Bee Buffet Picnick under the Trees v2 - ORG

A spring picnic beneath the trees

The ground beneath a deciduous tree can be surprisingly bright in spring. Before the canopy fills with leaves, plenty of sunlight can still reach the soil. That is exactly where this Bee Buffet comes into its own. The 55 organically grown bulbs create a relaxed, natural-looking display in an area that becomes much shadier later in the year. The white starry flowers of Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Alba’ are among the first to appear. Elegant white Narcissus ‘Thalia’ follows, while Muscari armeniacum adds compact clusters of rich blue. Later, the wild tulip Tulipa sylvestris brings sunny yellow flowers to the planting. Different heights and flowering times give the mix a lively, informal character.

Plant the bulbs in autumn in well-drained soil beneath deciduous trees, along a hedge or among deciduous shrubs. Spring sunshine or light partial shade is ideal. For a naturally scattered effect, gently throw the bulbs onto the soil first and plant them where they land rather than arranging them in neat rows. After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally. This lets the bulbs store energy for the following spring. In a suitable position, these bulbs can return for many years and gradually create an increasingly natural display.

Composition

Image	Plant/bulb	Quantity	Colour	Height	Flowering period
	Tulipa Sylvestris - BIO	15	Yellow	25–30 cm	April–May
	Narcis Thalia - BIO	10	White	35–40 cm	March–April
	Muscari Armeniacum - BIO	15	Blue	15–20 cm	April–May
	Chionodoxa Alba - BIO	15	White	10–15 cm	March–April