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Flower Bulbs Buying Guide

Bulbs are a great way to add a splash of color to your garden in the spring. Before you buy your annuals and before your perennials are ready to flower, bulbs have started pushing their pretty heads through the soil. Crocuses and daffodils are the heralds of spring and beds of tulips add all the colors of the rainbow to your garden. Bulbs are very popular and numerous hybrids of each flower exist. The ones here are just a sampling of what awaits you in the world of bulbs. Keep in mind that many bulb flowers are extremely poisonous. Don't allow small children or pets near them unsupervised.

Popular Bulbs

Tulips

dark reddish purple. They are best suited to areas with cold winters.

Daffodils

''Narcissus'' spp. are the goldenfree. Unlike tulips, however, you can get daffodils in any color you want as long as it's yellow (or white). From crisp, clean paperwhites to deep saffron orange, daffodils are like sunshine in your garden.

Lilies

Lilies make a statement without saying a word, and with more than a hundred different species, you'll be sure to find the one that says exactly the right thing!  They do best in temperate and sub-tropical regions, and are lovely as borders or as patio plants.

Hyacinths

Hyacinths are highly fragrant and long-lasting.  They come in a variety of colors and are great in flower beds or as houseplants, but do best in areas with cold winters.

Irises

Because of its many possible colors, the iris takes its name from the Greek word for rainbow.  If you live in a temperate climate, they would be a perfect addition to your garden. They are especially fond of moist areas and are often seen growing wild along rivers and ponds.

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