Colchicum the Autumn Crocus

So it's spring and we are considering what to plant in the garden, well why not look to Autumn, it is a great time to plant bulbs for a late display.
Colchicum are often referred to as the Autumn Crocus and indeed many species do flower at this time of the year.
Now although Colchicum Speciosum 'album' is well know, as is Colchicum autumnale it is well worth looking a little further afield. Colchicum byzantinum has been grown for many years and in fact may well be one of the oldest hybrids in cultivation.
Very showy flowers and easy care.... You can read more about Colchicum Bulbs on the web site.
Now Colchicum are not really a crocus, and in fact some true crocuses do flower in autumn, but thats another story.

Lotus Flowers - Nelumbo nucifera

It is not likely that you will be growing these in the pond (it's a little cold in the UK), however Nelumbo nucifera is  a fascinating plant. The Lotus flower pictured is a hybrid, 'Mrs Perry Slocum'. In India they are an important symbol in religion particularly the white flowering varieties. We just think they are wonderful. 

You could of course grow them in a hothouse, if you had the space. Read more about Lotus flowers on the Nurseries Online UK website Lotus Page. 

And you might  like to check out the information on water lilies as well, now these you can grow in the UK. 

Lilium nepalense

Lilium nepalense is a wonderful lilium that will flower in late spring. Excellent for a position in part shade to afternoon shade. Read more at www.nurseriesonline.co.uk

Arisaema sikokianum

Arisaema sikokianum with variegated leaves or more correctly "silver center leaves form". We have grown these from seed and it is the first flowering. Well worth the wait. Read a little more about Arisaema  at http://www.nurseriesonline.co.uk/mailOrderSpecialist/arisaema.htm

Fritillaria, a great time to look for Bulbs for next Spring

We love Fritillaria, in fact we might be a little obsessed with them (along with Trilliums), but that's OK, we think all gardeners are a little that way with some plants. Now we know that they are not in flower right now, however it is a good time to look for some of the more interesting species and cultivars. Many are fairly rare and difficult to find. We have photographs and details of around 12 species that we grow at present. With a few more on the way. We grow them from seed, and this takes up to 5 years to get them to flower, however bulbs are available. So check out our main Fritillaria Page for the nurseries who stock them, and maybe have a look at some of the species we grow. Our favorite ? at the moment F.conica a lovely little yellow flowering species. And pictured left is F.pinardii.

Visit us at www.nurseriesonline.co.uk for information, photographs and growing notes on hundreds of interesting bulbs, perennials, trees and shrubs.

New Addition to Nurseries Online UK

Another NEW addition to Nurseries Online UK


Northbrook Nursery


A small nursery selling an interesting range of unusual perennials for your garden. Includes plants such as Eryngium Jade Frost, Brunnera, Astrantia, Rudbeckia Deamii, Salvia , Centaurea Black Sprite, Veronica Gentianoides,Cerastostigma, Filipendula Aurea, and Parahebe Mervyn.  Well worth a visit. Find at www.nurseriesonline.co.uk

Achimenes and Streptocarpus

Stanley Mossops achimene rhizomes are once again for sale along with kohlerias, african violets, streptocarpus and smithianthas. For contacts visit our Achimenes Page