Winter can seem like it lasts forever(and it hasn't even started yet). When those spring bulbs start to pop up, it gives us hope that winter is almost over. Now is the time to get those bulbs in the ground so we can enjoy them in the spring. Different bulbs bloom at different times ranging from as early as February and going through June. It’s nice to have a variety so you have bulbs popping up all season.
Some nice varieties to choose from:
Early Bloomers
Crocus chrysanthus, Snow Crocus
Galanthus, Snowdrop
Mid-Season
Daffodils
Narcissus Fidelity
There are so many types of daffodils and tulips. Some varieties bloom early such as, Narcissus 'Tahiti', some mid-season such as Narcissus Fidelity, and some are late bloomers such as Narcissus bulbocodium 'Golden Bells'.
Tulips
Tulip 'Veronique Sanson'
Tulips also have a range of bloom times depending on the variety.
Late Season
Lilium asiatic 'Elodie', Lilies
Allium 'Globemaster', Alliums
I wish these were everywhere I went.
Planting
When choosing your bulb layout, keep in mind the bloom times, colors, and heights. If you have different types blooming at the same time, you don’t want the shorter ones to be hidden.
Most bulbs prefer an area of full sun.
The rule of thumb for planting depth is digging a hole 3x the height of the bulbs. You can layer your bulbs depending on their size and bloom times as well.
Add soil amendment and cover bulbs. You may want to plant annuals over bulbs for extra frost protection.
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