Summer bulbs are ideal for patio containers and add colour to mixed borders without taking up much space. Follow our advice to make the most of these versatile plants.
What to do
Choose healthy bulbs and prepare your soil for planting
Plant summer-flowering bulbs, such as alliums, agapanthus and cannas, in early to mid-spring.
Summer bulbs can be bought growing in pots and planted 'in the green'.
Be sure to examine bulbs carefully, making sure they're healthy and firm and have strong growing points.
Most bulbs thrive in a warm, sunny site, in well-drained soil.
Plant bulbs at two to three times their own depth and two to three bulb widths apart.
