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
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: ...
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 ...
In a flower garden, the focus is to have some blooming all through the season, including into autumn. Look at average bloom times for bulbs and perennials. Read seed packets for days to maturity on annual flowers. Add this information to a calendar and see how you can fill the gaps. To...
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 ...
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 ...
11. Divide and cut back perennials If your perennials really took off this year, go ahead and spread the love. Divide plants and add them to other beds where they will also do well. This saves money and time in the spring. Fall-blooming perennials like chrysanthemums shouldn’t be divided...
Are squirrels and rodents attacking your bulbs? Try this simple and natural garden hack for instant protection By Thomas Rutter Seeds to sow in US hardiness zone 7 in February – flowers, vegetables, and herbs to start indoors for a longer season By Drew Swainston 9 February gardening jo...
Just about everyone’s spirits soar when they see flowers blooming after a long, cold winter. Springtime blossoms are a feast for the eyes and the heart alike, filling the landscape with gorgeous hues and intoxicating fragrances. Sometimes you need to plan ahead if you want heaps of spring co...