Flower bulb inspiration: the 5 most beautiful spring bloomers

Flower lovers, take note: it's best to start thinking now about cheerful spring blooms you can plant in the fall! There's a beautiful spring bulb for every garden: from unique alliums to trendy tulips. These 5 flower bulbs will give you some inspiration.

If you'd like to start planting spring-flowering bulbs in September, try these five favorites. They're all organically grown , meaning they're grown without harmful chemicals.

Tip! You can find all these flower bulbs in the bulb mixes you can win from August 25th to 31st, 2025, during the Flower Bulb Parade hosted by Natural Bulbs and Gardeners' World. Follow Gardeners' World on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on this fun giveaway!

White and yellow daffodils in a field. — Daffodil 'Replete'. Photo: Natural Bulbs.

Fancy something different from the classic yellow daffodil? The graceful, double-flowered daffodil 'Replete' steals the show with its elegant combination of white and soft apricot tones. Perfect for the border or in a beautiful pot. And thanks to its sturdy stems and large, double blooms, it's also an ideal cut flower for a beautiful bouquet!

Bloom

: March-April H x W : 35 cm x 10 cm Planting time: Sept-Oct Planting depth: 18 cm Planting distance: 15 cm

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Blue grape hyacinth in the outside light: the blue changes color from light (top) to dark. — *Muscari* 'Latifolium'. Photo: Hans/Pixabay.

The flower stems of Muscari 'Latifolium' are covered in charming bell-shaped flowers in graduating shades of blue: from deep indigo to soft pale blue. Grape hyacinths are reliable, undemanding, and transform borders or pots into a sea of blue blooms. They also make a beautiful underplanting—especially when planted in clusters close together for maximum effect. And don't forget: bees love them!

Flowering : April-May

H x W : 20 cm x 10 cm Planting time: Sept-Oct Planting depth : 8 cm Planting distance : 8 cm

Three light purple flowers — *Allium* 'Violet Beauty'. Photo: Natural Bulbs.

With their striking flowers on long, straight stems, the ornamental onion ( Allium ) creates a beautiful rhythmic effect in your garden like no other. Plant them in odd-numbered clusters and repeat in several locations for the best results. The airy flower clusters of Allium 'Violet Beauty' resemble those of Allium christophii (another favorite!), but slightly smaller, semi-circular, and higher on the stem.

Flowering : May-June

H x W : 70 cm x 15 cm Planting time: Sept-Oct Planting depth : 15 cm Planting distance: 30 cm

Several salmon-pink tulips in the sun in a field. — Tulip 'Salmon Impression'. Photo: Natural Bulbs.

There's a tulip for every taste and garden style, but this salmon-pink beauty truly steals the show! Tulip 'Salmon Impression' has a subtle green flame through the center of each petal, making it extra special. On gloomy spring days, the petals seem almost luminous. In a colorful spring border, it adds a soft touch, and it looks just as good in a vase.

Flowering : April-May

H x W : 60 cm x 10 cm Planting time : Nov-Dec Planting depth : 13 cm Planting distance : 22 cm

Close-up of a purple crocus with a yellow-orange center with a bee sitting on it. — This purple crocus is a real bee magnet. Photo: iBulb.

The first, gray months of the year could use a splash of color, and that's where crocus 'Flower Record' comes in! As soon as its calyxes open in the sun, bright orange pistils appear, contrasting beautifully with the purple-violet petals. Ideal for pots, but also as a naturalizing bulb in the lawn.

Bloom

: March-April H x W : 15 cm x 5 cm Planting time: Sept-Oct Planting depth : 8 cm Planting distance: 8 cm

Want to make flower bulbs in your garden even more cheerful? Mix them up! Natural Bulbs has several beautiful combinations ready, featuring the bulbs mentioned above. And the best part: during the Flower Bulb Parade (August 25-31, 2025), you can win various bulb mixes for seven days. From a special bee banquet to a mix specially selected by pick-your-own garden expert Marieke Nolsen (and more!).

Be the first to know about this competition via Gardeners' World on Facebook and Instagram !