Which bulbs come back every year?
Some popular options for perennial bulbs include daffodils, tulips, crocuses, hyacinths, and snowdrops. These bulbs are known for their ability to return year after year and are often the first signs of spring, bringing much-needed color and cheer to the garden. Sunny, cheerful daffodils are not only easy to grow, but they also naturalise well. This means, under the right conditions – good drainage and some sun during the day – you can leave the bulbs in the ground and they will bloom year after year, and multiply in numbers.All daffodils are perennial (they bloom year after year). One bulb will divide each year making 2 bulbs, the 2 bulbs making four and the progression continues year after year. Gibbs Gardens has millions of bulbs produced through these divisions.
What is a good summer flower for pots?
When you’re looking for full sun flowers for pots, consider summer snapdragons, lantana, mandevilla vines and portulaca. This planter of full sun flowers includes ‘akila lavender shades’ osteospermums (also known as african or cape daisies), ‘cool wave frost’ spreading pansies and ‘clear crystal’ white alyssum. Some of the best summer flowering plants that tolerate strong heat (35–45°c) include marigold (genda), hibiscus (gudhal), portulaca (moss rose), ixora, cuphea, and kaner (oleander). These plants thrive in full sun and continue blooming even during peak summer.