Fill the gap after your tulips have finished with these late flowering spring bulbs

Would you agree ultimate spring flowers are tulips? We love them, but what happens when tulips are over?

It can be a long wait between May and the full swing of summer colour. However, autumn planting bulbs can also offer a delightful solution to fill the gap between spring and summer, ensuring your garden remains buzzing with life and vibrant flowers.

These late-flowering bulbs and perennials can transform your outdoor space before the dahlias make their grand entrance.

Often, we enjoy the brightest weather before August, making it the perfect time to maximise the sunshine with our late spring flowering selection. So make sure you’re ready for any time of the year.

These bulbs deserve your attention. Consider leaving plenty of room for the following:

Alliums

Allium bulbs can flower from as early as May but there are some that hold on until much later.

Eremurus

These large flowers require a lot of sun, very good drainage and protection from slugs. Once they are established the number of crowns will increase and you'll get more and more of these colourful bushy tails. An exquisit tall flower that comes a live with busy pollinators

Dutch Iris

An impressive flower suitable for any sunfilled garden. They might not be the longest lasting flower but well worth it for the colour they bring to the garden. Plant them in large numbers for a dense and powerful display

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In addition to these, bulbs like anemones can be planted later in spring, offering a charming display a few months down the line. Experiment with staggering their planting times to enjoy successive blooms—though be prepared for them to synchronise their flowering in subsequent years.

This approach also works wonderfully with gladioli and lilies, ensuring your garden remains colourful throughout the growing season. Embrace these often-overlooked flowers to create a seamless transition from spring to summer, making the most of every sunny day in your garden.