Some bright ideas for stunning summer bulbs

Dutch bulb experts share top tips for maintaining your garden. Hannah Stephenson reports

YOUR summer-flowering bulbs should be well on the way to blooming now, bringing a riot of colour to the garden and adding fragrance and form to patio planting. Lilies, dahlias, cannas and begonias can look amazing as stand-alone specimens in pots, while some can be successfully combined with other garden plants. Most summer bulbs are sun-lovers so are ideal for patio pots as they enjoy heat in a sunny spot.