Amaryllis 2 ft Fall 8 ins Pink The flowers of the Amaryllis appear in the fall after the leaves have died off. It likes the sun but the frost can kill it. Try growing it in pots in the cold zones. Anemone 6-12 ins Win-Spr 5 ins Blue/Mauve Anemone blanda grows to 6 in. It is not very hardy and will need mulching in cold areas. A.coronaria has a greater variety of colors and is a little hardier. Nice cut flower. Begonia 1-2 ft Summer 2 ins Multi Not completely hardy, mulch heavily in colder areas or store tubers through the winter. For early flowers start indoors in pots. (Don't over- water). Nice indoor plant. Crocus 3 ins Win-Spr 5 ins Whi/Yel/Pink2 varieties are available, winter or spring flowering. Both look nice in rock gardens or round the base of trees. They prefer shade. They will also naturalize in lawns. Cyclamen 3-4 ins Win-Spr 5 ins Whi/Pink/RedGrow from seed sown in summer. (Takes a year or more to bloom). Alternativ- ely, purchase growing plants. They are not completely hardy. Do best in shade in small clusters. Mulch in spring. Daffodil 12-18 insSpring 5-8 inWhi/Yellow Included with daffodils are Narcissus. Both will grow in sun or shade and reproduce from bulblets. Place in refrigerator a week or two before planting. Group under trees or borders.Dahlia 1-5 ft Summ-Aut6 in Multi Probably the most colorful, flamboyant garden flower of all. Likes slightly acid, well drained but moist soil. Plant tubers in spring, stake the tall varieties. Use dwarfs in borders. Freesia 1-2 ft Spr-Sum 4 in Multi Delightful perfume. Not hardy and does best indoors or greenhouse, but can be grown outdoors in warm climates.Will need support while flowering. Lift and store bulbs through winter. Fritillaria 2-3 ft Spring 8 ins Yel/Red/OranPrefers a warm climate for outdoor growth and can be grown as pot plant. Can be grown from seed but barely worth the effort. Plant bulbs in early spring or late fall. Sun or shade. Gladiolus 1-6 ft Spr-Aut 5 in Various Three types - Giant Hybrid, Butterfly Hybrid, Miniature Hybrid. They provide a wide variety of sizes and colors. Some are hardy in all mild areas, others need protection. Check first. Hyacinth 9 in Spring 8 in Varied Very fragrant blooms in a wide variety of colors. Hardy in nearly all zones. They like sun and plenty of moisture. Grow in bowls for indoor decoration. The Roman Hyacinth is very attractive. Iris 1-3 ft Spr-Aut 2 ins Various The bulbous iris blooms later than most other bulb plants providing blooms in the garden when others have faded. Mulch heavily, keep soil moist and propagate by division. Lily 2-4 ft Spr-Aut 5 ins Varied There are over 50 different specie of lily so this cannot start describing the many varieties, but generally they like soil that is mulched but not too heavy. They accept either sun or shade.Muscari 8 in Spring 5 ins Deep blue Also known as the Grape Hyacinth. A fairly hardy plant and one that will enhance any border or rock garden. Sow seeds where you want them to grow in average soil. Ornithogalum 1 ft Spring 5 ins Whi/Pale GrnIdeal for borders or rock gardens. It is only hardy in southern zones, but can be grown in pots indoors. As a cut flower the blooms last a long time. A natural woodland plant. Ranunculus 1-2 ft Spr-Sum 5 ins Various An easy to grow tuberous plant that does best in cool weather. Soak tubers overnight before planting. Good as a cut plant but sets off borders or rock gardens to advantage. Sparaxis 1-2 ft Spring 5 ins Various A plant that grows from tubers in a wide variety of colors. Corms should remain dry after flowering so dig up and store where the ground is wet. Good as a cut flower or indoor pots. Tulip 1-3 ft Spring 8 ins Various There are so many varieties of tulips you should obtain a tulip catalog. Basically they like average soil in a protected site. Plant in groups for best affect. Leave undisturbed.
