v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v 12th March 2026 • The HERALD • Page 57 DOWN THE GARDEN PATH blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and white. Both upright and trailing varieties are great for sunny colour, with the latter being particularly valuable for hanging baskets and window boxes where they’ll ower continuously throughout summer. Crocosmia provides a burst of ery colour in late summer when many other plants are beginning to fade. ese easy to grow bulbs produce arching sprays of vibrant points in sunny borders. Nerine extends the owering season well into autumn when many other bulbs have nished. Nerine bowdenii ‘Like a Virgin’ produces pure white blooms that are ideal for cutting, bringing fresh elegance to lateseason arrangements. Julian Palphramand, Head of Plants at British Garden Centres, said: “We often get customers asking what they can do in their gardens during these months. The key to success with summer bulbs is getting them in the ground while conditions are still cool but improving. This gives them time to establish strong root systems before the heat of summer arrives.” Spring Into Summer: Guide To The Summer Bulbs To Plant Now Continued from page 56 Canna For all your garden clearance and fencing needs Please call 07515 749731 for your free no obligation quote red, orange, or yellow owers that are beloved by pollinators, making them an excellent choice for wildlife friendly gardens. Cannas bring exotic, tropical air to British gardens with their large, paddle-shaped leaves and vibrant flower spikes in hot shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink. ese statement plants are particularly e ective when planted in groups or as focal
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