A RIOT OF SUMMER COLOUR

IT’S time to plant your summer bulbs. Gladioli come in exotic colours. They prefer full sun, with free-draining soil. Some bulbs, including

Ixia and Babiana, can be planted in autumn with protection, or in spring. Others, including Eucomis, can be planted now for summer flowers. If cared for, bulbs such as Eucomis and purple-and-white

Gladiolus murielae will establish themselves to flower annually and slowly increase.