Tulips the most popular bulb flower is the tulip.
Best bulbs to plant in colorado.
Their season depends on the weather and the depth at which they are planted.
The term bulb as commonly used refers to corms tubers tuberous roots rhizomes and true bulbs.
I like using a bulb auger which is like a giant drill bit that you use with a strong cordless drill.
Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 to 8.
Not all tulips bloom at the same time.
If planting in sandy soil plant two inches deeper.
Select a variety of bulbs that will provide a long lasting show in spring.
In general plant bulbs at a depth of three to four times the diameter of the bulb.
Lilies are one of the best bulbs to plant in the spring because they grow well with their roots in the shade.
Perennials flowers can be great partners for spring bulbs.
Across colorado plant tulip bulbs in september or october at least six weeks before the ground freezes and when the ground temperature has cooled to 55 degrees fahrenheit.
Blooming between june and september begonias callas cannas dahlias caladiums and gladiolus are just some of the many beauties that grow from bulbs.
Small crocus bulbs should be planted more shallowly.
Sequence blooming from late winter through fall.
Plant several where they can be seen from inside the house.
Tulips tulipa spp are hardy and versatile with different varieties growing well in u s.
Large allium or daffodil bulbs should be planted more deeply.
Follow with daffodils tulips hyacinths and camissia.
The bulbs need enough time to root in order to ensure they will flower in the spring and so that they will not be pushed out by freezing and thawing.
Block out some time in the fall to plant them.
They range from the 6 miniatures to the 24 30 late tulips.
Peruse the boxes and shelves of bulbs at garden centers and online.
Timing spring bulb blooms is half the fun of choosing and planting them.
Choose bulbs of varying heights for each bloom time to prolong color and add interest.
Start out with snowdrops aconites scilla crocus dwarf iris and chionodoxa.