Fall Bulb Design: Easy, Colorful Combinations
Fall-planted bulbs are some of the easiest ways to add impactful color to your spring garden. As long as you get an extended period of frozen ground (12 weeks or more), varieties like Tulips, Daffodils, Allium, Crocus, and more will thrive in your garden and offer up incomparable color in the early season landscape. On top of being extremely easy to grow, these bulbs are also extremely easy to design with. We’ve put together some of our favorite combinations for fall planting and show you exactly how to recreate the look in your garden.
Red Oxford & Golden Oxford Tulips For Mid Spring Blooms
The Perennial Darwin Tulip Bulbs produce beautiful large 6” pyramid-shaped blooms. The Darwin Tulip is known as the perennial tulip because it comes back year after year. These tulips come in all colors and patterns and are one of the tallest tulips, making them the best tulip for cut flowers.
You can achieve the look in this photo by planting 25-50 bulbs of each variety (Red Oxford and Golden Oxford Tulips) in your garden. Make sure to mix the bulbs up before planting so you have a nice compilation of red and yellow throughout the garden.
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This double Darwin Hybrid is from Japan and boasts huge, camellia-like flowers that continuously change from yellow to red. Akebono’s blooms are also sweetly fragrant and the f...
Learn MoreAkebono Darwin Tulip Darwin Hybrid Tulip Akebono Tulipa Akebono$13.99 Sale $10.49Per Bag of 10This double Darwin Hybrid is from Japan and boasts huge, camellia-like flowers that continuously change from yellow to red. Akebono’s blooms are also sweetly fragrant and the foliage is a brilliant green color.![Red Darwin Tulip Bulbs Parade, Tulipa]()
Parade is the pure, luscious red-orange perennial tulip. The bright flowers often measure up to 6„ in diameter when in full bloom. A Holland favorite....
Learn MoreParade Darwin Tulip Darwin Hybrid Tulip Parade Tulipa Parade$9.99 Sale $7.49Per Bag of 10Parade is the pure, luscious red-orange perennial tulip. The bright flowers often measure up to 6" in diameter when in full bloom. A Holland favorite.![Spring Essentials Darwin Tulip Mix]()
The latest and best mix of Darwin Tulips. With new colors being added all the time, this mix has the best of old and new....
Learn MoreSpring Essentials Darwin Tulip Mix Spring Essentials Darwin Tulip Mix Tulipa Spring Essentials Mix$23.99 Sale $17.99Per Bag of 25The latest and best mix of Darwin Tulips. With new colors being added all the time, this mix has the best of old and new.![Red Oxford Darwin Tulip]()
Red Oxford is America‚s most popular red Darwin Tulip. Sitting atop tall, sturdy stems, its classic color is emphasized by its perfect tulip shape. Make sure to plant extra of ...
Learn MoreRed Oxford Darwin Tulip Red Oxford Darwin Tulip Tulipa Red Oxford$47.99 Sale $35.99Per Bag of 50Red Oxford is America's most popular red Darwin Tulip. Sitting atop tall, sturdy stems, its classic color is emphasized by its perfect tulip shape. Make sure to plant extra of this classic beauty for gorgeous spring bouquets!
Double Late Tulips - Late Spring Blooms
As you can see, this is a completely different look than above, but all done with Tulips! Pair two double late Tulip varieties together for an elegant, charming cottage-garden feeling. Or, plant our Double Late Tulip Mix for an easy way to get this look without having to design it yourself. You can achieve the look in this photo by planting 25-35 bulbs in your garden.
Double Late Tulips introduce romance and elegance to any garden. Their large, double-petaled blossoms are full and delicate, resembling peonies. These easy to grow bulbs bloom in late spring and are available in rich, single-colored varieties, bold bicolors, and gently tinged two-tones. Double Late Tulips perform best when sheltered from the wind and when planted in groups. Use them in flower beds, borders, and containers.
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Double Late Tulip Foxtrot has petals with a soft white line in the center that turns blush pink with rose pink edges. The edges are slightly ruffled making the tulip look full and l...
Learn MoreFoxtrot® Double Late Tulip Double Late Tulip Foxtrot® Tulipa Foxtrot®$13.32 Sale $9.99Per Bag of 10Double Late Tulip Foxtrot has petals with a soft white line in the center that turns blush pink with rose pink edges. The edges are slightly ruffled making the tulip look full and lush similar to a peony. Plant in a border, or on a sunny patio in pots. Makes an excellent cut flower for bouquets. (Tulipa)![Double Late Tulip Bulbs Mix, Tulipa, Double Late Tulips]()
A knock-out combo of the classic peony flowered Tulips. You get pink Angelique, Lilac Perfection, and white Mt. Tacoma. An incredible show!...
Learn MoreDouble Late Tulip Mix Double Late Tulip Mix Tulipa Mix$11.99 Sale $8.99Per Bag of 8A knock-out combo of the classic peony flowered Tulips. You get pink Angelique, Lilac Perfection, and white Mt. Tacoma. An incredible show!![White Double Late Tulip Mount Tacoma, Tulipa Mount Tacoma Close Up]()
Pink and green buds open to long lasting lush, white double tulip blooms. Looks just like a peony and is a perfect companion to pink Angelique tulips....
Learn MoreMount Tacoma Double Late Tulip Double Late Tulip Mount Tacoma Tulipa Mount Tacoma$11.99 Sale $8.99Per Bag of 8Pink and green buds open to long lasting lush, white double tulip blooms. Looks just like a peony and is a perfect companion to pink Angelique tulips.![Double Late Tulip Purple Peony, Tulipa Purple Peony]()
Getting its name from large, Peony-like blooms, this gorgeous double Tulip adds dramatic color to the late spring garden with deep purple blooms. Bonus: Purple Peony’s blooms a...
Learn MorePurple Peony Double Late Tulip Double Late Tulip Purple Peony Tulipa Purple Peony$13.32 Sale $9.99Per Bag of 10Getting its name from large, Peony-like blooms, this gorgeous double Tulip adds dramatic color to the late spring garden with deep purple blooms. Bonus: Purple Peony’s blooms are also sweetly fragrant!
Mixing Tulips, Daffodils, & Hyacinths
If you’re looking for a more versatile and colorful look in your spring garden, pair early-blooming Tulips and Daffodils with fragrant Hyacinths. Again, there are so many varieties to choose from the sky is the limit and you can play around with height, color, and more. Plus, Daffodils and Hyacinths are deer and rabbit resistant, which is a major plus for low-maintenance gardens.
Tulips, Miniature Daffodils, & Grape Hyacinths - Early/Mid Spring Blooms
Plant en masse to create bold color blocking for a striking garden design. This is a great way to bring a formal, structured look to your garden, and it's sure to be a conversation starter! You can achieve this pristine look with 50-100 bulbs of each variety.
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When densely planted, the world-famous Grape Hyacinth creates a carpet in vivid blue. Great with daffodils or anywhere for early Spring lush color. (Muscari armeniacum)...
Learn MoreGrape Hyacinth Grape Hyacinth Muscari armeniacumAs low as $17.99 Sale $13.49Per Bag of 64When densely planted, the world-famous Grape Hyacinth creates a carpet in vivid blue. Great with daffodils or anywhere for early Spring lush color. (Muscari armeniacum)![Yellow Miniature Daffodil Bulbs Tete-a-Tete, Narcissus, close up with hyacinth]()
Tete a Tete is the most popular miniature daffodil worldwide. Its fragrant, solid yellow blooms bring cheer to the garden in the early spring. (Narcissus)...
Learn MoreTete-a-Tete Miniature Daffodil Tete-a-Tete Miniature Daffodil Narcissus Tete-a-TeteAs low as $24.99 Sale $18.74Per Bag of 25Tete a Tete is the most popular miniature daffodil worldwide. Its fragrant, solid yellow blooms bring cheer to the garden in the early spring. (Narcissus)![Red Darwin Tulip Bulbs Parade, Tulipa]()
Parade is the pure, luscious red-orange perennial tulip. The bright flowers often measure up to 6„ in diameter when in full bloom. A Holland favorite....
Learn MoreParade Darwin Tulip Darwin Hybrid Tulip Parade Tulipa Parade$9.99 Sale $7.49Per Bag of 10Parade is the pure, luscious red-orange perennial tulip. The bright flowers often measure up to 6" in diameter when in full bloom. A Holland favorite.![Pink Darwin Tulip Bulbs Pink Impression, Tulipa, Darwin Hybrid Tulip, Close Up]()
This famous perennial tulip boasts enormous pink blooms that create a knockout statement in the spring garden. They are a pink favorite around the world and make beautiful cut flower...
Learn MorePink Impression Darwin Tulip Darwin Hybrid Tulip Pink Impression Tulipa Pink Impression$19.99 Sale $14.99Per Bag of 20This famous perennial tulip boasts enormous pink blooms that create a knockout statement in the spring garden. They are a pink favorite around the world and make beautiful cut flowers.
Textured Tulips & Hyacinths - Mid Spring Blooms
This fantastic orange/blue combination is easily re-created with a mix of Tulips and Hyacinths. The texture of both the Tulip petals and Hyacinths make for a fantastic mid-spring showing. Anemones are planted as low-growing blooms in the front. Achieve this look with our flower bulb mixes for a casual, colorful planting.
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Gudoshnik Double Late Tulip is a designer bouquet just waiting to be picked. Large peony-like blossoms in silky brushed scarlet, rust, butterscotch, and gold weave together in tousle...
Learn MoreGudoshnik Double Late Tulip Gudoshnik Double Late Tulip Tulipa Gudoshnik$13.32 Sale $9.99Per Bag of 10Gudoshnik Double Late Tulip is a designer bouquet just waiting to be picked. Large peony-like blossoms in silky brushed scarlet, rust, butterscotch, and gold weave together in tousled blooms that will delight in the garden and vase. A late spring bloomer save a special spot for these sumptuous flowers. Each bag includes 10 bulbs. (Tulipa)![Spring Essentials Darwin Tulip Mix]()
The latest and best mix of Darwin Tulips. With new colors being added all the time, this mix has the best of old and new....
Learn MoreSpring Essentials Darwin Tulip Mix Spring Essentials Darwin Tulip Mix Tulipa Spring Essentials Mix$23.99 Sale $17.99Per Bag of 25The latest and best mix of Darwin Tulips. With new colors being added all the time, this mix has the best of old and new.![Blue and White Hyacinth Bulbs Delft Blue Mix, Hyacinthus orientalis, Hyacinth]()
Love the cool, dramatic look that blue blooms bring to the garden? Our Hyacinth Delft Blue Mix is perfect for you! Coming in all shades of blue, this mixture brings beauty and sweet ...
Learn MoreDelft Blue Hyacinth Mix Hyacinth Delft Blue Mix Hyacinthus orientalis Delft Blue Mix$9.99 Sale $7.49Per Bag of 6Love the cool, dramatic look that blue blooms bring to the garden? Our Hyacinth Delft Blue Mix is perfect for you! Coming in all shades of blue, this mixture brings beauty and sweet fragrance to the spring garden. Be sure to plant extra for bouquets.![White Splendour Grecian Windflower, Anemone blanda White Splendour, blooming white flowers in the garden]()
White Splendour Anemone is a low-growing plant with white daisy-like flowers and frilly, golden yellow centers. An easy naturalizer and heavy bloomer, White Splendour is quick to spr...
Learn MoreWhite Splendour Anemone White Splendour Grecian Windflower Anemone blanda White Splendour$19.99 Sale $14.99Per Bag of 25White Splendour Anemone is a low-growing plant with white daisy-like flowers and frilly, golden yellow centers. An easy naturalizer and heavy bloomer, White Splendour is quick to spread into a carpet of flowers in both full sun and part shade areas. Blooms appear in early to late spring and is resistant to deer, rabbit and rodents. (Anemone)
Lily Flowered Tulips, Darwin Tulips & Daffodils - Mid Spring Blooms
As you can see with this bold, colorful, and natural planting, you can create an entire garden bed with just Tulips and Daffodils and make it look interesting. This gardener played with bold colors and combined Lily Flowered Tulips, Darwin Tulips, and Jetfire Miniature Daffodils to create this look. Depending on the size of your garden, you could recreate this look with as little as one bag each of these varieties, up to as many as you’d like.
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Indulge in the Sweet Treats Tulip Bulb Collection for splashes of color all spring thanks to this delightful trio of tulips. Lemon yellow petals provide a complement of fragrant lave...
Learn MoreSweet Treats Tulip Bulb Collection Sweet Treats Tulip Bulb Collection Tulipa$53.32 Sale $39.99Per Collection of 60Indulge in the Sweet Treats Tulip Bulb Collection for splashes of color all spring thanks to this delightful trio of tulips. Lemon yellow petals provide a complement of fragrant lavender-pink and sun-kissed peachy blooms. These graceful beauties stand on strong stems perfect for cut flowers. Plant in masses for drifts of color in the garden or use to brighten spring containers. Collection of 60 bulbs.![Orange and Yellow Miniature Daffodil Bulbs Jetfire, Narcissus cyclamineus, Daffodil]()
This dwarf daffodil has deep yellow petals and a corona that ranges from orange to red, creating floral fireworks when it blooms. (Narcissus cyclamineus)...
Learn MoreJetfire Miniature Daffodil Daffodil Jetfire Narcissus cyclamineus Jetfire$9.99 Sale $7.49Per Bag of 8This dwarf daffodil has deep yellow petals and a corona that ranges from orange to red, creating floral fireworks when it blooms. (Narcissus cyclamineus)![All in One Bulb Mix, All in One Mix of Tulips and Daffodils]()
Our All in One Tulip & Daffodil mix takes all the guesswork out of your Spring garden planning. Plant this mix and enjoy the solid gold of fine, large ‚Dutch Master‚ Daff...
Learn MoreAll in One Tulip & Daffodil Mix All In One Mix Of Tulips & Daffodils All In One Mix Of Tulipa & Narcissus$15.99 Sale $11.99Per Bag of 9Our All in One Tulip & Daffodil mix takes all the guesswork out of your Spring garden planning. Plant this mix and enjoy the solid gold of fine, large 'Dutch Master' Daffodils plus glistening 'Triumph' Tulips in all the favorite colors.![Tickled Pink Tulip Flower Bulb Collection]()
Our Tickled Pink Tulip Collection has been carefully selected for elegance in the mid-to-late spring garden. Cheery pink and peach blooms are complemented by soft white and burgundy ...
Learn MoreTickled Pink Tulip Flower Bulb Collection Tickled Pink Tulip Flower Bulb Collection Tulipa$66.98 Sale $52.49Per Collection of 52Our Tickled Pink Tulip Collection has been carefully selected for elegance in the mid-to-late spring garden. Cheery pink and peach blooms are complemented by soft white and burgundy varieties. This generous collection showcases a mix of textural flower forms. Begin your spring season with sophistication, and enjoy beautiful cut flower arrangements. Collection of 52 bulbs. (Tulipa)
Miniature Daffodils & Grape Hyacinths - Early Spring Blooms
This is a favorite combination of ours and an instant way to turn your early spring garden into a showpiece. Both the Grape Hyacinths and most Miniature Daffodils are fragrant, making for a total sensory experience. Get this look with 25 of each type of bulbs, or plant our Woodland Mix for an easy way to achieve this combination in your spring garden.
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‚Golden Bells‚ Miniature Daffodil charms with dainty golden cups atop stars of small basal petals. Cheery, upward-facing blooms extend the daffodil season from late sprin...
Learn MoreGolden Bells Daffodil Golden Bells Miniature Daffodil Narcissus bulbocodium Golden Bells$9.99 Sale $7.49Per Bag of 12'Golden Bells' Miniature Daffodil charms with dainty golden cups atop stars of small basal petals. Cheery, upward-facing blooms extend the daffodil season from late spring through early summer. Once established, each bulb can produce up to 15 flowers for masses of buttercup yellow color. Their dwarf size and narrow leaf blades make 'Golden Bells' ideal for naturalizing in lawns and meadows. (Narcissus bulbocodium)![Woodland Bulb Mix, Woodland Mix of Daffodils and Grape Hyacinths]()
Lovely Ice Follies Daffodils and lush Grape Hyacinths make a stunning show. Allow this woodland mix to naturalize, and fill your spring garden with bold color....
Learn MoreWoodland Mix Woodland Mix Of Daffodils & Grape Hyacinths Woodland Mix Of Narcissus & Muscari$10.65 Sale $7.99Per Bag of 12Lovely Ice Follies Daffodils and lush Grape Hyacinths make a stunning show. Allow this woodland mix to naturalize, and fill your spring garden with bold color.![Yellow and White Daffodil Bulbs Pipit, Narcissus jonquilla, Daffodil]()
Pipit is a vigorous daffodil within the Jonquilla family, known for multiple blossoms on each stem and dark green, tube-shaped leaves. Its white cup and yellow and white petals are ...
Learn MorePipit Daffodil Daffodil Pipit Narcissus jonquilla Pipit$9.99 Sale $7.49Per Bag of 8Pipit is a vigorous daffodil within the Jonquilla family, known for multiple blossoms on each stem and dark green, tube-shaped leaves. Its white cup and yellow and white petals are vibrant and add an accent to any garden. Pipit has a smaller head size but is not a mini daffodil. Its fragrance is delightful and makes a great cut flower for arrangements. Plan to pick blooms in mid spring. (Narcissus jonquilla)![Blue Grape Hyacinth Bulbs Peppermint, Muscari, Grape Hyacinth]()
Soft blue blooms fade to white at the tops and create a unique statement in the spring garden. Grape Hyacinth Peppermint’s blooms are also fragrant and unappealing to deer! (Mu...
Learn MorePeppermint® Grape Hyacinth Grape Hyacinth Peppermint® Muscari Peppermint®$17.99 Sale $13.49Per Bag of 36Soft blue blooms fade to white at the tops and create a unique statement in the spring garden. Grape Hyacinth Peppermint’s blooms are also fragrant and unappealing to deer! (Muscari)
Double Daffodils, Darwin Tulips & Crown Imperial - Mid Spring Blooms
By adding a unique variety like Crown Imperial to your Tulip and Daffodil planting, you can elevate the look and whimsy of your garden bed. This gardener used Double Daffodils, Tulips and Crown Imperial to achieve this colorful look. Although this garden is planted en masse, you can create the same look with one bag each of these varieties.
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‚Orange Van Eijk‚ Darwin Tulips are bright coral, brushed with strokes of blush pink and orange, for a truly unique bloom. These mid-spring blossoms are long-lasting in t...
Learn MoreOrange Van Eijk Darwin Tulip Orange Van Eijk Darwin Tulip Tulipa Orange van EijkAs low as $17.99 Sale $13.49Per Bag of 25'Orange Van Eijk' Darwin Tulips are bright coral, brushed with strokes of blush pink and orange, for a truly unique bloom. These mid-spring blossoms are long-lasting in the garden, and make excellent cut flowers. Darwin tulips bloom well for several years, making them a good choice for gardeners seeking a reliably perennial tulip. (Tulipa hybrid)![White Emperor Tulip Bulbs, Tulipa, Emperor Tulip]()
This tulip defines elegance with its huge pristine white blooms and fragrance. It‚s the first to bloom in spring and the perfect companion tulip for Red Emperor. (Tulipa foster...
Learn MoreWhite Emperor Tulip White Emperor Tulip Tulipa White EmperorAs low as $11.99 Sale $8.99Per Bag of 10This tulip defines elegance with its huge pristine white blooms and fragrance. It's the first to bloom in spring and the perfect companion tulip for Red Emperor. (Tulipa fosteriana)![Yellow Double Daffodil Bulbs Tahiti, Narcissus, Double Flowering Daffodils]()
Elegant double flowers of the Daffodil Tahiti in the perfect mix of gold and orange open to an almost rose-like bloom. Reddish-orange interior markings give this classic yellow daffo...
Learn MoreTahiti Double Daffodil Tahiti Double Daffodil Narcissus TahitiAs low as $11.99 Sale $8.99Per Bag of 8Elegant double flowers of the Daffodil Tahiti in the perfect mix of gold and orange open to an almost rose-like bloom. Reddish-orange interior markings give this classic yellow daffodil its tropical twist. Simply beautiful! (Narcissus)![Yellow Crown Imperial Bulbs, Fritillaria lutea, Crown Imperial]()
Downward facing, yellow bell-shaped blooms are ‚crowned‚ with spiky green foliage to make an impressive display in the spring garden. Low maintenance Crown Imperial plant...
Learn MoreYellow Crown Imperial Crown Imperial Yellow Fritillaria lutea$15.99 Sale $11.99Per Bag of 1Downward facing, yellow bell-shaped blooms are 'crowned' with spiky green foliage to make an impressive display in the spring garden. Low maintenance Crown Imperial plants reach heights of 2 to 3 ft. and produce enormous, showy flowers. Sun lovers. (Fritillaria lutea)
Alliums Bridge The Gap Into Summer
Alliums are a later-blooming Fall-Planted bulb, meaning it looks great paired with perennials like Bearded Iris, Poppies, and more. This sculptural beauty also looks fantastic planted in rows or groups on its own. Alliums are available in varying heights, so you can mix them or plant them in rows. We recommend planting 12 or more bulbs in one spot to create a whimsical look in the early summer garden.
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A big Allium favorite from coast to coast. Each globe of flowers is up to 8 inches across! The purple flowers appear in early summer....
Learn MoreGlobemaster Allium Globemaster Persian Onion Allium GlobemasterAs low as $13.32 Sale $9.99Per Bag of 1A big Allium favorite from coast to coast. Each globe of flowers is up to 8 inches across! The purple flowers appear in early summer.![Purple Allium Bulbs Drumstick, Allium sphaerocephalon, Persian Onion]()
In early summer Drumstick Allium ignite the garden with unique, reddish blooms that are oval shaped. One customer says it best: „Their shape adds a different dimension to any g...
Learn MoreDrumstick Allium Drumstick Flowering Onion Allium sphaerocephalon$7.32 Sale $5.49Per Bag of 25In early summer Drumstick Allium ignite the garden with unique, reddish blooms that are oval shaped. One customer says it best: "Their shape adds a different dimension to any garden." (Allium sphaerocephalon)![Purple Magic Allium, Allium schubertii, Persian Onion]()
‚Magic‚ Allium adds an impressive pop of color to any garden with its unique look. Its round head style looks like fireworks! The tiny rose-purple florets are clustered ...
Learn MoreMagic Allium Flowering Onion Magic Allium schubertii Magic$11.99 Sale $8.99Per Bag of 3'Magic' Allium adds an impressive pop of color to any garden with its unique look. Its round head style looks like fireworks! The tiny rose-purple florets are clustered and petite. Great for borders, accents and container gardening. Blooms in summer. (Allium)![Yellow and Purple and White Allium Bulbs Rainbow Mix, Allium, Persian Onion or Mountain Bells]()
The Rainbow Allium Mix features small, brightly-colored allium, all under a foot tall. Blooming in a cheerful spring time palette of vivid pinks, whites and yellows, this color-coord...
Learn MoreRainbow Allium Mix Flowering Onion Rainbow Mix, Mountain Bells Allium Small Flowering Rainbow Mix$10.65 Sale $7.99Per Bag of 30The Rainbow Allium Mix features small, brightly-colored allium, all under a foot tall. Blooming in a cheerful spring time palette of vivid pinks, whites and yellows, this color-coordinated blend makes a showy late-spring display.
Have Fun With Your Fall Bulb Design!
We like to say that Fall Bulbs are as easy as “Dig, Drop, Done,” which means that you can put the extra time into really planning your design. The actual planting won’t take more than an afternoon so have fun creating a spring garden that represents you and your favorite colors.
