Start planning now for a gorgeous garden next spring.

Then they’ll be strong and ready tobloom in the spring.

Plant bulbs in the ground before the first frost!

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Doing so ensures your bulbs can establish their roots and grow before the ground freezes.

Polar Hunter with its pale green hue and multiple blossoms on one stem has a unique look.

Double Late Tulips

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Both Nicholson and Raven are fans of theselong bloomers.

Pink white tulips

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Ravens picks include Black Hero, Royal Acres, Orange Princess, and La Belle Epoque.

Nicholson suggests combining Wyndham with La Belle Epoque and Black Hero for a beautiful, moody mix.

Hyacinth Dark Distinction'

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Dont snoozeon hyacinth, which are due for a revival.

Wild pink white tulips ( Tulipa clusiana ) in nature.

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Raven suggests two with unique coloring.

It smelt wonderful and lasted for six weeks plus between the two flowers.

She often pairs it with pale lavender tulips, likeTulipaJacuzzi andTulipaSilver Cloud.

White Daffodil

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Pearsoll also used Queen of the Night in the Philadelphia Flower Shows 2024 display.

The small purple globes pop in late summer when the garden starts to feel tired in the late summer.

Koether notes that this bulb prefers full sun.

Double Late: Often called Peony tulip, because they have so many petals. Need more options? Click on a lightbox below for similar files.

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The best known and most widely cultivated species is likely to be Hyacinthus orientalis. From its many varieties are obtained which differ in the color of their flowers and plant height…

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black tulips close up

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Closeup of a cluster of white flowers of Thalia Narcissus.

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Purple Allium in lavish garden. Lush foliage.

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Red and orange Lily flowered tulips ballerina in flower

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