Spring-Blooming Bulbs for Fall PlantingNursery stock may vary. |
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Allium: Sun lover; some very tall and perfect for the center or back of borders. Others are short and are lovely in rock gardens. Allliums bloom from mid-spring to early summer. Large, spherical flower heads. Many varieties are available. |
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Amaryllis: Sun lover; likes mild climates. The most common is Amaryllis belladonna, which flowers in late summer and early fall. Amaryllis has large fragrant pink, funnel-shaped flowers. |
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Crocus: Sun lover; this flower is the “herald of spring.” Blooms late winter, early spring. Crocus will naturalize. |
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Hyacinthus: Sun or part shade; blooms in late winter, early spring together with the crocus and snowdrops. The hyacinth is very fragrant and comes in many colors including blue, yellow and white. |
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Iris: Sun lover. There are two types of iris--rhizome and bulb. An example of the rhizome type is the bearded iris. These are early through mid-summer bloomers. Dutch irises are an example of the bulb type, blooming in early to mid-summer. |
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Leucojum (Snowflake): Part shade; blooms in early spring. It has bell-shaped pendulous white flowers. |
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Muscari (Grape Hyacinth): Sun lover; blooms early to mid-spring. A very popular spring bloomer and looks the best when planted in large groups instead of a few individually. |
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Narcissus (Daffodil): Sun to part shade. Narcissus is one of the most popular bulbs defining the arrival of spring. Many varieties are available. |
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Scilla: Sun to part shade; blooms early to mid- spring. Scilla flowers can be pale blue, white and purple pink. |
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Tulip: Sun lover; flowering time depends upon variety grown. This is an enormous group of over 100 species. Tulips come in many brilliant colors, sizes and flower forms. |