Flower Bulbs

Planting Amaryllis: Choose a standard size flower pot, so the large bulb has approx. Once in flower, it's best to keep plant out of direct sunlight to keep the blooms from fading. (These bulbs do not need much root space.) Use soil, or a mixture of soil,...

In a new or established wildflower meadow, the wildflower plants grow up around the daffodils hiding the fading foliage, so there's no work to do. And if you're planting wildflower seed, what could be easier that to pop in the bulbs when you have the...

Single Late Tulip Flaming Club produces five or more flowers per stem. Shades of fuschia, berry red and white paint each petal differently making each bloom unique. Every bulb you plant grows a beautiful bouquet of tulips to enjoy either in the garden,...

Most bloom in late spring so they bridge the gap nicely between the tulip season and early summer bloom of peonies and poppies. But in recent years, gardeners have become fascinated with the larger Alliums, particular the giants.

Dutch Irises are the ones you always see in fabulous spring flower arrangements. A true rainbow of beautiful combinations. This Dutch Iris mix gives you all bi-colors with an accent on the newer gold and orangey tiger-type hybrids.

(If you've grown perennial Delphiniums, the plant size and growth is similar, but success with Dahlias is much easier.) Keep them free of bugs, well-watered, and well-fertilized as they grow, and your dahlias will begin to set buds by midsummer and be...

The 'bulbs' are actually tubers, and look a lot like peony roots--sort of like a bunch of carrots. There are other groups such as 'Ball Dahlias' and 'Pom Pom Dahlias' with spherical blooms, 'Colarette Dahlias' with uneven rows of petals creating a 'collar'...

They quickly form short little plants, and then these spectacular 3 to 4-inch flowers on stems of about 10". 'French' anemones can be planted fall or spring, and grow from small irregularly-shaped bulbs that look sort of like weathered wood chips.

With some shade, the flowers will last longer than in full sun. And next spring, don't forget to stop and smell the hyacinths! Tulips add dramatic color. Hyacinths must have good drainage, so be sure to plant them where they'll never be in standing water.

Scarlet tuberous begonias provide upright color and are grown for their showy doubled petaled flowers. Ideal in window boxes, containers or shady beds, plant these colorful beauties to revive dark areas.

With stems as long as 20 -24”, the stem length makes these tulips a great cutting flower for floral arrangements. Harvest Mix tulips emerge in late spring and offer large colorful blooms on sturdy stems.

Surround them with gravel, sand, or even soil, but no soil is really needed. They're the sweet-smelling daffodils that bloom just as well on your coffee table as regular daffodils do in your garden.

Crocosmia Mix brings a warm-toned blend of unique, hummingbird-attracting flowers on arching stems to the landscape. With red, orange and yellow sprays of unfurling blooms, each flowerhead is a graceful piece of one-of-a-kind art.

Every year millions of Emperor Tulips are planted worldwide, and are favorites for mass plantings in parks, botanical gardens, and other public places. The second most popular Emperor is White Emperor, and these two are often planted together; the red...

(Oxalis triangularis) Purple Shamrock is a mounding plant that boasts deep, almost black, shamrock-shaped foliage. Its contrasting, delicate pink blooms put on a show all summer long! Perfect for containers or a sunny spot in the garden.

For smaller spaces create a charming cottage garden feel on your patio when planted in pots. Double Late Tulip Dream Touch has magenta pink petals with crisp white edges. Excellent cut flower.

Note the slightly 'swept back' petals which is what gave it its botanical name; it was thought to look like a cyclamen, which has similar petal structure. The bulbs are tiny, so planting is a snap.

The lush, rose-like blooms of 'Tecolote White' Ranunculus are absolutely perfect additions to summer wedding decor and bouquets. Each flawless flower is comprised of thousands of pure white, crepe paper petals, and the tall, straight stems of this Persian...

Martagon Lily Sunny Morning has up to 50 flowers per stem that are golden-orange with dark spots. The sunny colored downward facing flowers fit neatly between other plants and also make a great addition to patio pots.

Why Gardeners love Dahlias: Dahlias are one of the most rewarding summer flowers of all. Each fall, you'll be amazed how the 'bulbs' have multiplied during the summer, giving you more and more to divide and enjoy the next year.

They are known for their traditional Tulip shaped flower. Dramatic tulip blooms make beautiful cut flower arrangements so be sure to plant extra! Purple Passion Mix includes purples ranging from dark to light and even bi-colors.

Planting Amaryllis: Choose a standard size flower pot, so the large bulb has approx. Once in flower, it's best to keep plant out of direct sunlight to keep the blooms from fading. (These bulbs do not need much root space.) Use soil, or a mixture of soil,...

(Crocus vernus) This Dutch Crocus mix creates a rich blue and purple pool of color. Stunning in the spring lawn.

Photos A and B are of 'wild' or species lilies. (See Trumpet Lily group below.) Photo C shows how beautifully almost any lily works in a mixed garden or with other flowers in a vase.

They're tall, compared to most, with thin, but large blooms as you can see in the photos. Pretty Woman is an elegant lily flowering tulip with glowing cardinal red flowers. It's a fabulous finale for the tulip season, and without lily-flowered tulips,...

Plant in a border, or on a sunny patio in pots. Double Late Tulip Foxtrot has petals with a soft white line in the center that turns blush pink with rose pink edges. Makes an excellent cut flower for bouquets.

In a new or established wildflower meadow, the wildflower plants grow up around the daffodils hiding the fading foliage, so there's no work to do. And if you're planting wildflower seed, what could be easier that to pop in the bulbs when you have the...