Palmstead offers thousands of varieties of bulbs, ranging from those that provide bright colour to more subtle beauty.

Several types of spring bulb are offered, that can be used to create unusual, eye-catching points of interest in a garden or planting scheme.

Allium 'Hair'

Allium 'Hair' is one of the most unusual and most dramatic-looking cultivars currently available. The flower heads, with purple centres and green hair-like petals, provide an extraordinary element to any container or border. It blooms in late spring and early summer, and grows up to 75cm height.

Allium schubertii

Allium schubertii has an intriguing, other-worldly appearance. The flower heads have a very unusual shape - spherical umbels created by rich pink flowers and stalks of unequal length and will definitely add unique forms and hues to perennial borders. Allium schubertii blooms in late spring and early summer and reaches 60cm height.

Narcissus 'Rip Van Winkle'

Narcissus 'Rip Van Winkle' has double flowers with a highly unusual shape. Its narrow petals with a pale green / yellow hue make it stand out as a Narcissus. It grows to a maximum height of 20cm and blooms in early spring.

Tulipa 'La Belle Epoque'

Tulipa 'La Belle Epoque' has a brown cappuccino coffee colour, flushed with pink. Its unusual tone conveys elegance, glamour and a delicate, traditional appearance.

Tulipa 'Wow'

Tulipa 'Wow' is a new variety for 2015. It has been described as a cross between a tulip and artichoke. It is a double form - the green-feathered ivory bottom, gives a spectacular effect with densely packed layers of purple petals, almost growing on top of each other. This variety will flower throughout April.

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