
Autumn Flowering Bulbs
Planting autumn-flowering bulbs in UK gardens provides essential late-season nectar for pollinators preparing for winter. Nerines, autumn crocuses (Colchium), and colchicums bloom when most flowers have faded, offering vital energy for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies. Cyclamen supports insects with its late pollen and provides ground cover for foraging birds and small mammals. These bulbs also add colour to gardens when many plants are declining, extending the wildlife-friendly flowering season. By planting autumn bulbs, gardeners help sustain pollinators and other creatures through the cooler months, boosting biodiversity.