Guide to Flower Bulbs

Wildflower Seeds, Bulbs & Perennials for Creative Gardeners

877.309.7333
Call Toll Free 24 Hours

0 items @ $0.00

Now on Sale

What’s New

Wildflower Seeds

Perennials

Spring Flower Bulbs

Fall Flower Bulbs

Advanced Search | Tips

Customer Login | Shipping Info

Shrubs & Fall Perennials

Woodland Wildflower Plants

Gardening Gifts

Exclusive Offers
& Gardening Tips

> Click Here For Details

Catalog Requests

Satisfaction Guarantee

Customer Stories & Garden Photos

Guide to Wildflowers

Guide to Perennials

Guide to Flower Bulbs

About Planting Bulbs in Spring

About Planting Bulbs in Fall

Guide to Flower Bulbs

Here, you'll find clear, easy-to-understand info about planting bulbs in your area. If you have further questions, we will be happy to help you by phone. Simply call Customer Service at (877) 309-7333, ext. 10

About Planting Bulbs in Spring About Planting Bulbs in Fall

About Planting Bulbs in Spring:

What's New This year's Advance Sale of Fall Bulbs includes a bigger-than-ever selection with all kinds of new tulips, daffodils, plus an incredible new group of amaryllis. And in our Wildflower Seeds section, we've added organic seeds for the first time. Enjoy them all.

Spring-Planted Bulbs Guide Click here for a really useful planting depth chart for all types of spring-planted flower bulbs, plus a region map with recommended planting times.

Storing Your Bulbs Before Planting in Spring If your spring bulbs arrive when it's still too cold or too early to plant, here's what to do. Simple, clear information for the proper storing of your spring bulbs including the optimal storing temperatures for various types.

Growing Dahlias. It's easy. Witness the creation of a big dahlia garden--from digging the holes to full bloom. Warning: It's all so beautiful and easy, you'll be addicted. If you're not already a dahlia gardener, you will be after reading this. List of dahlia types at bottom.

All About Iris A quick guide to growing all the Irises: The big Bearded Irises you plant in late summer, the bulb Iris you plant in fall, and Siberian, Japanese and Louisianas you plant in spring. They're all great, all easy to grow.

Planting "Wild" Lilies At AmericanMeadows.com, we love wildflowers. So our spring lily selections include many hard-to-find "Species Lilies". They're the wild ones...the beautiful, original wildflowers that are the parents of all our flashy lily hybrids. Hailing from all over the world from Califrornia to China, these rare bulbs are not hard to grow, and make fascinating, hardy specimens in gardens.

Our exclusive Biltmore Estate Bulbs For Spring Read all about the famous Biltmore Estate in North Carolina, "America's Largest Home," and the outstanding dahlias, lilies and other spring bulbs the gardeners there have chosen. These bulbs are the highlights of Biltmore's spectacular spring gardens, and can now grace your home's gardens too.

About Planting Bulbs in Fall:

How to Plant Flower Bulbs The basic information on bulb planting, and some landscaping suggestions. With bulbs, you can landscape your yard like a pro.

Fall Bulb FAQ's Q and A that covers most people’s needs when planting spring-flowering bulbs in the fall.

When To Plant Spring-Flowering Bulbs Visit our U.S. map showing all regions. Just click on your area, and you'll go to detailed fall planting information.

Late Fall and Winter Planting Times We hear the question all the time: "What's the best time to plant wildflower seeds in fall, in my area?" This article answers the question and more. It also relates wildflower planting to fall bulb planting time--sometimes doing both at once can save a lot of work.

History of Daffodils and Tulips An article by our founder explaining how hundreds of years of Dutch hybridizing have created a worldwide industry from some of the most beautiful and legendary wildflowers in the world. Read all about "Tulipomania." And learn all about Narcissus and his complex.

Encourage Your Tulips To Come Back This section covers the important subject of how to "perennialize" your tulip plantings. Some groups, like species tulips and the Darwin Hybrids, are called "perennial tulips." Read all about it.

Our Exclusive Biltmore Estate Bulbs For Fall Read all about the famous Biltmore Estate in North Carolina, "America's Largest Home," and the outstanding daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths the expert gardeners there have chosen. These bulbs are the highlights of Biltmore's spectacular spring gardens, and can now grace your home's gardens too.

Amaryllis Growing Instructions Complete instructions for growing amaryllis, indoors in most of the country, or outdoors in warm zones.

Paperwhite Narcissus Growing Instructions Complete instructions for growing Paperwhite Narcissus, the favorite fragrant daffodil for indoor bloom during the winter.

Email this page