Autumn planting bulbs by purpose

Spring flowering bulbs appearing after a long winter are always a joy. They can be used to fill gaps in your borders, or for that natural look be planted under trees and in grassy areas. An array of colours, some fragrant, attract pollinators or make ideal cut flowers. Bulbs are fairly easy going and some are particularly good for those new to gardening.

Bee friendly bulbs

209 plants

Beginners bulbs

262 plants

Best bulbs for containers

425 plants

Bulb colours (cool) white, blue, pink, purple

155 plants

Bulb colours (hot) yellow, orange, red

57 plants

Christmas bulb flowers

31 plants

Cut flowers bulbs

62 plants

Early spring or late winter bulbs

33 plants

Flowering bulbs for late spring colour

49 plants

Flowering every year bulbs

295 plants

Gap filling bulbs for borders and pots

143 plants

Naturalistic planting bulbs

243 plants

Scented bulbs

181 plants

Shady area bulbs

131 plants

Autumn planting bulbs by purpose

All plants (656)