>> Buy Now Friendship Gladiolas
Soft
pink, delicate-looking flowers belie this variety's vigor; it's
been a favorite since it was introduced in 1949. 10 bulbs. $6.95
>> Buy Now Collarette Orange Dahlias
An inner crown of small petals
adorns the brilliant orange blooms, making them eye-catching and especially
striking when combined with deeper hues. 3 bulbs. $8.95
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>> Buy Now Stargazer Oriental Lilies
A favorite Oriental lily for decades, 'Stargazer' boasts large,
superbly fragrant crimson blossoms with white edges and dark
pink speckles. 5 bulbs. $12.95
>> Buy Now Pompon Mixed Dahlias
Tightly packed petals and perfect symmetry
give pompon dahlias a slightly formal feel. Plant this colorful
mix near flowers with a vertical form, such as salvia,
for an eye-catching display. 3 bulbs. $8.95
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Summer-Blooming Bulbs
Bulbs are almost foolproof. They're tidy little packages, each containing
a shoot and all the food it needs to begin growing. Plant bulbs and you
are almost guaranteed to get flowers!
When you say the word "bulbs" most people think of fall-planted, spring-blooming
daffodils and tulips, but there are many summer-bloomers
that
are
planted
in
spring.
Some,
such
as lilies, are hardy perennials and can be left in the ground to bloom
in subsequent seasons. Others, such as gladiolas and dahlias, are tropicals
and frost-tender; in most regions they should be dug in fall,
stored, and replanted the following spring. Or, since the bulbs are so
affordable, you can skip the digging, leave the old ones in the ground,
and purchase new bulbs each spring.
Whether you're a novice gardener looking for a sure thing or an experienced
gardener looking to add pizzazz, try some summer-blooming bulbs!
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