path, chosen like other \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 fragrant summer bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it in front of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-25cm\"\u003eLavender 'Hidcote Blue'\u003c\/a\u003e — same full sun, same summer flowering, and its purple spikes set off the pale flowers of the freesia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo add height,\u003c\/strong\u003e tuck \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-ping-pong-ail-ornement-blanc-tardif-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Ping Pong'\u003c\/a\u003e in behind it — its late white globes flower in June-July above the freesias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an original touch,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ail-de-sicile-allium-siculum-bulbes\"\u003eSicilian honey garlic\u003c\/a\u003e — its hanging cream and purple bells open in early summer, just as the freesia gets going.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a row of cut flowers,\u003c\/strong\u003e alternate it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/renoncule-en-melange-ranunculus-asiaticus-bulbes\"\u003eMixed ranunculus\u003c\/a\u003e — both planted in spring, they provide bouquets from June to July, the tightly packed petals of the ranunculus echoing the freesia's trumpets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a flower-filled balcony,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 12 to 15 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003egreen Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e — the deep green of the planter extends the foliage and keeps the colours of the mix in the foreground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a vase, cut the stems when the first flower on the spike opens: the other buds will open one after another over one to two weeks.\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 until the soil is warm:\u003c\/strong\u003e planted in cold soil, the bulb stays dormant; soil warmed above 10 °C gets it going within a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStake early:\u003c\/strong\u003e put the stakes or net in place at planting time, before the stems lengthen, so as not to damage the bulbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater in the evening in hot weather:\u003c\/strong\u003e watering at the end of the day limits evaporation and keeps the flowers fresh, as for all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-chaleur-canicule-ete\"\u003esummer plants exposed to heatwaves\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\u003eFreesia × hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e, double-flowered varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freesia\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, species native to Africa (from Kenya to South Africa)\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 40, 80, 160 or 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to August, spikes of fragrant double flowers in assorted colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, 5 cm deep, pointed end up\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 moderate, moist and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e not hardy, bulbs to be brought indoors for winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e lasts one to two weeks in a vase\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 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutting garden \/ Romantic \/ Boho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the proportion of each colour and the number of flowers per spike vary naturally from batch to batch and with the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278106403081,"sku":"50838","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57525948973321,"sku":"61616","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57525949006089,"sku":"61617","price":60.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57525949038857,"sku":"61619","price":97.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/freesia-double-en-melange-fresia-parfume-bulbes-calibre-5-verdeia-9234022.png?v=1793781445"},{"product_id":"fritillaire-pintade-melange-fritillaria-meleagris-bulbes","title":"Mixed snake's head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) — Bulbs, size 6\/7","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"fritillaire-pintade-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Purple and white checkered bells • 🌱 Compact size, 20 to 30 cm • 🌤️ Blooms from April to May • 🐝 Visited by bumblebees • ☀️ Sun or partial shade • 💧 Likes moist soil • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes • 📏 Bulb size 6\/7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esnake's head fritillary\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFritillaria meleagris\u003c\/em\u003e) bears large nodding bells in spring, marked with a regular checkerboard pattern like a guinea fowl's plumage: from April to May, each slender 20 to 30 cm stem carries one or two purple or white flowers above narrow gray-green foliage. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e, from England to western Russia, where it grows in damp meadows and along rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis mix of purples and whites is planted in groups in a lawn, at the edge of a pond or at the foot of shrubs, and comes back every year, gradually self-seeding. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the one that copes best with moist soil, where many other bulbs rot.\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\u003eSnake's head fritillaries make the most impact planted in natural groups: allow about 50 bulbs per square meter, or 7 to 10 bulbs in a 20 cm diameter pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or three pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for the edge of a pond or the base of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2.5 m², for a first flowering meadow in the lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 5 m², for a true checkered meadow that will fill out 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\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; light shade prolongs flowering and keeps the soil moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm, pointed end 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, 3 to 5 cm is enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, rich in humus, even clay; it should stay slightly damp in spring, but without standing water in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -30 °C, without 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFritillary bulbs have no protective skin and dry out quickly in the air: plant them 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 most gardens. In pots, the potting mix should stay moist in spring: 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 moderate — at planting, then in spring if the soil dries out, especially in pots during growth and 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 allow the plant to self-seed.\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 a lawn, wait until the end of June for the first mowing: the leaves have yellowed 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\u003eThey flower just as well in sun as in partial shade and earn their place among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony plants suited to every exposure\u003c\/a\u003e, in pots or planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a purple and white meadow,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003eNarcissus 'Thalia'\u003c\/a\u003e — its fragrant white flowers bloom in April at the same height as the checkered bells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a two-tier bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them above a carpet of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eGreek anemone\u003c\/a\u003e — the little daisies cover the ground in March and April, then the fritillaries take over above them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a touch of blue,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e — its blue clusters bloom in April at the foot of the purple bells.\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 in the Ø20 cm size — the white sets off the checkered flowers and the drainage hole prevents standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant them near a path or a window: the checkered pattern of the flowers is only really visible 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 a moist spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e in dry, sandy soil, fritillaries flower poorly and disappear within a few years. The edge of a pond, the bottom of a slope or a lawn in partial shade suits them better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them self-seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e avoid mowing or hoeing where they grow before the end of June. The young plants flower after three to four years and fill out the meadow without replanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant them in irregular groups:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single fritillary goes unnoticed. Throw a handful of bulbs on the ground and plant them where they land 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 \u003cem\u003eFritillaria meleagris\u003c\/em\u003e, mixed colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snake's head fritillary, checkered lily\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 Europe, from England to western Russia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 6\/7 (6 to 7 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 20 to 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, purple and white checkered bells\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 moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, rich in humus, even clay\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 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 toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Flowering meadow \/ Pond edge\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":57278106435849,"sku":"50840","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57461287813385,"sku":"61634","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57461287846153,"sku":"61635","price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57461287878921,"sku":"61636","price":103.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/fritillaire-pintade-en-melange-fritillaria-meleagris-bulbes-calibre-67-verdeia-7220031.png?v=1792538551"},{"product_id":"perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes","title":"Giant snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii) — Bulbs, size 5\/6","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 White bells marked with green • ❄️ Blooms from January • 🌱 Compact size, 15 to 25 cm • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • 🌤️ Sun or partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in clumps • 📏 Bulb size 5\/6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egiant snowdrop\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eGalanthus elwesii\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the very first flowers of the year: from January to March, sometimes pushing through the snow, it opens white bells marked with green on 15 to 25 cm stems, larger than those of the common snowdrop, above broad gray-blue leaves. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the mountains of south-eastern Europe (the Balkans, Greece, Bulgaria)\u003c\/strong\u003e and western Turkey, where it blooms as the snow melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eSturdier than the common snowdrop, it copes better with sun and forms clumps that grow fuller year after year. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the first to bloom, a few weeks before the crocuses.\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\u003eSnowdrops make the biggest impact when planted in small, tight groups: allow about 50 bulbs per square meter, or 10 to 15 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, or two pots on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for the base of a tree or a border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a first white drift under a hedge or shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for a true late-winter 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 200-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 25-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 January to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; the base of a deciduous tree is ideal, sunny in winter and shaded in summer, when the bulb is dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm, pointed end 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 rich in humus, cool and well-drained; it tolerates clay soil, but not standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C; it blooms even during frosts, with no protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlant them in groups of 5 to 10 bulbs rather than in rows: the clumps look more natural and fill out faster.\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\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e no need to cut them off; the seeds they form help the clumps spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the leaves in place to turn yellow until late spring; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn pots, don't let the potting mix dry out completely in summer: while dormant, snowdrop bulbs cope poorly with total drought.\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 white bells brighten shady corners in the depths of winter, and they naturally find their place among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eplants for shady balconies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a flowering shady corner in midwinter,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them at the base of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hellebore-viv-victoria-17cm-h45cm\"\u003eHelleborus 'Viv Victoria'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purplish-pink flowers and the white bells open at the same time, from January to March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor back-to-back blooms,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-grandes-fleurs-melange-bulbes\"\u003elarge-flowered crocuses\u003c\/a\u003e — the snowdrops open the season in January, then the colorful crocuses take over in February and March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an evergreen setting,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/carex-morrowii-ice-dance-herbe-du-japon-panachee\"\u003eCarex 'Ice Dance'\u003c\/a\u003e — its cream-edged leaves echo the white flowers and cover the ground all year round, once the snowdrop foliage has disappeared.\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-vert-feuillage\"\u003eElho Greenville Round foliage-green pot\u003c\/a\u003e in the Ø20 cm size — the deep green makes the pure white bells 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 or tulips at the bottom, snowdrops above at 8 cm. The pot blooms from January, then 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 snowdrop bulbs are small and 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\u003eDivide the clumps after flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e every three or four years, dig up an overcrowded clump as the flowers fade, separate the bulbs and replant them straight away, leaves and all. They will bloom again the following winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare a pot to give:\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 15 bulbs in a pot in autumn and give it in January, in full flower. The snowdrop, a symbol of hope and renewal, is one of the loveliest \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-a-offrir-symbolique-et-signification\"\u003eplants to give\u003c\/a\u003e in winter.\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\u003eGalanthus elwesii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant snowdrop, Elwes's snowdrop\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 the mountains of south-eastern Europe (the Balkans, Greece, Bulgaria) 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 25, 50, 100 or 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e January to March, white bells marked with green\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 -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in humus, cool 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\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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Woodland \/ Winter balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: flowering time and flower height 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":"25 bulbs","offer_id":57278106468617,"sku":"50844","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57460177436937,"sku":"61645","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57460177469705,"sku":"61651","price":63.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57460177502473,"sku":"61653","price":103.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes-calibre-56-verdeia-9742490.png?v=1792538545"},{"product_id":"eranthe-de-cilicie-eranthis-cilicica-bulbes","title":"Cilician Winter Aconite (Eranthis cilicica) — Bulbs size 4\/5","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"eranthe-de-cilicie\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💛 Golden-yellow cups • ❄️ Flowers from February • 🌱 Small size, 5 to 10 cm • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ⛅ Sun or partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Self-seeds and naturalises • 📏 Bulbs size 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCilician winter aconite\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the very first flowers of the year: from February, sometimes from late January, it opens small golden-yellow cups at ground level, set on a ruff of finely cut, bronze-tinged leaves, 5 to 10 cm tall. It is a \u003cstrong\u003especies native to Turkey and northern Iraq\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it grows in light woodland and on rocky mountain slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eYear after year, it self-seeds and forms a golden carpet at the foot of trees, along borders or in a lawn. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the only one to flower in yellow from February; for shadier corners, also discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/melange-bulbes-ombre-mi-ombre\"\u003eshade bulb mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\u003eWinter aconite looks its best planted in numbers, as a carpet: allow 50 to 80 bulbs per square metre, or 10 to 15 bulbs in a 20 cm diameter pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.4 m² at the foot of a tree, or two 20 cm pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.8 m², for a touch of gold along a border or at the foot of a shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 m², for a first yellow carpet under a deciduous tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 m², to naturalise a lawn 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 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\u003eThe small tubers are planted from September to November, as soon as possible after delivery, for flowers from February to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak the tubers for 12 to 24 hours in lukewarm water before planting; they rehydrate and get off to a much better start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; the ideal spot is the foot of a deciduous tree, sunny in late winter and shady in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm, without worrying which way up, as the tubers have no clear tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; 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, even chalky; it dislikes soil that dries out completely in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -20 °C, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e; its flowers withstand frost and snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn the first year, flowering may be modest: winter aconite finds its true rhythm from the second spring, once well established.\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 pots, keep the compost slightly moist during flowering, never soggy, and protect the pot from drought in summer.\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 compost is dry during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; a mulch of fallen leaves or compost in autumn is enough to enrich the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave them in place so the seeds can ripen: this is how the carpet spreads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage die back on its own around April or May; it recharges the tubers for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAvoid hoeing around winter aconites in spring: the seedlings are tiny and easily mistaken for small weeds.\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 light up cool corners of the garden and pots in partial shade from late winter, 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 yellow 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, 15 to 25 cm tall, flower at the same time, just above the golden carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a yellow and purple contrast,\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 flowers, 8 to 10 cm tall, open in late February at the same height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo bring flowers to the same spot from Christmas,\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 and keep the aconites company until March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 15 bulbs above some daffodils in a 25 cm pot, in stacked layers, using the so-called 'lasagne' method — the aconite opens the season and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003eDaffodil 'Tête-à-Tête'\u003c\/a\u003e takes over in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAt the foot of a deciduous tree, winter aconite makes the most of the February sun before the leaves come out, then rests in the shade all summer.\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 winter aconite tubers dislike drying out; soak them, then plant them within the next few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark the spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e insert a small stake, as the foliage disappears by late spring and the tubers could be damaged when digging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a mild February day, open winter aconites offer nectar and pollen to the first bees leaving the hive.\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\u003eEranthis cilicica\u003c\/em\u003e, sometimes included in \u003cem\u003eEranthis hyemalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cilician winter aconite, winter aconite\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 Turkey and northern Iraq\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e small dry tubers, size 4\/5 (circumference in cm), in packs of 25, 50, 100 or 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to March, golden-yellow cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 5 cm deep, after soaking for 12 to 24 hours\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 -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, self-seeds and naturalises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of nectar and 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 all parts are toxic if ingested by animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland \/ Natural garden \/ Winter garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the shade of yellow and the flowering date vary naturally with soil, position and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"25 bulbs","offer_id":57278106501385,"sku":"50836","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57492608254217,"sku":"61605","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57492608286985,"sku":"61607","price":60.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57492608319753,"sku":"61609","price":107.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/eranthe-de-cilicie-eranthis-cilicica-bulbes-calibre-45-verdeia-5034507.png?v=1793118562"},{"product_id":"couronne-imperiale-melange-fritillaria-imperialis-bulbes","title":"Mixed crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) — Bulbs, size 18\/20","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"couronne-imperiale\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e👑 Flowers in a crown beneath a tuft of leaves • 🎨 Orange, red and yellow mix • 🌿 Stems of 80 to 100 cm • 🌤️ Flowers from April to May • ☀️ Sun • ❄️ Hardy • 📏 Bulbs size 18\/20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecrown imperial\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFritillaria imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the most spectacular of all spring bulbs. In April, its sturdy 80 to 100 cm stem carries a crown of large nodding bells, topped with a tuft of green leaves, like a small flowering palm tree. This mix brings together orange, red and yellow flowers. It is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Asia (Turkey, Iran)\u003c\/strong\u003e, from mountains stretching as far as Kashmir, and has graced European gardens since the 16th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted at the back of a border or in groups of three, it towers over the garden just as the tulips open at its feet. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the tallest and most architectural, the one that gives height to a spring border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-fritillaire\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich large bulb should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed crown imperial\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — a crown of orange, red and yellow bells, 80 to 100 cm, in April-May. For a spectacular back-of-the-border display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fritillaire-pintade-melange-fritillaria-meleagris-bulbes\"\u003eMixed snake's head fritillary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small purple and white checkered bells, 20 to 30 cm, in April-May. Its little cousin, for meadows and moist soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-gladiator-ail-ornement-geant-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Gladiator'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large purple balls on stems over a metre tall, in May-June. To take over from the crown imperial in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/camassie-leichtlin-melange-camassia-leichtlinii-bulbes\"\u003eMixed Leichtlin's camas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — blue and white starry spikes of 60 to 80 cm, in May. For a touch of blue in a tall border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlace it at the back of the border or in the centre of a bed: with its height, it would hide any shorter bulbs planted behind it.\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\u003eCrown imperial makes the most impact in small groups of three to five bulbs. Allow 30 cm between bulbs, or one bulb per large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a trio at the back of a border, or three large pots on a terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e two groups of three in a border, or a row of about 1.8 m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a border of about 3.5 m, or several groups spread across a large garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a long border of about 7 m, for an imperial show in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bigger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 24-bulb pack works out at less than half the price per bulb 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\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as soon as they arrive: they need to root before winter to flower in April-May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun, in a warm spot sheltered from wind that could flatten its tall stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 30 cm in the ground; planting too shallow gives few flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm between bulbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich and very well drained; add sand or gravel to heavy soil.\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 bulb is hollow in the centre: put a handful of sand at the bottom of the planting hole so that water never sits against 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. Its enemy is excess water: well-drained soil, like the types described in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003esubstrates and potting mixes\u003c\/a\u003e, keeps the bulb from rotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots only when the compost is dry, while the stems are shooting up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulb fertilizer in spring, as the stems emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaded flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut off the faded heads, 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; it dies back in early summer and the bulb stays dormant until autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eDon't move the bulbs every year: a well-established clump flowers better and better over time.\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 warm colours and height give structure to a bed or a sunny terrace, as 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 an orange and white contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jonquille-mount-hood-narcisse-trompette-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eDaffodil 'Mount Hood'\u003c\/a\u003e in front of it — its 40 cm white trumpets flower at the same time and light up the base of the tall stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a dramatic bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-triomphe-noire-bulbes\"\u003eBlack Triumph tulip\u003c\/a\u003e — the almost-black purple of the tulips makes the orange and yellow of the crowns blaze in April-May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a spectacular terrace pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a single bulb 20 cm deep in a large \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003eCapi Nature Groove taupe pot\u003c\/a\u003e Ø25 cm — the pot's mineral tone sets off the orange bells and the crown of green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a vase, a single stem is enough for a bouquet: cut it when the first bells open.\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 them as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e large crown imperial bulbs don't like waiting out of the ground — settle them in without delay, like any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant you welcome home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch out for lily beetles:\u003c\/strong\u003e this small bright red beetle devours the leaves in spring; pick it off by hand as soon as it appears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't be surprised by its smell:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bulb and plant give off a musky scent, said to keep moles and voles away from the bed.\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\u003eFritillaria imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crown imperial, imperial fritillary\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 Asia (Turkey, Iran)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 18\/20 (18 to 20 cm in circumference), in packs of 3, 6, 12 or 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 to 100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, orange, red and yellow bells in a crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 25-30 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, rich and 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 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 Boho \/ Colourful \/ Architectural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: the colour of each flower in the mix, the height of the stems and the flowering date vary naturally from bulb to bulb and with soil and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"3 bulbs","offer_id":57278106599689,"sku":"50842","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 bulbs","offer_id":57507086926089,"sku":"61620","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 bulbs","offer_id":57507086958857,"sku":"61622","price":60.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"24 bulbs","offer_id":57507086991625,"sku":"61623","price":108.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/couronne-imperiale-en-melange-fritillaria-imperialis-bulbes-calibre-1820-verdeia-8014092.png?v=1793616683"},{"product_id":"renoncule-en-melange-ranunculus-asiaticus-bulbes","title":"Mixed ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) — Bulbs size 5\/6","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"renoncule-en-melange-ranunculus-asiaticus\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌹 Double flowers with tightly packed petals • 🎨 Red, pink, orange, yellow and white • 🌿 30 to 40 cm stems • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Cut flower • 🌤️ Flowers from late May to July • 📏 Bulbs size 5\/6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eranunculus\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eRanunculus asiaticus\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the Persian buttercup, opens double flowers 5 to 8 cm across with fine, tightly packed petals, curled like those of a small rose, on top of 30 to 40 cm stems. This mix brings together red, pink, orange, yellow and white flowers. The species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the eastern Mediterranean and south-west Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the southern Aegean islands to Iran.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIt is supplied as corms, small dried tuberous roots shaped like claws, which start quickly after soaking: planted in spring, they flower from late May. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the most generous for bouquets: each corm produces several stems that open one after another over four to six weeks.\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\u003eRanunculus make the biggest impact in dense clumps: allow about 40 corms per square metre, or 6 to 8 corms 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 m², or one balcony planter and two pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a colourful border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for a full bed or a row of cut flowers in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², for a real cutting patch for bouquets until July.\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 the per-bulb price 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\u003ePlant the corms from February to April, once hard frosts are over, for flowers from late May to July. In regions with mild winters, they can also be planted in October-November to flower from April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak the corms for 3 to 4 hours in lukewarm water before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e claws pointing down, like the fingers of a hand laid flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between corms in the ground; closer together in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich and well-drained; add sand to heavy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -5 °C; in cold climates, plant in spring or in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA corm that has soaked well swells visibly: this is the sign that it is ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater once at planting, then wait for the first leaves to appear before watering again: a corm left in waterlogged soil rots, with the same \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003erotting roots\u003c\/a\u003e as an overwatered plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — once the leaves appear, water when the top few centimetres of soil are dry, 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 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fertilizer for flowering plants every two weeks, as soon as the buds appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off as they fade to extend flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow, then lift the corms, dry them in the shade and store them somewhere dry until the following spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA light mulch keeps the soil cool during hot spells and extends flowering by a few weeks.\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 bright colours and round flowers liven up beds, planters and south-facing terraces, alongside other \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 cut-flower duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-caen-melange-anemone-coronaria-bulbes\"\u003eDe Caen anemone\u003c\/a\u003e — same family, same spring planting, and its single, black-centred flowers contrast with the tightly packed petals of the ranunculus in a bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo keep the double flowers coming,\u003c\/strong\u003e grow them next to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-double-melange-fleur-de-pivoine-bulbes\"\u003emixed double tulips\u003c\/a\u003e — planted in autumn, they flower in April-May, and the spring-planted ranunculus take over until July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo add height to the bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e behind them — its violet balls, held at 70 cm, flower in May-June above the ranunculus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a flower-filled balcony,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 corms in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-blanche-25cm\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e — the white makes every colour in the mix stand out without competing with any of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a vase, cut the stems when the buds show their colour but have not yet opened: they then last one to two weeks.\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\u003eDo not soak for too long:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 hours in lukewarm water is enough; left overnight, the corms may rot once in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStagger planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e by planting some of the corms every two or three weeks from March to April, you spread flowering until the end of summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighten heavy soils:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix sand or light compost into the planting soil, because the corms need a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003efree-draining growing medium\u003c\/a\u003e that drains quickly after each watering.\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\u003eRanunculus asiaticus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranunculus, Persian buttercup, florists' ranunculus\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 horticultural selection; species native to the eastern Mediterranean and south-west Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry corms, size 5\/6 (5 to 6 cm in circumference), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e late May to July after spring planting, double red, pink, orange, yellow and white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to April (October-November in mild climates), 5 cm deep, claws pointing down\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 moderate, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -5 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, corms to be lifted after flowering and replanted in spring in cold climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e lasts one to two weeks in a vase\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; sap irritating to the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutting garden \/ Cottage \/ Boho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the proportion of each colour and the number of flowers per corm vary naturally from batch to batch and with the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278106665225,"sku":"50850","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57525850931465,"sku":"61781","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57525850964233,"sku":"61780","price":58.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57525850997001,"sku":"61779","price":93.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/renoncule-en-melange-ranunculus-asiaticus-bulbes-calibre-56-verdeia-3198399.png?v=1793781445"},{"product_id":"renoncule-en-melange-pastel-ranunculus-asiaticus-bulbes","title":"Mixed pastel ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) — Bulbs size 5\/6","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"renoncule-en-melange-pastel-ranunculus-asiaticus\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌹 Double flowers with tightly packed petals • 🎨 Soft pink, deep pink, apricot and creamy white • 🌿 30 to 40 cm stems • ☀️ Full sun • 💐 Cut flower • 🌤️ Flowers from late May to July • 📏 Bulbs size 5\/6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eranunculus\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eRanunculus asiaticus\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the Persian buttercup, opens double flowers 5 to 8 cm across with fine, tightly packed petals, curled like those of a small rose, on top of 30 to 40 cm stems. This mix brings together soft pink, deep pink, apricot and creamy white flowers. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e of this species native to the eastern Mediterranean and south-west Asia, from the southern Aegean islands to Iran.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIt is supplied as corms, small dried tuberous roots shaped like claws, which start quickly after soaking: planted in spring, they flower from late May. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the most generous for bouquets: each corm produces several stems that open one after another over four to six weeks. Unlike \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/renoncule-en-melange-ranunculus-asiaticus-bulbes\"\u003eMixed ranunculus\u003c\/a\u003e, which combines red, bright orange, yellow, pink and white, this pastel mix brings together only soft shades that are easy to match in a bouquet.\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\u003eRanunculus make the biggest impact in dense clumps: allow about 40 corms per square metre, or 6 to 8 corms 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 m², or one balcony planter and two pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a colourful border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e160 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for a full bed or a row of cut flowers in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², for a real cutting patch for bouquets until July.\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 the per-bulb price 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\u003ePlant the corms from February to April, once hard frosts are over, for flowers from late May to July. In regions with mild winters, they can also be planted in October-November to flower from April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak the corms for 3 to 4 hours in lukewarm water before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e claws pointing down, like the fingers of a hand laid flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm between corms in the ground; closer together in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich and well-drained; add sand to heavy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -5 °C; in cold climates, plant in spring or in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA corm that has soaked well swells visibly: this is the sign that it is ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater once at planting, then wait for the first leaves to appear before watering again: a corm left in waterlogged soil rots, with the same \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003erotting roots\u003c\/a\u003e as an overwatered plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — once the leaves appear, water when the top few centimetres of soil are dry, 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 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fertilizer for flowering plants every two weeks, as soon as the buds appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off as they fade to extend flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage turn yellow, then lift the corms, dry them in the shade and store them somewhere dry until the following spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA light mulch keeps the soil cool during hot spells and extends flowering by a few weeks.\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 soft shades and round flowers brighten up beds, planters and south-facing terraces, alongside other \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 cut-flower duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-caen-melange-anemone-coronaria-bulbes\"\u003eDe Caen anemone\u003c\/a\u003e — same family, same spring planting, and its single, black-centred flowers contrast with the tightly packed petals of the ranunculus in a bouquet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo keep the double flowers coming,\u003c\/strong\u003e grow them next to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-double-sensation-melange-tulipes-doubles-roses-blanches-bulbes\"\u003e'Double Sensation' Tulip Mix\u003c\/a\u003e — planted in autumn, it flowers in April-May in the same soft pink and creamy white shades, and the spring-planted ranunculus take over until July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo add height to the bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e behind them — its violet balls, held at 70 cm, flower in May-June above the ranunculus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a flower-filled balcony,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 10 to 12 corms in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-blanche-25cm\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e — the white makes every colour in the mix stand out without competing with any of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a vase, cut the stems when the buds show their colour but have not yet opened: they then last one to two weeks.\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\u003eDo not soak for too long:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 hours in lukewarm water is enough; left overnight, the corms may rot once in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStagger planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e by planting some of the corms every two or three weeks from March to April, you spread flowering until the end of summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighten heavy soils:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix sand or light compost into the planting soil, because the corms need a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003efree-draining growing medium\u003c\/a\u003e that drains quickly after each watering.\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\u003eRanunculus asiaticus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranunculus, Persian buttercup, florists' ranunculus\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 horticultural selection; species native to the eastern Mediterranean and south-west Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry corms, size 5\/6 (5 to 6 cm in circumference), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e late May to July after spring planting, double flowers in soft pink, deep pink, apricot and creamy white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to April (October-November in mild climates), 5 cm deep, claws pointing down\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 moderate, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -5 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, corms to be lifted after flowering and replanted in spring in cold climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e lasts one to two weeks in a vase\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; sap irritating to the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutting garden \/ Cottage \/ Boho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the proportion of each colour and the number of flowers per corm vary naturally from batch to batch and with the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"40 bulbs","offer_id":57278106697993,"sku":"50852","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 bulbs","offer_id":57552482861321,"sku":"61778","price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 bulbs","offer_id":57552482894089,"sku":"61777","price":60.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"320 bulbs","offer_id":57552482926857,"sku":"61776","price":97.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/renoncule-en-melange-pastel-ranunculus-asiaticus-bulbes-calibre-56-verdeia-1025721.png?v=1794278843"},{"product_id":"scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica-bulbes","title":"Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) — Bulbs, size 7\/8","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Intense blue bells • 🌱 Compact size, 10 to 15 cm • 🌤️ Blooms in March–April • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ☀️ Sun or partial shade • 🧊 Extremely hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes into a carpet • 📏 Bulb size 7\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSiberian squill\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eScilla siberica\u003c\/em\u003e) carpets the ground with blue in early spring: in March and April, each bulb sends up three or four 10 to 15 cm stems, each carrying two to five nodding, intense blue bells, above fine bright green leaves. Despite its name, the species is \u003cstrong\u003enative to Eastern Europe (south-western Russia)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Caucasus and Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIt self-seeds and forms offsets, so a few dozen bulbs become a true blue carpet within a few years. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the hardiest and the quickest to naturalize under trees and in lawns.\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\u003eSquills make the biggest impact when planted in large drifts: allow about 100 bulbs per square meter, or 20 to 25 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, 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 blue border along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a first blue drift under shrubs or in a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 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 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 in March and April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade; the base of a deciduous tree suits it perfectly, as the tree is still bare when it flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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, chalky or acidic; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -30 °C; it is one of the most cold-hardy squills.\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.\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, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003epotting mix lightened with clay pebbles or perlite\u003c\/a\u003e prevents water from pooling at the bottom.\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; the seeds they form spread the blue carpet.\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 lawns, wait until the squill leaves have 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 intense blue brightens planters from late winter, in sun or partial shade, and they rank among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony plants suited to every exposure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and yellow contrast,\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— they bloom together in March, at a similar height, and the bright yellow makes the blue bells stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor flowers from January to April,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes\"\u003egiant snowdrop\u003c\/a\u003e — its white bells open the season in January, then the blue squills take over in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a vibrant spring bed,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tulipe-praestans-melange-bulbes\"\u003ePraestans tulips\u003c\/a\u003e — their red and orange flowers stand out against the blue carpet, 20 to 30 cm above it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 25 to 30 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-blanche-25cm\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e — the white sets off the intense blue bells, and it hooks straight onto the railing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: tulips at the bottom, squills above at 8 cm. The pot turns blue in March, then the tulips bloom through the carpet.\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 them in large numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single squill goes unnoticed. Group them in clusters of at least 20 to 50, under a tree or along a path, to get a real patch of blue from the first year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them self-seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e avoid hoeing or mowing where they grow before June, until the seeds have dropped. The carpet then thickens on its own, without replanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount on its hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e it withstands -30 °C without protection, even in a north-facing planter, making it one of the most reliable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a mountain balcony.\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\u003eScilla siberica\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Siberian squill\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 Eastern Europe (south-western Russia), the Caucasus and Turkey\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\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, intense blue bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 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 -30 °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\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)\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: flowering time and the number of stems per bulb 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":57278106927369,"sku":"50854","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57460913078537,"sku":"61775","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57460913111305,"sku":"61774","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57460913144073,"sku":"61773","price":95.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica-bulbes-calibre-78-verdeia-3755203.png?v=1792538550"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/collections\/renoncule-en-melange-pastel-ranunculus-asiaticus-bulbes-calibre-56-verdeia-1025721.png?v=1794317698","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/collections\/other-spring-bulbs.oembed?page=2","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}