Best for bright winter blooms

‘Dancing Queen’ Enormous, double, red and white striped flowers. H: 50cm (20in). From www.vanmeuwen.com; Tel: 0333 400 0022. ‘Hercules’ Sumptuous, carmine-red flowers. Often produces more than one stem. H: 60cm (24in). From www.gardens4you.co.uk; tel: 0808 2347 223. H. papilio Species from Brazil with jazzy flowers on multiple stems. H: 50cm (20in). From www.crocus.co.uk; tel: 01344 578111. ‘Gervase’ Eye-catching blossoms, streaked pink and red. H: 60cm (24in). From www.su ons.co.uk; tel: 0844 326 2200. ‘Orange Sovereign’ Huge, burnt-orange flowers create a spectacular display. H: 60cm (24in). From www.jparkers.co.uk; tel: 0161 848 1100. ‘Picotee’ Elegant variety with variable red-edge to the petals. H: 50cm (20in). From www.bakker.co.uk; tel: 0344 481 1001.