Tag: bulbs spring flowering

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:

Variety	Colour	Height	Planting Depth/ Spacing	Bloom Time	Features
DUTCH HYBRID: VERY LARGE, SHOWY FLOWERS
Flower Record	strong purple	4”-6”	3” deep/ 2”-6” apart	early spring	large, showy flowers
Golden Yellow	rich, buttercup yellow	4”-6”	3” deep/ 2”-6” apart	early spring	Heirloom since 1600; fragrant
Jeanne d’Arc	pure white	4”-6”	3” deep/ 2”-6” apart	early spring	Heirloom: 1925
Pickwick	greyish white with lilac stripes	4”-6”	3” deep/ 2”-6” apart	early spring	Heirloom: 1940
SPECIES: HARDIEST CROCUS; PRODUCE SMALL FLOWERS VERY EARLY IN THE SPRING
Advance	soft yellow inside, violet outside	4”	3” deep/ 2”-6” apart	early spring	Orange Stamens
Ruby Giant	Reddish Purple	4”	3” deep/ 2”-6” apart	early spring	Somewhat squirrel resistant
Tricolor	orange, white, lilac	4”	3” deep/ 2”-6” apart	early spring	Bronze/burgundy stamens

Daffodils:

Variety	Colour	Height	Planting Depth/ Spacing	Bloom Time	Features
ROCK GARDEN
Canaliculatus	white & yellow	4”	6” deep/ 3”-6” apart	late spring	A true miniature
Jenny	ivory matures to white	12”	6” deep/ 3”-6” apart	early spring	Reflexed petals
Peeping Tom	pure yellow	12”	6” deep/ 3”-6” apart	early spring	Long trumpet with back curving petals
Tete-a-tete	yellow with golden cup	8”	6” deep/ 3”-6” apart	early spring	Long lasting; good for forcing
Thalia	white	12”	6” deep/ 3”-6” apart	mid spring	Three blossoms per stem
LARGE CUPPED
Accent	white petals with salmon cup	16”	6” deep/ 3”-6” apart	early spring	Unusual color!
Carlton	all yellow	18”	6” deep/ 3”-6” apart	early spring	Vanilla scent
Kissproof	creamy yellow with large, flat brick red cup	20”	6” deep/ 3”-6” apart	early spring	Unusual color!
TRUMPET
King Alfred	bright yellow	18”	6”-8” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Excellent in cooler climates
Mount Hood	creamy white	15”	6”-8” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Local favorite
BUNCH-FLOWERING
Geranium	white & orange	15”-17”	6”-8” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	3-5 flowers per stem; heirloom 1930
Yellow Cheerfulness	yellow	16”	6”-8” deep/ 4”-6” apart	late spring	Double flowers
DOUBLE-FLOWERING
Flower Drift	white with yellow-orange cup	16”	6”-8” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	Beautiful, large daffodil
Ice King	white	16”	6”-8” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	Very vigorous
Rosy Cloud	white petals with pink cup	18”	6”-8” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Cup is double
SMALL CUPPED
Actea	pure white; small yellow cup has red band	18”	6”-8” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Heirloom 1927
Barret Browning	white with orange-red c	16”	6”-8” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	One pretty and small flower on a tall stem. flower on a tall stem.

Tulips:

Variety	Colour	Height	Planting Depth/ Spacing	Bloom Time	Features
BOUQUET
Gypsy Love	Raspberry violet	18-20”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	late spring	Great cut flower
Toronto	salmon rose	14”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Multi-flowering
DARWIN HYBRIDS: EXCELLENT PERENNIALIZING TULIP; ONE OF THE BEST IN CALGARY.
American Dream	yellow with red edging	24”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Very showy!
Daydream	apricot orange	22”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Unusual color
Golden Oxford	golden yellow with yellow center	22”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Sometimes will have edge or blush. a red
Pink Impression	deep pink with black center	24”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Favorite pink.
Parade	bright red with yellow base & yellow edged black center	22”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Biggest red tulip.
Silver Stream	creamy yellow; streaked red & pink	20”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Leaves edged with pink and yellow.
DOUBLE EARLY
Abba	deep red	10”-16”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	Excellent in cooler climates
Monte Beau	lemon yellow with a broad white edging	10”-12”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	Local favorite
Peach Blossom	deep rose	10”-16”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring
DOUBLE LATE
Angelique	soft shades of pink	14”-16”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	late spring	Fragrant.
Blue Spectacle	reddish purple	14”-16”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	late spring	Interesting variety
Lilac Perfection	lilac purple	16”-18”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	late spring	A favorite!
Uncle Tom	dark mahogany red	18”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	late spring	Beautiful, deep color.

Variety	Colour	Height	Planting Depth/ Spacing	Bloom Time	Features
FOSTERIANNA/EMPEROR
Easter Parade	rose/yellow	16”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	Just in time for Easter
Flaming Purissima	pastel white with rose feathering	18”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Streaked blooms.
Red Emperor	lipstick red with black center	14”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	Other ‘Emperor” colors are yellow, orange, and white.
FRINGED
FRINGED	lavender, wine, red, yellow	20”-26”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid to late spring	Feathery, fringed petal edges
GREIGII
GREIGII	red, pink, red with white stripe	8”-12”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	Very reliable; interesting mottled leaves.
KAUFMANNIANA
KAUFMANNIANA	red, lemon, salmon pink, salmon variegated	6”-8”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	Striped, mottled leaves.
LILY-FLOWERING: MORE AVAILABLE!
Mariette	deep rose	22”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	late spring	Great in south facing gardens!
Marilyn	peppermint	24”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	late spring	Try with blue tulips for impact
West Point	golden yellow	20”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	late spring	Named after West Point Academy
White Triumphator	opens ivory yellow and turns white	24”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	late spring	Lovely pure white

Variety	Colour	Height	Planting Depth/ Spacing	Bloom Time	Features
PARROT
Blue Parrot	lavender blue with violet hints	22”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Sport of ‘Blue Amiable’
Estella Rynveldt	deep red with ivory flames	20”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Very good cut flower.
Fantasy	bright pink with green streaks and white flames	22”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Very strong fringed edges.
SINGLE EARLY
Apricot Beauty	shades of apricot tinged pink	18”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	Strong stems, fragrant
Christmas Dream	fushia pink with large white base	14”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	Good for forcing
Christmas Marvel	cherry pink	14”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	Good for forcing.
SPECIES
T. clusiana	red & white peppermint	12”	4” deep/ 4” apart	mid spring	Multiply and naturalize well.
T. saxatilis	lavender pink with yellow center	10”	4” deep/ 4” apart	mid spring	Small, delicate center.
T. tarda	yellow edged in white	6”	4” deep/ 4” apart	mid spring	Star-shaped flowers!

Variety	Colour	Height	Planting Depth/ Spacing	Bloom Time	Features
TRIUMPH
Attila	reddish violet	20”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	late spring	Great with pansies.
Blueberry Ripple	white with purple flames	18”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	Exclusive to independent garden centers.
Calgary	snow white	8”-10”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	White as spring snow.
Francoise	creamy white with ivory yellow flames	24”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Large, long-lasting blossoms.
Negrita	reddish purple	18”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	One of the deepest tones.
Princess Irene	orange with pale purple flames	14”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Fragrant
Rosalie	two-toned lavender pink	20”-22”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	Dark purple stems.
Sweet Love	soft pink petals with deep rose flames & pale pink edges	20”-22”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	mid spring	New variety.
VIRIDIFLORA
Deidre	true green petals and greenish white edge	18”-20”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	New variety
Greenland	soft to rich pink brushed with yellow and green	18”-20”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	New variety. Good cut flower.
Nightrider	blue-purple blooms with grass green flames	18”-20”	6” deep/ 4”-6” apart	early spring	New variety. Good cut flower.

Other:

Variety	Colour	Height	Planting Depth/ Spacing	Bloom Time	Features
ALLIUM
A.christophii	lavender	14”	6”-8” deep/ 6” apart	early summer	Prefers sunny location. Globes of star-shaped flower
A. giganteum	purple-blue	48”	6”-8” deep/ 6” apart	early summer	Large globes.
A. ‘Globemaster	purple	36”	6”-8” deep/ 6” apart	early summer	Ten inch flower heads.
A. moly	yellow	11”	6”-8” deep/ 6” apart	early summer	Multiplies quickly.
A. ‘Mount Everest’	white	48”	6”-8” deep/ 6” apart	early summer	Broad leaves; fluffy white heads
A. ‘Purple Sensation’	purple	36”	6”-8” deep/ 6” apart	early summer	Very reliable perennial.
A. sphaerocephalon	purple-red	25”	6”-8” deep/ 6” apart	early summer	Available in single & double forms.
FRITILLARIA
Fritillaria meleagris ‘Checkered Lily’	cream, purple and brown	8”	4” deep/ 4” apart	mid spring	Delicate bell-shaped checkered flowers.
Fritillaria Imperialis	red or yellow	36”	6”-8” deep/ 8” apart	late spring	Bulb gives off skunk like fragrance which may repel squirrels.
GLORY OF THE SNOW
Chinodoxa	blue or pink with white centers	5”-8”	3”-4” deep/ 2”-4” apart	early spring	Tall plants with narrow grass like leaves and nodding flowers.
GRAPE HYACINTH
ChMuscari	white, blue, violet	4”-6”	2”-3” deep/ 4” apart	mid spring	Double and single varieties available. Naturalize well.

Variety	Colour	Height	Planting Depth/ Spacing	Bloom Time	Features
HYACINTH
Hyacinthus orientalis	white, pink, purple, blue, yellow, apricot	8”-12”	6” deep/ 6” apart	mid spring	Suitable for forcing; many varieties of pre-cooled bulbs available.
IRIS - DWARF
Iris spp.	yellow, light blue, blue	6”	2”-3” deep/ 4” apart	early spring	Flowers appear before leaves in spring. Good for forcing or rock garden.
SNOWDROPS
Galanthus spp.	white	4”	3” deep/ 2”-3” apart	early spring	Available in single & double forms. Solitary, nodding dainty white blooms.
SIBERIAN SQUILL
Scilla siberica	deep blue	5”	4” deep/ 3” apart	early spring	Multiplies readily.
STRIPED SQUILL
Puschkina libanotica	blue with dark blue stripe	5”	4” deep/ 3” apart	early spring	Hardy, long-lived bulb. Good companion for tulips.
STAR OF BETHLEHEM
Ornithogallum spp	white	7”	4” deep/ 6” apart	late spring	Large clusters of star-shaped blooms. Plant under trees or shrubs.
WINTER ACONITE
Eranthis hyemalis	yellow	3”	4” deep/ 6” apart	early spring	Tuberous plants with rounded leaves. Solitary, bright yellow flowers.