Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost (43)
Moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, or general-purpose loam-based potting compost (2)
Normal (243)
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Attractive to wildlife
Attractive to bees (106)
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Quick growing
No (5)
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Yes (87)
Eventual size
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Indoor plants by room
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Bulb planting time
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Bulb divisions
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Depth of water
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Bedding planting time
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Multibuy packs
Multibuy offers (160)
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Planting combinations
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Hardy
No (43)
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Yes (200)
Leaf colour
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Ground cover
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Yes (40)
Position
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Next to a patio (38)
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Shape
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Fountain (9)
Soil moisture
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Normal (262)
Kitchen garden planting guidelines
Propagate in green house (16)
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Use cloche (17)
Red Flowers
Red is a strong colour, but it’s intensity can be played with depending on what you pair it with. Accentuate it by teaming it with its polar opposite on the colour wheel - green, or cool it down with a silver backdrop. It will also dazzle with yellows and oranges.