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Flower Bulbs Planting Guides
Here you'll find clear, easy-to-understand info about planting bulbs. You can check out what bulbs thrive in your region and learn about specific types of bulbs. We've grouped the articles by planting time: Spring-Planted Bulbs include tender bulbs like gladiolas and dahlias that are planted in spring and flower in summer. Fall-Planted Bulbs include tulips and daffodils; they're planted in fall and bloom in spring. 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
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 Irises
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
Many wildflower gardeners enjoy planting the "Wild" or Species Lilies... the ones that are the ancestors of all the lovely hybrids enjoyed today. 
Yikes! There's a deer in the garden. Here's some information on how to discourage deer from eating your wildflowers, bulbs and perennials.
Best Bulbs for Wildflower Gardeners
Here's how to expand your bloom season by up to two months using easy-to-grow, perennial bulbs. They're always available, and require absolutely no care. Be sure your wildflower garden includes the "other wildflowers"--wild tulips, wild daffodils, and wild lilies.
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.
Yikes! There's a deer in the garden. Here's some information on how to discourage deer from eating your wildflowers, bulbs and perennials.
What bulbs grow in my region?
Visit our U.S. map showing all regions. Just click on your area, and you'll go to detailed fall planting information.
Best Bulbs for Wildflower Gardeners
Here's how to expand your bloom season by up to two months using easy-to-grow, perennial bulbs. They're always available, and require absolutely no care. Be sure your wildflower garden includes the "other wildflowers"--wild tulips, wild daffodils, and wild lilies.
All About Irises
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.
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.
Member's Forum — Continuous Color
What can I plant to get continuous blooms? It's quite simple - This fall, pick from some of our most popular fall-planted flowers and you'll have months of blooms.
Member's Forum — What bulb gives the most bang for the buck
The simple answer is daffodils! Plant them once and reap the rewards for decades. They brighten the garden in spring, multiply year after year, and are resistant to animal pests like deer and squirrels.
