Garden owners’s guide to Spring bulbs in Kingston and Surbiton
- Craig Davis
- Oct 10
- 2 min read
Garden owner’s guide to spring bulbs in Kingston and Surbiton
If you live in Kingston or Surbiton, you’ll know how welcome that first burst of colour is after a long winter. With the right mix of bulbs, your garden can stay full of life from January through to May. At Flourish Landscaping, we work with homeowners across South West London and Surrey to design and plant gardens that are both beautiful and practical.
Why plant spring bulbs?
Spring bulbs are one of the easiest ways to transform your garden. They:
Bring colour to lawns, borders, and containers.
Flower at different times, giving months of interest.
Come back year after year when planted well.
Work in small gardens, shady corners, and large borders alike.
Whether you’re in a terraced home in Surbiton or a detached property in Kingston, bulbs can
brighten your outdoor space with very little maintenance.
A simple planting plan for Kingston gardens
To keep flowers coming for five months, choose bulbs that bloom in succession:
January – Galanthus nivalis (snowdrops), Eranthis hyemalis (winter aconites).
February–March – crocuses, Chionodoxa (glory-of-the-snow), Muscari armeniacum (grape hyacinths).
March–April – classic daffodils (Narcissus) and tulips (Tulipa).
April–May – tall Camassia leichtlinii, Leucojum aestivum (summer snowflake), and showy alliums.
This simple mix ensures that as one wave of colour fades, another takes its place.
Planting tips for local homeowners
When to plant – the best time is between 1 October and mid-December, while the soil is still workable.
How deep – plant bulbs about two to three times their height.
Where to plant – use lawns, shrub beds, pots, and even shaded corners.
Aftercare – let the foliage die back naturally to feed the bulb for next year.
If you have clay soil, which is common in Surrey gardens, add horticultural grit or plant bulbs in raised beds for better drainage.
Local bulb planting inspiration
Snowdrops under Amelanchier trees in a Surbiton front garden.
Miniature daffodils naturalised through a Kingston lawn.
Bold tulip containers brightening a townhouse patio.
Camassia and alliums adding drama to back garden borders.
Why choose Flourish Landscaping?
At Flourish Landscaping, we help homeowners in Kingston, Surbiton, Esher, and across Surrey create gardens that feel alive in every season. Whether you want a bulb-planting plan, a patio redesign, or a full outdoor transformation, our experienced team can make it happen.
