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Bulbs and Seeds

Discover our range of beautiful spring and summer bulbs, each containing everything needed for a fabulous flower display

From speedy veg to beautiful flowers, we have thousands of types of seeds. Ask our friendly team for some advice and guidance.

Garden bulbs and seeds are the perfect way to add dramatic colour to the garden and to ‘grow your own’ stock.

You can plant up pots and containers or fill up entire borders with clumps of these exquisite flowers, speedy veg and greenhouse staples such as tomatoes and runner beans. Each one contains everything needed for a fabulous flower display; you simply need to provide the best growing conditions for the bulbs. Equally, we stock a comprehensive range of seeds from Thompson & Morgan, Sutton Seeds, Johnsons, Mr Fothergills and Sarah Raven, including common varieties as well as less common ones.

Spring bulbs are available in plant form from the beginning of November to the end of March and in packet form Autumn to the end of January. Summer varieties i.e. Dahlias, Begonias, Gladioli etc. are available in packet form from the beginning of December to the end of March.

And if you haven’t got a garden, we have got that covered too. Seeds such as Chinese bean shoots and pea shoots are perfect for growing indoors. These are highly nutritious, tasty for all year-round salads and so easy to grow.

If you need help and guidance with your selection our team of experts are on hand to advise you.

Plan Your Visit

Why not plan your visit and pop over at a time that suits you.

Want something delivered?

We can delivery any large items that you cannot fit into your car.

Prefer to chat to someone?

Call our office where a member of our staff will be able to help.

Pip's Top Tip

When to plant bulbs depends on when they bloom. Spring-blooming bulbs, such as tulips and daffodils, should be planted in September or October when the soil temperatures have cooled. Summer-blooming beauties such as dahlia and gladiolus are best planted in the Spring after all danger of frost has passed.

Local Delivery Service

Found something you love, but can’t fit it in to your car? Don’t worry, help is at hand.

Our driver Colin and his team will be happy to deliver for you. We only use our own vans, not outside couriers, so the service is only available locally.

You can find out more by talking with one of our helpful team members when next in store. 

Gardening Calendar

Take a look at our month-by-month gardening calendar for tips and advice on what you need to be doing in your garden at any time of the year.

The month of November

Dogs are welcome

Your family pet can now come along and enjoy the shopping experience with you.

Drinking water is provided for our furry friends. All we ask is for your pooch to be kept on a lead while visiting, clear up any mess and then dispose of it properly.

Please note that our furry friends are unable to go into Allweathers and L’Oliveta restaurant.

Customer Comments

We love hearing from our customers. We pride ourselves on our outstanding service and it’s wonderful to hear of the experiences our customers have had whilst shopping in the garden centre. 

The Garden CentreTo Visit in Essex

We have parking spaces for up to 450 cars and easy access both onto and off of the A127, which is the main dual-carriage way into Southend-on-Sea. The A127 is off Junction 29 of the M25 which is a 10 minute drive to our door. Plan your visit to Summerhill today. We can’t wait to see you.

Summerhill Garden Centre, Pipps Hill Road North, A127 Arterial Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UJ