broadleigh.dejager.co.uk https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443 News for broadleigh.dejager.co.uk en-gb Thu, 21 May 2020 15:46:38 +0100 Copyright: (C) Hollyoak Nursery 15 Lilium (Lily) broadleighgardens_169279 Thu, 21 May 2020 15:46:38 +0100 Lilies require a fertile well – drained soil with an uninterrupted supply of moisture while they are growing. They should be planted 6- 8” deep. In heavy soils add sand to prevent waterlogging. When growing in pots all must be regularly watered.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/37/Lilium-lily Ipheion broadleighgardens_169277 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 Ipheion have small star-shaped flowers on stems above sea-green grass-like leaves. Easy bulbs for full sun, flowering all spring.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/35/Ipheion Iris broadleighgardens_169278 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 Frequently planted as annuals, these bulbous Irises will grow on if planted deeply in a cool, shady situation. All the types listed below like chalky soils. Keep dry in summer.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/36/Iris Muscari (Grape Hyacinth) broadleighgardens_169280 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 Free-flowering and attractive spring bulbs which grow and increase rapidly. They may be planted in full sun although they do well in partial shade. Perfect for pots, either on their own or with tulips etc.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/38/Muscari-Grape-Hyacinth Narcissus (Daffodils) broadleighgardens_169281 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 We have specialised in the shorter and more unusual daffodils, both old and new for over 40 years. We are the holders of the NCCPG National Collection of Alec Gray daffodils. Narcissus is the correct name for all  Daffodils and are classified according to their shape into 13 divisions. The division is given in brackets after the name:

1 trumpet 2 large cup 3 small cup 4 doubles 5 triandrus 6 cyclamineus 7 jonquils 8 multi-headed 9 poeticus 10 bulbocodium 11 split corona  12 miscellaneous 13 wild species

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/39/Narcissus-Daffodils Scilla broadleighgardens_169282 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 Scillas are easy to grow and increase freely. They should be planted 3” apart and 3” deep.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/40/Scilla Ornithogalum broadleighgardens_169283 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 These are perfectly hardy and grow in almost all conditions and are excellent for naturalising.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/41/Ornithogalum Triteleia (Brodiaea) broadleighgardens_169284 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 Triteleia are easy bulbs for a sunny, well drained soil. I grow mine with dwarf lavender. All make excellent and long lasting cut flowers. Mass them together. They are known as Brodiaea in the florist trade!

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/42/Triteleia-Brodiaea Exclusive Collections broadleighgardens_169796 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 I have been experimenting with collections of bulbs for many years and they are among our most popular subjects. Here you can find the answer to that difficult pot or a group for the garden. All are tried and tested.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/288/Exclusive-Collections Tulips broadleighgardens_169285 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 No  spring garden is complete without a selection of colourful tulips. We list below everything from delicate species for special places like rock gardens to stunners for borders or containers. Heights vary from 6" to 24" and they flower from March - May.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/43/Tulips Leucojum broadleighgardens_169542 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 These tulips have large flowers on short stems, often with striped leaves. Ideal for pots or the garden.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/149/Leucojum Crocus broadleighgardens_169210 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 These are popular winter - early spring flowering bulbs (they are really corms) and are easy to grow in any sunny well drained soil, being summer dormant they can be grown under deciduous trees where there is plenty of light and moisture in the early spring. Many can be naturalised in grass and will spread to form very large colonies.
Crocus corms produce small cup shaped flowers in all shades of blue, purple and white. Their narrow leaves have a central silver stripe. The smaller species crocus such as Tommasinianus and Chrysanthus have small flowers whereas the later flowering Dutch crocus have much larger flowers. All crocus spread by seeding or by producing small offset corms.
Plant in the autumn 4-6" deep and 2" apart in a well drained soil. Mice are the main problem as they love the corms. Deep planting and tidying away the loose papery tunics from the surface will deter them. Wire netting can also be used. Established colonies and the small corms of Tommasinianus do not seem to suffer.
Also perfect early bulb for planting in containers. They flower before the other bulbs and their leaves are small enough not to be a nuisance.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/15/Crocus Erythronium (Dog's Tooth Violet) broadleighgardens_169212 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 Erythronium (Dog's Tooth Violet) is a very lovely and graceful plant which grows well in a humus-rich soil in semi- shade. Be patient, they take time to settle! The bulbs should not dry out before planting. We lift the bulbs daily for despatch.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/17/Erythronium-Dogs-Tooth-Violet Gladious - dwarf broadleighgardens_169213 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 Dwarf Gladioli are not to be confused with the large-flowered Gladiolus. They flower much earlier, are smaller, more elegant and do not require staking. They are hardy in the south of England and like to be planted in full sun in a good garden soil. There are two planting times — autumn and spring. The varieties listed below should be planted as soon as they are received in Oct./Nov.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/18/Gladious---dwarf Fritillaria broadleighgardens_169214 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 Fritillaria are a fascinating group of bulbs with bell-like flowers which like good drainage. However, the meleagris forms prefer a damp position or semi-shade. Although not dwarf bulbs we include two forms of F. imperialis which like sunny places in a rich soil and are best planted 6” deep on their sides.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/19/Fritillaria Bedding Hyacinths broadleighgardens_169215 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:22:31 +0100 Bedding Hyacinth are sweetly scented bulbous plants are a delight in the spring garden. Ideal for tubs, urns etc. 14” May/April

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/20/Bedding-Hyacinths Chionodoxa broadleighgardens_169201 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:17:41 +0100 Chionodoxa grow well in a sunny position with good drainage. Excellent around base of small trees where they will spread to form a carpet. Fabulous under a white magnolia.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/13/Chionodoxa Corydalis broadleighgardens_169203 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:17:41 +0100 Corydalis have tiny snapdragon flowers on short stems with fern-like foliage. Excellent for naturalising in cool conditions under shrubs.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/14/Corydalis Camassia (Quamash) broadleighgardens_169199 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:07:13 +0100 Camassias are useful for filling the gap in the border as the tulips fade. They are happy in any good garden soil. All can be grown in grass.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/12/Camassia-Quamash Anemone broadleighgardens_169198 Wed, 20 May 2020 15:03:28 +0100 Anemones make excellent garden plants. Blanda does very well in sun or light shade. Nemorosa or true woodland Anemones prefer a cool situation in light shade with plenty of humus and will take a couple of seasons to settle.

]]> https://broadleigh.dejager.co.uk:443/11/Anemone Allium broadleighgardens_169185 Wed, 20 May 2020 11:43:31 +0100 These popular summer-flowering Allium bulbs are mostly taller than our usual subjects. Alliums are easy to grow in a light well-drained soil in full sun and are the perfect compliment for herbaceous plants and grasses.

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