Flower Bulb Varieties

Aftercare: When all flowers are gone, cut off the tubular flower stems near the top of the bulb, leaving the foliage to continue growing. Simply remove each flower as it begins to pale.

The one thing to remember is that you won't be able to mow that area until the tops die down. 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.

Every bulb you plant grows a beautiful bouquet of tulips to enjoy either in the garden, in patio pots, or as cut flowers. Shades of fuschia, berry red and white paint each petal differently making each bloom unique.

This way, the wonderful flower stalks rise up and tower over the other flowers for a wonderful period of bloom. About the Alliums . Unappealing to most wildlife. The beauty of the small lavender flowerheads of chives have always been a decorative highlight...

Not to be confused with the even larger bearded or German iris that bloom in late spring, these beauties are early spring flowers, and the bulbs are planted in fall just like daffodils and tulips.

Prepare to become 'hooked.' First of all, Dahlias are great for cutting, as you can see in the large top photo of an arrangement showing a lavish deep red dahlia right next to a large, voluptuous rose.

They stay short, and are perfect for pots or borders. 'Dinnerplates' are, simply put, the large plants with the huge flowers. The famous 'Shogun Dahlias' are as tall as Decoratives, but have very heavy bloom of smaller bi-colored flowers for gardeners...

'St Brigid' Anemone Mix delivers double-flowering, slighty-ruffled blooms in a rainbow of colors. Hardy in zones 7-10, these are considered an annual in all other zones. Be sure it's never too hot, and never too dry.

Many gardeners think they look best in close groups of 3, 5 or more. With some shade, the flowers will last longer than in full sun. (Hyacinthus orientalis) Hyacinths must have good drainage, so be sure to plant them where they'll never be in standing...

Scarlet begonias red tone is beautiful and will provide stunning color in the shadiest locations. It's bright color creates a pop against it's rich green foliage. Double Scarlet Begonias are a striking sight, with huge, full flowers that bloom in a brilliant...

Blooms in late spring. Purple and orange is a perfect combination to create a show stopping display. Harvest Mix tulips emerge in late spring and offer large colorful blooms on sturdy stems.

With elegant, slightly fragrant blooms, the Paperwhite Inbal is a must-have indoors this season. (Narcissus tazetta) Almost instantly, the bulbs will sprout, and in just 6-10 weeks, you'll have a flurry of fragrant daffodils right there on the coffee...

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

This tulip defines elegance with its huge pristine white blooms and fragrance. Since the Emperors are closely related to a wild species, they are much more 'perennial' than most tulips, making them even more valuable.

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.

Excellent cut flower. This full peony-like tulip is gorgeous when planted in large groups. Double Late Tulip Dream Touch has magenta pink petals with crisp white edges. For smaller spaces create a charming cottage garden feel on your patio when planted...

But the best part is the ease of adding Tete a Tete to your meadow. With strong stems popping up to only about 8 or 10', it is very close in form to the wild daffodil it was hybridized from, which is an important benefit to wildflower gardeners.

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...

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

Plant 'Blue Boy' in full sun and expect loads of cool color to fill your gardens and bouquets. They're really easy to grow with spectacular results. Dahlias are native to Mexico, but there's about as much resemblance between the original and the Dutch...

They are excellent cut flowers as they have a long vase life. Triumph Tulips have strong, sturdy stems, which makes them ideal in bad weather. Purple Passion Mix includes purples ranging from dark to light and even bi-colors.

Aftercare: When all flowers are gone, cut off the tubular flower stems near the top of the bulb, leaving the foliage to continue growing. Simply remove each flower as it begins to pale.

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

Spectacular lilies for your garden; it's easy. Most have very large, outward-facing, fragrant flowers. The large picture of a red lily is Stargazer, the most famous Oriental Hybrid.

If not, here are the facts: These unique tulips bloom late, at the end of the tulip season. About Lily-Flowered Tulips: If you've grown them before, you know all about it. They're tall, compared to most, with thin, but large blooms as you can see in the...

Makes an excellent cut flower for bouquets. The edges are slightly ruffled making the tulip look full and lush similar to a peony. Double Late Tulip Foxtrot has petals with a soft white line in the center that turns blush pink with rose pink edges.

The one thing to remember is that you won't be able to mow that area until the tops die down. 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.