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Sarah Wilson

5 flowers to order now to guarantee a beautiful backyard next year – no need to nurture these fuss-free varieties

Purple Sensation Allium and bearded iris flowers in border

Bulbs that are planted as the season fades into fall and come into bloom next summer often get overlooked at this time of year. We get sidetracked with what's going on in the garden right now, as well as loading up our trolley with the likes of flamboyant tulip bulbs for a big spring show next year. 

But if you want to add a little drama to your backyard as well as long-lasting blooms, planting summer bulbs now is a great option. Simply push them in the soil and forget about them, till up they pop next year giving you a pleasant surprise.

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