100 days of pastels pot collection
Soft, romantic tones and gentle fragrance come together to create a classic and elegant spring display. Expect creamy white daffodils, shifting shades of apricot, rose and caramel from double tulips, and pure white trailing pansies to brighten the lower layer. The colour palette blends easily and works well in pots or borders. Great for cutting, pollinator-friendly, and low-maintenance.
If purchased with the pot option, and perhaps as an all-inclusive gift, the embossed aged planter (large Ø46.5 × H31cm) will provide a visually attractive container, as imaged.
Please note that the pansies in this collection can flower from late autumn but that the main display will be between March and April.
Bulbs and plants in this collection may be dispatched separately but timed to arrive during their ideal planting periods. The bulbs will be delivered first and can be planted straight away. The pansies, which are to be planted on top, can be planted later when they arrive.
If purchased with the pot option, and perhaps as an all-inclusive gift, the embossed aged planter (large Ø46.5 × H31cm) will provide a visually attractive container, as imaged.
Please note that the pansies in this collection can flower from late autumn but that the main display will be between March and April.
Bulbs and plants in this collection may be dispatched separately but timed to arrive during their ideal planting periods. The bulbs will be delivered first and can be planted straight away. The pansies, which are to be planted on top, can be planted later when they arrive.
How to care for 100 days of pastels pot collection:
Using fresh, good-quality compost, plant bulbs in pots from September to November. For borders, we advise waiting until after the first frosts (typically mid-October to early December depending on your location) to reduce the risk of potential disease such as Tulip Fire. Plant bulbs 15-20cm (6-8in) deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per m². If you’re unable to plant your bulbs immediately, they can be stored in a cool environment with good air circulation. Remove all the packaging and place them in a loose-weave jute sack before labelling and hanging up in a dry, unheated garden shed or well-ventilated greenhouse.
For the pansies in this collection, plant out in compost or well-drained, humus-rich soil that is not frozen or prone to waterlogging. Protect young plants from slug and snail damage using environmentally friendly pellets, beer traps or alternative methods available in our slug and snail control selection. Deadhead the spent blooms to prolong flowering.
In spring, when the plants are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. The bulbs can then be lifted and discarded, or cleaned, dried and stored (as before) for replanting the following autumn.
For the pansies in this collection, plant out in compost or well-drained, humus-rich soil that is not frozen or prone to waterlogging. Protect young plants from slug and snail damage using environmentally friendly pellets, beer traps or alternative methods available in our slug and snail control selection. Deadhead the spent blooms to prolong flowering.
In spring, when the plants are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. The bulbs can then be lifted and discarded, or cleaned, dried and stored (as before) for replanting the following autumn.
What's included:
In this combination you will receive the following:
20 × Narcissus 'Thalia': Fantastically fragrant and producing between two and four creamy white flowers on each 35-40cm tall stem, this elegant Triandrus daffodil comes highly recommended. Typically appearing from March to April, the star-shaped flowers of ‘Thalia’ are rich in pollen and nectar, and can last a week or so in the vase once cut. Grows to 40cm.
7 × Tulipa 'La Belle Époque': Initially, the flowers of this exquisite and unusual tulip are a luscious blend of rich caramel and dusky rose, but as they mature the colour evolves, seeming to change a little each day, as the rich pinkish-plum tones take on a softer, smokey apricot hue. Grows to 45cm.
14 × Tulipa 'Apricot Foxx': The perfectly formed flowers of this impressive tulip are a soft blend of orange, apricot and yellow, infused with the faintest blush of claret. Because of these tonal variations, which tend to become slightly more intense in warmer conditions, it makes them incredibly easy to mix. Grows to 45cm.
6 × pansy 'Cool Wave White': A cool season favourite that creates stunning displays of flowers on vigorous, spreading plants. This short-lived perennial, typically grown as an annual or biennial, can bloom almost year-round, and the flat-faced, rounded blooms reach up to 5cm (2in) across in a pristine white shade. Grows to 15cm.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
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