{"product_id":"melange-bulbes-ombre-mi-ombre","title":"Shade Bulb Mix — Bulbs size 10\/12","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"melange-bulbes-ombre-mi-ombre\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Purple and white flowers • 🌳 For shade and partial shade • 🌿 8 to 35 cm depending on species • 🌤️ Flowers from March to May • 🐝 Bee-friendly crocuses early in the season • ❄️ Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalises and reflowers every year • 📏 Bulbs size 10\/12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis shade bulb mix brings together three species that flower without full sun: purple 'Ruby Giant' crocuses, white glory-of-the-snow and fragrant pheasant's eye daffodils. Planted together in autumn, they flower in successive waves from March to May, from small stars at ground level to 35 cm white flowers with a red eye. It is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied as size 10\/12 bulbs for the largest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eAt the foot of trees, in light woodland, along a north-facing wall or in a shady lawn, it brings colour where few flowers thrive. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the mix designed for shady corners; for sunny beds, discover the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/melange-bulbes-printemps-rouge-bleu-blanc\"\u003ered, blue and white mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"composition-melange\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in this mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-ruby-giant-crocus-botanique-violet-bulbes\"\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCrocus tommasinianus\u003c\/em\u003e) — star-shaped purple flowers, 8 to 10 cm, in March, from late February in mild climates. It opens the season and feeds the first bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite glory-of-the-snow\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eChionodoxa luciliae\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba') — small pure white stars, 10 to 15 cm, in March and April. It self-seeds and brightens dark areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-des-poetes-recurvus-oeil-de-faisan-bulbes\"\u003ePheasant's eye daffodil 'Recurvus'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNarcissus poeticus\u003c\/em\u003e) — fragrant white flowers with a yellow, red-rimmed eye, about 35 cm, from late April to May. It closes the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eUnder deciduous trees, these bulbs flower before the canopy closes: they make the most of the spring light, then go dormant in the summer shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small crocus and glory-of-the-snow bulbs are planted close together and the daffodils further apart: allow about 50 bulbs per square metre, or 20 to 25 bulbs in a 40 cm diameter pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², or two large pots on a shady balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², to bring flowers to the foot of a tree or hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 m², for a shady bed or a north-facing border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 8 m², to naturalise a lawn under trees or a light woodland area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 400 pack works out at less than half the price per bulb of the 50 pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are planted from September to December, as long as the ground is not frozen, for flowers from March to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial or light shade, ideally under deciduous trees; avoid the dense, permanent shade of conifers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm for crocuses and glory-of-the-snow, 12 to 15 cm for daffodils, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm between small bulbs, 10 cm between daffodils; in pots, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, rich in humus and well drained, like a woodland soil; only standing water harms them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -20 °C in the ground, like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e; no protection is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAt the foot of a tree, slip the bulbs between the roots with a dibber, without cutting the large roots: a layer of compost on the surface is enough to cover them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, autumn and spring rain is enough, as the soil stays moist in the shade. In pots, use a free-draining compost and never let it become waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low — at planting, then in pots when the surface of the mix is dry, especially when the buds appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground, where decomposing fallen leaves feed the bulbs; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave those of the crocuses and glory-of-the-snow so they self-seed; cut off the daffodil flowers once withered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the foliage yellow for six weeks before cutting it back: it feeds the bulbs for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn autumn, leave the fallen tree leaves over the bulbs: they form a natural mulch that the shoots push through easily in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts pale flowers light up dark corners of the garden and large pots in the shade, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eplants for a shady balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo bring flowers to the same spot from winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003eChristmas rose 'Christmas Carol'\u003c\/a\u003e nearby — its large white flowers open from December to February, before the first crocuses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo add blue in March and April,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anemone-de-grece-melange-anemone-blanda-bulbes\"\u003eGrecian windflower mix\u003c\/a\u003e — its small blue, pink and white daisies, 10 to 15 cm tall, flower at the same time as the glory-of-the-snow, in partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a shady terrace version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 20 to 25 bulbs in layers in a 40 cm pot — daffodils at the bottom, crocuses and glory-of-the-snow on top, following the method in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/planter-bulbes-pot-automne-lasagnes\"\u003eplanting bulbs in pots in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe white of the glory-of-the-snow and daffodils stays bright even on grey days: it is the colour that shows up best in a shady corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in generous handfuls:\u003c\/strong\u003e for a natural woodland effect, plant in groups of 10 to 20 bulbs rather than in regular rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark the spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e insert a small stake or note the outline of the area, so you do not damage the bulbs when digging in summer, once the foliage has gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait before mowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a lawn, wait until the daffodil foliage has yellowed, around late June, before mowing the planted area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix of \u003cem\u003eCrocus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChionodoxa\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e shade bulb mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 10\/12 (circumference in cm) for the largest, smaller for the small species, in packs of 50, 100, 200 or 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 35 cm depending on species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to May, purple and white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December, at a depth of 5-15 cm depending on bulb size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial or light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to about -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, humus-rich, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalises and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e crocuses offer pollen to the first bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e daffodil, crocus and glory-of-the-snow bulbs are toxic if ingested by animals and children; daffodil sap may irritate the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland \/ Cottage garden \/ Spring garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery bulb is unique: height, flower shade and flowering date vary naturally with the species in the mix, climate and the shade of the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Verdeia","offers":[{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57278079369481,"sku":"61442","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57492544487689,"sku":"61545","price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57492544520457,"sku":"61830","price":65.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57492544553225,"sku":"61547","price":117.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/melange-de-bulbes-pour-lombre-bulbes-calibre-1012-verdeia-3365122.png?v=1793118622","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/shade-bulb-mix","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}