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Fall bulbs aren't really well 'fall bulbs' - it's only called that because we plant them in fall for a spring display. And what's more, some of these fall 'bulbs' are technically not bulbs at all, they are corms, tubers or rhizomes. But that's going real technical and most of us common folk just lump them into the category of 'fall bulbs' after all what's intended is for the effect that they give us at the end and classifying them taxonimically isn't something most people are concerned about.
The most commonly planted fall bulbs would be tulips, daffodils, irises and hyacinths. And as their name suggests, fall is the time to plant them so that they can stay dormant in the cold winter soil (some of these bulbs require a cold snap to bloom well in spring - notably your tulips) and then burst into bloom to herald the arrival of spring! Some gardeners just use their trowels to dig a hole to plant the bulbs whilst others use a specialized tool called a bulb planter to help with the task. Still others who can't naturalize the bulbs in their garden will use netting, dig a trench and then place the netting in the soil, refill with well rotted compost and then create holes to plant the bulbs - this makes for easy removal later on after they are past their peak bloom time, you just life the netting and up come the bulbs with no chance of one stray one being left behind!
Fall bulbs need to be planted out about 4-6 weeks before you get frost in your garden. Most bulbs adore sunlight although you will get some that can cope with the dappled light under deciduous trees. Ensure that the soil is light and well drained otherwise your bulbs will rot in the ground.
 Azureum Allium The Allium 'Azureum', 'Allium caeruleum'', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, produces beautiful uniquely colored sky blue flowers with a diameter of 1.5". This Allium is easy to grow and does well in average to rich, well drained soil. Plant in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. The Azureum is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. The Azureum has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer. |
 Cowanii Allium The Allium 'Cowanii, 'Allium neapolitanum', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, produces beautiful white flowers. The Cowanii is a classic Allium variety, introduced in the 18th century. Allium neapolitanum blooms with graceful clusters of white stars. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. The Allium cowanii is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. The Cowanii has a bloom period of about 3 weeks, and they bloom in late spring to early summer. |
 Drumsticks Allium The Allium 'Drumsticks', 'Allium sphaerocephalon', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, produces beautiful crimson-purple flowers. It has showy, deep purple - crimson florets form large oval flower clusters atop sturdy stems. It is striking in the mixed border or rock garden, especially with yellow daylilies. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Drumsticks has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer. |
 Gladiator Allium The Allium 'Gladiator', 'Allium', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, produces beautiful violet - blue flowers. This showy giant produces large, violet-blue globular flowers. Plant them in groups of three or more bulbs for the best effect. They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. The Allium Gladiator is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Gladiator has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer. |
 Globemaster Allium The Allium 'Globemaster', 'Allium albopilosum/elatum', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, will produce large flowers. This gigantic Allium is a cross breed between Allium albopilosum and Allium elatum. One flower measures 10" across and the flowering period lasts for several weeks to a month. New florets constantly appear and cover the old ones. The Allium Globemaster is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Globemaster has a bloom period of about 3 weeks to a month and they bloom in late spring to early summer. |
 Hair Allium The Allium 'Hair', 'Allium', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, will produce unique hairy flowers. 'Hair' displays hairy purple and green strands above attractive broad, glaucous leaves. They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant, and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. The Allium Hair is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. Hair has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer. |
 Ivory Queen Allium The Allium 'Ivory Queen', 'Allium karataviense', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, will produce large flowers. Ivory Queen is a sport of Allium karataviense and displays dense ivory-white flowers shining above attractive broad, glaucous leaves. They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. Alliums prefer to be dry in their dormancy. The Allium Ivory Queen is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. Ivory Queen has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer. |
 Mixed Pink Colors Various Daffodil The Daffodil 'Mixed Pink Colors', 'Narcissi various', a fall planted bulb, is one of our best selling assortments. This mixture of daffodils provides an attractive array of pink colors. The blossoms last up to 4 weeks and appear in mid spring. They are great for mass plantings, containers, and borders. If necessary, very large clumps of bulbs can be lifted as soon as the leaves wither, and then they can be divided and replanted as soon as possible. After flowering, let the leaves yellow before cutting them back. The plants are deer, rabbit, and squirrel resistant. |
 Rock Garden Mixed Colors Various Daffodil The Daffodil 'Rock Garden Mixed Colors', 'Narcissi various', a fall planted bulb, is one of our best selling rock garden assortments. This mixture of daffodils provides an attractive array of rock garden daffodils. They provide a great color assortment of naturalizing varieties. The blossoms last up to 4 weeks and appear in mid spring. If necessary, very large clumps of bulbs can be lifted as soon as the leaves wither, and then they can be divided and replanted as soon as possible. The plants are deer, rabbit, and squirrel resistant. |
 Dogtooth Violet The Dogtooth Violet, 'Erythronium', are great naturalizing bulbs that produce yellow flowers and have brown mottled foliage. The mottled foliage adds extra interest to this plant. The Dogtooth Violet has nodding, colorful, solitary, lily-like flowers on leafless stems. They are also know as adder's-tongue or trout lily. This plant flowers in mid spring. It generally grows in groups of dozens to hundreds of plants. The solitary yellow flowers can truly brighten a landscape. |
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