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White hyacinth

Growing Summer HyacinthAccording to Greek mythology a young boy named Hyacinth was killed with a discus while playing a game. A hyacinth sprang from his wound as he lay in the arms of the god Apollo, who was wailing in grief.

 

Growing SquillThere are several species of Squill, but Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica) is probably the most commonly grown. It blooms in the spring along with Snowdrops, Tulips, Hyacinth and Crocus and often produces more than one 8 inch stem per bulbs, each with up to 6 start-shaped flowers...

 

Closeup of Snowdrop flower

Growing: SnowdropThe Snowdrop's native habitat is the eastern Mediterranean, southeastern Europe and Russia. Because they grow in late fall or early spring (depending on zone) they are often thought of as opportunists. By blooming early, they ensure themselves more moisture and less competition from other flowers for pollinators...

 

white 5 petal flowers with yellow centers

Growing Rain Lily (Fairy Lily)Rain lilies earn their namesake from their habit of blooming several times a season, usually 3 or 4 days after it rains. They are a genus of a bulbous species belonging to the amaryllis family...

 

spider flower

Growing Peruvian Daffodil (Spider...Plant bulbs outdoors in the spring or fall, 3 to 5 inches deep and spaced 12 to 15 inches apart. Gardeners in northern zones should plant bulbs outdoors in the spring when temperatures stay above 60ºF. Zones with shorter season may want to consider starting plants indoors.

 

Beautiful snowflake flowers.

Growing Snowflake (Leucojum)The snowflake flower is native to southern Europe, from the Pyrenées to Romania and western Russia.

 

Purple and white crocus blooms.

Growing CrocusBuy spring flowering crocus corms to plant in the fall (or vice versa). Plant in groups of a dozen or more for the best show. Plant them at a depth of 3 to 4 inches spaced about 3 inches apart.

 

yellow freesia flowers

Growing FreesiaFreesia is tender and delicate and really only grows well outdoors in the warmer zones although they can be grown indoors in cooler zones. Because they are easily damaged, it is best to grow them in containers.

 

Guernsey Lily

Growing Guernsey LilyPlant bulbs in mid summer or early fall. The bulbs should be planted about 8 inches deep and spaced about 8 inches apart. Guernsey lilies will flower in mid summer and follow with leaf growth, which will remain green and actively growing until flower stalks appear the next season.

 

yellow lily

Growing LilyBulbs generally available during the spring or fall. If you're buying bulbs in the fall, make sure you get them in the ground before it freezes so they have time to establish some roots.

 

Growing: Madonna Lily

Growing: Madonna LilyMadonna lilies are different from other lilies in that they grow their foliage in the fall, bloom in the spring and go dormant in the summer. For this reason, bulbs should be planted around mid-September to see new growth in the fall.

 

White flower with purple center.

Growing Acidanthera (Peacock Orchid)Plant in clusters of 5-7 for best show. In the spring, corms should be planted three inches deep and six inches apart. This plant requires a long growing season (up to 20 weeks) and should be started indoors 1 month before the last frost in northern zones.

 

pink dahlia

Growing DahliaStart with bare-rooted plants in the spring or sow seed indoors from four to six weeks before your last frost date. Seedlings should be pinched off when they are 4 to 6 inches tall to encourage bushier growth.

 

Growing Foxtail Lilies

Growing Foxtail LilyIn the fall, plant tubers 6 inches deep and approximately 36 inches apart. Plants need regular watering during the growing season and should not be allowed to dry out.

 

Small blue flowers.

Growing Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow,...Plant in fall from rhizomes, corms, or bulbs (including offsets) or if you have the patience, start the plants from seeds sown directly into the garden in the fall. Glory of the Snow appreciates moist soil so keep plants watered consistently through the growing season...

 

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Growing: Daffodil

Growing Daffodil (Jonquil)Purchase bulbs for planting in the summer or fall. Plant bulbs two times as deep as the bulb is tall (about 4 to 6 inches below the surface). Daffodils don't like soggy soil...

 

Miniature Iris (Dwarf Iris)

Growing Miniature Iris (Dwarf Iris)Plant Dwarf Iris in the spring or summer from potted plants or bare-root divisions. Bulbs should be spaced 3 inches deep and 6 inches apart in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

 

Growing Hyacinth

Growing HyacinthIn most zones, bulbs can be planted to a depth of 4 to 5 inches. Colder zones may need to plant as deep as 8 inches and add mulch to protect the bulbs over winter. Remove the mulch in spring after frost danger has passed.

 

Growing: Calla Lily

Growing: Calla LilyCalla lilies need to be planted deeply for their size. Plant them at a depth of 4 inches, spacing each bulb 12 inches apart. In cooler...

 

Growing Cannas

Growing CannasPot rhizomes in a soil-less mix, pointed end up and barely cover them. Keep them warm (75ºF) and slightly moist until new growth appears. Then move them to a sunnier location and feed every two weeks with a 1/2 strength houseplant fertilizer.

 

Growing Camassia (Wild Hyacinth)

Growing Camassia (Wild Hyacinth)There are several common species of Camassia worthy of planting in your perennial garden. The bulbs of the first, Camassia quamash, were once eaten by Native Americans and are known for their deep blue foliage.

 

Light purple flowers.

Growing Chinese Ground OrchidPlant rhizomes 4 inches deep and space them about 6 inches apart. Apply a liquid fertilizer every 3 weeks during growing period, and after flowering let them die back naturally...

 

A field of red tulips.

Growing TulipsPlant bulbs from 4 to 8 inches deep and 4 to 8 inches apart in the fall. Bulbs should be free of mold or black spots and the outer tunic (brown layer) should be intact. . .

 

Growing: Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis)

Growing: Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis)Plant tubers 3 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart in the fall for spring flowers. Tubers do not like to be dry and can be soaked overnight before planting for a faster start. . .

 

Anemone (Greek Wind Flower, Poppy Anemone)

Growing Anemone (Greek Wind Flower,...Plant Greek Wind Flower bulbs in zones 4-8 in the spring. They grow to a height of 4" to 6" and prefer rich, well-drained soil and sun to partial shade. Plant Poppy Anemone bulbs in zones 8-11 in the spring. They grow to heights of 12" to 18" and prefer light sandy soil and full sun.

 

red amaryllis on white background

Growing AmaryllisAmaryllis couldn't be easier to grow. Most garden and home centers offer them for sale during the winter season when they are commonly grown to bloom for the holidays.

 

Allium

Growing AlliumAllium tends to be resistant to deer, chipmunks, mice and other rodents, and great for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.

 

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