| Spring Flowering Bulbs are a much welcome sight in the garden after the long winter. Spring flowering bulbs herald the begriming of a new gardening season and after the colder months are a delight in any garden. With such a range of bulbs available that will flower during spring we provide a guide to our favorite bulbs and when and where to plant them. Many bulbs will flower late in spring in very cold areas, check with your local nursery for details in your area. | |||||||
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Spring Flowering Bulbs : Bulbs for the Spring Garden.
Spring Flowering Bulbs are usually planted in Autumn, so a little research into what and where to plant and a shopping list of desirable additions is a great start. Some bulbs are short lived and others have a longer lasting flower. With different heights and colors the best tip is research......
Daffodils
Perhaps the most popular of all Spring flowering bulbs. Daffodils come in a huge range of colors and forms. Dwarf or 'miniature' daffodils can take a place at the front of the border. Daffodils do well in pots and when planting in the border they look great in groups or clumps.
Looking for Daffodil Bulbs
Tulips
Remember that tulips also come as 'species tulips' perhaps not as bold as the hybridized varieties that we see as cut flowers, but fascinating forms. Look for double tulips and parrot tulips. Explore the world of tulips
Hyacinth
Fragrant Hyacinth have long been popular as a bedding plant. With a great range of colors from white through to blues and reds, Hyacinths do well in pots as well as the border.
Fritillaria
One of our favorites, not always easy to grow, and different species will flower at different times, but look for Fritillaria Michailovskyi, Fritillaria.meleagris and the later flowering Fritillaria Imperialis . Fritillaria Bulbs
Crocus
One of the earliest of all the flowering bulbs is the Crocus, however not all Crocus are spring flowering, so do a little research into these spring wonders, Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus angustifolius and Crocus sieberi. Crocus Bulbs
Erythronium
A little later than many bulbs, Erythronium or 'trout lilies' are well worth the wait. A little light or dappled shade and a humus rich soil and they are happy. Erythronium Nurseries
Galanthus
The first of them all, Snowdrops are a wonder and well worth naturalizing. Galanthus Bulbs
Allium (Ornamental Onions)
Later than most and almost summer flowering, a huge range of forms available. Alliums
Other great spring flowering bulbs include:
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