Spring Scatter Blend - Trenton Cottage
Spring Scatter Blend - Trenton Cottage
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Spring Scatter Blend

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Scatter a little magic in your garden with the Spring Scatter Blend, an effortless way to create a vibrant, ever-changing display. This mix of Anemones, Freesias, Ixias, Grape Hyacinths, Ranunculi, Scillas, and Triteleia Spring Star offers a dazzling array of colours, textures, and heights, ensuring no two days look the same. Flowering from mid-winter to early summer, this blend delivers waves of blooms that keep your garden lively for months. Thriving in full sun but happy in partially shaded spots, these bulbs are perfect for cool to subtropical climates. Whether you naturalise them in garden beds, scatter them through pots and containers, or snip them for stunning floral arrangements, this collection brings effortless beauty, delightful fragrance, and an inviting haven for pollinators to any space.

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Description

Spring Scatter Blend

Scatter a burst of colour across your garden with the Spring Scatter Blend, featuring Anemones, Freesias, Ixias, Grape Hyacinths, Ranunculi, Scillas, and Triteleia Spring Star. This carefully curated mix belongs to the Ranunculaceae, Iridaceae, and Asparagaceae families and includes herbaceous perennials, geophytes, and bulbous plants. Native to Europe, South Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean, these bulbs thrive in cool to subtropical climates, providing a dynamic range of heights, colours, and textures. Blooming from late winter to early summer, they ensure continuous interest throughout the season. Freesias bring a delightful fragrance, while Grape Hyacinths and Spring Stars self-sow, naturally expanding their display over time.

Uses

Ideal for naturalising, mass planting, garden beds, borders, pots, and rockeries. This blend is also perfect for brightening unused spaces or adding colour beneath trees where dappled light filters through. Freesias, Anemones, and Ranunculi last 7–10 days in vases, while Ixias can last up to 2 weeks, making them excellent for floral arrangements.

Climate Suitability

This mix grows well in cool to subtropical climates, with most varieties thriving in temperate to Mediterranean regions, where they naturalise easily. In cool climates, bulbs grow beautifully, benefiting from naturally cold winters that help Scillas and Grape Hyacinths thrive. Anemones, Ranunculi, and Spring Stars need frost protection when first planted, but once established, Anemones and Ranunculi become frost-tolerant. Freesias handle light frosts well.

In warmer climates, simple adjustments, such as planting deeper, choosing cooler garden spots (not full shade), and pre-chilling certain bulbs, encourage strong flowering. Ixias adapt well, while Anemones, Freesias, and Spring Stars can grow successfully with extra care in humid regions.

In subtropical climates, these bulbs can still be enjoyed with careful placement and preparation. Scillas and Grape Hyacinths should be pre-chilled before planting but need replanting each season, as they require a cold winter to rebloom reliably. Containers or designated areas make them easier to manage. Well-drained soil, protection from intense heat, and occasional deep watering will support their growth.

How to Plant

  • Location: Choose a full sun to partial shade position. These bulbs require at least six hours of daylight for strong growth and flowering.
  • Soil: Requires well-drained, light soil enriched with compost. Improve clay-heavy soil with sand or organic matter.
  • Watering: Water deeply after planting to settle the soil. Maintain moisture until shoots appear, then water moderately. A deep weekly soak in dry winter climates will help bulbs establish.
  • Fertilising: Apply a balanced fertiliser at planting and when shoots emerge to support flowering.
  • Mulching: A light layer of mulch helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and protect against rapid temperature changes. This is particularly beneficial for those in warmer climates. After applying mulch, water thoroughly to help it settle.

Aftercare & Division

Allow foliage to naturally die back after flowering so bulbs store energy for the next season. Most bulbs in this mix will return and multiply over time. Grape Hyacinths and Spring Stars self-sow, gradually filling spaces. If containment is preferred, plant in pots or defined garden areas.

Ranunculi and Anemones are often treated as annuals or biennials, as their tubers weaken over time. New tubers can be planted every 1–3 years for a fresh display.

Pests & Diseases

These bulbs are hardy, but some pests may appear:

  • Slugs and snails – Use natural barriers or remove by hand.
  • Aphids – Wash off with water or use insecticidal soap.
  • Bulb rot – Prevent by avoiding excess moisture and ensuring well-drained soil.
  • Powdery mildew – Improve air circulation and remove affected foliage.

Safety

Some bulbs in this mix may be harmful if ingested. Keep away from pets and young children. When handling bulbs, wear gloves if you have sensitive skin.

Supplied as dormant bulbs.

Additional information

Price Code

D – Purple Pack
Botanical Name

• Anemone – Anemone coronaria
• Freesia – Freesia x hybrida
• Grape Hyacinth – Muscari armeniacum
• Ixia – Ixia maculata
• Ranunculi – Ranunculus asiaticus
• Scilla – Hyacinthoides hispanica
• Triteteleia Spring Star – Ipheion uniflorum
Quantity in Pack

45 Bulbs
Flowering Time

• Anemones – Mid to Late Winter to Late Spring
• Freesias – Spring
• Grape Hyacinth – Late Winter to Early Spring
• Ixia – Late Spring to Early Summer
• Ranunculi – Spring
• Scillas – Winter foliage, blooms in Late Spring
• Triteleia Spring Star – Late Winter to Spring
Planting Time

Plant from March onwards
Growing Height

• Anemones – 30–40 cm
• Freesias – 15–40 cm
• Grape Hyacinth – 10-20 cm
• Ixia – 50-70 cm
• Scillas – 30–40 cm
• Ranunculi – 40–60 cm
• Triteleia Spring Star – 10-15 cm
Planting Depth

• Anemones – 4–8 cm deep, 15 cm apart in beds, 7–10 cm in pots.
• Freesias – 7 cm deep, 5–10 cm apart.
• Grape Hyacinth – 5 cm deep, 8-10 cm apart.
• Ixia – 5 cm deep, 5-10 cm apart.
• Ranunculi – 4 cm deep in cool climates and 8 cm deep in warm climates. Space them 10-15 cm apart.
• Scilla – 10 cm deep in cool climates and 15 cm deep in warm climates. Space them 10 cm apart.
• Triteleia Spring Star – 4 cm deep, 7 cm apart.
Soil

Use light, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0) to support healthy growth. In poor soils, enrich with compost or aged manure to a depth of 15–20 cm. For heavy or clay soils, improve drainage by mixing in sand, grit, or perlite.

Prepare the soil a few weeks before planting to allow nutrients to integrate. If compost is not used, apply a balanced, light organic or chemical fertiliser to provide essential nutrients. Alternatively, a granular slow-release fertiliser can be incorporated, which is particularly beneficial for Freesias.

Once growth appears, feeding with a liquid or complete fertiliser will support healthy development. Freesias benefit from a top dressing of a liquid, bulb, or complete fertiliser six weeks after shoots emerge, while Anemones respond well to a liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks to sustain flowering. In pots, top dress with a balanced slow-release fertiliser to ensure steady nutrition throughout the season.
How to Plant

Choose a Location: Select a full sun position for best results. In warmer regions, provide light afternoon shade to protect blooms from excessive heat. Shelter plants from strong winds to keep delicate flowers intact. These bulbs thrive in cool to subtropical climates, so adjust planting depth and location to suit your region.

Prepare the Soil: Improve fertility and drainage by enriching garden beds with compost or aged manure to a depth of 20 cm. In heavy soils, mix in sand or grit for better aeration. If compost isn’t used, apply a balanced fertiliser at planting.

Planting & Spacing: Plant bulbs at the recommended depth and spacing, ensuring adequate room for growth and airflow.

Water & Mulch: Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil. In drier or warmer climates, water deeply and maintain consistent moisture to help bulbs establish. Mulch helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.

Pots & Containers: Use a well-draining potting mix and plant bulbs closer together for a fuller display. Ensure adequate drainage to prevent waterlogging.

First Signs of Growth: Shoots typically appear within a few weeks, depending on temperature and soil conditions.
Watering

Water deeply after planting to settle the soil and encourage root establishment. Maintain consistent moisture until shoots appear, then adjust based on climate and plant needs. Most bulbs prefer light, regular watering during active growth, allowing the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent waterlogging. Potted plants require more frequent watering, as containers dry out faster. Mulching helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature, especially in arid regions.

To accommodate different moisture needs, Scillas and Grape Hyacinths prefer moderate, consistent moisture during active growth and should be planted in moisture-retentive but well-draining soil, enriched with compost or aged manure to help maintain hydration without becoming waterlogged. Once established, they become drought-tolerant but still benefit from watering when in bloom. In contrast, Anemones, Ranunculi, Freesias, Ixias, and Spring Stars prefer drier conditions between waterings and should be planted in well-draining soil, raised beds, or areas that dry out more quickly to prevent rot.

As foliage begins to yellow and die back, gradually reduce watering, keeping the soil mostly dry during dormancy. In warmer, dry climates, occasional light watering may be needed to prevent bulbs from drying out completely.
Fertilise

For healthy growth and vibrant blooms, apply a balanced organic or chemical fertiliser before planting. A granular slow-release fertiliser is ideal for steady nutrition, especially for Freesias.

Once growth appears, feed with a liquid, bulb, or complete fertiliser to support flowering. Freesias benefit from a top dressing six weeks after shoots emerge, while Anemones respond well to a liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks. A general-purpose feed when buds appear will encourage strong blooms across all varieties. Potted bulbs should be top-dressed with a slow-release fertiliser to ensure steady nourishment throughout the season.

Scillas should be fertilised in winter when foliage emerges to promote strong growth. An additional feed during bloom may be beneficial in potted plants or poor soils where nutrients deplete faster. For naturalised bulbs, a single winter feed is usually sufficient once established.

For potted mixes, use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix enriched with compost or slow-release fertiliser at planting. A top dressing of fertiliser mid-season can help maintain steady nutrition, as nutrients in pots deplete faster than in garden soil.

For cost-effective care, a single balanced fertiliser used throughout the season is sufficient. Avoid over-fertilising, as excessive nutrients can weaken growth.
Pruning

Most bulbs in this mix require minimal pruning, but removing spent flowers and allowing foliage to die back naturally ensures healthy growth for the following season.

• Deadheading: Regularly remove spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering and prevent plants from putting energy into seed production. Anemones, Ranunculi, Freesias, and Scillas respond well to light pruning of spent flowers, while Grape Hyacinths should be deadheaded to reduce self-sowing if not left to naturalise.
• Foliage Care: All bulbs should be left to die back naturally after flowering, as the leaves store energy for the next growing season. Only cut foliage once it has fully yellowed and withered.
• Dividing & Long-Term Maintenance: Over time, some bulbs, like Scillas, Freesias, Ixias, and Grape Hyacinths, may become overcrowded and benefit from occasional division. If flowering declines, lift and separate bulbs during dormancy, replanting them immediately or storing them in a cool, dry place.
Climate Considerations:
• In humid (subtropical) regions, Freesias, Ixias, and Grape Hyacinths should be lifted and stored after the foliage dies back to prevent rot. Anemones can also be lifted and stored, while Ranunculi are best treated as annuals, as they do not tend to persist in these climates.
• In regions with exceptionally wet summers, bulbs such as Grape Hyacinths, Freesias, and Ixias will benefit from being lifted and stored before replanting the following season.
• In most other climates, bulbs can be left in the ground to naturalise.
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