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Planting Spring-Flowering bulbs in Autumn might seem a little early, but it’s the key to a vibrant, colourful garden when the warmer months arrive. Autumn planting allows bulbs to establish strong roots before the cold weather sets in. This period of dormancy under the soil helps them develop energy reserves, so that when Spring arrives, they burst into life as healthy spectacular flowers.

At Brick Kiln Garden Centre, we love helping customers choose the right bulbs for a stunning Spring display. Here’s a look at some of our favourites:

  • Tulips

    Tulips are perhaps the most iconic Spring bulb, with their elegant stems and a rainbow of colours ranging from soft pastels to bold reds and purples. Perfect for beds, borders, or containers, Tulips can be planted in groups for maximum impact. With so many varieties available, you can create a display to suit any style of garden.

  • Iris

    Spring Irises are admired for their striking colour combinations, from deep blues to rich purples and yellows. They make a wonderful feature in borders and mixed plantings, adding both vibrancy and texture to the garden.

  • Hyacinth

    Famous for their heady fragrance, Hyacinths are a treat for the senses. Their dense flower spikes come in shades of pink, blue, white, and purple, making them wonderful for containers near doors or windows where you can enjoy their scent.

  • Daffodil

    Cheerful and bright, Daffodils are a true symbol of Spring. Their golden trumpets stand tall and resilient, bringing joy to gardens large and small. Plant them in drifts for a natural look or mix with other bulbs for a longer flowering season.

  • Crocus

Among the earliest bloomers, Crocuses often push through snow to reveal their jewel-like flowers. They’re ideal for lawns, rockeries, or pots, where their purple, yellow, and white blooms signal that spring has truly arrived.

  • Snowdrop

    Few sights are more uplifting than the first Snowdrops of the year. Their delicate white bells appear in late Winter, often before anything else has bloomed, offering a gentle promise that Spring is on its way.

  • Narcissus

    Closely related to Daffodils, Narcissus varieties bring freshness and light to Spring gardens. With their classic trumpet shapes and gentle colour tones, they add charm and variety to bulb displays, complementing other early bloomers beautifully.

  • Winter Aconite

    Bright and cheerful, winter aconites bring splashes of golden yellow to shady spots. These small but resilient bulbs are perfect for naturalising beneath trees or at the edges of paths.

  • Allium

    Rising later in the season, Alliums are show-stoppers with their globe-like flower heads in shades of purple, white, and pink. Their architectural form adds drama and height to borders, and their seed heads look attractive even after flowering.

Planting Tips
  • Most Spring-flowering bulbs are planted in autumn for best results.
  • Choose a sunny, well-drained spot.
  • Plant bulbs at a depth roughly three times their size.
  • For a natural look, scatter bulbs by hand and plant where they land.

 

At Brick Kiln Garden Centre, we stock a wide selection of Spring-flowering bulbs, and our experienced team can provide expert advice to help you make the most of your garden. By mixing early, mid, and late-flowering varieties, you can enjoy weeks of colour from late Winter right through to early Summer.

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Reviews

James Lee
Very good size garden centre that will have everything you could possibly need. There is a massive stock of plants and tree's aswell as a large stock of pots with great designs. Inside the garden centre has loads of indoor plants, seeds and tools. There is also a cafe which I was unable to visit but its nice to have the option to have some food and warm drink. The car park is a great size.
Robert Saunders
Nice garden centre. Lively and popular with plenty of plants. The Garden Cafe, on a Sunday lunchtime, extremely busy - you need to book a table ahead of your arrival.
Eileen Gerard
With friends we enjoyed a celebratory high tea. The choices of sandwiches n cake were delicious and all the Staff looked after us really well. A very happy Team. Many thanks.
Claire Prysor-Jones
Great garden centre with lots of different items and there is plenty of parking. Cafe was good with lots on the menu and the cakes looked amazing. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Definitely looks like it's very popular and would recommend
Brian Vince
We received a voucher in the post for a buy one get one free Cream Tea and decided to use the voucher today. What a lovely cream tea we had with warmed scones, clotted cream, jam and tea 0f our choice in a nice clean atmosphere.. keep up the good work.. we'll be back again soon
Sharon Woods
Such a beautiful garden centre. All plants look in great condition. We ate in the cafe and the food was amazing. We will return again soon.

Opening Times

Garden Centre

MONDAY09:00 - 17:30
TUESDAY09:00 - 17:30
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 17:30
THURSDAY09:00 - 17:30
FRIDAY09:00 - 17:30
SATURDAY09:00 - 17:30
SUNDAY09:00 - 16:30

The Garden Restaurant

MONDAY09:00 - 17:00
TUESDAY09:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY09:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY09:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY09:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY09:00 - 16:30

Garden Centre open for browsing only on Sunday until 10:00

Telephone: 01243 756175
Email: customerservice@brickkilngardencentre.co.uk

How to find us

Bognor Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1EJ

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