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The Flints, Monks Eleigh, Suffolk IP7 7JG
Tel: 01449 741551
Email: mail@riversidebulbs.co.uk


Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
RHS AGM The native Common Snowdrop.
Pure white flowers marked with a green V shape on the inner petals.
Honey scented.

Bulb size: 6/+cm
Flowering:
 Feb Mar
Height: 15cm
Position: A compact species best for naturalising in woods and amongst shrubs

Galanthus nivalis flore pleno (Double)

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
RHS AGM The native Double Snowdrop.
Robust growing form with attractive double flowers.

Bulb size: 5/+cm
Flowering: Feb Mar.
Height: 15cm
Position: Best grown in damp semi-shade

Gladiolus italicus

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
syn Gladiolus communis byzantinus (misapplied)
Warm pink and purple toned flowers on upright stems

Bulb size 6/+ cm
Height to 24” (60cm)
Flowers June
Position: Hardy. Plant 8 ins deep, 6 ins apart in fertile soil

Hyacinthoides non scripta (English Bluebell)

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
The True English Bluebell
Fragrant, deep violet blue flowers.

Bulb size 7/+ cm
Flowering: late April to early June
Height: 30cm
Position: Plant soon after receipt 10cm deep, in a semi shade position; for naturalising. They do best on a medium to heavy soil. 
Plants in drifts through woodland or as clumps in a small garden. Do not let the bulbs dry out.

Iris tuberosa

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
‘Widow Iris’ syn Hermodactylus tuberosus
Tall lance like leaves, with olive, dark green standards with a dark almost black fall on shorter stems amongst them. Exotic, fragrant and a dramatic cut flower. Will bulk up

Bulb size: Flowering
Flowers: March/April
Height to: 20cm / 8”
Position: In a sheltered spot Plant 2in 5cm deep in free draining soil

Leucojum aestivum ‘Gravetye Giant'

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
RHS AGM ‘Summer Snowflake’
A robust, selected free-flowering form. Tall stems with magnificent heads of five or more nodding bell shaped white flowers with green tips

Bulb Size 14/+ cm
Flowering: April May. 
Height: to 60cm+
Position: Prefers moist ground

Ornithogalum nutans

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
RHS AGM Drooping Star of Bethlehem
Silvery-white with broad green stripe on the outside of the petals. The most outstanding of the Ornithogalum. Also as a cut flower

Bulb Size
 6/+ cm
Flowering: April to May
Height: to 30cm+
Position: Easy for naturalising in drier, lighter soils. even in light shade. Plant 3" apart


Ornithogalum umbellatum

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
Star of Bethlehem
A compact spike with 6–20 flowers white with a green stripe outside
A long lasting cut flower

Bulb Size
: 6/+ cm
Flowering: April to May
Height: to 20cm+
Position:  It can be grown in a woodland garden as semi-shade is preferable. Requires moisture during winter and spring, but can tolerate summer drought.

Ornithogalum ponticum ‘Sochi'

Ornithogalum ponticum 'Sochi'
Tall stems with white flowers with a green central stripe in 9in long spikes opening from the base.

Bulb size: 12/+
Flowering:
 June
Height: to 24in (60cm)
Alternative for O. magnum when out of cultivation
Position: In a sheltered spot. Plant 6in 15cm deep in free draining soil

Puschkinia scilloides libanotica

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
RHS AGM Striped Squill.
Arching stems carry bell shaped flowers, of the palest blue-white and with a thin blue line along each petal.

Bulb Size:
 6/+ cm
Flowering: March to May
Height: 10cm
Position: Sun or part shade. Plant 4in 10cm deep in free draining soil

Scilla bifolia

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
Alpine Squill RHS AGM
Bulb produces two leaves and a spike of vivid starry blue-violet flowers. A good naturaliser

Bulb size:
5/+ cm
Flowers: Feb-Mar
Height to: 15cm / 6”
Position: Sun or part shade. Plant 4in 10cm deep in free draining soil


Scilla bifolia rosea

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
Pink Alpine Squill
Bulb produces two leaves and a short spike of up to 10 starry pale pink flowers. A good naturaliser

Bulb size: 5/+ cm
Flowers: Feb-Mar
Height to: 6in 15cm
Position: Sun or part shade. Plant 4in 10cm deep in free draining soil

Scilla mischtshenkoana

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
RHS AGM syn Scilla tubergeniana
Delicate clusters of star-shaped light blue flowers with darker stripes down each petal. Each bulb gives three or more stems with three or more flowers. Starts to flower almost as soon as soon as it emerges above ground, with the stems gradually elongating.

Bulb Size
: 8/+ cm
Flowering: February or March
Height: 15cm
Position: Sun or part shade. Plant 4in 10cm deep in free draining soil

Scilla peruviana

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
Portuguese Squill
Stout stems up to 30cm bearing large conical heads of deep purple blue flowers. Almost evergreen, with the new lance-shaped leaves developing in autumn as the old ones die back.

Bulb Size: 16/18 cm
Flowering: May - June
Height: to 12in 30cm+
Position: Requires a well-drained soil, moist in spring and dry in summer. Position in full sun to flower well.

Scilla peruviana Alba

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
White Portuguese Squill
Stout stems up to 30cm bearing large conical heads of white flowers. Almost evergreen, with the new lance-shaped leaves developing in autumn as the old ones die back.

Bulb Size: 15/17 cm
Flowering: May - June
Height: 30cm+
Position: Requires a well-drained soil, moist in spring and dry in summer. Position in full sun to flower well.

Scilla siberica

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
RHS AGM Siberian or Wood Squill
Bright violet blue pendant flowers on purplish stems. Narrow strap shaped leaves

Bulb Size
: 8/+ cm
Flowering: March April. 
Height: 10cm+
Position: Sun or part shade. Plant 4in 10cm deep in free draining soil

Scilla siberica Alba

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
White form of Siberian Squill, wiry stems topped with bell shaped flowers, best planted in drifts. Will naturalise.

Bulb size: 8/+ cm
Flowers: March-April
Height to: 10m / 4”
Best in well drained humus rich soil in semi-shade
Position: Sun or part shade. Plant 4in 10cm deep in free draining soil

Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty'

Autumn Flowering Bulbs
The darkest blue form on dark stems over glossy green leaves

Bulb Size: 10/+ cm
Flowering: March/April. 
Height: 10cm+
Position: Sun or part shade. Plant 4in 10cm deep in free draining soil