Tropical Flower Bulbs

(These bulbs do not need much root space.) Use soil, or a mixture of soil, peat and perlite. Continue to fertilize. Amaryllis How-To: Ever grown an amaryllis inside the house? Simply remove each flower as it begins to pale.

A real dazzler trumpet daffodil in bloom. And if you're planting wildflower seed, what could be easier that to pop in the bulbs when you have the ground already turned?' Probably nothing in the gardening world is more foolproof and more rewarding than...

Every bulb you plant grows a beautiful bouquet of tulips to enjoy either in the garden, in patio pots, or as cut flowers. Single Late Tulip Flaming Club produces five or more flowers per stem.

Boasting small, deep burgundy blooms highlighted with tiny wisps of fragrant white florets, 'Red Mohican' is an intriguing addition to bouquets, whether fresh or dried. About the Alliums .

This Dutch Iris mix gives you all bi-colors with an accent on the newer gold and orangey tiger-type hybrids. A true rainbow of beautiful combinations. Not to be confused with the even larger bearded or German iris that bloom in late spring, these beauties...

(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 plants grow quickly and some grow quite tall, always with lush deep green foliage. Types of Dahlias. The names in this group all begin with 'F' like 'Futuro' and 'Fantastico'. 'Gallery Dahlias' are a newer group of shorter plants with flower-types...

'French' anemones can be planted fall or spring, and grow from small irregularly-shaped bulbs that look sort of like weathered wood chips. Put them into semi-shady spots, and they'll be up in no time.

The rarest color in flowers makes this hyacinth a stunner. And next spring, don't forget to stop and smell the hyacinths! (Hyacinthus orientalis) Tulips add dramatic color. True Blue, not purple, is the hallmark of this beauty.

Double Scarlet Begonias are a striking sight, with huge, full flowers that bloom in a brilliant scarlet red. Ideal in window boxes, containers or shady beds, plant these colorful beauties to revive dark areas.

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

They're the sweet-smelling daffodils that bloom just as well on your coffee table as regular daffodils do in your garden. And these put up several multi-flowered stems from each bulb! To make indoor pots and bowls, simply arrange the paperwhite bulbs...

Prefers moist soils. 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.

Since the Emperors are closely related to a wild species, they are much more 'perennial' than most tulips, making them even more valuable. About the famous Emperor Tulips: Early in the 20th Century, a talented Dutch hybridizer named Lefeber worked long...

(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.

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 in pots. This full peony-like tulip is gorgeous when planted in large groups.

Probably nothing in the gardening world is more foolproof and more rewarding than 'naturalizing' daffodils. This daffodil is actually a cross between two like parents, thus the name, which means, literally 'Head to Head', and usually describes an intimate...

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. 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.

Types of Dahlias: These plants have been hybridized into various heights from short bedding plants to tall bushy ones. One expert has said, 'Never have so many gardeners received so much for so little work, as when they grow dahlias.''

Purple Passion Mix includes purples ranging from dark to light and even bi-colors. Dramatic tulip blooms make beautiful cut flower arrangements so be sure to plant extra! They are excellent cut flowers as they have a long vase life.

(These bulbs do not need much root space.) Use soil, or a mixture of soil, peat and perlite. Continue to fertilize. Amaryllis How-To: Ever grown an amaryllis inside the house? Simply remove each flower as it begins to pale.

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

First, take a look at the combination photo below. Asiatic Hybrid Lilies are today's largest group of garden lilies, quite easy to 'naturalize'. It has been used to create a whole new group of hybrids.

But when they bloom, that's only the beginning. It's a fabulous finale for the tulip season, and without lily-flowered tulips, you'll miss it all.' After a few days, they are almost flat, like a huge pointed-petaled poppy.

Double Late Tulip Foxtrot has petals with a soft white line in the center that turns blush pink with rose pink edges. Plant in a border, or on a sunny patio in pots. The edges are slightly ruffled making the tulip look full and lush similar to a peony.

You'll get stunning double centers, stripes, and frills that often resemble the appearance of a butterfly. And if you're planting wildflower seed, what could be easier that to pop in the bulbs when you have the ground already turned?'