{"product_id":"melange-bulbes-printemps-multicolore","title":"Multicolour spring bulb mix — Bulbs, size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"melange-bulbes-printemps-multicolore\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌈 Flowers in every color • 🌷 Several species of spring bulbs • 🌿 20 to 50 cm depending on species • 🌤️ Flowers from March to May • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Hardy • 🔁 Returns every spring • 📏 Bulbs size 10\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis spring bulb mix brings together several species with flowers in varied colors, for a cheerful, ever-changing bed from March to May. Planted together in autumn, they flower one after another on stems 20 to 50 cm tall depending on the species. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as size 10\/12 bulbs for the largest ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIn beds, borders, pots or lawns, it brings a burst of color without having to match the species yourself. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the most colorful mix and the most economical per bulb: its large packs let you fill wide areas with flowers all spring long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"choix-melange\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich mix should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulticolour spring bulb mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — several species in every color, 20 to 50 cm, from March to May. For a cheerful, varied bed with nothing to match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/melange-bulbes-printemps-bleu-blanc\"\u003eBlue and white spring bulb mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — six species in shades of blue and white, 10 to 50 cm, from March to June. For a fresh, luminous garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisses-jonquilles-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed daffodils and narcissi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — white, yellow, orange and bicolour flowers, about 30 to 45 cm, in March-April. For a bed of daffodils only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-grandes-fleurs-melange-bulbes\"\u003eMixed large-flowered crocus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — purple, white, yellow and striped cups, 10 to 12 cm, from February. To color a lawn at the end of winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bulbs in this mix are not all the same size: plant the largest in the center or at the back of the bed and the smallest along the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall and large bulbs share the space: allow about 50 bulbs per square meter, or 20 to 25 bulbs in a pot 40 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e125 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2.5 m², or five to six large pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 5 m², for a spring bed or the foot of a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 10 m², for a long border or several beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1000 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 20 m², to naturalize a lawn, a bank or a light woodland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 1000 pack works out at about half the price per bulb of the 125 pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers from March to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; flowers are more plentiful in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm for small bulbs, 10 to 15 cm for the largest, about three times their height, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm between small bulbs, 10 cm between large ones; in pots, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well drained; only standing water harms them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -15 °C in the ground, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eFor a natural effect, pour all the bulbs into a bucket, mix them and plant them at random, simply setting the large ones deeper than the small ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, autumn and spring rain is enough. In pots, use a free-draining potting mix, as explained in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003esubstrates and potting soils\u003c\/a\u003e, and never let it become waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the surface of the mix is dry, especially when the buds appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off once withered, so the bulbs keep their energy instead of forming seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulbs for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eMost species naturalize year after year; top up the bed every two or three years to keep the display dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts varied colors brighten the garden at the end of winter and also light up large pots, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue carpet in the foreground,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-magic-mix-melange-muscaris-bulbes\"\u003eMuscari Magic Mix\u003c\/a\u003e in front — its blue and white spikes, 15 to 20 cm tall, flower in March-April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend flowering into June,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/allium-purple-sensation-ail-ornement-violet-bulbes\"\u003eAllium 'Purple Sensation'\u003c\/a\u003e behind — its 8 to 10 cm purple globes, on stems 70 to 80 cm tall, take over in May-June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a terrace version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 20 to 25 bulbs in layers in a 40 cm pot — large ones at the bottom, small ones on top, for a pot in flower all spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAt the foot of a deciduous tree, the mix flowers before the leaves cast shade and brightens a corner that is often bare 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 in generous handfuls:\u003c\/strong\u003e for a lavish effect, plant in groups of 10 to 20 bulbs rather than in regular rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark the spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e insert a small stake or note the outline of the bed, so you do not damage the bulbs when digging in summer, once the foliage has gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick for the vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e the tallest stems make pretty country-style bouquets; cut them in the morning, when the flowers are starting to open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix of several genera of spring bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e multicolour spring bulb mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (circumference in cm) for the largest, smaller for the small species, in packs of 125, 250, 500 or 1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 50 cm depending on species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to May, flowers in varied colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 5-15 cm depending on bulb size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -15 °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, most species naturalize and bloom 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 most spring bulbs are toxic if ingested by animals and children; the sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Country garden \/ Spring garden \/ Boho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: height, flower color and flowering date vary naturally with the species in the mix, climate and position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"125 bulbs","offer_id":57278107222281,"sku":"50866","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 bulbs","offer_id":57488420110601,"sku":"61539","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 bulbs","offer_id":57488420143369,"sku":"61540","price":72.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 bulbs","offer_id":57488420176137,"sku":"61541","price":131.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/melange-de-bulbes-de-printemps-multicolore-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-6519188.png?v=1792952846","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/multicolour-spring-bulb-mix","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}