From Dahlias to Gladioli, the most beautiful summer bulbs to plant now

Gladioli, sometimes known as sword lily, is a lovely summer bloomer - (Alamy)

Spring is the time for daffodils and crocuses, with the flowers offering some light, colourful relief following the winter months.

But don’t forget that if you want some glorious summer bulbs you’ll need to start planting them now.