Daffodils members of the narcissus family daffodils erupt in shades of white and yellow in mid march to announce the arrival of spring.
Bulbs to plant in fall.
Late summer is preferable to late autumn.
Sleek blue stripes alight the white tepals on 4 tall flower.
Plant these fall bulbs in rich well drained humus and they ll bloom in spring and early summer.
If you want to herald spring with a burst of color you need to plan ahead because these bulbs must be planted in fall.
Or make sure you buy your bulbs from a reputable nursery or garden center.
Some of these are spring flowering bulbs while a couple bloom a bit later in the season.
If you can find a spot that gets only afternoon sun you ll get the most abundant blooms.
Remember second rate bulbs produce second rate flowers don t sprout at all and often don t return year after year.
You could get flowers the first year if you plant early enough.
Let s start by talking about some of the best bulbs for fall planting.
The ideal winter soil temperature during this time is 35 45 f 2 8 c.
Bulbs can be ordered from a mail order catalog ahead of time so that the bulbs arrive right in time for fall planting.
Colchicum needs a moisture retentive soil and partial shade.
Since these are fall bloomers don t wait too late to plant your bulbs.
Available for purchase from spring through fall we ll ship them to your door when it s time to plant.
These flowering bulbs are the surest signs that spring has arrived with some bulbs even blooming when there s still snow on the ground.
Many bulbs need 16 to 18 weeks of cold temperatures to produce blooms the following spring or summer.