Bulbs

Calla lilies are tender summer blooming perennials. Not true lilies and instead grown from an underground rhizome, calla lilies are a genus belonging to the arum family. With their aversion to...

Spring bulbs produce some of the first flowers of spring, but for all their beauty they are short-lived plants. Within a few weeks the foliage begins dying back, giving the spring garden a...

Daylilies are perennial plants and they are called daylilies because many of them bloom during the day and either close or lose their petals at night. They are low-maintenance flowers that do well...

Canna rhizomes are beautiful, lush tropical plants typically found in Hawaii, California and Florida year-round. They have tall stalks with big leaves and bright blossoms that humming birds love....

When considering eating and cooking tulip bulbs, most culinary experts would caution against their bitter taste. Cook tulip bulbs as onion substitutes or in soup and attempt to cover up their...

Purple flowering plants in shades of light lavender to deep violet lend royal color to a garden. Flower bulbs offer purple flowers in many sizes and styles. Local garden stores carry specific...

Minnie pearl lily is a hemerocallis, or day lily, that blooms in a combination of coral, peachy pink and yellow hues. Grown from an underground rhizome and therefore not a true lily, minnie pearl...

With brilliantly colored flowers that can grow to 10 inches in diameter, amaryllis is popular in gardens in the southern United States and as a houseplant everywhere. Generally a disease-resistant...

Amaryllis produces colorful flowers from individual bulbs. The plant comes from South America and can only be grown in gardens in the extreme Southern portions of the United States. While the...

With their huge, bright blooms atop broad, flat leaves, canna lilies are the tropical titans of the landscape. Although canna lilies are a plant-it-and-forget-it type of plant, they can become...

The perennial plant candela is a member of the genus tulipa. In regions where summers are long and hot, the candela is considered an annual bulb. The majestic flower of the candela stands out in a...

Everyone loves a pot of beautiful tulips, especially in the middle of winter when the world seems cold and harsh, as they remind us of the spring beauty that is to come. If you received potted...

Irises are common perennials, grown for both their appealing foliage and their colorful blooms. Irises come in all the colors of the rainbow---in fact, "iris" in Greek means "rainbow." There are...

Native to Europe and Asia, the crocus is an early bloomer. White, yellow, purple and orange blossoms will get the gardening season off to a colorful start. The crocus is grown from a corm and can...

Tulips and hyacinths are perennials and many people prefer to leave their bulbs in the ground and avoid digging them up. However, the flowers in both plants tend to be short-lived when propagated...

Common names for Amaryllis belladonna include Amaryllis Belladonna Lily, August Lily, Naked Lady and Belladonna lily. Amaryllis Belladonna Lilies bloom in August. The highly fragrant flowers range...

Hyacinths are bell-shaped spring flowers that grow on tall spikes. Though they bloom year after year with first bulbs, the number of flowers decreases gradually. They should preferably be replaced...

Lilies (Lilium) grow from bulbs, which have overlapping, fleshy scales that provide no real protection for the bulb. Lily bulbs suffer damage or die when not properly cared for. The proper care of...

Caladium plants are known for their heart- and wing-shaped leaves and are often times referred to as angel wings or heart of Jesus. Even though there are many different varieties, most caladium...

It is important to provide your plants--indoors or outdoors--with an ample amount of water so they have plenty of great nutrients. To help keep water supplies steady, especially in dry climates,...

Whether excavating your canna lilies to divide the rhizomes, relocate them to a new location, overwinter indoors or remove them from the garden or pond entirely, a few household tools are all that...

The riot of color produced by blooming bulbs is a sure harbinger of spring. Tulips are an indispensable part of the spring garden--made even more so by the ease of care. Once established, tulips...

The colorful blooms of crocuses, tulips, irises and hyacinths are some of the first signs of spring in many areas. Gardeners love to plant bulbs because they are low maintenance and beautiful...

Planting canna lilies can add a splash of tropical colors to your garden. These large lilies in bold shades of pink, burgundy and lemon are a dramatic addition to any large flowerbed, and cannas...

Amaryllis, like many bulbs, reproduces vegetatively under the soil surface, forming bulblets or offset bulbs that are replicas of the parent plant. This allows the plant to naturalize over time....

Crocus bulbs are some of the earliest flowers to bloom in the spring. Some even start flowering in the late winter. These hardy bulbs can tolerate low temperatures during the winter and still...

Amaryllis bulbs require a dormant period or rest interval after bloom to recharge the bulb with nutrients and prepare for new growth. Indoor grown amaryllis bulbs can be coaxed out of dormancy by...

Most crocus corms (bulbs) are the first blooming flowers of spring. However, saffron crocus is a fall blooming flower. The corms are planted in spring or early fall. When planted in fall, blooming...

The common orange day lily (Hemerocallis fulva) is an east Asia native which now grows as a ubiquitous roadside plant in many parts of North America. While some gardeners view orange day lily as a...

Amaryllis bulbs have the capacity to multiply underground and naturalize in the soil, creating new young bulbs and plants called offsets. Optimal cultivation practices, including regular watering,...

Daylilies are a dependable, beautiful and nearly indestructible addition to any perennial garden. While each individual flower lasts only a day, the entire plant yields many flowers, providing a...

Buttercup flowers are small, yellow (sometimes white with a yellow center) flowers that usually possess five petals. The flowers contain several stamens with yellow anthers surrounding a green center.

Planting bulbs in the spring such as tulips, crocuses and daffodils adds a variety of colors to the garden or yard. Before planting bulbs determine your planting zone and where you would like to...

Nancy Ingstrom, from The Boston Fern, in Aberdeen SD, has several suggestions about planting seeds. She says that a successful seed planting leads to a good harvest, a beautiful garden, and a fun...

You can grow a bulb in soil or in pebbles and water. But using a vase or bottle will allow you to watch the bulb grow. If you use a plastic bottle, it's a simple way to remain earth-friendly by...

Hibiscus are flowering shrubs that can be grown inside or out. The blooms on all hibiscus are quite large and dramatic but those with the largest blooms and shiniest foliage are generally tropical...

Tulips are grown from bulbs. A bulb is any underground plant storage system that contains the entire life-cycle of the plant. There are many kinds of bulbs including corms, rhizomes, tuberous...

Amaryllis bulbs have a large, bell-shaped bloom that many find enchanting. The bulb's origins are in South America, but the bulb has become popular all over the world. Part of the bulb's...

Bulbs are simply overgrown roots that store food for the next season's growth in a fleshy growth. Planting spring bulbs is one of the most immediately rewarding garden tasks; if the bulb is...

Paperwhites, or narcissus, produce white, delicate, star-shaped blooms with a sweet fragrance. They grow from bulbs, which store the essential nutrients and make the plants quite self-sustaining...

Caladiums, grown from tubers, produce large, decorative leaves in colors of red, pink, white and green. Plants vary in height from 12 to 30 inches, depending on the cultivar. Caladiums planted in...

Canna lilies (Canna x generalis) are native to the warm tropical and subtropical areas. It is a large attractive plant that grows 1 1/2 to 5 feet tall. It is usually found planted as a focus of a...

Fall is definitely time to plant spring blooming bulbs underground. Typically the season for planting bulbs can begin in late September and will extend to mid December, depending on your...

For avid gardeners money can be as tight as time. Finding free or low-cost sources of bulbs is an urgent gardening priority. Consider the many low-cost neighborhood and online bulb sources. Even...

Irises are large flowers with bold colors that are perfect for brightening up any garden. Over 200 different species of irises can grow in climates ranging from hot desserts to cold northern...

Planting flowers bulbs is a gardening chore that is normally done in early spring or late fall. Depending on the type of flower you have chosen, the bulbs will require certain soil depth, specific...

Amaryllis plants are spectacular bulb plants with a long spring bloom period. They can be grown successfully indoors and out (in warm climates). Gigantic blossoms in carmine, pink and apricot...

With their bright yellow blooms and green foliage, daffodils are an unmistakable sign of spring, often covering entire hillsides with a blanket of color. Once daffodil bulbs are planted in the...

With a bit of advance planning and preparation during October, Midwestern gardeners can enjoy colorful blooms each spring. Bulbs are the easiest way to ensure the earliest possible start in your...

As an indoor plant, an amaryllis will flower anywhere, and for many flower-lovers, forcing the amaryllis to flower during December is a holiday tradition. Of course, the amaryllis is by nature an...