{"product_id":"melange-bulbes-printemps-rouge-bleu-blanc","title":"Red, Blue and White Spring Bulb Mix — Bulbs size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"melange-bulbes-printemps-rouge-bleu-blanc\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e❤️ Red, blue and white flowers • 🌷 Six complementary species • 🌿 10 to 50 cm depending on species • 🌤️ Flowers from March to June • ⛅ Sun or light partial shade • ❄️ Hardy • 🔁 Naturalises and blooms again every year • 📏 Bulbs size 10\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis spring bulb mix brings together six species in bold colours: red Triumph tulips, linifolia botanical tulips, white daffodils, Siberian squill, Armenian grape hyacinth and Naples garlic. Planted together in autumn, they bloom in successive waves from March to June, from small blue bells at ground level to large red cups 40 to 50 cm tall. 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 creates a vivid, contrasting picture without you having to match the species yourself. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the mix with the strongest contrast; for softer tones, discover the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/melange-bulbes-printemps-bleu-blanc\"\u003eblue and white mix\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/melange-bulbes-printemps-rose-blanc\"\u003epink and white mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"composition-melange\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in this mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica-bulbes\"\u003eSiberian squill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small, intense blue bells, 10 to 15 cm, in March-April. It opens the season and self-seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense, bright blue spikes, 15 to 20 cm, in April. It forms a blue carpet in the foreground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite daffodil\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure white flowers, 35 to 45 cm, in March-April. It brightens the bed from early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Triumph tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e — large deep red cups, 40 to 50 cm, in April-May. It adds height and colour at the peak of flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinifolia tulip\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eTulipa linifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) — small bright red stars with a dark heart, 10 to 15 cm, in April-May. It carries the red down to ground level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaples garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAllium neapolitanum\u003c\/em\u003e) — umbels of fragrant white star-shaped flowers, 30 to 40 cm, in May-June. It closes the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe red, blue and white trio catches the eye from afar: keep this mix for beds that can be seen from the house or the street.\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 metre, 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 naturalise 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 June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; tulips and Naples garlic flower best in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm for small bulbs (squills, grape hyacinths, linifolia tulips), 10 to 15 cm for large ones (daffodils, Triumph tulips, garlic), 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; Naples garlic is the least hardy in the mix.\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\"\u003eSquills, grape hyacinths, daffodils and linifolia tulips naturalise year after year; add a few Triumph tulips 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 bold colours wake up the garden as winter ends and give character to large pots, as our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo strengthen the white,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-thalia-narcisse-blanc-parfume-bulbes\"\u003eDaffodil 'Thalia'\u003c\/a\u003e alongside — its fragrant white flowers, 30 to 35 cm tall, open in April, together with the red tulips.\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\"\u003eAlong a path or a fence, the red and blue contrast stays legible from afar and guides the eye.\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 red tulips and white daffodils make lovely bouquets; leave the daffodils alone in water for a few hours before combining them with tulips, as their sap makes other flowers wilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix of \u003cem\u003eTulipa\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eScilla\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMuscari\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAllium\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e red, blue and white 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 10 to 50 cm depending on species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to June, red, blue and white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 5-15 cm depending on bulb size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 naturalise 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 tulip, daffodil, squill and ornamental allium 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 Cottage garden \/ Graphic \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: height, flower shade and flowering date vary naturally with the species in the mix, climate and position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"125 bulbs","offer_id":57278107582729,"sku":"50874","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 bulbs","offer_id":57492366000393,"sku":"61554","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 bulbs","offer_id":57492366033161,"sku":"61555","price":72.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 bulbs","offer_id":57492366065929,"sku":"61556","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-rouge-bleu-et-blanc-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-8330349.png?v=1793118563","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/red-blue-white-spring-bulb-mix","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}