Summer bulbs for an exotic atmosphere
Anyone longing for the tropics need not travel far this summer. With summer-flowering bulbs, you can easily create an exotic paradise in your garden or on your balcony or terrace. Think fiery colors, striking shapes, and a tropical vibe that transports you to faraway destinations.
Colorful and exotic
Summer-flowering bulbs, such as dahlias, gladioli, calla lilies, canna lilies, and crocosmias, add instant warmth and vibrancy to any outdoor space. Their spectacular flowers – ranging from deep red to sunny orange, intense purple, and fresh white – bring a tropical feel to any border, pot, or window box. Combine different varieties to create a lush display that blooms for months, from June until well into late summer.
A vacation vibe in your garden
Plant the right combinations and your garden will feel like a luxury resort. For a dynamic effect, combine tall, exotic eye-catchers such as canna lilies and gladioli with low-growing varieties such as begonias or freesias. Add some comfortable garden furniture and mood lighting to complete your tropical oasis.
Easy to plant, a big payoff
Plant summer-flowering bulbs in spring, as soon as the chance of frost has passed. Place the bulbs in a sunny spot with well-drained soil, water them, and enjoy endless gorgeous blooms all summer. Summer bulbs also flourish in pots, so they’re ideal for giving balconies and terraces a tropical look.
For butterflies, bees, and people
Summer-flowering bulbs are not only lovely but also a source of life in the garden. They attract butterflies, bees, and bumblebees, contributing to healthy biodiversity. While they enjoy the nectar, you can enjoy the vibrant colors and tropical atmosphere and briefly feel like you have just landed in Bali, the Caribbean, or the Mediterranean.
