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Flower Bulbs

Planting flower bulbs is one of the easier ways to start a flower garden. Tulip and iris bulbs, among others, grow very well once planted in the soil and are ideal for beginner and master gardeners alike. Learn more about planting and caring for flower bulbs here…

Shopping for flower bulbs will be a lot easier if you know the botanical name for your desired bulbs as well as the common name. The reason for this is that many flower bulbs have several common names or multiple different types of bulbs might have the same common name. The botanical name given to flower bulbs is one of kind and universally recognized no matter who you are talking to.

Similar to onions, flower bulbs grow in layers and produce offsets, little bulbs attached to the big bulbs, for propagation. Bulbs can typically be separated into two separate categories – tunicate bulbs have a papery skin while scaly bulbs, as the name suggests, have a scaly outer layer. There are also hardy and tender flower bulbs. Tulips and daffodils are produced from hardy bulbs and should be planted in the fall.

Learn more about flower bulbs and how to care for them by reading the articles below.


Flower Bulbs Guides

  • How do I force a flower bulb?

    There’s nothing more beautiful than a Christmas table centered with lovely, fresh, middle-of-the-winter flowers. With a few hints you, too, can give your off-season celebration an elegant touch with the easy-to-achieve "miracle" of "forced" bulbs.
  • All about flower bulbs

    Did you know that at one time tulip bulbs were more expensive, by weight, that even gold?  Dahlias emerge from Mexico. Lilies of many varieties originate in China, Japan, and North America.  Daffodils come from Spain and Portugal.  Freesias and Callas come from South Africa.
  • Storing tulip bulbs

    Although often overlooked, storing tulip bulbs are a necessary part of preparing your tulips for the next season. It is also an ideal time to prepare offsets for propagation so that you can have even more tulips.
  • Popular spring bulbs

    There are a variety of popular spring bulbs that are ideal for creating a vibrant flower garden. Crocuses, tulips, and daffodils are all popular flower bulbs for planting in the spring.
  • Spring flower bulbs planting

    Planting in the spring is an excellent way to prepare your flower garden for a dramatic affect the next growing season. Spring flower bulbs are easy to plant and maintain.