Bulbs Flowering In Spring

Popular bulbs that flower in the spring include crocus, daffodils, narcissus, jonquils, and tulips. Other commonly available bulbs include the tall allium and the tiny grape hyacinth. Sometimes harder to find, but also good for spring blooms, are the frittillaria, glory of the snow, dwarf iris, snowdrops, star of Bethlehem, and winter aconite.

Crocus:

VarietyColourHeightPlanting Depth/ SpacingBloom TimeFeatures
DUTCH HYBRID: VERY LARGE, SHOWY FLOWERS
Flower Recordstrong purple4”-6”3” deep/ 2”-6” apartearly springlarge, showy flowers
Golden Yellowrich, buttercup yellow4”-6”3” deep/ 2”-6” apartearly springHeirloom since 1600; fragrant
Jeanne d’Arcpure white4”-6”3” deep/ 2”-6” apartearly springHeirloom: 1925
Pickwickgreyish white with lilac stripes4”-6”3” deep/ 2”-6” apartearly springHeirloom: 1940
SPECIES: HARDIEST CROCUS; PRODUCE SMALL FLOWERS VERY EARLY IN THE SPRING
Advancesoft yellow inside, violet outside4”3” deep/ 2”-6” apartearly springOrange Stamens
Ruby GiantReddish Purple4”3” deep/ 2”-6” apartearly springSomewhat squirrel resistant
Tricolororange, white, lilac4”3” deep/ 2”-6” apartearly springBronze/burgundy stamens
Crocus Flower Record
Flower Record
Crocus Golden Yellow
Golden Yellow
Crocus Jeanne d’Arc
Jeanne d’Arc
Crocus Pickwick
Pickwick
Crocus Alatavicus
Alatavicus
Crocus Ruby Giant
Ruby Giant
Crocus Tricolor
Tricolor
Assorted Crocus
Assorted Crocus

Daffodils:

VarietyColourHeightPlanting Depth/ SpacingBloom TimeFeatures
ROCK GARDEN
Canaliculatuswhite & yellow4”6” deep/ 3”-6” apartlate springA true miniature
Jennyivory matures to white12”6” deep/ 3”-6” apartearly springReflexed petals
Peeping Tompure yellow12”6” deep/ 3”-6” apartearly springLong trumpet with back curving
petals
Tete-a-teteyellow with golden cup8”6” deep/ 3”-6” apartearly springLong lasting; good for forcing
Thaliawhite12”6” deep/ 3”-6” apartmid springThree blossoms per stem
LARGE CUPPED
Accentwhite petals with salmon cup16”6” deep/ 3”-6” apartearly springUnusual color!
Carltonall yellow18”6” deep/ 3”-6” apartearly springVanilla scent
Kissproofcreamy yellow with large, flat
brick red cup
20”6” deep/ 3”-6” apartearly springUnusual color!
TRUMPET
King Alfredbright yellow18”6”-8” deep/ 4”-6”
apart
mid springExcellent in cooler climates
Mount Hoodcreamy white15”6”-8” deep/ 4”-6”
apart
mid springLocal favorite
BUNCH-FLOWERING
Geraniumwhite & orange15”-17”6”-8” deep/ 4”-6”
apart
mid spring3-5 flowers per stem; heirloom
1930
Yellow Cheerfulnessyellow16”6”-8” deep/ 4”-6”
apart
late springDouble flowers
DOUBLE-FLOWERING
Flower Driftwhite with yellow-orange cup16”6”-8” deep/ 4”-6”
apart
early springBeautiful, large daffodil
Ice Kingwhite16”6”-8” deep/ 4”-6”
apart
early springVery vigorous
Rosy Cloudwhite petals with pink cup18”6”-8” deep/ 4”-6”
apart
mid springCup is double
SMALL CUPPED
Acteapure white; small yellow cup has
red band
18”6”-8” deep/ 4”-6”
apart
mid springHeirloom 1927
Barret Browningwhite with orange-red c16”6”-8” deep/ 4”-6”
apart
mid springOne pretty and small flower on
a tall stem. flower on a tall stem.
Daffodils Canaliculatus
Canaliculatus
Daffodils Accent
Accent
Daffodils Flower Drift
Flower Drift
Daffodils Ice king
Ice king

Tulips:

VarietyColourHeightPlanting Depth/ SpacingBloom TimeFeatures
BOUQUET
Gypsy LoveRaspberry violet18-20”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartlate springGreat cut flower
Torontosalmon rose14”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springMulti-flowering
DARWIN HYBRIDS: EXCELLENT PERENNIALIZING TULIP; ONE OF THE BEST IN CALGARY.
American Dreamyellow with red edging24”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springVery showy!
Daydreamapricot orange22”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springUnusual color
Golden Oxfordgolden yellow with yellow center22”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springSometimes will have edge or
blush. a red
Pink Impressiondeep pink with black center24”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springFavorite pink.
Paradebright red with yellow base & yellow edged black center22”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springBiggest red tulip.
Silver Streamcreamy yellow; streaked red &
pink
20”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springLeaves edged with pink and
yellow.
DOUBLE EARLY
Abbadeep red10”-16”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springExcellent in cooler climates
Monte Beaulemon yellow with a broad white
edging
10”-12”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springLocal favorite
Peach Blossomdeep rose10”-16”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly spring
DOUBLE LATE
Angeliquesoft shades of pink14”-16”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartlate springFragrant.
Blue Spectaclereddish purple14”-16”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartlate springInteresting variety
Lilac Perfectionlilac purple16”-18”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartlate springA favorite!
Uncle Tomdark mahogany red18”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartlate springBeautiful, deep color.
Tulips Day dream
Day Dream
Tulips Pink Impression
Pink Impression
Tulips Silver Stream
Silver Stream
Tulips Abba
Abba
Tulips Advance
Advance
Tulips Uncle Tom
Uncle Tom
Tulips Angelique
Angelique
Tulip Lilac Perfection
Abba
VarietyColourHeightPlanting Depth/ SpacingBloom TimeFeatures
FOSTERIANNA/EMPEROR
Easter Paraderose/yellow16”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springJust in time for Easter
Flaming
Purissima
pastel white with rose feathering18”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springStreaked blooms.
Red Emperorlipstick red with black center14”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springOther ‘Emperor” colors are yellow,
orange, and white.
FRINGED
FRINGEDlavender, wine, red, yellow20”-26”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid to late
spring
Feathery, fringed petal edges
GREIGII
GREIGIIred, pink, red with white stripe8”-12”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springVery reliable; interesting mottled
leaves.
KAUFMANNIANA
KAUFMANNIANAred, lemon, salmon pink, salmon
variegated
6”-8”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springStriped, mottled leaves.
LILY-FLOWERING: MORE AVAILABLE!
Mariettedeep rose22”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartlate springGreat in south facing gardens!
Marilynpeppermint24”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartlate springTry with blue tulips for impact
West Pointgolden yellow20”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartlate springNamed after West Point Academy
White Triumphatoropens ivory yellow and turns white24”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartlate springLovely pure white
Tulips Red Emperor
Red Emperor
Tulips Fringed
Fringed
Tulips Greigii
Greigii
Tulips Kaufmannina
Kaufmannina
Tulips Mariette
Mariette
Tulips Flaming Purissima
Flaming Purissima
Tulips West Point
West Point
Tulips White Triumphator
White Triumphator
VarietyColourHeightPlanting Depth/ SpacingBloom TimeFeatures
PARROT
Blue Parrotlavender blue with violet hints22”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springSport of ‘Blue Amiable’
Estella Rynveldtdeep red with ivory flames20”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springVery good cut flower.
Fantasybright pink with green streaks
and white flames
22”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springVery strong fringed edges.
SINGLE EARLY
Apricot Beautyshades of apricot tinged pink18”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springStrong stems, fragrant
Christmas
Dream
fushia pink with large white base14”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springGood for forcing
Christmas
Marvel
cherry pink14”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springGood for forcing.
SPECIES
T. clusianared & white peppermint12”4” deep/ 4” apartmid springMultiply and naturalize well.
T. saxatilislavender pink with yellow center10”4” deep/ 4” apartmid springSmall, delicate center.
T. tardayellow edged in white6”4” deep/ 4” apartmid springStar-shaped flowers!
Tulips Blue Parrot
Blue Parrot
Tulips Fantasy
Fantasy
Tulips Apricot Beauty
Apricot Beauty
Tulips T. saxatilis
T. Saxatilis
Tulips Attila
Attila
Tulips Blueberry Ripple
Blueberry Ripple
Tulips Princess Irene
Princess Irene
Tulips Sweet Love
Sweet Love
VarietyColourHeightPlanting Depth/ SpacingBloom TimeFeatures
TRIUMPH
Attilareddish violet20”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartlate springGreat with pansies.
Blueberry Ripplewhite with purple flames18”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springExclusive to independent garden
centers.
Calgarysnow white8”-10”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springWhite as spring snow.
Francoisecreamy white with ivory yellow flames24”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springLarge, long-lasting blossoms.
Negritareddish purple18”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springOne of the deepest tones.
Princess Ireneorange with pale purple flames14”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springFragrant
Rosalietwo-toned lavender pink20”-22”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springDark purple stems.
Sweet Lovesoft pink petals with deep rose flames & pale pink edges20”-22”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartmid springNew variety.
VIRIDIFLORA
Deidretrue green petals and greenish
white edge
18”-20”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springNew variety
Greenlandsoft to rich pink brushed with
yellow and green
18”-20”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springNew variety. Good cut flower.
Nightriderblue-purple blooms with grass
green flames
18”-20”6” deep/ 4”-6” apartearly springNew variety. Good cut flower.
Tulips Attila
Atila
Tulips Calgary
Calgary
Tulips Francoise
Francoise
Tulips Negrita
Negrita
Tulips Rosalie
Rosalie
Tulips Deidre
Deidre
Tulips Greenland
Greenland
Tulips Nightrider
Nightrider

Other:

VarietyColourHeightPlanting Depth/ SpacingBloom TimeFeatures
ALLIUM
A.christophiilavender14”6”-8” deep/ 6” apartearly summerPrefers sunny location. Globes of
star-shaped flower
A. giganteumpurple-blue48”6”-8” deep/ 6” apartearly summerLarge globes.
A. ‘Globemasterpurple36”6”-8” deep/ 6” apartearly summerTen inch flower heads.
A. molyyellow11”6”-8” deep/ 6” apartearly summerMultiplies quickly.
A. ‘Mount Everest’white48”6”-8” deep/ 6” apartearly summerBroad leaves; fluffy white heads
A. ‘Purple Sensation’purple36”6”-8” deep/ 6” apartearly summerVery reliable perennial.
A. sphaerocephalonpurple-red25”6”-8” deep/ 6” apartearly summerAvailable in single & double forms.
FRITILLARIA
Fritillaria meleagris ‘Checkered Lily’cream, purple and brown8”4” deep/ 4” apartmid springDelicate bell-shaped checkered flowers.
Fritillaria Imperialisred or yellow36”6”-8” deep/ 8” apartlate springBulb gives off skunk like fragrance which may repel squirrels.
GLORY OF THE SNOW
Chinodoxablue or pink with white centers5”-8”3”-4” deep/ 2”-4”
apart
early springTall plants with narrow grass like
leaves and nodding flowers.
GRAPE HYACINTH
ChMuscariwhite, blue, violet4”-6”2”-3” deep/ 4” apartmid springDouble and single varieties available. Naturalize well.
Other A.christophii
A.christophii
Other A. Mount Everest
A. Mount Everest
Other A. sphaerocephalon
A. sphaerocephalon
Other A. Purple Sensation
A. Purple Sensation
Other Fritillaria
Fritillaria
Other Checkered Lily
Checkered Lily
Other Fritillaria Imperialis
Fritillaria Imperialis
Other Chinodoxa
Chinodoxa
VarietyColourHeightPlanting Depth/ SpacingBloom TimeFeatures
HYACINTH
Hyacinthus orientaliswhite, pink, purple, blue, yellow, apricot8”-12”6” deep/ 6” apartmid springSuitable for forcing; many varieties of pre-cooled bulbs available.
IRIS - DWARF
Iris spp.yellow, light blue, blue6”2”-3” deep/ 4” apartearly springFlowers appear before leaves in spring. Good for forcing or rock garden.
SNOWDROPS
Galanthus spp.white4”3” deep/ 2”-3” apartearly springAvailable in single & double forms. Solitary, nodding dainty white blooms.
SIBERIAN SQUILL
Scilla sibericadeep blue5”4” deep/ 3” apartearly springMultiplies readily.
STRIPED SQUILL
Puschkina libanoticablue with dark blue stripe5”4” deep/ 3” apartearly springHardy, long-lived bulb. Good companion for tulips.
STAR OF BETHLEHEM
Ornithogallum sppwhite7”4” deep/ 6” apartlate springLarge clusters of star-shaped blooms. Plant under trees or shrubs.
WINTER ACONITE
Eranthis hyemalisyellow3”4” deep/ 6” apartearly springTuberous plants with rounded leaves. Solitary, bright yellow flowers.
Other Grape Hyacinath
Grape Hyacinath
Other Hyacinath
Hyacinath
Other Iris Dwarf
Iris Dwarf
Other Galanthus spp.
Galanthus spp.
Other Scilla siberica
Scilla siberica
Other Puschkina libanotica
Puschkina libanotica
Other Ornithogallum spp
Ornithogallum spp
Other Eranthis hyemalis
Eranthis hyemalis