Bulbs
Warm - climateNarcissus‘Yaz ’ and ‘ Blushing Lady ’ bloom as heartily as any moth-eaten - climate varieties . Photo by : Rebecca Sweet .
When blab out about grow bulbs , tender - mood gardener often palpate leave out of the conversation , assuming there ’s very few bulbs that will thrive year after year in mild winters . In garden magazines , images of colorful tulip in a rainbow of colors or elephantine orb of purple allium that bob and float throughout the garden bed make the gentle gardener turn green with envy .
Many incandescent lamp require a period of time of winter shiver so as to bloom , which is lacking in fond climate ( zone 9 and up ) , where temperature rarely dip below 30 degrees . Many tulip and daffodils , for instance , require at least eight to twelve consecutive weeks of consistently cold temperatures to draw the bulbs into dormancy until spring ’s warmer temps signal that it ’s clock time to bloom .
fortunately , however , more and more providers are pop the question an regalia of bulbs that thrive and blossom in strong - mood gardens . Here are a few suggestion for bulb that do well in warmer - clime garden .
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LATE WINTER
Photo by : Rebecca Sweet .
GRAPE HYACINTH (Muscarispp.)
Zones:4 - 9Exposure : Full sunlight to partial shadeBloom clip : Late wintertime to former springHeight / Spread:6 to 9 inches tall , 2 to 6 inches across-the-board , upright spreading habitUses : Naturalize in garden seam and border , woodland background , John Rock gardens , containers , force indoors for winter blooms .
With flowers resembling clusters of grapes , aptly advert grape hyacinths are some of the easiest warm - climate light bulb to grow in the garden . The flyspeck heyday come in colors ranging from dark purple to pink and white . Muscariwill speedily multiply ( can become trespassing in some areas ) to make an impressive drift of colour . A few ducky are ‘ Mentha piperita ’ with its pale blue flowers and foliage that tends to be more good than other varieties , and the sapphire - blue blooms of ‘ Dark Eyes ’ that are lightly tipped with white . May be grown in container to ascertain spread .
get word grape hyacinth .
Zephranthes grandiflora . exposure by : Eny Strawberry / Shutterstock .
RAIN LILY (Zephranthesspp.)
Zones:7 - 10Exposure : Full sun to partial shadeBloom metre : Early winter and again in early springHeight / Spread:6 to 12 inches magniloquent and wide ; upright clippety-clop habitUses : tame in a woodland scene ; front of the border , rock gardens , containers .
An unusual bulb with evergreen grass - like foliage throughout the year , bursting onward with a profusion of crocus - comparable flowers with the first declension rainwater . Zephranthes albahas crispy , white flush , Zephranthes citrinahas gilded - lily-livered blooms , andZephranthes grandiflorahas slightly big pink bloom . Their low - farm habit makes them idealistic for the front of the border .
' Baby Star ' amaryllis . photograph by : alvant / Shutterstock .
AMARYLLIS (Hippeastrumspp.)
Zones:8 - 10Exposure : fond shadeBloom clip : Late winter to other springHeight / Spread:12 to 36 inches marvelous ; upright physique : Mixed border , cottage garden , containers , force indoors for wintertime blooms .
legal tender and tropic amaryllis bulbs are well-to-do to spring up in warm mood . Dwarf amaryllis are often more fertile than other diversity , with a longer show of flowers in the garden . Varieties such as ‘ Baby Star ’ ( pictured ) or ‘ Fairy Tale ’ will produce a larger amount of smaller bloom per bow , with several stems per bulb . ‘ Neon ’ amaryllis , growing to 16 inches , has fuchsia - pink blooms with elusive white striation sure to light up the semi - sleeping garden .
teach amaryllis .
SPRING
Photo by : LianeM / Shutterstock .
DAFFODILS AND PAPERWHITES (Narcissusspp.)
Zones:3 - 9Exposure : Full sun to partial shadeBloom time : former winter to springHeight / Spread:12 to 24 inches tall , 6 to 8 inch wideUses : sundry delimitation , naturalistic garden place setting , containers , or rock or crushed rock gardens .
There are hundreds of varieties available in just about any coloration imaginable ; but keep in mind that mostNarcissusrequire pass winter chill for repeat blooms . There are , however , several varieties that reliably return in warm clime , with personal favorites being ' Thalia ' ( pictured ) , ' Avalanche ’ , ' Bantam ’ , ' Elka ’ , ' Yaz ’ , ' re-formation ’ , ' White Petticoat ’ , and ' Golden Bells . ’
Learn daffodilsandpaperwhites .
' Lilac Wonder ' tulip . exposure by : Rebecca Sweet .
SPECIES TULIPS (Tulipaspp.)
Zones:3 - 10Exposure : Full sun to partial shadeBloom time : Early to mid - springHeight / Spread:6 to 14 inches marvellous , 4 to 6 inch wide ; good habitUses : Naturalistic garden , front of the border , containers , rock and gravel gardens .
Species tulips are little than the more common hybrid tulips but are just as colorful . They also have a recollective bloom time and easily naturalize , organize colorful drifts . Their low sizing makes them an ideal choice to farm in the front of the border . Personal favourite includeT. bakeri’Lilac Wonder ’ ( pictured),T. urumiensis , T. clusiana’Tubergen ’s Gem ’ , ' Cynthia ’ , and ' Peppermint Stick . ’
Learn tulip .
exposure by : Janet Loughrey
SPANISH BLUEBELLS (Hyacinthoides hispanica)
Zones:3 - 9Exposure : Full Dominicus to partial shadeBloom time : Mid - springHeight / Spread:8 to 20 inches marvelous and all-embracing ; upright spreading build : Naturalize in woodland configurations , forms gallery under deciduous trees and shrubs .
A few bulbs of Spanish bluebells will cursorily colonise to organise a drift of decipherable blue , Vanessa Stephen - shaped flowers held luxuriously on strong stems , surrounded by strappy light-green leaf . While blue is the most common color , they can also be found in gloss place from white-hot to Christ Within pink . NOTE : They may be considered invasive in some areas .
' Gravetye Giant ' snowdrop . picture by : Rebecca Sweet .
SUMMER SNOWFLAKE (Leucojum aestivum)
Zones:4 - 9Exposure : Sun to fond shadeBloom time : Generally blooms mid to late springiness , but may blossom earlier in warmer climatesHeight / Spread:20 inches tallUses : Naturalize in a woodland mise en scene , rock garden , under deciduous trees and bush
Leucojum aestivumis commonly called summer flake , even though they flower in fountain . Their blooms resemble snowdrops ( Galanthus ) ; however , the industrial plant are taller and bloom after , typically after daffodils . While snowdrops are a common raft in moth-eaten - climate gardens , summertime snowflake prosper in affectionate temperatures , with ‘ Gravetye Giant ’ being a favorite . Its sturdier stems assistance keep it upright in potent winds while having larger flowers than other sort . Not to be confused with spring snowflake , Leucojum vernum , which blooms earlier .
' Wisley Blue ' Ornithogalum umbellatum . Photo by : Iva Vagnerova / Shutterstock .
STARFLOWER (Ipheion uniflorum)
Zones:5 - 9Exposure : Full sun to partial shadeBloom time : Mid to former springHeight / Spread:3 to 6 inches tall and wide ; erect habitUses : Front of the border , along pathways , underplanting roses and shrubs , containers , rock and gravel garden , naturalized within lawn .
The star - work peak of the spring starflower might look ticklish , but do n’t let that fool you ; this bulb is tough as nails . Cool - toned flowers in shades of white and lavender complement the warmer tincture of many Narcissus pseudonarcissus and freesia , and their modest stature gain them idealistic for layering under magniloquent bulbs and perennials . The awarding - winning ‘ Wisley Blue ’ ( pictured ) has lilac - dreary blooms with a glowering blue stripe on each petal .
exposure by : Kevin Cupp / Shutterstock .
FREESIA (Freesiaspp.)
Zones:9 - 10Exposure : Full sun to partial shadeBloom time : Spring and summerHeight / Spread:12 to 24 inch tall , spread 6 to 24 inches wide ; good build : Front of the border , container , cutting garden , cottage garden , moon garden , skilful for creating trend .
Sweetly - scented freesia flowers are a front-runner among gardener and are available in a wide mountain chain of people of color . The tubelike bloom are defend on retentive , lissome stems and are a magnet for bees and other pollinator . Their aroma is strongest in the early evening , give them a honest candidate formoon garden .
Learn freesias .
SUMMER
pic by : Nomis_h / Shutterstock .
ORANGE LILY (Lilium bulbiferum)
Zones:3 - 9Exposure : Full sunlight to partial shadeBloom time : too soon summerHeight / Spread:3 to 4 feet tall , 2 to 3 feet wide ; upright habitus : midway of the borderline , traditional or cottage garden , containers .
A group of bloom orange lilies will awaken the early summer garden with a mass of prolific , magnificent , deep orange flowers . Easy to develop and reliably return class after year , with upward - facing flower that attract a variety of pollinators .
pick up lily .
affection to Heart ® ' Scarlet Flame ' and ' White Wonder ' caladiums . exposure by : Proven Winners .
CALADIUM (Caladiumspp.)
Zones:9 - 11Exposure : fond to full shadeBloom time : heyday are insignificantHeight / Spread:12 to 24 inch grandiloquent , 8 to 24 inches all-inclusive ; upright spreading habit . usage : Shade gardens , bungalow gardens , containers , window boxes .
tropic - depend caladiums are a show - conversation stopper in the shady garden , with outsized heart - work foliage up to 20 ” long and available in a dizzying array of color combination . Their unsloped form makes them ideal for layering with low - develop plants , such as impatiens , lowly ferns , or heucheras .
Learn caladium .
Be My ® Main Squeeze ™ genus Calla lily . picture by : Proven Winners .
CALLA LILIES (Zantedeschia aethiopica)
Zones:7 - 10Exposure : Full Dominicus to fond shadeBloom clip : Early to late summerHeight / Spread:2 to 3 feet improbable , 2 to 3 feet wide ; upright riding habit . exercise : Middle of the border , cottage garden , container , pool and stream .
Depending on the potpourri , calla lilies bloom in natural spring , summer , or fall in colors ranging from saturated clean to vivid chickenhearted , plum tree , and orange . The elegant , upright , trumpet - shaped flush are a focal point when set in the middle or back of the perimeter and make excellent cut flowers . With seasonally selected form , it ’s promiscuous to have blooms for months at a clip .
Learn calla lilies .
' Millenium ' allium . Photo by : Rebecca Sweet .
ORNAMENTAL ONION (Allium)
' Millenium ' or ' Lavender Bubbles '
The colorful , spherical heads of ornamental onions are a common mess in garden magazines . However , only a few varieties boom in warm climates . ‘ Millenium ’ ( pictured ) and ‘ Lavender Bubbles ’ have the same globe - determine bloom chief but are smaller in size and in shades of lavender and light purpleness . While they may be subtle than their show - barricade , frigid - climate cousin-german , they more than make up for this fact with their high temperature tolerance and fertile blooms , faithfully return year after twelvemonth .
Learn genus Allium .
FALL
. Photo by : Rob Cardillo .
RED SPIDER LILY (Lycoris radiata)
Zones:6 - 10Exposure : Full sun to partial shadeBloom time : recent summer to early fallHeight / Spread:1 to 2 feet improbable and wide ; upright habitUses : intimate and bungalow garden , front of the border , containers .
The vibrant red flush of the wanderer lily make this a welcome addition to the gloaming garden . Tall , slender staunch slowly come forth from the ground , topped with umbel - mold flowers of coral - red heyday with curled petals . The strappy dark green foliage seem once the flowers begin to melt , lasting through winter until summertime ’s heat energy causes the bulb to go dormant , once again . Consider blend a fewLycorisbulbs with goldenColchiniumbulbs for an eye - catching dip presentation .
. pic by : Rebecca Sweet .
AUTUMN CROCUS (Colchicum autumnale)
Zones:4 - 9Exposure : Full sunBloom sentence : FallHeight / Spread:6 to 12 inch tall , 2 to 3 in encompassing ; good habitus : cozy and cottage garden , front of the border , meadow planting , containers , underplanting roses and shrubs .
This summer - abeyant bulb is essential for the fall garden , adding a pop of color when other plants are wind up down . Though minuscule in height , the cup - shape flowers are 2 to 3 inch and flower in vibrant gloss ranging from golden yellowness to pink , purple , or bloodless . When allowed to naturalize , they ’ll form an impressive autumn display .
. Photo by : Walter Erhardt / Shutterstock .
YELLOW AUTUMN CROCUS (Stenbergia lutea)
Zones:6 - 9Exposure : Full sunBloom sentence : FallHeight / Spread:3 to 6 inches tall and wide ; unsloped habitUses : Front of the perimeter , rock and crushed rock gardens , bungalow gardens , underplanting rose and bush .
Similar to an oversize crocus , this fall - flowering bulb is easy to grow and will naturalize into a colourful drift in just a few years . The chalice - shaped 1 ½-inch prime are a cheery white-livered with green goddess - like leaf that survive through winter . Once summer arrives , the medulla go torpid until the tank temperature of fall arrive once again .
Ivy - leaved Cyclamen purpurascens ( C. hederifolium ) . picture by : Rebecca Sweet .
IVY-LEAVED CYCLAMEN (Cyclamen hederifolium)
Zones:4 - 9Exposure : Partial to full shadeBloom time : Fall to other springHeight / Spread:2 to 6 inches tall , 4 to 12 inch wide ; upright mounding or spreading habitus : naturalise in a timber setting , tilt garden , containers , good for the front of the border .
Once summertime ’s heat set about to subside , slender stalks emerge , top with frail pink flowers . These naked salad days herald the beginning of fall . As the flower begin to fade , the exquisitely patterned common ivy - shaped foliage appear . The optic - catching mound of foliage persist until the return of summer ’s heating when the plant life once again becomes dormant .
Create Magic in Your Garden with Fall Blooming Bulbs
transubstantiate your fall garden with the guidance of horticulture expert Rebecca Sweet from Harmony in the Garden . Discover how she uses nightfall - blooming bulbs to make three dynamic combination full of visual energy .
