These top 10 summer flower bulbs to grow will brighten up any garden. You’ll have a colourful flowering garden for summer, from pots and containers to beds and borders. Bulbs are easy to plant and grow and will help you grow not just a colourful garden but also a wildlife-friendly garden. There are many bulbs that will attract pollinators to any size space.
When to plant summer-flowering bulbs?
Summer bulbs need warm weather and warm soil to establish and grow a root system. The ideal soil temperature needs to be around 13°C degrees. Summer flowering bulbs are usually planted in springtime, from March to May, so you still have plenty of time to get yours. Don’t try to plant summer bulbs earlier to avoid them from not growing or root rot. An easy rule to remember is if it’s time for your tomatoes to go outdoors, it is also time to plant summer bulbs.
Top-10 summer-flowering bulbs
- Gladioli
From bright, colourful blousy blooms to the more delicate variety, there are many Gladioli to choose from. The tall stems may need support, but they bring such colourful flower spikes to any garden and also make excellent cut flowers. - Liatris
The tall spikes look like blazing stars and bloom for an extended period in the summertime. They are excellent as cut flowers, and they attract pollinators, so expect plenty of bees buzzing around and butterflies visiting your garden. - Calla Lily
The smooth foliage and elegant blooms bring some class into the garden. There are many colours from classic and calming white to vibrant pink, orange and dark purple. - Canna Lily
These are tall, tropical-looking plants with green or dark foliage and bright orange, yellow or red flowers. If you want an exotic look, these are the plants to include in your garden. - Dahlia
A garden classic with a style for every taste from delicate single flowers to elaborate, dinner plate sized ones. There are many colours from classic and calming white to vibrant pink, orange and dark purple. - Begonia
Their bright colours make Begonia ideal for baskets and containers, cascading varieties are particularly good options to help you create a beautiful summer display. - Pineapple Lily
Eucomis comosa has an uncanny resemblance to a pineapple. It also flowers in a pot or a border throughout summer and adds a summery tropical feel. - Nerine
With delicate white or pink flowers, Nerine make a striking display. They can grow beautifully in a pot, so it’s perfect for container gardening. - Lily
Stunning flowers of various bright colours such as vibrant pink, orange and yellow open up on tall stems. The flowers look exotic and are sure to get anyone who sees them to comment. - Crocosmia
An easy plant to grow that flowers for a long time throughout the summer. Crocosmia has fiery coloured flowers in yellow, red and orange. The flowers arch on the end of the stem and look slightly similar to Freesia flowers. Stunning as cut flowers.
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