Description

Create a bold, colourful summer display with this mixed bulb & corm collection, ideal for sunny borders and patio pots. This pack combines four popular summer-flowering favourites for a varied look: airy Crocosmia sprays, tall Gladioli spikes, exotic Tiger Flowers (Tigridia) and vibrant starry Sparaxis blooms. Plant in groups to get the best impact, or use the mix to fill gaps and add colour where spring bulbs have finished. These bulbs/corms love warmth and good drainage, so choose a sunny spot and avoid waterlogged soil. In colder or winter-wet areas, some types are best lifted and stored dry/frost-free over winter for reliable performance year to year. Each variety is supplied separately packed for buyer convenience, so you can create your own arrangement and planting plan. Pollinator visits vary with weather and what else is in bloom, but these flowers can attract bees and other pollinating insects in season.

Other names / commonly known as:
Crocosmia: Montbretia • Falling Stars • Coppertips • Crocosmia
Gladiolus: Sword Lily • Glads • Gladioli • Garden Gladiolus
Tigridia: Tiger Flower • Mexican Shell Flower • Peacock Flower • Tigridia pavonia
Sparaxis: Harlequin Flower • Wandflower • Sparaxis tricolor

Short Description of Each Variety
Crocosmia (10 corms, mix): Arching stems with multiple small blooms, great for movement and summer colour.
Gladioli (10 corms, mix): Tall flower spikes, excellent for borders and cut flowers (staking may help in windy spots).
Tigridia (10 bulbs/corms, mix): Exotic “tiger” patterned blooms; individual flowers are short-lived but plants produce many.
Sparaxis (20 corms, mix): Bright star-shaped flowers with bold centres; superb in pots and sunny front borders.
Key Benefits
50 bulbs/corms total for a strong summer display
Four different flower forms for variety and interest
Mixed colours for a vibrant, “ready-made” look
Great for sunny borders, patio pots and gravel-style planting
Includes taller structure (gladioli) plus lower colour (sparaxis/tigridia)
Can attract bees and other pollinators in season (conditions vary)
Gladioli and ixia-style blooms are popular for cutting (where stems allow)
Each variety supplied separately packed for easy planning
Planting and care instructions included below
Product Details
Product: Summer Flowering Bulb & Corm Mix
Total pack size: 50 bulbs/corms
Contents: 10x Crocosmia mix + 10x Gladioli mix + 10x Tigridia mix + 20x Sparaxis mix
Bulb/corm size: 6/8
Flower colour: Mixed / multicolour
Packaging: Each variety supplied separately packed
Pollinator-friendly:
These summer flowers can be attractive to pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies, especially in warm, sunny weather. Pollinator activity varies with location, weather and surrounding nectar sources.

Best Companions (what to plant with)
For a longer season and a fuller “bee-friendly” border, pair with: lavender, salvia, nepeta (catmint), verbena bonariensis, echinacea, rudbeckia and ornamental grasses. For colour at the front, add low annuals like alyssum, calendula or dwarf cosmos in summer pots.

More Reasons to Choose
Ready-made mix that covers height, colour and texture
Ideal for pots where drainage can be controlled
Great “gap-filler” after spring bulbs finish
Gladioli add strong vertical impact for borders
Sparaxis adds bright colour lower down (great near paths)
Tigridia brings an exotic look without complicated care
Crocosmia adds movement and repeat flowering along stems
Easy to design your own layout thanks to separate packing
Eco-friendly recyclable packaging
Supplied dormant and ready to plant
Growing Information (summary)
Flowering time: Summer to early autumn (varies by type and planting time)
Height: Sparaxis approx. 20–30cm • Tigridia approx. 40–60cm • Crocosmia approx. 60–100cm • Gladioli often 80–120cm
Position: Full sun (best flowering) to light partial shade
Soil: Well-drained; improve heavy soil with grit/sand; pots must have drainage holes
Planting Guide (simple steps)
Unpack on arrival and store bulbs/corms cool, dry and airy if you cannot plant immediately.
Plant in spring once frost risk has passed (or start in pots for earlier growth where suitable).
Choose a sunny, well-drained spot or use free-draining compost in pots.
Gladioli: plant about 10–15cm deep, space 10–15cm (deeper in light soil); stake if exposed.
Crocosmia: plant about 7–10cm deep, space 8–15cm; clumps look best.
Tigridia: plant about 7–10cm deep, space 10cm; warm soil helps best results.
Sparaxis: plant about 5cm deep, space 8–10cm; excellent in pots.
Water after planting, then water moderately during growth (avoid waterlogging).
After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally to feed the bulbs/corms.
Overwintering note: In colder or winter-wet areas, gladioli/tigridia/sparaxis often do best lifted and stored dry & frost-free.
Good to Know
Tigridia: each flower may last a day, but plants produce multiple blooms over time.
Gladioli: excellent cut flowers; remove spent blooms to keep plants tidy (staking helps in wind).
Crocosmia: can bulk up over time in suitable conditions and makes a great “summer colour” clump.
Sparaxis: loves warmth and drainage; pots are often the easiest method in the UK.
What You Will Receive
10x Crocosmia mix (corms)
10x Gladioli mix (corms)
10x Tigridia mix (bulbs/corms)
20x Sparaxis mix (corms)
Eco-friendly recyclable packaging
Planting and care instructions included
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