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Holly Crossley

When is best to plant summer bulbs? Gardening experts share timing guidelines for lilies, gladioli, and more

Composite image – when to plant summer bulbs.

Our guide on when to plant summer bulbs is a must-read for a show-stopping display. While those long, hazy days are still a while off, now's the time to prepare, especially if you want to make an early start by planting some under cover.

When we think of plants you can grow from bulbs and tubers, the spring-blooming types often come to mind first. But, summer-flowering beauties offer a whole other range of fabulous colours and forms, from perfumed lilies to dahlias the size of dinner plates. There's a variety suited to every garden trend.

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