Easy summer colours
WHAT’S not to like about summer-flowering bulbs? The majority of them are so easy to grow – simply put them in the ground, mark their spot and they will delight for many seasons, getting bigger and better with each passing year. Even more tender varieties such as gladioli, begonias and dahlias that need lifting each winter are pretty easy to look after. Just store them somewhere frost-free through the coldest months, then restart them in spring in time for the summer. Right now, garden centres, online suppliers and nurseries are splitting at the seams with summer bulbs of all colours and for every situation. You can extend the season further by planting autumn-flowering varieties such as nerines too. Many plants are sold as single varieties, but you can also buy bags of different…