Flower bulbs by colour

Which colour do you choose?

• Blue. Grape hyacinths, squills and bluebells. See the blue flower bulbs and the grape hyacinths.
• Purple. Crocuses, tulips and alliums, from lilac to almost black. See the purple flower bulbs and the purple tulips.
• Yellow. Daffodils, tulips and crocuses. See the yellow daffodils and the yellow tulips.
• White. Snowdrops, daffodils, tulips and alliums. See the white tulips, the white daffodils and the white allium.
• Pink. Tulips and hyacinths, from soft powder pink to fuchsia. Choose pink in the colour filter.
• Red. Tulips in deep red, also with yellow or white in the flower. See the red tulips.
• Orange. Tulips and daffodils, from apricot to bright orange. See the orange flower bulbs and the orange tulips.

When does each colour flower, and how tall does it grow?

This table shows a few well-known flowers for each colour. The exact flowering month and height are on the product page of each variety.

How do you combine colours in a border?

Three combinations that always look good:

• Blue under yellow. Grape hyacinths as a low carpet under yellow daffodils or tulips. They flower together in April.
• White with purple. Late white tulips with purple alliums. Calm and bright, in May.
• Warm and deep. Orange and red tulips with a few dark purple ones in between. The dark shade makes the warm colours even stronger.

Plant each colour in groups of at least seven bulbs. It then stands out much better than single bulbs spread through the border. All bulbs go into the ground from September to mid-December, and you see the result in spring.

Would you rather choose by flower? Then see all flower bulbs. We offer a 100% Bloom Guarantee.

Frequently asked questions about flower bulbs by colour

Which flower bulbs are blue?

Grape hyacinths, squills and bluebells come closest to true blue. They flower from March to May.

Which bulb gives purple flowers?

Crocuses, tulips and alliums. Purple crocuses open in February, tulips follow in April and May, and alliums finish in May and June.

Which flower bulbs flower yellow in spring?

Daffodils in March and April, yellow tulips in April and May, and yellow crocuses as early as February and March.

Are there blue dahlias?

No, truly blue dahlias do not exist. There are dahlias in purple and lilac, which have a blue glow in some light.