Bulbs

Dahlias are prized in many home gardens for their large, intricate blossoms. Available in a large range of colors and in giant and dwarf varieties, dahlias grace summer gardens with their many...

An amaryllis is the perfect plant to bring a bright and welcome burst of color into your home during the cold winter months. With large, trumpet-like blooms ranging in color from white to vibrant...

In the 18th century, the dahlia was used as a food source; the tuber was considered a vegetable. In the early 19th century, people began to cultivate the dahlia for its blooms, which range in size...

Hyacinth bulbs aren't just for growing outdoors. For a burst of color and fragrant blossoms anytime, you can plant hyacinth bulbs indoors. If you plant your bulbs in October or November, you...

Narcissus flowers are some of the most popular flowers for gardeners throughout the world. Dozens of different species of Narcissus flowers exist, differing in variety and form, with three of the...

Nothing is like the bright yellow and white blossoms of newly bloomed daffodils in the early days of spring. These hardy flowers signify to many people that the long, cold days of winter are soon...

Jonquil, or Narcissus jonquilla, are a flower species akin to Daffodils. Their strong resemblance to the more ubiquitous daffodil has caused some confusion in identification for gardeners, but...

With just a little bit of understanding and a little bit of time, gladiolus bulbs are able to be used from year to year, providing beautiful bouquets to enjoy through many seasons. Individuals...

Gladiolas---or glads, as many experienced gardeners refer to them---are a member of the iris family, and produce similarly striking blooms with very little effort from the home gardener. Their...

Caladiums are flamboyant foliage plants that produce heart-shaped leaves in red, pink, white and green variations. Massing in a shady location produces a striking effect. Used as accent plants...

Bulbs bought in autumn can be chilled and stored in pots for spring transplanting. This practice is popular with gardeners who buy expensive tender varieties and do not want to risk losing them to...

Freesia is grown just as much for its scent as for its blooms. Colors include blue, violet, red, yellow and white. Freesia bulbs, which are actually corms, cannot withstand freezing temperatures....

Voodoo lilies stink--literally. The plant, a tuberous perennial native to the Balkans, produces a flower called a spathe. From inside the spathe rises the spadex, which can grow to 53 inches. The...

Amaryllis bulbs produce large lily-like flowers in a wide variety of colors like red, pink and white. This perennial bulb can flower up to 75 years if the proper care is used. One good quality...

Tigridia, known variously as tiger iris or tiger flower, displays brilliant color and handsome foliage. Although more difficult to tend and propagate than most bulb-type flowers, gardeners with an...

Bulbs grow and bloom in the garden when environmental conditions are right. However, you can create these same conditions indoors and force your bulbs to not only grow, but also bloom. You must...

Stella de Oro means "star of gold" and these showy daylilies live up to their name with massivef 2-inch yellow blooms. Rewarding the careful gardener by multiplying rapidly, Stella de Oro lilies...

Hyacinths are one of the spring mainstays of the garden, keeping company with tulips and daffodils. Autumn planting is the ideal way to winterize hyacinth bulbs to enable them to emerge from the...

Lupine are often seen growing along roadsides and in meadows, but they're also an old-fashioned favorite in the home landscape. With their sturdy stems topped by colorful spikes, lupine can grow...

Oriental lilies come in a variety of different types: "Miss Lucy," "Casablanca," "Black Beauty" and "Madonna Lily," just to name a few. These plants can grow up to 5 feet tall and have flowers...

Amaryllis, scientifically known as hippeastrum, can be propagated by collecting and sowing its seeds or by dividing the bulbous protrusion at the base of its stem. While growing from seed may...

Asiatic lilies look exotic and tropical but are hardy staples even in northern gardens. They make lovely cut flowers and provide a broad range of colors to the garden palette. When the bloom is...

Growing iris plants is a relatively simple process for anyone who has a naturally green thumb. Irises come in two variations: land irises and pond/water irises. Siberian irises fall on the more...

Many bulb flowers, such as tulips and daffodils, spread rapidly because they develop new bulbs. This is not always a good thing, however. If a bulb is growing new bulbs, it is taking nutrients...

Iris flowers are graceful plants available in hundreds of varieties. These tubers are easy to grow and maintain in warm climates, often multiplying and spreading to overtake surrounding plants....

There's nothing more beautiful than those early blooming flowers in the spring--bulb flowers such as crocus, tulips and daffodils, which provide a much-anticipated pop of color after a long,...

Tall, heavily fragrant and studded with lush white petals, the tuberose plant is native to Central America. While it's best suited to warm weather, tuberose can grow successfully in cooler...

Lilies are spring- and summer-blooming perennials. During the warm-weather months they stockpile energy in underground modified stems called bulbs. The bulbs are carbohydrate storage centers made...

Although flowers that grow from bulbs typically bloom in the spring, there are ways to force them to bloom during the winter as well. The key to forcing a bulb to bloom is to create conditions...

Daffodils bloom in the spring, therefore they must be planted in the fall. The process is simple but it must be done at the right time under the correct conditions. Once the leaves of the bulb...

Hyacinths are fragrant flowers grown from bulbs in the spring, similar to tulips. Healthy hyacinth bulbs are meaty and not too dry. Hyacinth bulbs need to be planted in the fall before the ground...

Elephant Ears (Colocasia esculenta) and Caladiums (caladium x hortulanum) are related, but different plants, although Elephant Ears are sometimes inaccurately referred to as Elephant Ear...

Irises have thick underground stems called rhizomes that are sometimes marketed and sold as "bulbs." Some iris types have bulbs instead of rhizomes. Rhizomes behave similarly to bulbs in that they...

Gladioli flowers are an old-fashioned favorite among many gardeners. Not only do they add striking beauty to any sunny flower garden, they also keep well in cut floral arrangements. A gardener...

Lilies have bulbs that are arranged in onion-like layers. They are called non-tunicate bulbs. Their layers are bound together at the bottom at the basal plate. Lily bulbs can be propagated through...

Irises are an attractive addition to any garden or landscape. Their bright flowers come in many colors, including red, blue, yellow, pink and purple. They bloom in early summer and make good cut...

For some people, nothing signifies the arrival of the long-anticipated springtime like the beautiful blooming bouquet of daffodils sprouting in their yards. This hardy flower survives year after...

Bearded iris, or Iris Germanica, are stunning, early-summer blooming flowers available in tones from white and pastels to jewel tones and near-black. After blooming, their long, pointed,...

Ginger, that oh-so-exotic flavor that enhances our favorite Asian foods, is also used in medicine. According to information from the University of Maryland, doctors frequently recommend ginger to...

Interestingly, calla lilies aren't actually lilies. According to the Calla Lily Guide, "calla lily is actually the common name for the zantedeschia genus which once was a part of what today is...

Coaxing bulbs into blooming early is called forcing. This is done by reproducing the conditions that trigger growth, typically by subjecting the bulbs to a period of cold followed by warmth. You...

Woody bulb-like roots are the underground energy storehouse for some perennial plants like peonies. During the warm-weather months, the peony engages in photosynthesis, or the process of...

The Blue Poppy anemone is also known as the Anemone coronaria. It is the easiest to grow of teh blue anemones. Each bulb will produce plants that grow 10 to 14 inches tall, with blue, poppy-like...

The foxglove, or Digitalis purpurea, is a flowering plant native to Europe, but it is now common in some parts of the United States because of the spread of the plant into the environment from...

Canna are flowering perennial plants with tall, showy flowers. The easiest way to propagate the plant is to divide its rhizome, or root; however, patient gardeners can also start the plants at...

Digging up and storing your flowering bulbs makes good sense if they have become too crowded or you have limited garden space. It is also an economical way to stretch your gardening budget. Proper...

Irises that grow from rhizomes can be spread by digging up the plant and cutting the rhizomes into halves. Cutting irises may seem bad for the plant, but as long as the rhizomes are large and...

Lilies are versatile garden bulbs which come in a large variety of heights, colors and blooming times. Lilies purchased in pots can be planted any time during the growing season. Lily bulbs can be...

Gladiolus flowers are perennials that stand tall and beautiful. The flowers vary in color and give your garden a dramatic, lush feel due to their long, flower-filled stalks. The gladiolus does...

Canna lilies are a brightly colored topical flower that originated in the West Indies and South America. Despite their tropical roots, however, canna lilies can be grown in much of the United...