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Hyacinthus ‘ Delft Blue’

True blue and strongly scented. They do well in containers, borders or under trees. F Mar-Apr H 25cm Supplier Crocus

Muscari latifolium

A robust, two-tone grape hyacinth that’s unappealing to rabbits. Broad tulip-like leaves, scented and good for shaded areas. F Mar-Apr H 15cm Supplier Peter Nyssen

Iris ‘George’

Classic jewel-like dwarf iris, deep in colour. Grow in groups in pots, front of borders or window boxes. Flowers Feb-Mar H 10cm Supplier Hayloft

Fritillaria persica

Tall, elegant, unusual and almost black in colour, these will complement pale greys and silver tones in your borders. F Apr-May H 1m Supplier Crocus

Iris ‘J.S. Dijt’

The parent plant to Iris ‘George’ this older and more unusual dwarf variety pops up in early spring. F Feb-Mar H 15cm Supplier J. Parker’s

Allium sphaerocephalon

Plant inJul-Aug 90cm Crocus

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