Want Bigger, Brighter Tulips? Plant Hybrids!

Want Bigger, Brighter Tulips? Plant Hybrids!

Hybrid tulips such as Rosy Delight, shown above in our trial gardens last spring, are outstanding performers and a great choice for any spring flower garden. What makes hybrid tulips so special? Hybrids are nature’s way of increasing genetic diversity and givingRead More

Color-Changing Tulips: New Varieties for Fall 2015

Color-Changing Tulips: New Varieties for Fall 2015

Holland’s flower bulb breeders are always working on something new. One development we’ve been watching closely is a range of new tulip varieties with built-in color variations. In some cases these tulips change color over time and in others, aRead More

Plant Ornamental Allium Bulbs Now for Flowers Next Spring

Plant Ornamental Allium Bulbs Now for Flowers Next Spring

Alliums may be the easiest plants you’ll ever grow. The only tricky thing about them is remembering that they need to be planted in the fall, at the same time as tulips and daffodils. If you haven’t already ordered alliumRead More

Top Performing Tulips? Plant These Timeless Favorites

Top Performing Tulips? Plant These Timeless Favorites

There are thousands of different tulips to choose from, so how do you know which ones will give you the best results? Though each year brings a flurry of new tulip varieties, new isn’t always better. In fact, some ofRead More

6 Tips for Planning a Beautiful Spring Bulb Garden

6 Tips for Planning a Beautiful Spring Bulb Garden

Fall is the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, crocus and alliums. Before ordering your bulbs, here are a few tips to guarantee great results next spring. Pick a Color Theme Interior designers often work with aRead More

Are You Ready to Enjoy an AMAZING Bulb Garden Next Spring?

Are You Ready to Enjoy an AMAZING Bulb Garden Next Spring?

Fall is for planting and our new Around the House Inspiration Book is filled with creative planting ideas for every location around your home! It’s available now as a free download — and here’s a peek at what you’ll findRead More

6 Reasons Your Flower Garden Needs Alliums

6 Reasons Your Flower Garden Needs Alliums

Tulip season may be drawing to a close, but I can always count on alliums to grab the baton and lead my garden right into summer. Here are a few of the many reasons I’m a big fan of ornamentalRead More

Beauty of the Bud

Beauty of the Bud

ABOVE: Early in the bloom time of Tulip Van Eijk, the buds have a sleek silhouette and stand tall ready to burst with beautiful potential. Spring is a wonderful time of year, especially if you planted tulip bulbs last fall! DependingRead More

How Big Will Your Flowers Bloom?

How Big Will Your Flowers Bloom?

When shopping online and in stores, it can be a challenge to feel confident that you are getting exactly what you want, especially when it comes to bloom size. To help you buy with confidence, we have put together thisRead More

Why Snow is Good for Spring Bulbs

Why Snow is Good for Spring Bulbs

Crocus Pickwick on a chilly, early spring morning.