fall blooming bulbs Psyched for Cyclamen 7 Comments•Plant images from the garden and nursery,Plant Spotlight• ByTony Avent•February 12, 2025 Even after growing the hardy Cyclamen hederifolium for over five decades, I’m still amazed by the incredible diversity of leaf patterns. Since ...
It’s important to determine the right time for planting. The best time to plant bulbs in northern gardens, in zone 4, for example, is when temps are below 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees celsius). So the middle of October may be a good time to plant. Typically you’re aiming to p...
Fall-blooming bulbsLooks at bulb plants such as tulips, narcissus, and hyacinths. How to grow bulbs; Physical description of various bulbs; Climatic conditions which are required by such plants.Fischer, ThomasHorticulture
When snowdrops are blooming en masse, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into a fairy tale. We love them when planted in drifts in ground cover beds. Snowdrops are adaptable, growing well in full or partial shade. They do prefer moist soil, unlike many bulbs, so add leaf mold or ...
Chris Wiesinger calls this a “signal” plant, telling him it’s time to plant spring-blooming bulbs. Blooms: Red (late summer/early fall)Height/Spread: 1–2’/1’Zones: 5–10Photo by: Rob Cardillo. 18. Formosa lily (Lilium formosanum) A Taiwan native, this 7-foot stunner runs ...
Growing best in US hardiness zone 4 to US hardiness zone 7, serviceberry trees are found throughout the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia and as far west as Mississippi. These native trees are prized by many gardeners for their seasonal impact, with white blooms in spring, berries...
Today’s photos come from Kathy Purdy, a great collector of fall-bloomingcolchicum. I garden in Oxford, New York, which I like to say has a Zone 5 winter (sometimes even Zone 6!) with a Zone 4 growing season (late spring frosts and early autumn frosts). I first encountered colchicum...
13. Plant bulbs, shrubs, and fall annuals Some plants do best when planted in the fall. If you want to add new shrubs or spring bulbs like hyacinth, now is the time to get them in the ground. Fall annuals like pansies are also a great addition to keep some color in your yard as...
There is nothing more lovely than to give flower bulbs as a gift at fall events like weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, private parties, memorials, school or family reunions, and corporate meetings. Flower bulbs are a perfect present: not only are they environmentally friendly, they will create...
Use this zone finder here to find out. 4.) Where Should I plant Lily Bulbs? Plant lily bulbs in full to part sun for the best growth and blooms. Lilies are fairly easy to grow. However, they have a requirement for the planting location. It is critical that they are planted in soil...