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 ...
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 ...
Further south, In zone 7, for instance, this temperature will be later. And even further south, in zones 8-9, you can plant much later: November or December. In these more southern climates, choose your bulbs carefully. Some varieties require more chilling than warmer areas generally get: ...
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 ...
So, why not consider adding a North American tree to your borders this year that will perfectly complement your other fall-blooming native plants? Our expert-approved guide reveals five of the best options to plant in early fall and enjoy for years to come. (Image credit: Getty Images/ Sand...
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...
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...
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...
Planting late summer blooming perennials in front or near your lilies will help fill the space when they are dormant. 5.) Why Should I Plant Lily Bulbs in Fall? While you’re planting your tulips, daffodils, allium, and other fall favorites you may as well add some lilies to the area ...