{"title":"Fall Bulbs","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"leucojum-aestivum-snowflakes-heirloom-bulbs","title":"Heirloom \"Snowflakes\" - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-3821.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-3821.jpg\" alt=\"img-3821.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 2024 - The summer snowflake, or Leucojum aestivum, has been named the latest Texas Superstar plant based on the plant’s proven ability to deliver springtime blooms without any fuss. \u003cspan\u003eTo be designated a Texas Superstar, a plant must perform well for growers throughout the state. Texas Superstars must also be easy to propagate, ensuring the plants are widely available and reasonably priced. - Texas A\u0026amp;M Agrilife magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eTermed \"Snowflakes\" by the gardening public, the\u003cem\u003e Leucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e is by far one the most adaptable bulbs ever offered in the South. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThis is the bulb that we suggest people try when they aren't sure if they can grow perennial bulbs. During a season when people only consider daffodils to be early spring bloomers, this unusual bloom will steal your heart and captivate your attention. This diminutive bloom was once prized and plentiful in old southern gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eScott Ogden in his book \u003cem\u003eGarden Bulbs for the South\u003c\/em\u003e says this bulb \"positively thrives in the South, and you could hardly ask for a more appealing spring flower.\" Most spring-blooming bulbs are good only down to zone 8 or good for zones 8-10. The \u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e, however, works great in zones 6-10! This fanciful bloom may look delicate, but this bulb is hardy, reliable, and vigorous.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"1133601-r1-e012.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/1133601-r1-e012.jpg\" alt=\"1133601-r1-e012.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulbs often have similar names. The buyer often assumes that the bulbs are the same but just from different companies. Over the years, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalanthus spp\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \"Snowdrops\" is assumed to be the same as the heirloom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Snowflakes\". Though they sound like they should be the same bulb, and the blooms do look similar, it doesn't take long in the warmer areas of the south to realize that they aren't the same. The Snowdrops just can't endure over the years the hot dry summers of the south. Whereas, the heirloom \"Snowflakes\" actually thrive and exceed expectations. We have even more information about the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon our blog, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2022\/03\/03\/lent-lily-the-wild-daffodil\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-link-type=\"web\"\u003ewww.bulbhunter.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-9306-1024x768-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-9306-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"img-9306-1024x768-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The versatility of the \"Snowflakes\" is probably what makes it stand out the most among all bulbs. Most bulbs need certain light or soil conditions. Those conditions aren't flexible. That isn't the case with the \"Snowflakes\" bulbs. \"Snowflakes\" work well in zones 6-10 in all kinds of soil from clay to moist sand and edges of ponds to drought-ridden soil. They can be planted in any type of lighting from full shade to full sun. If you have a spot that is unsuitable for most other early spring-blooming bulbs, try \"Snowflakes\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-3830.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-3830.jpg\" alt=\"img-3830.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: These petite blooms look like bells and are only about the size of a dime. Each bloom has six little petals that each have a tiny green spot on the tip. If you plant the bulbs in groups of 4-6 then the foliage seems to \"clump up\" and the blooms seem to float on a sea of green. The height of these blooms is only about 12 inches. On top of their unique beauty, they have a lightly sweet fragrance for you to enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eTheir ability to grow in sun or shade has made them a winner for woodland settings, roadside plantings, and great garden borders. Although individual blooms are smaller in stature, they are so numerous that they covered more area than larger blooms could ever hope to fill. The blooms are accented by sturdy bluish-green foliage and slight green spots on the tips of each petal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"leucojum.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/leucojum.jpg\" alt=\"leucojum.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"630\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulbs in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIn the Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: In the spring, we ship this bulb \"in the green,\" which means that it still has its foliage on. Be sure to plant it and let the foliage die back naturally before cutting it off. The rest of the year you will receive just the bulb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTough Bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e: I'm not sure that I can emphasize enough just what a tough bulb this is. This bulb is a great perennial in the south and will naturalize over time. It is one of the easiest to grow and can thrive almost anywhere you plant it. It produces unique blooms that add to any setting. It does well in ditches or a more formal garden. It can be planted en masse for a dramatic display or in between your already-established spring bloomers for interest and diversity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-1163-1024x674-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-1163-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"img-1163-1024x674-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"394\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAnimals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The pollinators truly enjoy this bloom and make good use of it in early March. If you want a bulb that is resistant to deer and other critters, this is a great one for you. Our Snowflakes have even resisted the munching of goats, so we feel fairly comfortable recommending them to you as an animal-resistant bulb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"snowflake-field.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/snowflake-field.jpg\" alt=\"snowflake-field.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eOnce, when speaking to a garden club in Monroe, a long time member of the club decided that she would like to show me her little patch of snowflakes. I often have such an invitation and see nice little clumps here and there in a garden setting. A surprise was in store for me when we turned onto her property and a field of white met our eyes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"in-the-green-with-tag.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/in-the-green-with-tag.jpg\" alt=\"in-the-green-with-tag.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\"\u003eWhat does “in the green” mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIn the summer and fall, we ship dry bulbs that many consumers are familiar with. However, in the spring we ship some flower bulbs with their foliage still on them, having dug them right after their bloom. When the customer receives them, the foliage is in the process of drying down naturally. Plant the bulbs, with foliage and all in the ground and let the foliage turn brown and die back naturally.   Another option is to not plant the flower bulbs and store the bulbs with the foliage in a cool, dark, and well ventilated spot, and most importantly let the foliage die down naturally. In other words, DON'T cut the foliage of bulbs when you receive them in the green. The browning and dying back of the foliage is the natural process of the bulb sending food and energy from the leaves down into the bulbs for their summer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eI thought spring-blooming bulbs are normally shipped in the fall? We grow many of our own snowflake bulbs here on our farm, and while it is unconventional in the United States, it is common to have bulbs shipped in the green in other parts of the world. We grow many of our own heirloom daffodils that we originally collected from old gardens on former homesites. Shipping these in the green allows us to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1)      Ship them during the bloom season when most gardeners are thinking of and remembering to plant snowflakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2)      Ensures correct identification of the flower bulb. These are heirlooms and buying and receiving the right genetic selections is important to having varieties that are perennials and will naturalize in your garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3)      Allows us to offer more bulbs are lower prices to customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eRemember that bulbs shipped in the green are coming to an end of their growth cycle. You can expect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1)      The foliage to yellow and die down naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2)      The bulb to be dormant in the summer and early fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3)      Roots to start growing in mid fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e4)      Foliage appears next January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e5)      Bulbs to bloom next February and March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\"id\":\"rMSjn-q3eBM\",\"width\":440,\"height\":330} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"440\" height=\"330\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rMSjn-q3eBM?fs=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\"id\":\"xnjpemw1oSg\",\"width\":440,\"height\":330} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"440\" height=\"330\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xnjpemw1oSg?fs=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088988074035,"sku":"SB0341","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/resized_3504_x_2336__41161.1710553110.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635434"},{"product_id":"tulipa-clusiana-tinka","title":"Tulipa clusiana 'Tinka' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe Tinka tulip and I have a six year history on the farm. While some bulbs have made it and some have not, I am glad to say that the Tinka tulip has multiplied and bloomed year after year. I am sure the gophers would have eaten it had they been able to reach them. Growing them in the black bulb crates elevated above the ground, we have safely preserved them. Every year the Tinka manages to produce blooms despite living in a confined space where they seemingly love my neglect. This response will most likely be the same with all species tulips as it has been with the other five varieties that we have trialed. However, the Tinka tulip rises to the top as one of our favorites on the farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-452980585.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-452980585.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-452980585.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 'Tinka' tulips bloom in mid-March in the more southern zones and early April farther north. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep and the space apart only depends on how natural you want your area to look. Unlike the large hybrid tulips, species tulips can come back year after year if they are planted correctly. Tulips like to be \"high and dry,\" so give them a spot with excellent drainage, such as a raised bed, a slope, or a rock garden, where the bulbs won't sit in wet soil, especially during the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The yellow and red of the tulip looks great with March\/April blooming daffodils, grape hyacinth, and Spanish bluebells or even other tulips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you want this lovely bloom to naturalize and return every year, the sections below are the most important part of this tulip. We are going to address each part individually.  Consider the conditions of where tulips originally came from...arid and rocky, with warm, dry summers. That is exactly what these bulbs are looking for when you plant them. They are perennials in the wild. We are just trying to provide them with similar sun, soil, and water conditions to make them perennials for us too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"bulbs1-7676551-200x300.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/bulbs1-7676551-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"bulbs1-7676551-200x300.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-tinka-in-planter-at-chris-s-600-x-650.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-tinka-in-planter-at-chris-s-600-x-650.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-tinka-in-planter-at-chris-s-600-x-650.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"651\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e It is the soil situation that is the main factor in determining whether your species tulips become perennials or not. You need well-drained soil for tulips. This is one reason that rocky soil does well with tulips. Soil that dries so much that it cracks in the summer is ideal. We often say to plant you tulips \"high and dry\". That means think about planting in a raised bed that will completely dry out for the summer. Or consider planting them in a crate where the soil can't cling to the roots and the rain water can be absorbed elsewhere. Not only will a crate help protect tulips from rot and help them to perennialize, but critters like voles can't get to them. Don't use \"improved\" garden soils or place the bulbs in an irrigated area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-tinka-600-x-450.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-tinka-600-x-450.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-tinka-600-x-450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blooms will last well for a couple of weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. When the tulips are done blooming you may remove the flower stems, but leave the foliage alone to die back on its own. This will allow the bulb to continue to take in nutrients from the sun to last until the next blooming cycle. Once the foliage is completely withered and yellow you can mow right over the top of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1838923639.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1838923639.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1838923639.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Most people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088988139571,"sku":"SB03109","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Tinka_2525201__27714.1702661057.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635431"},{"product_id":"daffodil-chinese-sacred-lily-narcissus-tazetta-orientalis","title":"Daffodil 'Chinese Sacred Lily' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach pack contains 5 bulbs, sized 15\/16 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare antique treasure of the South — and one of the few heirloom narcissus you can \u003cstrong\u003eforce for the holidays and plant in the garden for decades\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crisp golden cups sit against refined white petals, in clusters of five to ten sweetly fragrant blooms on each stalk — a fragrance so prized its extract has been used in perfumes. In China this is the flower of the New Year, traditionally forced in bowls of water and pebbles to bloom right at the celebration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Chinese_Sacred_Lily_2.jpg?v=1784911279\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1125zva\" data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eHow It Differs from Paperwhites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eWhile closely related to paperwhites (\u003cem data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eNarcissus papyraceus\u003c\/em\u003e), the Chinese Sacred Lily generally has:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fwak1q\" data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eLarger flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e with a more pronounced yellow cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4vrh2\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eFewer, larger blooms per stem\u003c\/strong\u003e than many paperwhite cultivars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wwokwh\" data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003ericher, sweeter fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e that many gardeners find less sharp than traditional paperwhites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19xzcoh\" data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eA long history of being \u003cstrong data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eforced in water\u003c\/strong\u003e as a cultural tradition rather than primarily grown for winter indoor decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Chinese_Sacred_Lily.3.jpg?v=1784911279\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWhen I first saw these bulbs, it was near Schulenburg, Texas, an old German community along Interstate 10 in Texas known for its many beautifully painted churches. That was in January, and for many years I saw them blooming in January. Their golden cups usually catch my eye first, but if they are hidden with some other winter growing plants in a garden that I might be visiting, I can sometimes smell them first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Chinese_Sacred_Lily.4.jpg?v=1784911279\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThis last Thanksgiving, our Chinese sacred lilies began blooming in the back corner of our field. What a welcome delight for a Thanksgiving dinner table! They had none of the strong fragrance that sometimes deters seasonal flowers from being brought in for a dinner table. Nothing but praise and celebration for the blooms was heard — and I've done this bulb thing long enough that folks are past offering me polite compliments and straight on to honesty. Why would they bloom early that year? I believe the weather patterns forced them to bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTo force\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: (Blooms appear about 4-6 weeks after planting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eNo chilling required — plant in a bowl of pebbles and water or a pot of soil, just like a paperwhite, and count back about 5 weeks from Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, or Chinese New Year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlace in full sun and turn the pot daily so the stems grow straight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: (zones 8-10)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAcross the South they bloom from late fall into January, when little else in the garden is going.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTo naturalize, let the foliage die down naturally each spring — old stands along the Gulf Coast have been shared gardener to gardener for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eLike all narcissus, deer, squirrels, and other critters leave them alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Chinese_Sacred_Lily.5.jpg?v=1784911279\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xtvnl1\" data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1175\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHighlights\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"io6z3w\" data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eProduces clusters of elegant, star-shaped white flowers with bright yellow centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mg1tky\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eHighly fragrant—its sweet perfume can fill an entire room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ch1a5r\" data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eExceptionally easy to force indoors, requiring only water and pebbles or stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w0d50r\" data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eA traditional gift and holiday flower that symbolizes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003ewealth, happiness, and good luck\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c70f65\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eMakes an excellent cut flower, with multiple blooms opening on each stem for a long-lasting display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wsxtlx\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eGarden Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eIn warm climates (USDA Zones 8–10), Chinese Sacred Lily can be planted outdoors after blooming and may naturalize over time in well-drained soil. It thrives in sunny to lightly shaded locations and performs best where winters are mild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-11-18_17.29.16.jpg?v=1784842939\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088988631091,"sku":"SB0366","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/chinese-sacred-lily-closeup.jpg?v=1784831882"},{"product_id":"narcissus-tazetta-double-roman-daffodil","title":"Daffodil 'Double Roman' - bulb","description":"\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"FallShipped\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact info@southernbulbs.com to be on the waiting list for this product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe 'Double Roman' is a true Southern survivor and one of the oldest daffodils in cultivation, grown in gardens for more than four hundred years. \u003cem\u003eNarcissus tazetta orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Double Roman' is considered the double form of the Chinese sacred lily. Some call it 'Constantinople', while others claim that these are two different plants. Ben, who once worked for the company, often recalls seeing them bloom in the many coastal areas he visited. One such site was behind a bar near the Texas Gulf Coast, where beer bottles, trash, and old tires were often thrown, but Ben found the Double Romans pushing up through the mess and even through the center of a tire, blooming their heavy, colorful heads in an otherwise dull landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ruffles of the inner flower that fill the bloom are a creamy mixture of whites and golden-orange, set against white petals. Several blooms open on each stem, about 12-14 inches tall, in the heart of winter (often January in the South). The fragrance is highly sweet, and a few stems will scent a whole room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhere It Grows Best\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: While they will survive in areas north of Interstate 20, best performance of these plants is in less frost-prone regions of Texas and the South (roughly zones 7-9). Large clumps will continue to offer show-stopping displays for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAnimals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Like other daffodil bulbs, critters, including deer and gophers, leave this bulb alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088988663859,"sku":"SB0322","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Double_252520Roman-Single1_252520Cropped__40847.1602689365.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635427"},{"product_id":"narcissus-x-intermedius-texas-star-heirloom","title":"Heirloom 'Texas Star' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eIn Texas, we have the saying \"Don't mess with Texas.\" This is to encourage others not to underestimate the strength and resilience of Texans. This saying certainly applies to our Narcissus bulb this week which embodies those traits of strength and resilience and is aptly named the \"Texas Star.\" Though named the \"Texas Star,\" you will find this beauty all across the South. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eintermedius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e '\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eTexas Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e' has become a favorite around the Southern Bulb Co. The name says it all, as this uncommonly 'Texas tough' hybrid between a \u003cem\u003eNarcissus jonquil\u003c\/em\u003e and a \u003cem\u003eNarcissus tazetta\u003c\/em\u003e performs well in clay, sand, ditches that get wet, and high ground that stays dry. Although different from that of the jonquil, in that it 1) does not produce seed and 2) has a two toned yellow color,  the sweet fragrance of the flowers in similar and causes many a gardener to lean in for a closer smell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"texas-star-along-fenceline-website.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/texas-star-along-fenceline-website.jpg\" alt=\"texas-star-along-fenceline-website.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf we had to pick a few words to describe the \"Texas Star,\" resilient, fun, and thriving would be some of our top choices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"texas-star-with-snowflakes-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/texas-star-with-snowflakes-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"texas-star-with-snowflakes-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSeveral characteristics distinguish it from the jonquil, to include the slightly more curved foliage and blooms of vibrant yellow cups with yellow petals. An interesting habit of the foliage is to commonly see it curve from two opposite sides of the plant, to reach over the flower and touch, as if a ballerina with her hands over head during a dance. But let not talk of ballerinas fool you, this rare selection has proven worthy in gardens all over Texas, as are many other jonquil hybrids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe 'Texas Star' is the \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e that thrives in Texas in mid-March! This strong-performing fragrant \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e is a staple of any naturalized daffodil and bulb gardens in Texas and the South! \u003cspan\u003eWe love that this is one of the latest blooming yellow \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e that works for zone 9! \u003c\/span\u003eQuick to multiply, these yellow blooms pack a lot of color into small spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"texas-star-art-300-x-450-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/texas-star-art-300-x-450.jpg\" alt=\"texas-star-art-300-x-450-.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does “in the green” mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIn the summer and fall, we ship dry bulbs that many consumers are familiar with. However, in the spring we ship some flower bulbs with their foliage still on them, having dug them right after their bloom. When the customer receives them, the foliage is in the process of drying down naturally. Plant the bulbs, with foliage and all in the ground and let the foliage turn brown and die back naturally.   Another option is to not plant the flower bulbs and store the bulbs with the foliage in a cool, dark, and well ventilated spot, and most importantly let the foliage die down naturally. In other words, DON'T cut the foliage of bulbs when you receive them in the green. The browning and dying back of the foliage is the natural process of the bulb sending food and energy from the leaves down into the bulbs for their summer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eI thought daffodil bulbs are normally shipped in the fall? We grow many of our own daffodils here on our farm, and while it is unconventional in the United States, it is common to have bulbs shipped in the green in other parts of the world. We grow many of our own heirloom daffodils that we originally collected from old gardens on former homesites. Shipping these in the green allows us to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1)      Ship them during the bloom season when most gardeners are thinking of and remembering to plant daffodils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2)      Ensures correct identification of the flower bulb. These are heirlooms and buying and receiving the right genetic selections is important to having varieties that are perennials and will naturalize in your garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3)      Allows us to offer more bulbs are lower prices to customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"Texas-Star-Daffodils.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/bulbs-with-tag-400-x-550.jpg\" alt=\"bulbs-with-tag-400-x-550-.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eRemember that bulbs shipped in the green are coming to an end of their growth cycle. You can expect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1)      The foliage to yellow and die down naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2)      The bulb to be dormant in the summer and early fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3)      Roots to start growing in mid fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e4)      Foliage appears next January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e5)      Bulbs to bloom next February and March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\"id\":\"fcjazfM9Gw4\",\"width\":440,\"height\":330} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"440\" height=\"330\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fcjazfM9Gw4?fs=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088988729395,"sku":"SB0355","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Texas_Star_Along_Fenceline_Website__51909.1711468798.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635428"},{"product_id":"sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil","title":"Sternbergia lutea \"Autumn Daffodil\" - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOne of my favorite stories about this bulb, is from a time that I was presenting at a convention to an international flower bulb group in San Antonio by The Riverwalk. This group had bulb growers and exporters from around the world, including Israel! As I droned on and on about how old and historic our bulbs are that we find on the old abandoned homesites in the Southern United States, they politely listened. When I showed pictures of this Sternbergia, they perked up! After some chatter, one raised his hand and I called on him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHe said “You have been talking about old bulbs. Now THIS is an old bulb. We have seen this bulb on ancient Babylonian sites!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eI didn’t know what to say. I had been talking about perennial bulbs that grow in our garden for 100s of years. He just mentioned sites where the bulbs have been around for 1,000s of years. “Yes,” I said. “That is old.” Everyone had a good laugh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-perfect-group-600-x-500.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-perfect-group-600-x-500.jpg\" alt=\"sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-perfect-group-600-x-500.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eNames:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eYou may have heard about the\u003cem\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eSternbergia lutea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e from your parents or grandparents. However, they may have called her....yellow autumn crocus, winter daffodil, Mt. Etna lily, buttercups, or even the Lily of the Field. This flower bulb evokes many different names because of the impact it has on so many gardeners as the bold yellow surprises them each fall. \u003c\/span\u003eA native of Greece, it is one of the first flower bulbs grown in America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-43084a12-7fff-f28c-5730-b10819295ae2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a daffodil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e No, it's not. You probably already noticed that the genus name is \u003cem\u003eSternbergia\u003c\/em\u003e and not \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e. However, they are both from the \u003cem\u003eAmaryllis\u003c\/em\u003e family so they have several familiar traits especially how they look. However, this lovely “Autumn Daffodil” acts more like its cousins the red and yellow spider lilies, who are also part of the Amaryllis family. We completely agree that it looks a lot like a crocus when it first opens up but the crocus belongs to the iris family so technically they aren't even cousins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-near-a-bird-bath-600-x-388.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-near-a-bird-bath-600-x-388.jpg\" alt=\"sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-near-a-bird-bath-600-x-388.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"388\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"\u003eWhere have we seen it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e Usually this time of year we see many of these blooming from Dallas to the west of Fort Worth and all the way down to Austin. It seems to prefer these clay and rocky soils where they can dry out in the summer. However, it also doesn't seem to mind the nice sandy loam soils of our farm, but we don't see much of it on the old home sites across East Texas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-single-bloom-600-x-724.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-single-bloom-600-x-724.jpg\" alt=\"sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-single-bloom-600-x-724.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"724\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe bloom when it first begins to open is cup shaped like the crocus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eYou might see the foliage this January-May, but don't be concerned if you don't. The foliage dies down with the first warm weather in the spring. Most people still expect to see something growing during the summer months. You won't see anything. \u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eThese bulbs are completely dormant in the summer. The flowers suddenly appear with the September rains. One day there is nothing growing and then suddenly you have a surprise, a fully blooming flower! These lovely little blooms \u003c\/span\u003eact very similar to \u003ca class=\"ac-designer-copy\" href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/red-spider-lily-lycoris-radiada-radiata-southern-heirloom-triploid\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003ered spider lilies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"ac-designer-copy\" href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/yellow-spider-lily-lycoris-aurea\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eschoolhouse lilies,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"ac-designer-copy\" href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/naked-lady-lycoris-squamigera-5-bulbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/bulbs.lt.acemlnd.com\/Prod\/link-tracker?redirectUrl%3DaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuc291dGhlcm5idWxicy5jb20lMkZuYWtlZC1sYWR5LWx5Y29yaXMtc3F1YW1pZ2VyYS01LWJ1bGJzJTJGJTNGdXRtX3NvdXJjZSUzREFjdGl2ZUNhbXBhaWduJTI2dXRtX21lZGl1bSUzRGVtYWlsJTI2dXRtX2NvbnRlbnQlM0RSZWQlMkJTcGlkZXJzJTJCRXZlcnl3aGVyZSUyNnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbiUzRFdlZWslMkIzNCUyQi0lMkJSZWQlMkJTcGlkZXIlMkJMaWx5JTJCJTI1Mjg4LTMxLTIwMjIlMjUyOQ%3D%3D%26sig%3D74fDEEnFsLNfZKYpdvDMofP3wrZ1RChQPHXEchqcgXM5%26iat%3D1661424433%26a%3D%257C%257C650559355%257C%257C%26account%3Dbulbs%252Eactivehosted%252Ecom%26email%3DuAcsCSqfQhACSTIPZx5Tgd69B7zICrOlTnXj1R85MLk%253D%26s%3Dce43f6729467247a49a6c6b6812bfd4e%26i%3D159A296A6A3101\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1662663023343000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1mtsMjTR56lprIsP-Dgc2G\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Simply put, you won't see anything growing, then they suddenly bloom in the fall, and then they have foliage for the winter. Think of it this way, you will never see a \u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eSternbergia\u003c\/span\u003e bloom with full green foliage. The bloom always sits on a naked stalk , with possibly some fresh foliage just beginning to appear at the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-petal-shape-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-petal-shape-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-petal-shape-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eLater the blooms open wide to present all their color and\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e glory like the \u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eZones:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese bulbs do best in zones 7-9. Because they need winter sun, they really don't do well in colder zones. \u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eHard freezes in Zone 7 and down can be damaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e As mentioned above, this bulb does great planted in clay, rocky, or sandy soil. It likes well-drained soil so you may even consider a slightly raised bed. If you are going to plant this in a pot, be sure that the pot has good drainage, but really they are meant for the garden and to be in the ground..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-under-the-trees-600x308.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-under-the-trees-600x308.jpg\" alt=\"sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-under-the-trees-600x308.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"308\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is the most important part in the care and planting of the \u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eSternbergia\u003c\/span\u003e bulbs! Because the foliage appears AFTER the bloom, you need to be concerned with the winter sun. The foliage needs at least 1\/2 day of winter sun. Since we are concerned with the winter, consider more sun rather than less. You know how quickly good sunshine can melt a little bit of snow that falls in February whereas in the shade the snow seems to linger. When you look at the pictures, you notice that the blooms appear in everything from full sun to almost full shade. That's because the blooms, which appear in September, don't take in the nutrients so you can plant them under deciduous trees like live oaks or pecans  where the bulbs can collect all of the winter sun they need.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn September, after the fall rains begin, little bursts of sunshine will pop out of the ground on naked stalks. Their bloom is only 4-6\" tall, but they will draw one's eyes with their bright yellow color when most bulbs are no longer blooming. The blooms will look like little crocus cups at first, and then they will open their petals wide to cover 2-3 inches. The bulbs bloom for a couple of weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-in-a-pot-fall-leaves-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-in-a-pot-fall-leaves-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"sternbergia-lutea-autumn-daffodil-in-a-pot-fall-leaves-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eAfter the blooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e After the blooms die back, little tufts of foliage appear. The foliage often reminds people of \"monkey grass,\" but be sure not to cut it as the bulb needs the nutrients that the foliage provides to get it through the summer. The foliage will die back around the beginning of May with the first warm weather of the year. Then the bulb is dormant until you see the bloom the next September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulbs in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Make sure that your bulbs don't get too much summer water. They like to be dry during the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\" style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eAnimals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Like the other bulbs in the Amaryllis family, these bulbs  and foliage are resistant to deer and other animals, but deer and rabbits will eat the flowers occasionally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIt is a popular bulb for rock gardens with its low blooming habit and foliage that stays fairly well maintained. The \u003cem\u003e'Sternbergia\u003c\/em\u003e' enjoys good drainage and slightly gravelly soil. Some areas where it can be found naturalized would be the heavy black land soils that tend to dry out and crack during the summer months. It has performed well for the Southern Bulb Company in slightly acidic sandy loam to slightly alkaline clay soils.  For some, the yellow crocus-like bloom it produces in the fall is the closest they will ever come to a crocus in their garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088989024307,"sku":"SB0378","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Sternbergia_lutea_autumn_daffodil_close_up_600_x_400__20602.1710022444.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635433"},{"product_id":"gladiolus-byzantinus-byzantine-gladiolus","title":"Gladiolus byzantinus 'Byzantine Gladiolus' - 3 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"byzantine-original-art-600-x-450-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/byzantine-original-art-600-x-450.jpg\" alt=\"byzantine-original-art-600-x-450-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOne of the best performers in April is the true heirloom Byzantine gladiolus (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eGladiolus byzantinus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e). This bulb (technically, it is called a corm) can be used to spruce up ditches and other hard-to-garden areas. Great color and texture combinations can be made with the lanceolate foliage and long inflorescence of blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"dr.-bill-welch-credit-2-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/dr_-bill-welch-credit-2-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"dr.-bill-welch-credit-2-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"405\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThese Byzantine gladiolus bulbs are the real deal -- true heirloom bulbs! This makes a difference both in the color and the stalks staying upright. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMany colorful, large blooming imitators tend to \"fall over\" in normal gardens and require more maintenance than most are willing to give. However, the Byzantine gladiolus remains at a proportionate level, delighting the garden with a striking magenta color rarely found in other bulbs. Even old clumps bloom quite readily, but if desired, this rapid multiplying bulb can quickly be divided and spread to border large areas of fence lines or gardens. It thrives in all kinds of Southern soil types and regions, and is another bulb that can be used to spruce up ditches and other hard to garden areas. Great color and texture combinations can be made with the lanceolate foliage and long inflorescence of blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"row-of-byzantine-gladiolus-600-x-400-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/row-of-byzantine-gladiolus-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"row-of-byzantine-gladiolus-600-x-400-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The magenta color is striking and stands out in the April garden. The blooms are clustered on the 2-3 feet stalk. These blooms are showy and demand attention whether viewed from a distance or up close. It actually performs best in full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulbs in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"byzantine-up-close-with-hardy-amaryllis-600-x-900.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/byzantine-up-close-with-hardy-amaryllis-600-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"byzantine-up-close-with-hardy-amaryllis-600-x-900.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhy are they so valued? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMany gladiolus will flop over in your garden, but as long as these Byzantine gladioli have enough sun, they are sturdy upright plants.  Also, the magenta color is striking and stands out in the April garden. Last, they are quick to multiply, with little baby cormels forming around the base of the mother corm. In contrast to modern, large cut flower gladioli, the little cormels from the Byzantine gladiolus form into blooming size bulbs, so soon you will have a clump of color in your garden!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"byzantine-and-bee-600-x-400-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/byzantine-and-bee-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"byzantine-and-bee-600-x-400-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResilient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eByzantine gladioli are relatively resilient plants to many other pests besides the bulb eating voles. \u003cspan\u003eFurther north, it is sometimes referred to as the hardy gladiolus because it can be planted in the fall and handle the cold better than other gladioli. \u003cspan\u003eThis is a hardy plant that can withstand some very harsh growing conditions from zone 6's cold winter to zone 10's early April heat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe know these will be a great success in your garden!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"byzantines-in-background-with-dog-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/byzantines-in-background-with-dog-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"byzantines-in-background-with-dog-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur History with the Byzantine glads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: My brother helped me dig some of our first Byzantine gladioli from a small town in East Texas. We dug in red clay and had to fight for each bulb. Many were left behind and the site continues to look beautiful even today, but after our dig we went to a local gas station to wash up. The red dirt with water looked more like the color of blood, and by this point we looked like suspicious characters as we were tired, dirty, and covered in this dirt\/water combination. Nobody said anything though, and we soon had the bulbs at their new home on the farm. We now have several growers across the South also growing these bulbs for us, as the gophers on our farm found them to be particularly delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEarly in our farming career, we believed we had a great start of these flowers. We had about 2,000 Byzantine glads in a nice neat row in our sandy loam soils of Northeast Texas.  I'll never forget when some of the tips of the gladiolus began to look yellow.  While inspecting the row, some of the foliage down the line began to move, almost shake. It wasn't a windy day. When I walked up to the foliage and gently pulled, it came smoothly out of the ground with nothing attached on the other end.  The bulb (technically a corm) had been eaten!  Our pocket gophers (officially voles) discovered our nice row and in a matter of a week, devoured almost all of our 2,000 corms. It was devastating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe True Magenta Heirloom Gladiolus.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cobject width=\"425\" height=\"344\" data=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/xDOuMmjHBfE\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\"\u003e\u003cparam name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cparam name=\"src\" value=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/xDOuMmjHBfE\"\u003e\u003c\/object\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088989057075,"sku":"SB0312","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/600_x_400__37243.1739274596.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635432"},{"product_id":"oxblood-lily-or-schoolhouse-lily","title":"Oxblood Lily or \"Schoolhouse Lily\" - 2 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOne summer morning, the family group text string began dinging notifications with pictures of nephews and nieces starting school! It seemed so early, but then I realized September was only a few weeks away, and that meant it was almost time for the schoolhouse lilies to bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAlso known as the \"oxblood lily,\" these hardy plants make yearly appearances in older neighborhoods and abandoned homesites across Central Texas. This bulb is sometimes called the \"schoolhouse\" lily because it blooms near the beginning of the school year, which used to begin later in the year. Seemingly out of nowhere, a good late summer rain will cause these flower bulbs to pop up their blooms and display a deep red vivid show of flowers on naked stalks. This occurs just as summer is coming to an end and early fall is beginning. Grassy lawns with no irrigation and empty lots are a crispy brown due to the lack of rain we often experience in late summer. One soaking rain can trigger the bloom, and the vermillion red against the dried grass makes for a striking display!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThese bulbs are historic and were passed from one Texas gardener to another starting in the late 1800s and continuing through the 20th century. Even today, they are a favorite pass along plant. The Oxblood lily flower bulbs are guaranteed to bring a touch of charm to any garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"schoolhouse-lily-oxblood-artwork-600-x-400.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/schoolhouse-lily-oxblood-artwork-600-x-400.jpeg\" alt=\"schoolhouse-lily-oxblood-artwork-600-x-400.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe tough little harbinger of fall.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOriginally a native of Argentina, these naturalized bulbs were introduced to Texas by a German botanist and were heavily passed among German and Czech settlers. Botanically they are known as \u003cem\u003eRhodophiala bifida\u003c\/em\u003e, and the common \"oxblood\" name refers to the vermilion-red, amaryllis-like flowers that they produce. They bloom in full sun, but the flower blooms hold up best when they can bloom in partial shade away from the occasional 100 degree sun. They grow their foliage after the bloom, during the winter, and they really need at least 6 hours of winter sunlight a day. In other words, that shady spot where they bloom in late summer can be under a deciduous tree (the kind that lose their leaves in the winter) which will in turn allow them to grow quite healthy with full sun in the winter. You can leave oxblood lilies undivided for years, and they will come back and bloom more prolifically each year They bloom around September and their foliage remains green all winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"close-up-oxblood-schoolhouse-lily-bulb-and-flower-600-x-666.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/close-up-oxblood-schoolhouse-lily-bulb-and-flower-600-x-666.jpg\" alt=\"close-up-oxblood-schoolhouse-lily-bulb-and-flower-600-x-666.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"666\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore about the \"Schoolhouse lily\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"school-house-lily-under-trees.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/school-house-lily-under-trees.jpg\" alt=\"school-house-lily-under-trees.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape and Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: The schoolhouse lily will grow to about 10-16 inches tall. These breathtaking beauties actually flourish in the August\/September heat and humidity in the southern United States. They are extremely adaptable to a wide range of soils. They can even thrive in heavy clay, but as with most bulbs, do not try growing oxblood lilies in boggy soils. They like to be drier during the summer months when they are dormant. Because of how well they do in a variety of soil, the lilies look amazing in rock gardens or stretched out along pathways. They make dramatic displays when they are clumped focal points. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: As a good \"rule of thumb\" for the dry bulbs, plant at a depth about 2-3 times the height of the bulb itself. This can be confusing with their sometimes long neck, and if the neck is very long, simply have a small portion of the top of the neck above the soil, or plant your bulb sideways. It will eventually turn itself up and the blooms will hardly be affected the first year, and not at all in future years. If you water them 2-3 times a week for a couple of weeks after planting, that will help them adjust to their new home. In the future, the roots will actually pull the bulb down in the soil to help protect it in the cool soil below so when you are ready to divide or share your bulbs be sure to dig down deeper than you think you should. Plant your flowers with 2-3 bulbs per clump for a more natural-looking display. They will multiply quickly from offsets and established large clumps of bulbs are valued for their strength and endurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Bulb Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: There are so many things that we can talk about with these impressive red flowers it is hard to know where to start. \u003cstrong\u003eAnimals: \u003c\/strong\u003eHummingbirds and bees adore this bloom. We aren't really sure which plays a bigger role in the attraction, whether it is the deep red color or the fact that there are fewer blooming options this time of year. \u003cstrong\u003eUnique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Outside of Central Texas you really don't see the oxblood lilies very often. There are no doubt anthropologic stories to be discovered by the presence of the bulb, and hopefully this can be explored more in the future. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow They Bloom\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now is a great time to plant oxblood lilies. They can have a full year in the ground before they are expected to bloom. However, you should see foliage in January-April, even if you don't have a first year bloom. Be sure not to cut the foliage, so that the bulb can take in nutrients all throughout its growth cycle. Oxbloods act very similarly to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/collections\/spider-lilies-surprise-lilies\"\u003ered and yellow spider lilies.\u003c\/a\u003e They bloom in the fall and then have foliage for the winter. This contrasts to most flowers that produce their blooms after you have watched the greenery grow first. These lilies are dormant in the summer. Then the flowers suddenly appear with the first later summer and early fall rains. After the flowers die back, the bulb sends up strappy, bright green foliage to take it through the winter and give you some lovely greenery to compliment your spring blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"-oxblood-schoolhouse-lily-group-of-blooms-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/oxblood-schoolhouse-lily-group-of-blooms-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"-oxblood-schoolhouse-lily-group-of-blooms-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms Themselves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Each schoolhouse lily bulb can bloom for 1-2 weeks with stalks that produce 5-6 flowers. Since all bulbs do not produce at the same time, you can often have blooms for around 3 weeks. Each bloom is only open for 2-3 days in the bright summer sun, but they will last longer with cloudy days or if they are blooming in the shade. Some gardeners criticize this shorter bloom time, but many over look this objection due to the vibrancy of the blooms and remembrances of some years when they stay in full color for a few weeks. The blooms themselves look very similar to the Hardy Amaryllis which blooms in the spring. The schoolhouse lilies are not in the same genus as the amaryllis but they have a similar trumpet shape that reminds gardeners of them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Because of the green foliage through the winter, you have so many things that you can plant with your schoolhouse lilies with to really highlight their non-blooming season. Consider planting with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/collections\/spider-lilies-surprise-lilies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ered and yellow spider lilies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/spider-lilies-surprise-lilies\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003ewhich also give you even more greenery during the winter months. They can be planted with narcissus and daffodils so that the additional greenery compliments the daffodil blooms in the spring. You might also consider catmint, bronze fennel, clover fern, or several other plants that the oxblood lily would look great blooming next to in September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemember you're planting a story, and these bulbs are for a lifetime!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"-oxblood-schoolhouse-lilies-multiple-blooms-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/oxblood-schoolhouse-lilies-multiple-blooms-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"-oxblood-schoolhouse-lilies-multiple-blooms-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWhat does “in the green” mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIn the summer and fall, we ship dry bulbs that many consumers are familiar with. However, in the spring we ship some flower bulbs with their foliage still on them because the bulbs are growing and have bloomed or are preparing to bloom. Do not be concerned if the foliage is yellow when you receive the bulbs. That is normal. When the customer receives them, the foliage is in the process of drying down naturally. Plant the bulbs, with foliage and all in the ground and let the foliage turn brown and die back naturally. Another option is to not plant the flower bulbs and store the bulbs with the foliage in a cool, dark, and well ventilated spot, and most importantly let the foliage die down naturally. In other words, DON'T cut the foliage of bulbs when you receive them in the green. The browning and dying back of the foliage is the natural process of the bulb sending food and energy from the leaves down into the bulbs for their summer dormancy. There are pros and cons to buying bulbs \"in the green\" in the spring as opposed to dry in the fall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePROS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe bulb is larger, healthy and producing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe bulbs are more likely to bloom the first year \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe bulbs didn't endure a drying period so they will produce stronger blooms and foliage the very next year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe bulbs will adjust to their new home quicker and therefore multiply more quickly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYou can see exactly where you have planted these bulbs and others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYou know exactly how deep to plant them because they are marked! You plant them where the white area on the neck is below the soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCONS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThey are fresh so you must be more careful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThey need to be planted immediately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe bulbs are larger so they weigh more which makes shipping cost more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088989122611,"sku":"SB03382","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Oxblood_252520Lilies__39921.1712085541.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635431"},{"product_id":"narcissus-x-odorus-campernelle-heirloom","title":"Heirloom 'Campernelle' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\"id\":\"lbnol5g4vQo\",\"width\":440,\"height\":330} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"440\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lbnol5g4vQo?fs=1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Campernelle Daffodil and 3 Reason We Love Them!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e In this article, we’ll answer some basic questions about one of the most common heirloom daffodils seen in perennial gardens across Texas and the Southeastern United States, the campernelle daffodil. This sweet-smelling tough bulb offers bold and vivid colors, and we’ll offer 3 other reasons why love them for our gardens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#Introduction\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eScientific Name: Narcissus x odorus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3 reasons we LOVE campernelles?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhere can I buy campernelle daffodils or narcissus?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhen can I buy campernelles?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhere can I buy campernelles and Narcissus in bulk or wholesale?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhen do I plant campernelle daffodils?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhere do I plant campernelles?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAre camperenelles fragrant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhat are some other uses of campernelles in the garden?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3 great uses of campernelle narcissus flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhat are good planting instructions for campernelle flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDoes soil moisture matter for campernelles?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhat kind of soil do campernelles need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAre there double campernelle daffodils?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDoes the Southern Bulb Company grow double campernelles?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAre campernelles daffodils or Narcissus?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAre campernelles heirloom daffodil bulbs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhere are campernelle narcissus originally from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhere do you find campernelle flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhat Zone do these daffodils grow in? Will they do well in zone 9?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/Are-campernelles-poisonous\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAre campernelles poisonous?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"Perennial Stand of Campernelle Daffodils\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/campernelle-clump-1024x986.jpg\" alt=\"campernelle-clump\" width=\"1024\" height=\"986\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"Introduction\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOften dubbed the \"Giant Jonquil\" or simply the \"campernelle daffodil,\" gardeners treasure the campernelle for the wonderful fragrance and golden blooms. Clusters of small rich-colored dark yellow trumpets top the foliage, and look like a vein of gold going through the landscape. They bloom in late February, and add such flavor, fun, and beauty, that they truly are worth their weight in gold. As I travel the back country roads across the nation, one of my favorite scenes is the broken-down gate, barbed wire fence, falling over structure, and thousands of golden blooms of campernelles in the winter thriving despite the neglect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"Narcissus-odorus\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eNarcissus x odorus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e'Campernelle' bulbs are hybrids and receive their fragrance from the Jonquil and the large blooms from its other parent, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/narcissus-pseudonarcissus-lent-lily\/\"\u003eLent lily (Narcissus x pseudonarcissus).\u003c\/a\u003e Sharing characteristics from both parents, the large foliage is not exactly cylindrical and not all the way flat, but a combination somewhere between the two. The dark green foliage is attractive along with the large golden blooms that show up around mid-February or the beginning of March.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003e3 reasons we LOVE campernelles?\u003c\/span\u003e Campernelles provide vivid bold colors in late February and are a stark contrast against the grey colors of winter. They also are known for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1) Long bloom time: comparatively long bloom in time in February and March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2) Low Maintenance: just give them sun and let the foliage die down naturally in the spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3) Pest Resistance: I’ve seen fields of deer, donkey, horses, and cows leaving them alone, and our pocket gophers that riddle our farm and are notorious for eating our tulips, hyacinths, and gladiolus leave them alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003eWhere can I buy campernelle daffodils or narcissus?\u003c\/span\u003e You can buy them at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\"\u003ewww.southernbulbs.com\u003c\/a\u003e on this page here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003eWhen can I buy campernelles?\u003c\/span\u003e We grow these bulbs on our farm, and we begin selling them after they bloom and through the spring, summer, and fall. We do not sell them in late fall and early winter when their new roots are just beginning to emerge along with their seasonal foliage that proceeds their February and March bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003eWhere can I buy campernelles and Narcissus in bulk or wholesale?\u003c\/span\u003e You can buy narcissus and daffodils in bulk from The Southern Bulb Company. If you need over 1,000 bulbs please let us know by calling 888-285-2486 or emailing \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@southernbulbs.com\"\u003einfo@southernbulbs.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we can accommodate your wholesale and bulk daffodil buying needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003eWhen do I plant campernelle daffodils?\u003c\/span\u003e You can plant campernelles from spring through fall. This rule is the same for planting daffodils in Zone 7, Zone 8, and Zone 9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003eWhere do I plant campernelles?\u003c\/span\u003e Campernelles are great for the garden, borders, fence lines and meadows. They can also be used in pots but remember that pots exposed in the winter are normally a few degrees colder than the soil found in the earth, so be careful exposing pots to very cold freezes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003eAre camperenelles fragrant?\u003c\/span\u003e Yes, they have a sweet pleasing smell that most people enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003eWhat are some other uses of campernelles in the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading3Char\"\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e Campernelles make GREAT winter cut flowers and are a staple in our late winter time bouquets and flower arranging. These sweet smelling flowers always end up on a table arrangement for a temporary outside dinner or party on one of our warmer winter Saturdays. After gracing our outdoor arrangements, the campernelle daffodil flowers come in and brighten up our kitchen, bathrooms, and other spots around the house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3 great uses of campernelle narcissus flowers:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1) Landscapes: any large landscape, public or private, would benefit from the use of campernelle flowers. They fill large spaces and naturalize with very little care, offering a Monet like splash of gold in February when almost nothing else is blooming. I sometimes joke and say I wish every publicly funded golf course in the Southeastern United States was required to line their fairways with them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2) Borders on country roads: when we think of borders of country roads, images of trees overhanging the roads or stately live oaks lining entrances comes to mind. Some of my favorite country road linings and entrances have campernelles blooming in the February. They really are sites to behold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3) With perennials: campernelles mix in well with other late spring, summer, and fall blooming perennials, like lantanas, asters, salvias and more. While those perennials are cut down and dormant in the winter, the campernelles come to live and shine to brighten up your winter garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"campernelle-in-field2-1024x682-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/campernelle-in-field2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"campernelle-in-field2-1024x682-.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"planting-depth-resize.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/planting-depth-resize.jpg\" alt=\"planting-depth-resize.jpg\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes soil moisture matter for campernelles?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSoils in the winter throughout many part of Texas and the Southeastern United States stay moist enough to supply campernelles all of the water they will need. If you have an area in your garden that receives winter sun but is protected from receiving any rain (like an overhang on a house that catches the rain), then you might need to give them some water about once a week during the winter months. Other than that, avoid planting them in standing water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat kind of soil do campernelles need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eI have seen campernelles on just about any soil, as long as they are receiving plenty of winter sun and not in standing water. We grow them on our sandy loam soils, but I have seen them on the prairie black land soils that stretch from Dallas to Austin and on the more clay soils around house foundations. They do seem to prefer slightly acidic soil but perform just fine on alkaline soils as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre there double campernelle daffodils?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYes, what is most imported from Holland are Dutch grown double campernelle daffodils or Narcissus. This selection or hybridization dates to the 1600s and features a ruffled cup that is almost rose like in appearance. The single form campernelles have regularly formed cups that are shorter, and not the larger trumpet shaped cups we traditionally call daffodils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Southern Bulb Company grow double campernelles?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe grow some, but we primarily grow the old fashioned single campernelle daffodil on our farm in Texas. However, we sometimes do offer the double campernelle for sale when we bring in some bulbs from our friends in The Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-8946-1024x768-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-8946-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"img-8946-1024x768-.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre campernelles daffodils or Narcissus?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCampernelles are in the Narcissus genus and are sometimes called daffodils and other times called Narcissus. We refer to them as campernelles. For a good discussion on the difference between a narcissus and a daffodil, consult our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/narcissus-and-daffodils\/\"\u003edaffodil product page here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre campernelles heirloom daffodil bulbs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThese would most likely be considered heirloom flower bulbs since they are so old, but really they are a naturally occurring hybrid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere are campernelle narcissus originally from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCampernelles are originally from southern Spain and Portugal, where they are a naturally occurring hybrid between \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/narcissus-x-jonquilla-jonquil\/\"\u003ejonquils (\u003cem\u003eNarcissus jonquilla\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/narcissus-pseudonarcissus-lent-lily\/\"\u003eLent Lilies (\u003cem\u003eNarcissus psuedonarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere do you find campernelle flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOften, we find campernelles growing in old house gardens, where the home is no longer evident except for some piles of wood and larger trees. You’ll find these flowers gracing this old home site where they have lived for over 100 years, blooming reliably each year with little to no care. You can also see them gracing roadsides where an old home site was undoubtedly removed to make room for a new road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-8942-1024x768-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-8942-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"img-8942-1024x768-.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Zone do these daffodils grow in? Will they do well in zone 9?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDaffodil zone or hardiness zones refer to a map put out by the USDA which can be found here. The hardiness zone map is used to give general reference to the ability of plants, such as the campernelle, to successfully grow in that region. Often times it is used to see the cold tolerance of a plant, to have a general idea of what cold temperatures will freeze a plant to death. In warmer climates, it can be used to figure out what plants can survive in hot temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor example, someone might want to know, will daffodils grow in Florida? The answer is yes. Campernelles will actually do well in areas of North Florida, but will they do well in Miami? Probably not. So, you can use the zone map to help you figure this out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eI have seen campernelles bloom in zone 9A but I have not seem them thrive in Zone 9b or warmer. They will do well in Zone 7 and these daffodils will bloom in Zone 7 around the end of February and into March. Even in Zone 9, these are full sun daffodils, but that is full winter sun. Other summer perennials and trees can provide shade during hot Zone 9 summer months, and you might consider planting them about an inch deeper than normal if they will receive no shade in the summer dormancy months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading2Char\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca name=\"Are-campernelles-poisonous\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eAre campernelles poisonous?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eNorth Carolina Extension lists the toxicity as LOW SEVERITY. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/narcissus-x-odorus\/\"\u003eSee their page here.\u003c\/a\u003e All Narcissus (i.e. daffodils) should not be consumed. This is us digging in an old homesite (with permission) and notice that the cows, bulls, dear, and other wildlife leave them alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"campernelles-and-cows.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/campernelles-and-cows.jpg\" alt=\"campernelles-and-cows.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eObserve the picture of blooms below comparing the size of the jonquil verses the size of the campernelle. The campernelle bloom is on the left and a single large trumpet bloom. The petite jonquil blooms are on the right and two of them do not quite equal the size of the campernelle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"jonquil-2-small-and-campernelle-1-trumpet-.-n.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/jonquil-2-small-and-campernelle-1-trumpet-_-n.jpg\" alt=\"jonquil-2-small-and-campernelle-1-trumpet-.-n.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does “in the green” mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIn the summer and fall, we ship dry bulbs that many consumers are familiar with. However, in the spring we ship some flower bulbs with their foliage still on them, having dug them right after their bloom. When the customer receives them, the foliage is in the process of drying down naturally. Plant the bulbs, with foliage and all in the ground and let the foliage turn brown and die back naturally. Another option is to not plant the flower bulbs and store the bulbs with the foliage in a cool, dark, and well ventilated spot, and most importantly let the foliage die down naturally. In other words, DON'T cut the foliage of bulbs when you receive them in the green. The browning and dying back of the foliage is the natural process of the bulb sending food and energy from the leaves down into the bulbs for their summer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eI thought daffodil bulbs are normally shipped in the fall? We grow many of our own daffodils here on our farm, and while it is unconventional in the United States, it is common to have bulbs shipped in the green in other parts of the world. We grow many of our own heirloom daffodils that we originally collected from old gardens on former homesites. Shipping these in the green allows us to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1) Ship them during the bloom season when most gardeners are thinking of and remembering to plant daffodils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2) Ensures correct identification of the flower bulb. These are heirlooms and buying and receiving the right genetic selections is important to having varieties that are perennials and will naturalize in your garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3) Allows us to offer more bulbs at lower prices to customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eRemember that bulbs shipped in the green are coming to an end of their growth cycle. You can expect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1) The foliage to yellow and die down naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2) The bulb to be dormant in the summer and early fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3) Roots to start growing in mid fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e4) Foliage appears next January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e5) Bulbs to bloom next February and March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088989188147,"sku":"SB0352","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/campernelle_clump_1024x986__52617.1709071051.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635443"},{"product_id":"narcissus-jonquilla-jonquil-heirloom","title":"Heirloom 'Jonquil' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the Sweet Fragrance and Timeless Beauty of Heirloom Jonquils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeirloom jonquils (Narcissus jonquilla) are beloved for their intoxicating sweet fragrance and cheerful, golden-yellow blooms.\u003cbr\u003eThese delightful flowers, with their delicate clusters of blossoms on each stem, bring a touch of sunshine and nostalgia to any garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5 Reasons We Love Jonquils (And You Will Too!)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eIntoxicating Fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sweet, honey-like scent of jonquils is a delight to the senses, often compared to the aroma of bubblegum.\u003cbr\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eAbundant Golden Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple golden-yellow flowers adorn each stem, creating a vibrant and cheerful display in late winter and early spring.\u003cbr\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003ePerennial and Naturalizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jonquils are perennials that readily multiply and spread, filling large areas with their beautiful blooms.\u003cbr\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Magnets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies love jonquils, attracted by their golden color and sweet scent, especially when other food sources are scarce.\u003cbr\u003e5. \u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Beauty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jonquils look stunning in gardens, as cut flowers, or in containers, adding charm to any space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Ultimate Guide to Growing Heirloom Jonquils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-color: #ffffff; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Jonquil?\u003c\/strong\u003e A jonquil is a small, round flower bulb belonging to the Narcissus genus, scientifically known as Narcissus jonquilla.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant Jonquil Bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant jonquil bulbs as soon as they arrive. They will settle in and reward you with blooms in late winter and early spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Do Jonquils Spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e Jonquils spread through seed production, bulb division, and mechanical means like plowing or animal disturbance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonquil Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jonquil flowers are a deep, uniform golden yellow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonquil vs. Daffodil:\u003c\/strong\u003e While both are Narcissus, jonquils typically have smaller flowers, multiple blooms per stem, and a more intense fragrance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonquil Origins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jonquils are native to western Europe, primarily Spain and Portugal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/moved-d66d2378565d06e88f761fcde203beb5.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJonquils in Popular Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJonquils have a rich history and have made their way into popular culture through:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume Industry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Their sweet fragrance is used in many perfumes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNamesake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jonquil Siegel, a reality TV star, bears the name of this charming flower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFashion:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"In Bloom by Jonquil\" clothing line celebrates the flower's beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEmbrace the Timeless Charm of Heirloom Jonquils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJonquils bring joy to gardens and gardeners alike. With their captivating fragrance, vibrant blooms, and easy-care nature, they are a delightful addition to any landscape.\u003cbr\u003ePlant them as soon as they arrive and revel in their golden beauty for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088989220915,"sku":"SB0330","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Narcissus_jonquilla_4_1024x683__94756.1709665791.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635431"},{"product_id":"narcissus-bulbocodium-hoop-petticoat-daffodil","title":"Daffodil 'Hoop Petticoat' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHoop Petticoats are loved by all for their beautiful form, but few realize the success this little daffodil will offer. The bloom looks just like an antebellum hoop petticoat. The Hoop Petticoat (\u003cem\u003eNarcissus bulbocodium\u003c\/em\u003e) is a native of the Mediterranean, where it was found growing in gritty soils, and it is a favorite bulb amongst rock garden societies because of its delicate form, beautiful flowers, and ability to grow in rocky soils. We grow some in the field, but they are small and hard to find in the rows. We have greatly enjoyed the ones grown in the crates closer to our barn. The crates almost become bricks in the summertime, but they are almost golden bricks that are alive and well when the bulbs bloom in mid-March.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The cup is large and bell shaped and often faces down, with the top of the bloom narrowing into what would be compared to the waist of an antebellum dress. The petals are narrow and pointed, radiating from the base of the bloom. The flowers are bright yellow and stand only about 4-8\" tall over fine, grassy foliage, and each bulb can send up several blooms. Look for them in early spring (mid-March for us).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hoop Petticoats like gritty, sharply drained soil, just like the rocky Mediterranean hillsides they come from. A rock garden, a gravelly slope, a raised bed, or the front edge of a sunny border is perfect. Because they are so small, plant them where you can see them up close, along a path or near the porch steps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hoop Petticoats do very well in containers, as our crates by the barn prove. Use a gritty, fast-draining mix and do not let the pot sit in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAnimals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Like other daffodils, Hoop Petticoats are deer and rabbit resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088989384755,"sku":"SB0354","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/hpetty__36193.1621348235.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635429"},{"product_id":"narcissus-tazetta-grand-primo-heirloom","title":"Heirloom 'Grand Primo' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus tazetta \u003c\/em\u003e 'Grand Primo' is a superstar from the Gulf Coast to the northern parts of the South, to California, and other warm climates. Vigorous, reliable, perennial all come to mind. Landscapers enjoy the bulb for its massive color impact, and home gardeners enjoy it for the length of bloom time. Each bulb will send up two to three flower stalks, while also propagating and turning into more bulbs. Its landscape qualities and overall ease of use for home gardeners have made it a favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"grandprimo-in-field.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/grandprimo-in-field.jpg\" alt=\"grandprimo-in-field.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes mistaken for a paperwhite, the yellow color in the cup of the Grand Primo contributes a sweetness that helps curtail the sometimes overpowering fragrance of a normal paperwhite. The ability of the bulb to resist blooming until late February helps protect it against the danger of earlier frosts of the season. Because of its ability to thrive almost anywhere in the South and its seldom need to be divided, the Grand Primo has won a special place among Southern gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"grand-primo-resize.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/grand-primo-resize.jpg\" alt=\"grand-primo-resize.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eLarge Bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eGrand primo daffodils make some of the largest bulbs we have in the Narcissus group of bulbs that we sell. Their ability to make large bulbs is one of the reasons that a single bulb can often send up 2 to 3 flower stalks a season, extending their season of color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"grand-primo-bulbs.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/grand-primo-bulbs.jpg\" alt=\"grand-primo-bulbs.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhat does “in the green” mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIn the summer and fall, we ship dry bulbs that many consumers are familiar with. However, in the spring we ship some flower bulbs with their foliage still on them, having dug them right after their bloom. When the customer receives them, the foliage is in the process of drying down naturally. Plant the bulbs, with foliage and all in the ground and let the foliage turn brown and die back naturally.   Another option is to not plant the flower bulbs and store the bulbs with the foliage in a cool, dark, and well ventilated spot, and most importantly let the foliage die down naturally. In other words, DON'T cut the foliage of bulbs when you receive them in the green. The browning and dying back of the foliage is the natural process of the bulb sending food and energy from the leaves down into the bulbs for their summer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eI thought daffodil bulbs are normally shipped in the fall? We grow many of our own daffodils here on our farm, and while it is unconventional in the United States, it is common to have bulbs shipped in the green in other parts of the world. We grow many of our own heirloom daffodils that we originally collected from old gardens on former homesites. Shipping these in the green allows us to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1)      Ship them during the bloom season when most gardeners are thinking of and remembering to plant daffodils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2)      Ensures correct identification of the flower bulb. These are heirlooms and buying and receiving the right genetic selections is important to having varieties that are perennials and will naturalize in your garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3)      Allows us to offer more bulbs are lower prices to customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"grand-primo-daffodils.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/grand-primo-daffodils.jpg\" alt=\"grand-primo-daffodils.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eRemember that bulbs shipped in the green are coming to an end of their growth cycle. You can expect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1)      The foliage to yellow and die down naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2)      The bulb to be dormant in the summer and early fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3)      Roots to start growing in mid fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e4)      Foliage appears next January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e5)      Bulbs to bloom next February and March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088989646899,"sku":"SB0323","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Size_Edit__10398.1710931284.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635433"},{"product_id":"muscari-neglectum-grape-hyacinth","title":"Muscari \"Grape Hyacinth\" - 20 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"muscari-grape-hyacinth-lovely-group.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/muscari-grape-hyacinth-lovely-group.jpg\" alt=\"muscari-grape-hyacinth-lovely-group.jpg\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThe Grape Hyacinth we have traditionally offered is the one above, Muscari neglectum, but this year we are offering the Muscari armeniacum instead. It is a great bulb and performs similarly and produces a little bit larger flower. It is extremely hardy and multiplies quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMuscari neglectum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 'Grape hyacinth' is the traditional petite 'Grape Hyacinth'. Its small purple flowers appear 2-3 inches above its small fountain of grass-like foliage and bloom some time in late February or early March. The color makes a wonderful contrast with other March blooming bulbs such as the 'Golden Dawn', 'Lent lily', 'Campernelle', 'Carlton', or next to your bright tulips. Like the 'Hoop Petticoat' and 'Jonquil', it can reproduce by seed, allowing it to naturalize in many settings of Southern landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"grape-hyacinth-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/grape-hyacinth-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" alt=\"grape-hyacinth-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do they look so good together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Yellow will catch your eye, but it is the purple that keeps you looking. Purple and yellow are complementary colors on the color wheel so they look good together naturally. \u003cspan\u003eWhen complementary colors are placed next to each other, they provide color i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003entensity, pop, emphasis, vibrancy, boldness, and visual interest. Complementary colors can enhance the intensity and brightness of each other, making the colors appear more vivid and striking which creates a bold and dynamic visual impact. This is used to draw one's attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1028715364.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1028715364.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1028715364.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWhite and purple also create a harmonious combination. The white provides a sense of calm which allows the purple to pop and really draw attention to itself and the white. This color combination feels fresh and elegant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"muscari-grape-hyacinth-along-a-wall.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/muscari-grape-hyacinth-along-a-wall.jpg\" alt=\"muscari-grape-hyacinth-along-a-wall.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThis bulb works as a wonderful carpet, often spreading across yards over a period of years. It also serves as a graceful border for the base of deciduous trees. These are smaller bulbs, and have a tendency to dry out, so be sure to plant them as soon as possible! They are striking when planted en masse of 60+ bulbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"muscari-grape-hyacinth-in-field-with-daffodils.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/muscari-grape-hyacinth-in-field-with-daffodils_1.jpg\" alt=\"muscari-grape-hyacinth-in-field-with-daffodils.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e This bulb will put on its foliage in February to prepare for its March bloom. The flowers only reach about 6\" tall. Each bulb will produce 1-3 flowering stems, and each stem will produce a cluster of \"grape-like\" florets that give off a light grape fragrance. The lovely blooms will last for 2-3 weeks, but the green foliage will add to your garden for at least another month. Allow the foliage to die back naturally. When it is completely dead, then you can cut if off. Remember, the foliage is what takes in the sun energy to allow the bulbs to make it through the year and produce beautiful blooms the next year. Occasionally, if the weather is just right, the grape hyacinth may put on foliage again in the fall. The foliage may last all winter long if it is a mild winter. Don't worry though if a cold snap affects the foliage. It won't bother the bulb. Think of it like \"bonus\" nourishment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"muscari-grape-hyacinth-group.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/muscari-grape-hyacinth-group.jpg\" alt=\"muscari-grape-hyacinth-group.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulbs in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: These bulbs do best in zones 4-9. The size of this bloom allows it to look great in containers, as a border, along walkways, in rock gardens, or in an open area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-551326141.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-551326141.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-551326141.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in pots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Can I plant them in pots? Yes! They still need that winter sun though so be sure to place the pot in a very sunny location that will receive 6+ hours of sun. Just water them a little until the foliage and blooms start to appear and then be sure to water them a little more. Place them in a pot with well-drained soil. Like the pot above, you can plant a lot of bulbs in a small pot to have a dramatic showing. If the weather is nice between February and May, you can set the pot outside to take in great nutrients directly from the sun. Be sure to keep the pot out of the temperatures below 34 degrees as the pot gets cold from all sides and can freeze the bulbs. Remember that the bulbs will multiply so after the foliage has died back you may want to go ahead and transplant some of the bulbs into other pots for the next season. Small pots of grape hyacinth look beautiful around the house for spring entertaining. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"grape-hyacinth-muscari-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/grape-hyacinth-muscari-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" alt=\"grape-hyacinth-muscari-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimals\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBees are very attracted to 'Grape Hyacinth', but deer tend to treat it like daffodils and leave it alone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2273423157.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2273423157.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2273423157.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088989679667,"sku":"SB0324","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_1134590072__64521.1760729446.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635434"},{"product_id":"tulipa-clusiana-var-tubergens-gem","title":"Tulipa clusiana  var. Tubergen's Gem - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e'Tubergen's Gem' is a jewel of a flower with a velvet like dark yellow and red yellow combination of petals. The Tubergen's is another mid-to-late March bloomer along with the other tulips. Perhaps it has only a slightly different form and style from the other varieties, but Tubergen's Gem is a solid addition to our collection of tulips. Mix in with other species tulips to extend the season of bloom adding richer colors to your spring display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tubergen-s-gem-tulips-up-close-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tubergen-s-gem-tulips-up-close-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"tubergen-s-gem-tulips-up-close-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulip blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to orient themselves in the best position to receive light. They reach for it.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Tubergen's Gem' tulips bloom in mid-March in the more southern zones and early April farther north. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep and the space apart only depends on how natural you want your area to look. Unlike the large hybrid tulips, species tulips can come back year after year if they are planted correctly. Tulips like to be \"high and dry,\" so give them a spot with excellent drainage, such as a raised bed, a slope, or a rock garden, where the bulbs won't sit in wet soil, especially during the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The deep yellow and red of the tulip looks great with March\/April blooming daffodils, grape hyacinth, and Spanish bluebells or even other tulips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you want this lovely bloom to naturalize and return every year, the sections below are the most important part of this tulip. We are going to address each part individually.  Consider the conditions of where tulips originally came from...arid and rocky, with warm, dry summers. That is exactly what these bulbs are looking for when you plant them. They are perennials in the wild. We are just trying to provide them with similar sun, soil, and water conditions to make them perennials for us too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-tubergens-gem-in-a-field-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-tubergens-gem-in-a-field-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-tubergens-gem-in-a-field-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheliotropic which means that the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephotonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is the soil situation that is the main factor in determining whether your species tulips become perennials or not. You need well-drained soil for tulips. This is one reason that rocky soil does well with tulips. Soil that dries so much that it cracks in the summer is ideal. We often say to plant you tulips \"high and dry\". That means think about planting in a raised bed that will completely dry out for the summer. Or consider planting them in a crate where the soil can't cling to the roots and the rain water can be absorbed elsewhere. Not only will a crate help protect tulips from rot and help them to perennialize, but critters like voles can't get to them. Don't use \"improved\" garden soils or place the bulbs in an irrigated area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tubergen-s-gem-whole-tulip-600-x-900.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tubergen-s-gem-whole-tulip-600-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"tubergen-s-gem-whole-tulip-600-x-900.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The blooms will last well for a couple of weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. When the tulips are done blooming you may remove the flower stems, but leave the foliage alone to die back on its own. This will allow the bulb to continue to take in nutrients from the sun to last until the next blooming cycle. Once the foliage is completely withered and brown you can mow right over the top of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tubergens-gem-whole-stand-in-the-field-600-x-511.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tubergens-gem-whole-stand-in-the-field-600-x-511.jpg\" alt=\"tubergens-gem-whole-stand-in-the-field-600-x-511.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"511\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088989876275,"sku":"SB03112","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/IMG_2834__60341.1702661047.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635428"},{"product_id":"tulipa-bakeri-lilac-wonder","title":"Tulipa bakeri 'Lilac Wonder' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e'Lilac Wonder' tulip displays soft lilac\/pink petals with a strong yellow base in a combination that will take your breath away. It hasn't been as tough as the other species tulips we have tried. I suggest growing this bulb if you are located in the more northern regions of the South. However, growing them in zone eight on the farm, they continue to come up but not as vigorously as our other species tulips. Although I have my doubts about the 'Lilac Wonder' staying around for the long haul, we have definitely had four years of enjoyment and recommend you share the same experience as us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-bakeri-lilac-wonder-field-600-x-401.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-bakeri-lilac-wonder-field-600-x-401.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-bakeri-lilac-wonder-field-600-x-401.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulip blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to orient themselves in the best position to receive light. They reach for it.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulipl-lilac-wonder-in-crate-up-close-600-x-800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulipl-lilac-wonder-in-crate-up-close-600-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"tulipl-lilac-wonder-in-crate-up-close-600-x-800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for a couple of weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003cspan\u003eWhen the tulips are done blooming you may remove the flower stems, but leave the foliage alone to die back on its own. This will allow the bulb to continue to take in nutrients from the sun to last until the next blooming cycle. Once the foliage is completely withered and yellow you can mow right over the top of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"bakeri-lilac-wonder-5-514x768-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/bakeri-lilac-wonder-5-514x768.jpg\" alt=\"bakeri-lilac-wonder-5-514x768-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"896\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep and the space apart only depends on how natural you want your area to look. Unlike the large hybrid tulips, species tulips can come back year after year if they are planted correctly. Tulips like to be \"high and dry,\" so give them a spot with excellent drainage, such as a raised bed, a slope, or a rock garden, where the bulbs won't sit in wet soil, especially during the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Consider planting them in a crate where the soil can't cling to the roots and the rain water can be absorbed elsewhere. Not only will a crate help protect tulips from rot and help them to perennialize, but critters like voles can't get to them. Don't use \"improved\" garden soils or place the bulbs in an irrigated area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088989941811,"sku":"SB03114","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/IMG_5747__67943.1710125468.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635430"},{"product_id":"narcissus-tazetta-heirloom-italicus","title":"Heirloom 'Italicus' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus tazetta 'Italicus'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-tazetta-italicus-clump-600-x-400.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-tazetta-italicus-clump-600-x-400.jpeg\" alt=\"narcissus-tazetta-italicus-clump-600-x-400.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eIf you live in more northern parts of the South and long for some sort of paperwhite, then the Italicus is your answer. The most notable aspect of the flowers is their star-shaped petals appearing on the numerous flowers emerging from a single bulb. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eNarcissus tazetta \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e'Italicus'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e is similar to the Chinese sacred lily, but the 'Italicus' has a lemon-yellow cup as opposed to the Chinese sacred lily's solid gold. The 'Italicus' has a fragrance that is slightly sweet. You can expect solid multiplication and continued blooms for this generation and the next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-tazetta-italicus-display-at-entrance-600-x-450.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-tazetta-italicus-display-at-entrance-600-x-450.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-tazetta-italicus-display-at-entrance-600-x-450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be hard sometimes for me to stay focused in January. Although there are bulbs blooming in the field, as I drive around I don't see the massive displays of color that I see later in the spring. That is, I don't see large displays of color, until my eye is struck with a cemetery filled with creamy white, highly fragrant blooms. I take out my camera and capture the scene, and my eye once again is reminded to never, ever stop looking for pretty bulbs in the many different, often forgotten places of the world. These truly do extend the seasons of color in your personal garden, giving you that splash right after the first of the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-tazetta-italicus-bouquet-600-x-800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-tazetta-italicus-bouquet-600-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-tazetta-italicus-bouquet-600-x-800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe usually take time here to tell you some great ways to landscape the bulb we are featuring. We have an entire article about that if you want to click on the link \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"ac-designer-copy\" href=\"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/narcissus-and-daffodils\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eNarcissus and Daffodils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that will take you to our website's page and then scroll to the bottom where you can read about landscaping, daffodils, narcissus, where to plant, and several mo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003ere topics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-tazetta-italicus-close-up-600-x-555.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-tazetta-italicus-close-up-600-x-555.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-tazetta-italicus-close-up-600-x-555.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"565\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eUNIQUE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The 'Italicus' are unique among the narcissus with their blooms being one of the very first to appear in th\u003c\/span\u003ee new year in late January or February. The petals on this narcissus bloom don't overlap which allows you to truly enjoy its slightly off-white star shape. This narcissus bulb is one of the largest that we have, along with the Grand Primo. This reliable January bloomer is found in old Spanish and French settlements across Louisiana and does well in our Zone 8 each year near Tyler, TX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"narcissus-tazetta-italicus-at-cemetery-600-x-331.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-tazetta-italicus-at-cemetery-600-x-331.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-tazetta-italicus-at-cemetery-600-x-331.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"331\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAZETTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e So you may notice that this one is called a Narcssisus tazetta. What makes a tazetta bulb different from a non-tazetta bulb? Great question! Tazetta flowers have smaller cups, but a LOT more of them. The outer petals can be white, yellow, or orange and the inner cup can be white, yellow, or orange, and there can be many combinations in between. Tazettas are generally larger and more robust than the smaller species flower bulbs often referred to as narcissus. The \"tazetta\" group is valued because most bulbs in this category are great perennials, and a gardener can choose selections that bloom in December, January, February, and March!\u003cem\u003e  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-tazetta-italicus-and-foliage-600-x-900.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-tazetta-italicus-and-foliage-600-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-tazetta-italicus-and-foliage-600-x-900.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO I PLANT OR DO I WAIT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe know that it is hot in the summer! It is almost too hot for us to be outside for very long. Even though it is so hot and will likely get hotter in many places with August just around the corner, the narcissus bulbs don't care. They are dormant right now anyway, and it doesn't matter if they sit in the ground or on your counter. They aren't going to grow until s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epring. The most important thing to remember is to plant them where they will have at least 1\/2 day of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003ewinter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sun. Many people only want to plant the narcissus in the fall. That's ok. Others want to plant their bulbs as soon as they get them. That's ok. If it's too hot to plant them right now or you want to wait, just take them out of the sack that they come in and keep them out of direct sunlight until you are ready to put them in the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does “in the green” mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer and fall, we ship dry bulbs that many consumers are familiar with. However, in the spring we ship some flower bulbs with their foliage still on them, having dug them right after their bloom. When the customer receives them, the foliage is in the process of drying down naturally. Plant the bulbs, with foliage and all in the ground and let the foliage turn brown and die back naturally.   Another option is to not plant the flower bulbs and store the bulbs with the foliage in a cool, dark, and well ventilated spot, and most importantly let the foliage die down naturally. In other words, DON'T cut the foliage of bulbs when you receive them in the green. The browning and dying back of the foliage is the natural process of the bulb sending food and energy from the leaves down into the bulbs for their summer dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI thought daffodil bulbs are normally shipped in the fall? We grow many of our own daffodils here on our farm, and while it is unconventional in the United States, it is common to have bulbs shipped in the green in other parts of the world. We grow many of our own heirloom daffodils that we originally collected from old gardens on former homesites. Shipping these in the green allows us to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1)\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShip them during the bloom season when most gardeners are thinking of and remembering to plant daffodils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2)\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsures correct identification of the flower bulb. These are heirlooms and buying and receiving the right genetic selections is important to having varieties that are perennials and will naturalize in your garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3)\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllows us to offer more bulbs are lower prices to customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember that bulbs shipped in the green are coming to an end of their growth cycle. You can expect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1)\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foliage to yellow and die down naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2)\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bulb to be dormant \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan\u003e the summer and early fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3)\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoots to start growing in mid fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4)\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage appears next January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5)\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulbs to bloom next January and February\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088990007347,"sku":"SB0329","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Resized_BC__07999.1682520968.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635433"},{"product_id":"tulipa-clusiana-lady-jane","title":"Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. Species tulips are different from the larger hybrid tulips. Species tulips are shorter with smaller cups and more likely to naturalize and come back for years to come. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, like the 'Van Eijk', but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. Species tulips can be perennials for you even in the south if you plant them right. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-lady-jane-single-up-close-600-x-401.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-lady-jane-single-up-close-600-x-401.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-lady-jane-single-up-close-600-x-401.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lady-jane-tulips-with-daffodils-and-tubergen-s-600-x-900.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lady-jane-tulips-with-daffodils-and-tubergen-s-600-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"lady-jane-tulips-with-daffodils-and-tubergen-s-600-x-900.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lady-jane-tulip-img-5917-600-x-331.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lady-jane-tulip-img-5917-600-x-331.jpg\" alt=\"lady-jane-tulip-img-5917-600-x-331.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"383\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: 'Lady Jane' tulips bloom in late March in the more southern zones and early April farther north. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. It is one of our most sought after bulbs, and is normally thought of as a species tulip although its exact classification is not with the rest of the species tulips. This fact is of little importance to most home gardeners who appreciate the tulip's return year after year. The reddish pink and white bi-colors are a bright and happy welcome to the garden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lady-jane-tulip-with-yellow-daffodil-and-purple-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lady-jane-tulip-with-yellow-daffodil-and-purple-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"lady-jane-tulip-with-yellow-daffodil-and-purple-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep and the space apart only depends on how natural you want your area to look. Unlike the large hybrid tulips, species tulips can come back year after year if they are planted correctly. Tulips like to be \"high and dry,\" so give them a spot with excellent drainage, such as a raised bed, a slope, or a rock garden, where the bulbs won't sit in wet soil, especially during the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The pink and white of the tulip looks great with March\/April blooming daffodils, grape hyacinth, and Spanish bluebells or even other tulips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you want this lovely lady to naturalize and return every year, the sections below are the most important part of the 'Lady Jane' tulip. We are going to address each part individually. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Consider the conditions of where tulips originally came from...arid and rocky, with warm, dry summers. That is exactly what these bulbs are looking for when you plant them. They are perennials in the wild. We are just trying to provide them with similar sun, soil, and water conditions to make them perennials for us too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-lady-jane-field-at-distance-600-x-391.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-lady-jane-field-at-distance-600-x-391.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-lady-jane-field-at-distance-600-x-391.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"391\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are \u003cspan\u003eheliotropic which means that the\u003c\/span\u003e blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also \u003cspan\u003ephotonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lady-jane-tulip-open-petals-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lady-jane-tulip-open-petals-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"lady-jane-tulip-open-petals-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e It is the soil situation that is the main factor in determining whether your species tulips become perennials or not. You need well-drained soil for tulips. This is one reason that rocky soil does well with tulips. Soil that dries so much that it cracks in the summer is ideal. We often say to plant you tulips \"high and dry\". That means think about planting in a raised bed that will completely dry out for the summer. Or consider planting them in a crate where the soil can't cling to the roots and the rain water can be absorbed elsewhere. Not only will a crate help protect tulips from rot and help them to perennialize, but critters like voles can't get to them. Don't use \"improved\" garden soils or place the bulbs in an irrigated area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-lady-jane-field-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-lady-jane-field-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-lady-jane-field-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms will last well for a couple of weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. When the tulips are done blooming you may remove the flower stems, but leave the foliage alone to die back on its own. This will allow the bulb to continue to take in nutrients from the sun to last until the next blooming cycle. Once the foliage is completely withered and brown you can mow right over the top of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lady-jane-tulips-cute-field-600-x-900.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lady-jane-tulips-cute-field-600-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"lady-jane-tulips-cute-field-600-x-900.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088990466099,"sku":"SB03111","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/IMG_2850__92248.1704383384.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635426"},{"product_id":"heirloom-butter-and-eggs-orange-phoenix-narcissus-bulbs","title":"Heirloom 'Butter and Eggs' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eScott Ogden, in his book\u003cem\u003e Garden Bulbs for the South\u003c\/em\u003e, says few of the double daffodils open properly in the South except the \"Butter \u0026amp; Eggs\" and 'Van Sion'. He describes the Butter \u0026amp; Eggs as \"an annual curiosity with their jumbled, yellow and golden orange blossoms\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\"id\":\"dk8-KjN1ldE\",\"width\":440,\"height\":330} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"440\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dk8-KjN1ldE?fs=1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeirloom Double Daffodils – Butter and Eggs and 3 Common Questions Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat you need to know about double bloom daffodils and how heirloom double daffodils like “Butter and Eggs” stack up against some of the modern double daffodils.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting to the chase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Our favorite and most reliable perennial double daffodil for our farm is what is commonly known as \"Butter and Eggs\" or ‘Orange Phoenix.’ However, there are other heirloom double daffodils and modern double daffodils that we love too, but \"Butter and Eggs\" is a time-tested heirloom ready for success year after year. \u003cspan\u003eThe most common double blooming daffodils we see at old house sites are what we commonly refer to as \"Butter and Eggs.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"butter-and-eggs-art-resize.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/butter-and-eggs-art-resize.jpg\" alt=\"butter-and-eggs-art-resize.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWe’ll briefly touch 3 common questions about double daffodils and Butter and Eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1) What are the most common heirloom double daffodils?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2) What are some popular varieties of more modern double blooming daffodils?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3) What common names are used for double bloom heirloom daffodils?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhat are the most common heirloom double daffodils?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNames\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e: The \"Butter and Eggs\" is an easy to grow bulb and is scientifically known as Narcissus ‘Orange Phoenix.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThey are called \"Eggs and Bacon\" in some locations. Other folks call them “Scrambled Eggs” because of the mixture of yellows and oranges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e The \"Butter and Eggs\" daffodil is widely understood to be the double form of the \"Incomparable.” The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \"Incomparable\" is known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNarcissus x incomparabilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e. That would make another synonym for \"Butter and Eggs\" fall under the scientific name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNarcissus incomparabilis var. plenus.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-5713-1024x582-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-5713-1024x582.jpg\" alt=\"img-5713-1024x582-.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"454\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eThe most unique aspect of the \"Butter and eggs\" is its bloom. \u003c\/span\u003eThe bloom is layers upon layers of pale yellow petals with just a touch of orange near the center between the layers which accentuates the layers. Scott Ogden in his book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGarden Bulbs for the South\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e describes the look of the \"Butter and Eggs\" as \"ragged and tattered (which) offer an annual curiosity with their jumbled yellow and golden orange blossoms.\" The blooms stand on lovely foliage about 12 inches high and produce a pleasant scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\"Van Sion\" is another double daffodil with a little more green in the mixture and according to the 1969 Classified List and International Register of Daffodil names published by the Royal Horticulture Society is synonymous with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e ‘Telamonius Plenus.’ While beautiful, it struggles to open up completely and reliably every year in our Zone 8 environment. It is grown all over the United States and other gardeners in colder regions have reported that it opens up just fine. Some people commonly call it ‘Twink’ but the ‘Twink’ daffodil is another older daffodil dating prior to 1928.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhat are some popular varieties of more modern double blooming daffodils?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOther popular double bloom daffodils include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRip Van Winkle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBridal Crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDick Wilden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eGay Tabor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMilena Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMy Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePeach Cobbler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSir Winston Churchill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSolar Wind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTahiti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhite Lion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYellow Cheerfulness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSome of these double daffodils have bloomed quite reliably for us on our Southern Bulb farm for over 10 years, and those selections include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBridal Crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSir Winston Churchill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTahiti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHowever, at the end of the day, the most reliable blooming double daffodil we have is the Butter and Eggs daffodil, or more correctly known as Narcissus ‘Orange Phoenix.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhat common names are used for double bloom heirloom daffodils?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eEggs and Bacon Daffodil: Again, relying about the Royal Horticulture Society from their 1969 publication, this is a synonym for \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Orange Phoenix’ or what we call Butter and Eggs. Eggs and Bacon is attributed as a synonym for the following:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus albus plenus aurantius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Aurantius Flore Pleno’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Orange Phoenix’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eScrambled Eggs: this common name is quickly applied by many gardeners who simply enjoy the beauty of many double forms of heirloom daffodils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCodlins and Cream: if Butter and Eggs is known as ‘Orange Pheonix’ it is helpful to know that Codlins and Cream is known as ‘Sulphur Phoenix.’ As the name suggests, this daffodil will be more yellow and lack stronger undertones of orange seen in the Butter and Eggs. It is also known botanically as \u003cem\u003eNarcissus incomparabilis sulphureus.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDouble Incomparable: The Butter and Eggs daffodil widely understood to be the double form of a daffodil commonly called “Incomparable” or botanically as \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eincomparabilis\u003c\/em\u003e. That would make another synonym for Butter and Eggs fall under the scientific name \u003cem\u003eNarcissus incomparabilis\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eplenus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Often remembered as a treasure in grandmother's garden, Butter and Eggs are known for their pleasant scent and robust blooms. Its cold tolerant nature makes it an ideal bulb for areas north of I-20 and into more northern parts of the Southern United States. While clumps will continue to bloom, best shows can be achieved by dividing every four years after the foliage yellows in May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-1146-1024x768-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-1146-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"img-1146-1024x768-.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun facts\u003c\/span\u003e: You will find this historical daffodil on George Washington's Mount Vernon estate! It is documented well in the United States since about 1777. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088990531635,"sku":"SB0348","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Narcissus_Butter_and_Eggs__35293.1710866588.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635432"},{"product_id":"hyacinthoides-hispanica-spanish-bluebells","title":"Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Spanish Bluebells' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe selection of bluebells we offer is 'Excelsior.' Spanish bluebells that cover ditches in England can also be seen thriving in abandoned sites as well as manicured gardens across the South. Their rich blue color, easy care, and stately form make them a favorite among many. Bulbs will reproduce rapidly and seem to prefer slightly wooded areas. Be sure to let the foliage die down properly and then pass along to friends after bulbs have quickly multiplied. Scott Odgen, in his book, \u003cem\u003eGarden Bulbs for the South\u003c\/em\u003e, aptly calls the color \"wisteria-blue.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-2629-600x800.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-2629-600x800.png\" alt=\"img-2629-600x800.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eHyacinthoides hispanicus\u003c\/em\u003e \"Spanish Bluebells\" have risen to the top as one of my favorite bulbs. The first time I first spotted them was at a 1920's Norman Rockwall style home in North Louisiana. I liked them then, and someone about an hour north of there shared some with me. My deeper love matured when I saw them in mass in England. There is an English bluebell, that is beautiful and natural and a little smaller, but they also have this robust bloomer growing in their gardens for a large April color impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-3985.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-3985.jpg\" alt=\"img-3985.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bulb works as a wonderful accent piece. Their striking pop of color in April really adds to your garden. These are smaller bulbs, and have a tendency to dry out, so be sure to plant them as soon as possible! They are striking when planted en masse of 60+ bulbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-1461.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-1461.jpg\" alt=\"img-1461.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This bulb will put on its foliage in February\/March to prepare for its April bloom. The flowers will grow to about 12-18\" tall. Each shoot will produce a cluster of little bluish\/purple bells. The lovely blooms will last for 2-3 weeks depending on the heat. But the green foliage will add to your garden for at least another month. Allow the foliage to die back naturally. When it is completely dead, then you can cut if off. Remember, the foliage is what takes in the sun energy to allow the bulbs to make it through the year and produce beautiful blooms the next year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"bluebells-resized.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/bluebells-resized.jpg\" alt=\"bluebells-resized.jpg\" width=\"973\" height=\"649\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulbs in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSun and Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: These bulbs do best in zones 6-9; however, this is one of the few bulbs that has been known to succeed even in woodland areas and under live oaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The size of this bloom allows it to look great in containers, as a border, along walkways, in rock gardens, or in an open area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-1458.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-1458.png\" alt=\"img-1458.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in pots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Can I plant them in pots? Yes! They still need that winter sun though so be sure to place the pot in a very sunny location that will receive 6+ hours of sun. Just water them a little until the foliage and blooms start to appear and then be sure to water them a little more. Place them in a pot with well-drained soil. You can plant a lot of bulbs in a small pot to have a dramatic showing. If the weather is nice between February and May, you can set the pot outside to take in great nutrients directly from the sun. We know april is a little late for a freeze, but be sure to keep the pot out of the temperatures below 34 degrees as the pot gets cold from all sides and can freeze the bulbs. Remember that the bulbs will multiply so after the foliage has died back you may want to go ahead and transplant some of the bulbs into other pots for the next season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1827373916.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1827373916.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1827373916.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBees are very attracted to 'Spanish Bluebells' as there are fewer bulbs in bloom in April. Generally, Spanish bluebells are resistant to deer and rabbits; however, deer have been known to eat plastic flowers if hungry enough. Squirrels don't eat Spanish bluebells, but they might dig in the loose dirt when you plant them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088990564403,"sku":"SB03115","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/IMG_2639__84143.1702939028.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635429"},{"product_id":"naked-lady-lycoris-squamigera","title":"Naked Lady (Lycoris squamigera) - 2 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCall these Naked Ladies, Surprise Lilies, Magic Lilies, or Resurrection Lilies. You will be shocked in August when these large trumpet blooms open for you. My original stock came from an old turn-of-the-century home in Northeast Louisiana. The home was being renovated, but the bulbs were thriving in the yard. These pink\/lilac-colored blooms deserve a place in every garden in zones 5b-8a.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"bunch-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/bunch-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"bunch-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eScott Ogden in his book Garden Bulbs for the South says of the Lycoris squamigera \"Naked Lady\" that one \"rarely finds a more beautiful flower possessed of such an undemanding disposition. It's nearly ideal for gardens in the middle and upper South, and even into the cold climates of the Midwest.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"single-bloom-lycoris-squamigera-pink-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/single-bloom-lycoris-squamigera-pink-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"single-bloom-lycoris-squamigera-pink-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"441\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow they bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLycoris squamigera\u003c\/em\u003e \"Naked Lady\" bulbs bloom differently than most flowers. Now is a perfect time to plant these bulbs. These bulbs need 2-3 years after they are planted before presenting blooms. Your bulbs are developing a strong root system right now to support future foliage and eventually blooms. You might see the foliage this February-April, but don't be concerned if you don't. Most people still expect to see something growing during the summer months. You won't see anything. These bulbs are dormant in the summer. After 2-3 years, the flowers suddenly appear with the first later summer and early fall rains. One day there is nothing growing and then suddenly you have a surprise, a fully blooming flower! This bulb acts very similarly to red spider lilies, yellow spider lilies, and schoolhouse lilies. Simply put, they bloom in the fall and then have foliage for the winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-yard-full-in-front-of-house.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-yard-full-in-front-of-house.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-yard-full-in-front-of-house.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Let's talk foliage for a moment. The \"Naked Lady\" foliage is flat, wide and stout. It will shoot up like a fountain. The foliage will look great by itself in the spring or with mixed in with spring blooms. We know that we all want to see the beautiful unusual blooms in the late summer, but the foliage is very important. The foliage is what allows the bulb to grow and multiply. Many people get very concerned if they don't see the bloom the first year that they plant it and believe that maybe the bulb isn't any good. \u003cstrong\u003eA good rule for perennial bulbs....if the bulb is firm when you plant it, it is healthy and will eventually come up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is what you watch for since the bulbs aren't going to bloom for 2-3 years. The foliage will grow during the winter months so be sure to plant the bulbs where they will receive at least 6+ hours of winter sun. Even if the foliage gets hit by a winter cold snap, it will have taken in nutrients for months! Always allow the foliage to die down naturally and don't cut it off. If you cut it, you are killing the bulb. Once the foliage is completely dead which is usually around the beginning of May, this area can be mowed. The foliage is untidy when dying back so consider planting it in a \"natural\" area or plant with other bulbs that will produce lovely foliage to help cover it up. Remember, it takes a lot of energy for the bulb to push that bloom up out of the ground and open wide. The more time the bulbs can take in nutrients, the more energy they will have for that fall bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eJust a thought...if it looks like you are going to have a cold snap and want to protect your foliage, you might consider covering it with a bucket and then removing the bucket once the daytime temperatures warm up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-bloom-size-600.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-bloom-size-600.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-bloom-size-600.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYou will need patience with this bloom, but it is worth the wait. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are prone to skip their first 2-3 years,\u003cspan\u003e but the show it produces in late summer is spectacular. Each bulb sends up a stem that holds several blooms. The flowers are pale pink to almost lilac. The light color and slightly reflexed petals give the blooms a romantic but traditional look. \u003c\/span\u003eHowever, once established in your garden they are there for a lifetime! \u003cspan\u003eThey usually bloom in late July - early August. These blooms need water to bloom. They respond to the late summer rains well, but if there is a hard drought, be sure to begin watering the area around the beginning of July to help the bulbs have enough energy to bloom. A naked stalk will rise quickly and a few days later lilac\/light pink blooms will appear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single most important thing about landscaping with Lycoris is the sun. They need at least 6+hours of WINTER sun. That means about 6-8 hours of sunlight during the winter months - they do great with full winter sun. If you look at the photo above, you will see that they are in the shade of the trees. You can be sure that most, if not all, of those trees, will lose their leaves in the winter when the greenery needs sunlight. Lycoris put on their foliage during the winter (February - April) and that is when it takes in the nutrients it needs to produce the blooms in September. The winter foliage soaks up sun energy during winter as it prepares for summer dormancy. The foliage normally completely dies down around May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-in-garden-as-bunches.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-in-garden-as-bunches.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-in-garden-as-bunches.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Don't plant the bulb too deep. \u003cstrong\u003eYou are going to plant the bulb even with the top of the soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can plant the bulbs close together (2-4 inches apart) to make the blooms look more natural or spread the bulbs out and allow 6-8 inches in between each bulb. The area will look sparse the first couple of years that the blooms come up, but the bulbs will multiply and fill in several years after that. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLycoris bulbs really do well in any type of soil except full clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethrive in soil that has plenty of organic material mixed in but they do not require fertilizer. Newly planted bulbs would actually be harmed by exposure to fertilizer, so if you are going to apply nutrients, limit the application to established plants when the plants are producing their green leafy foliage during the winter. After planting the bulbs, water the soil thoroughly. Damp soil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis ok, as long as the bulbs are in a spot where they will receive plenty of winter sun and the foliage is allowed to die down naturally in the spring. Standing water is not good. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the summer season starts these bulbs will do best in soil that dries out a bit, as this facilitates its entry into the dormant stage when the leaves die back. This period is followed by its blooming season when it will reward daily watering with long-lasting blooms. Too much moisture in the soil will lead to the bulbs rotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-cut-flowers-in-vase.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-cut-flowers-in-vase.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-cut-flowers-in-vase.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs to use with Lycoris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThere are an assortment of perennial flower bulbs that go well with Lycoris blooms. When the bloom appears in late July or August, it will look great with rain lilies. The foliage makes a great backdrop for spring bloomers like Narcissus Jonquils, campernelles, twin sisters, and snowflakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-close-up-bouquet-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-close-up-bouquet-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-close-up-bouquet-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088990695475,"sku":"SB0111","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Lycoris_squamigera_Naked_Lady_bloom_600_x_382__18259.1711560301.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635427"},{"product_id":"tulipa-clusiana-var-chrysantha","title":"Tulipa clusiana  var. Chrysantha - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e'Chrysantha' tulip opens with a peach colored outer petal and beautifully unfurls into a curved star-shaped, rich-yellow colored bloom. Now I am a little bit of a bulb nut, so please understand when I say that I could possibly enjoy the bud stage more than the full bloom of the Chrysantha. Something about the sleek aesthetic form of crisp, colorful lines wrapping around a bud excites me. I do admit that when the buds enlarge over a week-long period and the sun eventually coaxes them into opening, I too am amazed at the powerful and colorful impact these little bulbs have on the senses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulipa-chrysantha.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulipa-chrysantha.jpg\" alt=\"tulipa-chrysantha.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"829\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 'Chrysantha' tulips bloom in mid-March in the more southern zones and early April farther north. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep and the space apart only depends on how natural you want your area to look. Unlike the large hybrid tulips, species tulips can come back year after year if they are planted correctly. Tulips like to be \"high and dry,\" so give them a spot with excellent drainage, such as a raised bed, a slope, or a rock garden, where the bulbs won't sit in wet soil, especially during the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The yellow and red of the tulip looks great with March\/April blooming daffodils, grape hyacinth, and Spanish bluebells or even other tulips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you want this lovely bloom to naturalize and return every year, the sections below are the most important part of this tulip. We are going to address each part individually.  Consider the conditions of where tulips originally came from...arid and rocky, with warm, dry summers. That is exactly what these bulbs are looking for when you plant them. They are perennials in the wild. We are just trying to provide them with similar sun, soil, and water conditions to make them perennials for us too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2153953775.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2153953775.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2153953775.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is the soil situation that is the main factor in determining whether your species tulips become perennials or not. You need well-drained soil for tulips. This is one reason that rocky soil does well with tulips. Soil that dries so much that it cracks in the summer is ideal. We often say to plant you tulips \"high and dry\". That means think about planting in a raised bed that will completely dry out for the summer. Or consider planting them in a crate where the soil can't cling to the roots and the rain water can be absorbed elsewhere. Not only will a crate help protect tulips from rot and help them to perennialize, but critters like voles can't get to them. Don't use \"improved\" garden soils or place the bulbs in an irrigated area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-clusiana-var-chrysantha-20040425rimg8518.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-clusiana-var-chrysantha-20040425rimg8518.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-clusiana-var-chrysantha-20040425rimg8518.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms will last well for a couple of weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. When the tulips are done blooming you may remove the flower stems, but leave the foliage alone to die back on its own. This will allow the bulb to continue to take in nutrients from the sun to last until the next blooming cycle. Once the foliage is completely withered and brown, you can mow right over the top of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088990662707,"sku":"SB03113","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Tulipa_252520chrysantha_bicolored-1__37406.1704813619.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635429"},{"product_id":"narcissus-pseudonarcissus-lent-lily-heirloom","title":"Heirloom 'Lent Lily' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Lent lily (Narcissus pseudonarcissus)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHarsh conditions often deter other bulbs from blooming during the cold February months, but one brave daffodil is in a class all its own. The traditional trumpet shaped Lent lily (\u003cem\u003eNarcissus pseudonarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e) was the first narcissus to be called a \"daffodil\" and is believed to be the mother of all modern trumpet daffodil varieties. Why the Lent lily name? Because very often it is blooming around Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Lent\"\u003eLenten Season\u003c\/a\u003e! These are valued for their reliable large trumpet shaped blooms and their ability to naturalize over large areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"Clump of Lent lilies in bloom\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/whatsapp-image-5.jpeg\" alt=\"Lent lily clump\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e One way to check and see if your bloom is a true \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003elent\u003c\/span\u003e lily is to close the petals on the trumpet center. If the trumpet extends beyond the length of the petals, you have one strong clue that you might have a \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLent\u003c\/span\u003e lily. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe lent lily blooms early. Weather in the south is erratic at best during the winter months. One week we had to cover the plants because it was below freezing and two days later it is in the 80s. If the winter weather is warm, some Narcissus might try to bloom and get caught in an unexpected winter cold spell. The lent lily is perfectly suited for the unexpected twists and turns of the weather. This bulb knows exactly when to bloom, and you can pretty much count on it to bloom right around Ash Wednesday whether that is early or late. You can cut the blooms and bring them in for a lovely centerpiece as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lent-lily-pseudo-close-up-number-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lent-lily-pseudo-close-up-number-2.jpg\" alt=\"lent-lily-pseudo-close-up-number-2.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe want to take a moment and talk about how the size of this heirloom bloom is probably an important reason for its longevity and charm. These blooms will not stand more than about 8-12\" tall. This helps protect them from the cold winters. Because the stems aren't very tall but the bloom itself is about 2-3\" in length, the balance of the flower seems more whimsical and charming especially as it sways in a cool breeze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThey are such an early bloomer in February and March that the cold weather almost seems to keep them growing low to the ground. We prefer to dig, divide, and transplant these daffodils immediately after they bloom, but we also try to harvest more in summer for dry bulb sales in the fall. It seems that the bulbs of the Narcissus psuedonarcissus are small enough that they tend to dry out when left out all summer long. Our trick is to move them with their foliage on them, plant them, and then let the foliage die down naturally as the nutrients are sent back to the bulb. This means we won’t enjoy a bloom until the next season, but once established, they will be in your garden for a lifetime. They want plenty of winter sun! Be sure to read our full write up on daffodil and Narcissus care on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/narcissus-and-daffodils\/\"\u003eour category page here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"wild-daffodils-resize.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/wild-daffodils-resize.jpg\" alt=\"wild-daffodils-resize.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003eEasy to Grow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: The Lent lily will spread easily as it naturalizes an area. Once they are planted in a good spot, you can honestly simply plant the bulbs and forget about them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"georgia-with-cow.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/georgia-with-cow.jpg\" alt=\"georgia-with-cow.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAnimals: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The lent lily bulb is perfectly suited for pollinators as it holds its pollen deep within the trumpet and protects it from winter storms. Animals tend to leave the bulbs and flowers alone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"georgia-clump-in-field.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/georgia-clump-in-field.jpg\" alt=\"georgia-clump-in-field.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulitply:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Lent lilies multiply very well once established. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhen can I buy Narcissus psuedonarcissus online?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe sell Narcissus psuedonarcissus in the spring (immediately following its bloom and in the green), summer and fall (as dormant bulbs with the foliage died down).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"bulbs-in-the-green.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/bulbs-in-the-green.jpg\" alt=\"bulbs-in-the-green.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWhat does “in the green” mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIn the summer and fall, we ship dry bulbs that many consumers are familiar with. However, in the spring we ship some flower bulbs with their foliage still on them, having dug them right after their bloom. When the customer receives them, the foliage is in the process of drying down naturally. Plant the bulbs, with foliage and all in the ground and let the foliage turn brown and die back naturally.   Another option is to not plant the flower bulbs and store the bulbs with the foliage in a cool, dark, and well ventilated spot, and most importantly let the foliage die down naturally. In other words, DON'T cut the foliage of bulbs when you receive them in the green. The browning and dying back of the foliage is the natural process of the bulb sending food and energy from the leaves down into the bulbs for their summer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eI thought daffodil bulbs are normally shipped in the fall? We grow many of our own daffodils here on our farm, and while it is unconventional in the United States, it is common to have bulbs shipped in the green in other parts of the world. We grow many of our own heirloom daffodils that we originally collected from old gardens on former homesites. Shipping these in the green allows us to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1)      Ship them during the bloom season when most gardeners are thinking of and remembering to plant daffodils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2)      Ensures correct identification of the flower bulb. These are heirlooms and buying and receiving the right genetic selections is important to having varieties that are perennials and will naturalize in your garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3)      Allows us to offer more bulbs are lower prices to customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eRemember that bulbs shipped in the green are coming to an end of their growth cycle. You can expect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1)      The foliage to yellow and die down naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2)      The bulb to be dormant in the summer and early fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3)      Roots to start growing in mid fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e4)      Foliage appears next January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e5)      Bulbs to bloom next February and March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"bouquet-of-lent-lilies.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/bouquet-of-lent-lilies.jpg\" alt=\"bouquet-of-lent-lilies.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun Facts about the Lent\u003c\/span\u003e Lily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e1. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe \"\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLent\u003c\/span\u003e lily\" is not a lily at all nor is it the \"\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLenten\u003c\/span\u003e rose\" which it is also mistaken for on occasion. When people new to flower bulbs call and ask about traditional-looking daffodils, we always focus on the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLent\u003c\/span\u003e lily and campernelle bulbs. It seems that every time we start to talk about the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLent\u003c\/span\u003e lily people stop us to say that they are looking for daffodils, not lilies. We agree the name seems a little careless at first. So why the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLent\u003c\/span\u003e lily name? Because very often it is blooming around Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLenten\u003c\/span\u003e Season, as it is this year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2. The traditional trumpet-shaped \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLent\u003c\/span\u003e lily (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) is often simply called a \"daffodil\" and is believed to be the mother of all modern trumpet daffodil varieties. These are valued for their reliable large trumpet-shaped blooms and their ability to naturalize over large areas. One way to check and see if your bloom is a true \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003elent\u003c\/span\u003e lily is to close the petals on the trumpet center. If the trumpet extends beyond the length of the petals, you have one strong clue that you might have a \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLent\u003c\/span\u003e lily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe word \u003cem data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eLent\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eOld English\u003c\/strong\u003e word \u003cem data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"79\"\u003elencten\u003c\/em\u003e, which means \u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"103\"\u003espring\u003c\/strong\u003e. This, in turn, is related to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eOld High German\u003c\/strong\u003e word \u003cem data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"171\"\u003elenzin\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eDutch\u003c\/strong\u003e word \u003cem data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"202\"\u003elente\u003c\/em\u003e, both of which also mean \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"238\"\u003espring\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe term originally referred to the lengthening of daylight hours in spring and later became associated with the Christian observance of Lent, which occurs during this season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the daffodil scientific name?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe scientific name for the original daffodil is Narcissus pseudonarcissus. The botanical name for the daffodil is important because it is believed that all modern trumpet daffodils come from \u003cem\u003eNarcissus psuedonarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor a great read on the genetics and the breeding that led to cultivated daffodils (tetraploid trumpet daffodils in modern culture), I highly suggest you read a scientific article written by B.J.M. Zonneveld titled \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/45088206_The_involvement_of_Narcissus_hispanicus_Gouan_in_the_origin_of_Narcissus_bujei_and_of_cultivated_trumpet_daffodils_Amaryllidaceae\"\u003e\"The involvement of \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/45088206_The_involvement_of_Narcissus_hispanicus_Gouan_in_the_origin_of_Narcissus_bujei_and_of_cultivated_trumpet_daffodils_Amaryllidaceae\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus hispanicus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/45088206_The_involvement_of_Narcissus_hispanicus_Gouan_in_the_origin_of_Narcissus_bujei_and_of_cultivated_trumpet_daffodils_Amaryllidaceae\"\u003e Gouan in the origin of \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/45088206_The_involvement_of_Narcissus_hispanicus_Gouan_in_the_origin_of_Narcissus_bujei_and_of_cultivated_trumpet_daffodils_Amaryllidaceae\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus bujei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/45088206_The_involvement_of_Narcissus_hispanicus_Gouan_in_the_origin_of_Narcissus_bujei_and_of_cultivated_trumpet_daffodils_Amaryllidaceae\"\u003e and of cultivated trumpet daffodils (Amaryllidaceae).\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you recall from botany lessons, diploids produce seed, but tetraploids are often sterile. Tetraploids give us strong characteristics found in both parents – think of a horse bred with a donkey to produce a mule. The Lent lilies or Narcissus psuedonarcissus found wild, but not a native, in the Southeastern United States is a diploid that breeds with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/narcissus-x-jonquilla-jonquil-10-bulbs\/\"\u003ejonquils (Narcissus jonquilla)\u003c\/a\u003e to give us \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/narcissus-x-odorus-campernelle\/\"\u003ecampernelles (Narcissus x odorus). \u003c\/a\u003e Thus, all three varieties and naturally occurring hybrids are often found in close proximity to each other. This is a great example of basic daffodil characteristics and how they apply to many antique or heirloom flower bulbs found in old house gardens across the South.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"lent-lily-jonquil-campernelle-jpeg-original.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lent-lily-jonquil-campernelle-jpeg-original.jpg\" alt=\"lent-lily-jonquil-campernelle-jpeg-original.jpg\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eZonneveld offers a brief description of when daffodils were first wildly collected in commercial numbers from Portugal and Spain in the late 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, and how those daffodil characteristics were bred into many modern trumpet shaped daffodil selections. He covers the following species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eN. hispanicus Gouan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eN. 'Hispanicus Maximus'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eN. bujei Fern. Casas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eN. pseudonarcissus L.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eN. abscissus (Haw.) Schult. f.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eN. moleroi Fern. Casas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eN. poeticus L.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eN. cyclamineus DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eN. longispathus Pugsley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eN. nevadensis Pugsley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eN. pseudonarcissus ssp. bicolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWhat are some common names given to daffodils?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDaffodil is the common name given to trumpet shaped yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and come up from a bulb. They are in the genus Narcissus. Usually when asking this question, many gardeners are searching for daffodils that would fall into different colloquial phrases for daffodils such as, what are\/is the:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003elent lily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ewild daffodil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTenby daffodil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ewild daffodil bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003enative daffodil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003etrumpet daffodils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ewild daffodils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBritish daffodils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEnglish daffodils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFrom this list of daffodil names, we see that people are searching for the name of daffodils they see in mass plantings around the countryside. These are the spring images of daffodils that fill us with nostalgia and bring back memories. Almost all of these common searches are trying to identify this bulb in question, the \u003cem\u003eNarcissus pseudonarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e, often called the Lent lily here in the United States and especially in England. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"lent-lilies-in-field.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lent-lilies-in-field.jpg\" alt=\"lent-lilies-in-field.jpg\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat about that Tenby daffodil name?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThis is a tricky one to answer, because oftentimes the Tenby daffodil is what is sold in the larger flower bulb trade as Narcissus pseudonarcissus. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Narcissus_pseudonarcissus\"\u003ethis excerpt from Wikipedia on Lent lilies:\u003c\/a\u003e “Among the subspecies is the Tenby daffodil (\u003cem\u003eN. pseudonarcissus ssp. obvallaris, \u003c\/em\u003esometimes classed as a separate species), which probably originated in cultivation but now grows wild in southwest Wales.\" There is also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/botanicgarden.wales\/living-attractions\/cenhinen-bedr-dinbych\/\"\u003ea quick read from the National Botanical Garden of Wales on the bulb\u003c\/a\u003e, where it notes that there is a disputed claim \"The Tenby daffodil is a Welsh species which some people say is unique to Britain.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"lent-lily-original-533x800-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lent-lily-original-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"lent-lily-original-533x800-.jpg\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Lent Lily in Literature: William Wordsworth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSteeped in literary history, this trumpet shaped daffodil is reportedly the one Wordsworth so eloquently spoke of in his early poetry. Take a moment to read it out loud, then take a breath, and read it again! We hope you enjoy the Lent lily as much as we do:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI Wandered Lonely as a Cloud \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI wandered lonely as a cloud\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat floats on high o'er vales and hills,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen all at once I saw a crowd,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA host, of golden daffodils;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeside the lake, beneath the trees,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFluttering and dancing in the breeze.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eContinuous as the stars that shine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd twinkle on the milky way,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey stretched in never-ending line\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlong the margin of a bay:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTen thousand saw I at a glance,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTossing their heads in sprightly dance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe waves beside them danced; but they\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOut-did the sparkling waves in glee:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA poet could not but be gay,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn such a jocund company:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI gazed—and gazed—but little thought\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat wealth the show to me had brought:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor oft, when on my couch I lie\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn vacant or in pensive mood,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey flash upon that inward eye\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhich is the bliss of solitude;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd then my heart with pleasure fills,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd dances with the daffodils.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088991612979,"sku":"SB0332","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Lent_Lilies__03800.1710685748.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635495"},{"product_id":"paperwhites-for-forcing-narcissus-inbal","title":"Paperwhites For Forcing Narcissus 'Inbal' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperwhites are THE holiday flower. \u003c\/strong\u003eTheir scent fills the air inside or outside.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e'Inbal' boasts of a better fragrance and stronger stems than other modern paperwhite varieties! This paperwhite variety originally comes from Israel, and it performs well as an \u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e in the South. These bulbs are great for forcing, so plant 5 - 7 weeks before Christmas for a holiday season bloom!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach pack contains 10 bulbs, sized 15\/16 cm — perfect for forcing.\u003c\/strong\u003e If a paperwhite's bold scent has ever been too much for your dinner table, 'Inbal' is your answer: a sweet, gentle fragrance closer to a regular narcissus, with lovely double blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you have your own pots, this is a great way to get fresh, fragrant blooms all through the holidays — plant a handful of bulbs every week or two, and you'll have new flowers opening from Thanksgiving to the New Year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-12-31_13.13.35.jpg?v=1784841483\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePaperwhite bulbs, also known as Narcissus tazetta papyraceus, are a type of daffodil that is native to the Mediterranean region. They are known for their delicate, fragrant blooms, which make them a popular choice for indoor gardening. You can do so many things with paperwhites during the holiday season. We have them in pots all around the house, in planters outdoors, and in the ground. It smells and feels like the holidays as they fill the air with their fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhen to plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: (Blooms will appear 5-7 weeks after planting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlant the beginning of October for Thanksgiving blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlant during the first or second week of November for fresh Christmas blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlant at Thanksgiving for New Year's blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhere to plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYou can plant them in pots indoors for fresh blooming flowers on your holiday table or guest room. You can plant them in pots and keep them indoors even in zones 3-7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlant them outdoors in planters, to define borders, or en masse for dramatic displays. If you have a bare spot in the garden or empty planters from summer flowers, use paperwhites to add color and fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-12-31_13.15.09_Inbal.jpg?v=1784841496\" alt=\"\"\u003eScent and Varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paperwhites-for-forcing-narcissus-inbal\"\u003eInbal\u003c\/a\u003e: Features a sweet and gentle scent, similar to regular Narcissus. It produces double blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paperwhite-for-forcing-narcissus-ziva-5-bulbs\"\u003eZiva\u003c\/a\u003e: Has a strong spicy scent and is known for its large white flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-11-18_17.29.16.jpg?v=1784842939\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eForcing in Pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePaperwhite bulbs are easy to grow, and they don't require any special soil or care. Simply plant the bulbs in a container with drainage holes, and place the container in a well-lit area. Keep the soil moist, and within a few weeks, you'll have beautiful, fragrant paperwhite blooms to enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBe sure to place them in full sun whether indoors or outdoors. If indoors, turn them daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWater them regularly if outside, but if in a pot inside, only water them if the soil becomes dry. You'll water them more frequently as they grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"indent-1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlant with colorful pansies or other annuals at the base to add immediate color and layers to your pots.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/IMG-9190_Inbal.jpg?v=1784841522\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHere's a side-by-side comparison of the three most popular paperwhite narcissus cultivars. While all three are \u003cem\u003eNarcissus papyraceus\u003c\/em\u003e selections, they have noticeably different habits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 560px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 16px 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #b3b3b3; font-weight: 700; width: 20%;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 16px 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #b3b3b3; font-weight: 700; width: 26%;\"\u003eAriel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 16px 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #b3b3b3; font-weight: 700; width: 27%;\"\u003eZiva\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 0 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #b3b3b3; font-weight: 700; width: 27%;\"\u003eInbal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eLargest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers per stem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e4–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e6–12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0 12px 0; 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border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eStrong, sweet, less sharp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eVery strong, classic paperwhite fragrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eStrong but often considered softer and sweeter than Ziva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e16–20 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e12–18 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e14–18 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor forcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eExcellent (industry standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eGood in Zones 8–10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eExcellent in Zones 8–10; best naturalizer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eGood to excellent in Zones 8–10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eHuge flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eReliable, abundant blooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 0 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eLarge blooms with refined appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088991842355,"sku":"SB01291","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-12-31_13.13.35.jpg?v=1784841483"},{"product_id":"daffodil-falconet-narcissus","title":"Daffodil 'Falconet' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eA brightly colored, multi-flowering Narcissus that is great for forcing in the spring. Have you longed to force a daffodil for the spring season? Then we first suggest you read our section on forcing for paperwhites and then apply the same basic principles to 'Falconet.' Enjoy it in your garden as well, as this brightly colored, almost orange-red cupped Narcissus tazetta will spice up your beds. This American-bred treasure comes from the famed Oregon hybridizer Grant Mitsch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Expect up to 6-8 small, fragrant florets per stalk, each with golden yellow petals and a short, almost orange-red cup. The clusters stand about 12-14\" tall and open in early to mid spring. Like most tazettas, they are lovely as cut flowers and will perfume a room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 'Falconet' is a good choice for containers and forcing. Set the bulbs close together, shoulder to shoulder, in a pot with good drainage, and treat them much like paperwhites for blooms indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. Tuck 'Falconet' along a walkway or near a porch where you can enjoy its fragrance up close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088991907891,"sku":"SB0131","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Falconet_1_1024x685__62863.1702679609.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635442"},{"product_id":"narcissus-erlicheer-daffodil","title":"Daffodil  'Erlicheer' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eA double flowered tazetta packed with fragrance and long lasting cut flowers. Tightly clustered rosettes of creamy white petals that perfume an entire garden with a sweet smell in the latter part of the spring. It is very similar in form to and could almost be considered a double form of Narcissus tazetta Grand Primo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe office staff calls the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Narcissus tazetta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 'Erlicheer' the \"wedding flower\" because the blooms look like a wedding bouquet. This bulb works great in zones 6-9. \u003cspan\u003eThe 'Erlicheer' bulb is extremely dependable. It has proven itself as a good perennial that multiplies even in zone 9. This daffodil can add grace and sophistication to your early blooming garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-2945.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-2945.jpg\" alt=\"img-2945.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTazetta:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Narcissus tazetta 'Erlicheer' will make you so glad that you planted spring-blooming flowers. You may notice that this one is called a Narcssisus tazetta. What makes a tazetta bulb different from a non-tazetta bulb? Great question! Tazetta flowers have smaller cups, but a LOT more of them. Tazettas are generally larger and more robust than the smaller species flower bulbs often referred to as narcissus. The \"tazetta\" group is valued because most bulbs in this category are great perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"close-up-of-size-of-bloom.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/close-up-of-size-of-bloom.jpg\" alt=\"close-up-of-size-of-bloom.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"463\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The Erlicheer daffodil is known for its elegant and attractive appearance. It features multiple white or pale cream petals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 'Erlicheer' blooms are individually petite; however, each 12\" stem produces multiple ivory blooms to provide you with a full flower head. The tightly clustered rosettes of petals remind you of roses. Each bulb will send up one stem but each stem is filled with blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-443992318.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-443992318.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-443992318.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: One of the most notable features of the Erlicheer daffodil is its delightful fragrance. The flowers emit a sweet, intoxicating scent, making them a favorite for those who appreciate scented blooms in the spring garden. Their fragrance and blooms make them perfect to use as cut flowers inside your house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-erlicheer-this-one600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-erlicheer-this-one600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-erlicheer-this-one600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-228604552.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-228604552.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-228604552.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narcissus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. We like to say that \"there is a bulb that blooms every week of the year in warmer climates.\"  Your garden can have consistent flowers that you can enjoy inside or outside for months and carry you all the way from February through April.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLike other daffodil bulbs, critters, including deer and gophers, leave this bulb alone. However, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators are attracted to the blooms and sweet-smelling flowers. There are so many blooms on each stalk that they don't have to fight over each flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088991940659,"sku":"SB0136","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Erlicheer_252520_25283_2529-1__84924.1697640282.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635446"},{"product_id":"narcissus-jetfire-daffodil","title":"Daffodil 'Jetfire' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eElegant swept back petals on small compact plants. After several years with The Southern Bulb Company, some Narcissus have made a huge impression on me even though I have not seen them in some of the most historic sites. I feel as if these beauties must be offered by the company. One such Narcissus is the elegant, 12\" tall 'Jetfire.' This daffodil has been around since the 1960s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-8237.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-8237.jpg\" alt=\"img-8237.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Its swept back petals, bright colors, and March blooms will impress you as well, but even better, you will enjoy the multiplication that quickly takes place in your garden. This bulb, however, will need to be dug and separated every 3-5 years, which is a good opportunity to share some with your friends!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"jetfire-17-copy.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/jetfire-17-copy.jpg\" alt=\"jetfire-17-copy.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"690\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"dscn3550.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/dscn3550.jpg\" alt=\"dscn3550.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. We like to say that \"there is a bulb that blooms every week of the year in warmer climates.\"  Your garden can have consistent flowers that you can enjoy inside or outside for months and carry you all the way from February through April. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: This Narcissus has a light, sweet fragrance. This fragrance can add an extra dimension of beauty to the flower and make it more attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088991973427,"sku":"SB0132","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Jetfire_252520_25285_2529__75423.1699629853.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635447"},{"product_id":"narcissus-fortune-daffodil","title":"Daffodil 'Fortune' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBrightly colored trumpet shaped blooms. I know why I like it. Have you ever been to the Dallas Arboretum in the spring time? Jimmy Turner has a great program called Dallas Blooms every March and April. It was when I was touring the arboretum with Jimmy that I noticed his large planting of Narcissus 'Fortune.' Years later when I saw it coming back in gardens year after year in the South, I realized that such a bulb held high potential for our gardens. We are excited to offer them this year for sale, and hope you too will enjoy the brightly colored, large trumpet shaped blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 'Fortune' has been brightening gardens since 1917. Overlapping golden yellow petals frame a deep orange, funnel-shaped cup, and each bloom stands on a sturdy stem about 14-22\" tall. Look for flowers in early to mid spring. It is a dependable repeat bloomer and a wonderful cut flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. Plant 'Fortune' in large drifts like the ones at the Dallas Arboretum for a big splash of spring color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAnimals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Like all daffodils, 'Fortune' is not bothered by deer, rabbits, or squirrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088992006195,"sku":"SB0133","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Fortune-9-500x335__75940.1698948182.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635442"},{"product_id":"daffodil-ice-follies-narcissus","title":"Daffodil 'Ice Follies' -  5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBeautiful white petals with large yellow cups. An old friend once told me that 'Ice Follies' looks good by itself, and so does 'Carlton' but when you put the two together you get the show of a lifetime. That person was right. 'Ice Follies' is one of the most well known and recognized Narcissus on the market, and we are thankful that this bi-colored bloomer will do so well for most parts of the South.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-ice-follies-on-side-of-hill.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-ice-follies-on-side-of-hill.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-ice-follies-on-side-of-hill.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Narcissus 'Ice Follies' looks great by itself, but it is amazing when planted together with the 'Carlton'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-carlton-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-carlton-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-carlton-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDepending on when a picture of the 'Ice Follies' bloom was taken, you may think that you are looking at different varieties. You are not. The frilly cup starts off a bright yellow that fades as it ages. This particular bloom adds a depth, beauty, and uniqueness to your garden and as a cut flower indoors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"grape-hyacinth-muscari-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/grape-hyacinth-muscari-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" alt=\"grape-hyacinth-muscari-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe purple of the Grape Hyacinth and the yellows of the 'Carlton' and 'Ice Follies' really draw your eye to an area. Consider planting all three together as a dramatic March display of color. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"whatsapp-image-2022-03-11.2-narcissus-ice-follies-.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/whatsapp-image-2022-03-11_2-narcissus-ice-follies.jpeg\" alt=\"whatsapp-image-2022-03-11.2-narcissus-ice-follies-.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"319\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088992038963,"sku":"SB0134","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Ice-Follies-2-500x335__68150.1702068649.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635447"},{"product_id":"narcissus-carlton-daffodil","title":"Daffodil 'Carlton' -  5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e'Carlton' is our best chance for a large, repeating, yellow trumpet shaped daffodil. This bulb will come back year after year as it multiplies. It rings the nostalgic \"daffodil\" note that so many long for in their gardens. Plant with 'Ice Follies' for an enjoyable combination that will give your March garden a color impact that will stop a passer-by every time! This amazing bulb has been around since 1927!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"grape-hyacinth-muscari-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/grape-hyacinth-muscari-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" alt=\"grape-hyacinth-muscari-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe Narcissus 'Carlton' looks amazing with the Muscari 'Grape Hyacinth' next to it. Yellow\u003cspan\u003e will catch your eye, but it is the purple that keeps you looking. Purple and yellow are complementary colors on the color wheel so they look good together naturally. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"grape-hyacinth-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/grape-hyacinth-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" alt=\"grape-hyacinth-and-yellow-daffodils.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-carlton-in-field-with-other-bulbs.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-carlton-in-field-with-other-bulbs_1.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-carlton-in-field-with-other-bulbs.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. We like to say that \"there is a bulb that blooms every week of the year in warmer climates.\"  Your garden can have consistent flowers that you can enjoy inside or outside for months and carry you all the way from February through April. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This Narcissus has a light, sweet fragrance. This fragrance can add an extra dimension of beauty to the flower and make it more attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088992071731,"sku":"SB0135","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Carlton-1-500x335__02238.1702068577.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635450"},{"product_id":"lilium-lancifolium-tiger-lily","title":"Lilium lancifolium 'Tiger Lily' - 2 bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the Charm of the Tiger Lily\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etiger lily (Lilium lancifolium)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a beloved heirloom flower with origins in Asia, has found a home in gardens across the southern U.S. Its vibrant orange, spotted blooms add a touch of exotic beauty to any landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2022-06-25-08.53.56.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2022-06-25-08_53_56.jpg\" alt=\"2022-06-25-08.53.56.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Story of Sharing and Connection: The Tiger Lily's Journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOne stand I found was in northeast Texas. As I drove by, I saw \u003cstrong\u003etiger lilies\u003c\/strong\u003e surrounding every tree at this old home. I knocked on the door and an older lady and her physically fit, middle-aged son answered. I explained what we do at the \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Bulb Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the son said he would gladly share the \u003cstrong\u003eblack bulbils\u003c\/strong\u003e, (the tiny bulbs from which you can eventually \u003cstrong\u003egrow a full sized tiger lily plant\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe gentleman, who told me he had served our country in the Army's Special Forces, walked around with me and explained his unsuccessful experience in trying to save the bulbils. Apparently, he found, they do not like to be stacked and left in a coffee can in the garage. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"You can't treat them like seeds,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e he told me. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"They'll rot on ya!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e I could tell that horticulture had become his passion, and I promised him I'd plant them right away. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eI thanked him, both for his military service and for his horticultural service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tiger-lily-with-swallow-tail-carterpillar.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tiger-lily-with-swallow-tail-carterpillar.jpg\" alt=\"tiger-lily-with-swallow-tail-carterpillar.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"590\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant as soon as you receive the bulbs, but don't plant during a hard freeze. Tiger lilies prefer a woodland setting with acidic, well-drained soil and afternoon shade during their summer blooming season; choose a spot with about 8 hours of summer sun. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (e.g., a 2-inch bulb should be planted 4-6 inches deep).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provide ample water as their foliage begins to appear in \u003cstrong\u003eMarch and April\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2022-06-27-17.47.32.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2022-06-27-17_47_32.jpg\" alt=\"2022-06-27-17.47.32.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTiger Lily Multiplication:  A Gardener's Delight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ence the blooms are coming to an end, \u003cstrong\u003eknock off the bulbils\u003c\/strong\u003e and gently scratch them into the soil.  With rich organic soil and some moisture, you'll have a stand of \u003cstrong\u003eTiger Lilies\u003c\/strong\u003e in just a few years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAttracting Pollinators and Enhancing Your Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiger lilies\u003c\/strong\u003e are a magnet for pollinators like hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, adding life and movement to your garden. Combine them with companion plants for year-round interest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvias, Lantanas, Plumbago, Phlox, Alyssum, Snapdragons, Pansies, Cyclamen, Paperwhites, Narcissus, Iris, Snowflakes, Rain Lilies, Crinums, and Hymenocallis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTiger Lily Hardiness and Growing Zones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eTiger lilies thrive in USDA hardiness zones 3-9, making them suitable for a wide range of climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088992104499,"sku":"SB01292","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Sized__20324.1770304778.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635454"},{"product_id":"narcissus-sir-winston-churchill-daffodil","title":"Daffodil 'Sir Winston Churchill' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThis bulb holds up to its stately title! This double white daffodil is a treasure of a bulb. This bulb has been around since the 1940s though other sources say 1966! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-sir-winston-churchill-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-sir-winston-churchill.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-sir-winston-churchill-.jpg\" width=\"660\" height=\"697\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Multiple layers of creamy white petals with yellow\/orange centers affirm that the 'Sir Winston Churchill' is as attractive up close as at a distance. Each bulb produces multiple stalks and each stalk is topped with multiple ruffled blooms, often around four per stem. It is a later-season daffodil, blooming in mid to late spring on stems about 14-16\" tall, and it is hardy in zones 3-9. This flower makes a statement in your garden or in a vase in your home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. We like to say that \"there is a bulb that blooms every week of the year in warmer climates.\" Because 'Sir Winston Churchill' blooms later than many daffodils, it is a great way to stretch your spring color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: This daffodil has a sweet citrus fragrance that you will notice in the garden and even more in a vase on your table. The scent also draws bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088993480755,"sku":"SB0194","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Narcissus_252520Winston_252520Churchill_crop__18651.1674158166.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635455"},{"product_id":"amaryllis-belladonna","title":"Amaryllis belladonna","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATTENTION: These bulbs only perform well in California! Do not try to grow them in any other state!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eAmaryllis belladonna\u003c\/em\u003e, often called the belladonna lily or \"naked lady,\" is a lovely, drought-resistant amaryllis native to South Africa. It loves the dry summers and mild, wet winters of California, where it can come back for decades with almost no care. The blooms appear on bare stems after the foliage has died back, which gives them their famous nickname.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Naked stalks about 2-3 feet tall are topped off by 6-12 pink, trumpet-shaped blooms in late summer through fall. The blooms emit a nice pink-sweet fragrance, and the stalks make excellent cut flowers. This bulb usually takes 2 years after planting before presenting blooms, so be patient with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulbs in full sun in well-drained soil. Set each bulb with its neck at or just above the soil surface; planting too deep can keep it from blooming. Space bulbs about 8-12 inches apart. Plant in summer or early fall while the bulbs are dormant. Water after planting and during the winter growing season, then let the soil stay dry in summer while the bulbs rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAfter Blooming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The strap-like leaves come up after the flowers in fall and grow through winter and spring. Leave the foliage in place until it yellows on its own in late spring, since it is feeding the bulb for next year's blooms. Belladonnas resent being disturbed, so leave established clumps alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAnimals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: All parts of the plant are toxic if eaten, so deer, gophers, and rabbits tend to leave it alone. Keep pets and children from chewing on the bulbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088993546291,"sku":"SB0201","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Amaryllis_252520belladonna__33280.1368008483.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635457"},{"product_id":"tulipa-van-eijk","title":"Tulipa 'Van Eijk' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, like the 'Van Eijk', but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"van-eijk-tulip-bloom-not-open-close-up-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/van-eijk-tulip-bloom-not-open-close-up-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"van-eijk-tulip-bloom-not-open-close-up-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-van-eijk-group-600-x-462.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-van-eijk-group-600-x-462.jpg\" alt=\"tulip-van-eijk-group-600-x-462.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"462\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tulip-van-eijk-single-closed-600-x-400.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tulip-van-eijk-single-closed-600-x-400.png\" alt=\"tulip-van-eijk-single-closed-600-x-400.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 'Van Eijk' tulips bloom in late March in the more southern zones and April farther north. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The dark pink-to-red blooms are a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"center-flower-of-van-eijk-tulip-600-x-800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/center-flower-of-van-eijk-tulip-600-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"center-flower-of-van-eijk-tulip-600-x-800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep and the space apart only depends on how natural you want your area to look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The coral pink outside and the deeper red inside look amazing with yellow daffodils or lilacs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_08.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.08.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"812\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThe picture above is not 'Van Eijk' tulips but are very similar to them as these are also large hybrid pink tulips. We wanted to show you some ways that we use large hybrid tulips as annuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"van-eijk-tulip-bulbs600-x-800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/van-eijk-tulip-bulbs600-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"van-eijk-tulip-bulbs600-x-800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBlooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088993644595,"sku":"SB01951","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Van_Eijk_in_Garden_800_x_555__57210.1710575723.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635458"},{"product_id":"daffodil-february-gold-daffodil","title":"Daffodil  'February Gold' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThis early blooming daffodil signals spring, and every year I am warmed to see its cheery blooms so early. We cherish it also for it large cupped shape bloom, reminiscent of the more traditional large cupped daffodils. Every year, they come back in our field, and we just can't get enough! This amazing bloom has been around since 1923! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"whatsapp-image-2023-09-14-at-08.46.46.2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/whatsapp-image-2023-09-14-at-08_46_46_2.jpg\" alt=\"whatsapp-image-2023-09-14-at-08.46.46.2.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-february-gold-600-x-800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-february-gold-600-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-february-gold-600-x-800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNarcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. We like to say that \"there is a bulb that blooms every week of the year in warmer climates.\"  Your garden can have consistent flowers that you can enjoy inside or outside for months and carry you all the way from February through April. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This Narcissus has a light, sweet fragrance. This fragrance can add an extra dimension of beauty to the flower and make it more attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088994693171,"sku":"SB0275","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/FebGoldWeb__34843.1699039760.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635469"},{"product_id":"narcissus-daffodil-cragford","title":"Daffodil 'Cragford' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBright, cheerful, and wonderfully fragrant, \u003cem\u003eCragford\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic tazetta-style daffodil that brings warmth to the late-winter garden. Each stem carries multiple pristine white blooms, each accented with a glowing orange cup that pops from a distance. Reliable and early to bloom, \u003cem\u003eCragford\u003c\/em\u003e has proven itself since the 1930s, returning year after year in larger clumps. Plant it where you can enjoy its sweet scent—along pathways, near porches, or in cutting gardens. A timeless heirloom feel with lively color that ushers in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2149181099.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2149181099.jpg\" alt=\"Daffodil 'Cragford' white blooms with orange cups\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sturdy stems carry clusters of 3 to 5 icy-white blooms, each with a bright orange, bowl-shaped cup and a sunny yellow halo at its base. \u003cem\u003eCragford\u003c\/em\u003e grows 16–18 inches tall and blooms in late winter to early spring in the South (April in zone 5), and it does well in zones 5–9. It is one of the rare daffodils that will naturalize even in the warmest Southern gardens. The clusters make wonderful cut flowers, and a few stems will scent a whole room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"cragford-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2617723553__67279.1763688788.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635474\" alt=\"Daffodil 'Cragford' in the garden\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. We like to say that \"there is a bulb that blooms every week of the year in warmer climates.\" Your garden can have consistent flowers that you can enjoy inside or outside for months and carry you all the way from February through April.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eCragford\u003c\/em\u003e has a rich, musky-sweet tazetta fragrance that drifts through the garden. This fragrance adds an extra dimension of beauty to the flower and draws in pollinators like bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAnimals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Like other daffodil bulbs, critters, including deer and gophers, leave this bulb alone. However, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators are attracted to the blooms and sweet-smelling flowers. There are so many blooms on each stalk that they don't have to fight over each flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088995217459,"sku":"SBCrag2026","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2149181099__36725.1763688788.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635474"},{"product_id":"old-fashioned-paperwhites","title":"Old-Fashioned Paperwhites - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus tazetta papyraceous \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld fashioned paperwhites bloom anytime from Thanksgiving to January across the Southern United States. Some years they are spectacular, and others they are not. Sometimes you'll be waiting for a bloom and a blue norther will come through and freeze the buds (the plants themselves will be fine...it can be disappointing!) However, some years they do exactly what you want them to do and they give you a winter show you've been waiting for. We offer a mixture of bulb sizes of paperwhites collected from many different old locations - they generally bloom on the same schedule. We hope you enjoy! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDid you know there used to be many, many different historic types of paperwhites? At least I've been told that, but now we're down to about 4-5 main varieties that are primarily used for forcing. (Forcing is where you can plant them in pots or in the ground and have them bloom about 5 weeks later, enabling you to time them for special occasions like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's celebrations.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Brenham-Paperwhite-719763.jpg?v=1780082322\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe older varieties, though, can still be found in older gardens or abandoned homesites. Here's how they differ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey generally bloom from late November through the first week of January.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey aren't as compact. They're more of a free-flowering, clumping form of garden flower — don't plan on them standing at attention and blooming compact blooms like forced paperwhites do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou treat them like perennials and let them follow the same path as daffodils in your garden (they're both in the genus Narcissus) — meaning you let the foliage live and die down naturally, so you'll have greyish-green foliage through May of the next spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Old-Fashioned_Paperwhite.3.jpg?v=1780082322\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI mention all this so you know to treat these like garden perennials, not as florist-quality annuals in a showy pot or entryway to your house. Mix them with other winter-blooming bulbs like 'Grand Primo,' campernelles, and snowflakes, and plant them with perennial shrubs like salvias, plumbago, or lantana. Let the winter-blooming old-fashioned heirloom paperwhites fill the late November\/December gap in perennial garden blooms, and use the fall forcing paperwhites for more formal pot combinations or annual color change-outs in the areas closest to the home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Old-Fashioned_Paperwhite.12.jpg?v=1780082322\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are a Southern gardener's dream (zones 8-11!). Paperwhites are native to the western Mediterranean — Spain, Portugal, southern Italy, North Africa — places with mild wet winters and hot dry summers. Sound familiar? It's essentially the climate of the Deep South, the Gulf Coast, coastal California, and warmer parts of Texas. Plant them here and you're giving them exactly what they evolved for. Even better, they bloom in early winter, filling that quiet gap when almost nothing else in the perennial garden is doing anything at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Old-Fashioned_Paperwhite_2.jpg?v=1780082322\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe scent controversy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's a fun bit of science behind that famous fragrance: paperwhites contain a compound called indole — the same chemical found in jasmine and orange blossom (and, in higher concentrations, in decay). At low levels indole reads as sweet and floral; at higher levels it tips into something funky and animalic. This is why people are so polarized about paperwhite smell — some find it heavenly, others say it's not so great. Both reactions are chemically valid; your nose is detecting real compounds, just interpreting them differently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoors, though, the whole conversation changes. In open air, the heavier indole notes dissipate quickly and what's left is the sweet, floral side drifting on the breeze. No four walls to trap it, no overwhelming the dinner table. Just a beautiful surprise of fragrance as you walk past on a December morning — exactly the kind of unexpected gift a winter garden should offer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/OldHouseItalicus_1200_x_900.jpg?v=1780082322\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are true heirlooms — no fancy variety name, just an old-fashioned strain we've been growing at the farm for several years. The kind of paperwhite that, once planted, sticks around. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey multiply. A single bulb develops into a substantial clump within 3-5 years, and those clumps keep expanding and blooming faithfully for decades. This is why you find them still going strong at homesites where the house disappeared generations ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/PaperwhiteOldHouse_1200_x_900.jpg?v=1780082322\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: You can wait, but why would you? Plant them now and let the ground protect them (plus, you won't forget about them). The bulbs are dormant, but planting them now gives them time to settle in before sending up blooms this coming winter. If you really want to wait until the fall, you can. Just keep them in a location out of direct sunlight where the air can flow around them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Old-Fashioned_Paperwhite.15.jpg?v=1780082322\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Nothing eats them. Like all narcissus, paperwhites are toxic to deer, squirrels, voles, rabbits, and gophers. Plant them and forget the critter worries — this is a big part of why heirloom clumps persist for a century or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088995512371,"sku":"SB012923","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/image1__82317.1561048536.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635475"},{"product_id":"lycoris-sprengeri","title":"Lycoris sprengeri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLycoris sprengeri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most charming members of the surprise lily family. Like its cousins the \"Naked Lady\" and the red spider lily, it pops up seemingly out of nowhere in late summer on a bare stem, bringing a flush of color just when most gardens are tired from the heat. We love it for its unusual coloring — rosy pink petals tipped with an electric blue — and for how dependably it comes back once it settles in. Plant it once, and it will be telling its story in your garden for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each bulb sends up a naked stem about 18 inches tall carrying a cluster of trumpet-shaped flowers. The blooms are pink with striking blue tips on the petals. They usually appear in late summer, around August and into September, often right after a good soaking rain. Hardy in roughly zones 6-10.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant in the fall in rich, well-drained soil. Set the bulbs so the top of the neck is even with or just below the soil surface — don't plant them too deep. Space them 4-6 inches apart, or plant them in small groups for a more natural look, since blooms on bare stems look best in clusters. Like other Lycoris, they grow their strap-like foliage in late winter and spring, so choose a spot that gets at least 6+ hours of sun while the leaves are up; full sun to light shade is ideal. Water well after planting, then keep the soil on the dry side during summer dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAfter Blooming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Always allow the foliage to die down naturally in late spring and don't cut it off, because the leaves are what feed the bulb for next year's flowers. Be patient: like most Lycoris, newly planted bulbs may take a year or two to settle in before they bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant them among low groundcovers, rain lilies, or spring-blooming bulbs so something fills the space while the Lycoris is dormant, and the late-summer stems have a soft backdrop to rise through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088995676211,"sku":"SB0346","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/20191122_113528__38565.1574444674.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635474"},{"product_id":"narcissus-tazetta-golden-dawn-heirloom","title":"Heirloom 'Golden Dawn' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\"id\":\"-bbKYsDe03A\",\"width\":440,\"height\":330} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"440\" height=\"330\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-bbKYsDe03A?fs=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eOur ‘Golden Dawn’ been blooming since the beginning of March, peaked in mid March, and are still going as we head into April. Not every year has been this spectacular with 'Golden Dawn', but this one certainly was. They pick up as our heirlooms are faded (jonquils, campernelles, Lent lilies, butter and eggs, incomparable) and then carry us to April. Blooms appear in concert with our azalea blooms, and seemingly without fail, the ‘Golden Dawn’ bloom coincides with the bass spawning in our East Texas lakes. These flowers shout spring and are a golden ticket to March success in the garden!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"narcissus-golden-dawn-in-a-row-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-golden-dawn-in-a-row-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-golden-dawn-in-a-row-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe 'Golden Dawn' is special for a variety of reasons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The 'Golden Dawn' is a reliable March bloomer and you can count on them being in bloom the second or third week of March. This makes a nice addition to a garden or landscape later in the daffodil season. Each stalk will have multiple flowers which really add to the fullness of the stand. They also make great cut flowers because of the multiple flowers per stem. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"narcissus-golden-dawn-close-up-petals-600-x-399.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-golden-dawn-close-up-petals-600-x-399.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-golden-dawn-close-up-petals-600-x-399.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: The \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Golden Dawn' has smaller bulbs but the blooms are taller than many heirloom daffodils as it will grow 12 - 16\" tall. This really allows the blooms to make a bold statement in your garden and serve as cut flowers as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"girls-with-golden-dawn-600-x-450.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/girls-with-golden-dawn-600-x-450.png\" alt=\"girls-with-golden-dawn-600-x-450.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: The color of the bloom of this bulb really make a dramatic statement when viewed up close or at a distance \u003cem\u003een masse\u003c\/em\u003e. The petals of the 'Golden Dawn' are a sunshine yellow surrounding a pale orange\/gold cup. The color is best viewed from a distance after the bulbs have spent several years multiplying.  Think of an impressionist painter making broad strokes across a canvas using light and dark gold colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e The \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Golden Dawn' has a light, sweet fragrance. This fragrance can add an extra dimension of beauty to the flower and make it more attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"Golden Dawn as cut flowers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-0107-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Dawn as cut flowers near bunnies for Easter boquet\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a \u003cem\u003eNarcissus tazetta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e? The 'Golden Dawn' is a \u003cem\u003eNarcissus tazetta\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid. \u003cem\u003eNarcissus tazetta\u003c\/em\u003e have smaller but numerous blooms on one stalk and are often fragrant.  They are generally more robust in warmer climates than the smaller species flower bulbs. The \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Golden Dawn' has become a perennial selection of \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e used in heirloom gardens, and there is no doubt this reliable bloomer will return for generations in old garden homesites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"narcissus-golden-dawn-close-up-collection-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-golden-dawn-close-up-collection-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-golden-dawn-close-up-collection-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Here is a great landscaping tip. \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. We like to say that \"t\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003ehere is a bulb that blooms every week of the year in warmer climates.\"  Your garden can have consistent flowers that you can enjoy inside or outside for months and the 'Golden Dawn' will carry you all the way through March and into April. \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e begin blooming at the end of January all the way through April, and this flower solidly takes up a month in that range. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"narcissus-golden-dawn-cluster-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-golden-dawn-cluster-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-golden-dawn-cluster-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eRead more about using daffodils in the landscape with our article here on \u003ca class=\"ac-designer-copy\" href=\"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/narcissus-and-daffodils\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003eNarcissus and Daffodils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Scroll to the bottom where you can read about landscaping with daffodils and find other helpful tips, such as where to plant them and how to care for them.  We hope you enjoy your 'Golden Dawn' flower bulbs and don't forget to use them as cut flowers and bring them inside during the Easter season!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"narcissus-golden-dawn-close-up-collection-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-golden-dawn-close-up-collection-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-golden-dawn-close-up-collection-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088995741747,"sku":"SB0392GD","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/IMG_1295__77007.1712074279.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635517"},{"product_id":"red-spider-lily-lycoris-radiada-radiata-southern-heirloom-triploid","title":"Red Spider Lily  (Lycoris radiata) Southern Heirloom Triploid - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata): A Gardener's Guide to the Enchanting Resurrection Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eRed spider lilies are beloved perennials that thrive in zones 7-10, bringing a burst of vibrant beauty to gardens when fall rains arrive\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-whole-field-600-x-400.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-whole-field-600-x-400_1.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-whole-field-600-x-400.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Lily of Many Names: The Red Spider Lily's Regional Nickname\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of our favorite things about the red spider is its many names as you travel across the country. This also makes for interesting conversations with our customers to make sure that we are talking about the same flowering bulb. The names don't change the striking beauty of this fall-blooming flower. Here in East Texas, we call it the \"red spider lily\". It is red, and the stamens look like spider legs. Along the coast, it is often referred to as a \"hurricane lily\" because it often blooms after the first fall hurricane. Many people call this a \"naked lady\" because it blooms on a naked stalk. Others simply call it a \"surprise\" lily because it shows up out of nowhere and surprises you one day with a flower. No matter what it is called, its beauty will make you glad that you have it in your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2208770433-1-.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2208770433-1-_1.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2208770433-1-.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Red Spider Lily's Unique Bloom Cycle: A Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eUnderstanding the Red Spider Lily's bloom cycle is key to successful cultivation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMost people still expect to see something growing during the summer months. You won't see anything. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThese lilies are dormant in the summer. The flowers suddenly appear with the first later summer or early fall rains. \u003cspan\u003eOne day there is nothing growing and then suddenly you have a surprise, a fully blooming flower! That is why they are called \"Surprise lilies\". Yellow spider lilies act very similarly to yellow spider lilies, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eschoolhouse lilies, and naked ladies. Simply put, they bloom in the fall and then have foliage for the winter. I have spider lilies planted almost 2 years ago that have not yet produced blooms but have produced increasing foliage each year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting (Anytime)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Avoid hard freezes, but otherwise you can plant the bulbs anytime that you are thinking about them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDormancy (Summer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bulbs rest underground, conserving energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSurprise Blooms (Late Summer\/Early Fall)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flowers emerge seemingly overnight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e4\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFoliage Growth (Fall\/Winter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leaves appear, gathering nutrients for the following year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lilies-from-below-600-x-400.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lilies-from-below-600-x-400_1.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lilies-from-below-600-x-400.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNurturing the Foliage: The Key to Red Spider Lily Success\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe foliage is vital for the bulb's health and reproduction. Don't be discouraged if you don't see blooms the first year – healthy foliage is a positive sign of bulb establishment. The foliage tells you the bulb is growing and multiplying. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe know that we all want to see the beautiful unusual blooms in the fall, but the foliage is very important. The foliage is what allows the bulb to grow and multiply. Many people get very concerned if they don't see the spider lily bloom the first year that they plant it and believe that maybe the bulb isn't any good. The foliage is what you watch for if you don't see your spider lily bloom, or even if you do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBelow you will see a picture of the foliage of the red spider lily - it looks like grass. We took the picture on November 1st. The foliage has been popping out of the ground a little over the previous couple of weeks, but now you can really see the stand. All of those different tufts of foliage are bulbs, and someday you will see a beautiful stand of red spider lilies here. In this area because of the super dry summer, not one red spider lily bloomed. However, you can see that the bulbs are growing. The foliage is up and ready to take in nutrients over the next several months while helping the bulbs grow, mature, and multiply. I know you will have to take our word for it, but there wasn't even 1\/2 that much foliage there last year which shows you how quickly the bulbs multiply. The foliage will continue to grow. Even if it gets hit by a winter cold snap, it will have taken in nutrients for months! Always allow the foliage to die down naturally and don't cut it off. If you cut it, you are killing the bulb. Once the foliage is completely dead which is usually around the beginning of May, this area can be mowed. Remember, it takes a lot of energy for the bulb to push that bloom up out of the ground and open wide. The more time the bulbs can take in nutrients, the more energy they will have for that fall bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"foliage-at-office-lot-11-1-22-600-x-350.10.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/foliage-at-office-lot-11-1-22-600-x-350_10_1.jpg\" alt=\"foliage-at-office-lot-11-1-22-600-x-350.10.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"316\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"field-of-lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-soldiers-600-x-400.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/field-of-lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-soldiers-600-x-400_1.jpg\" alt=\"field-of-lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-soldiers-600-x-400.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSunlight Requirements: Ensuring a Spectacular Bloom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single most important thing about landscaping with spider lilies is the sun. They need at least 6+  hours a day of WINTER sun. That means about 6-8 hours of sunlight during the winter months. If you look at the photo above, you will see that they are in the shade of the trees. You can be sure that most, if not all, of those trees, will lose their leaves in the winter when the greenery needs sunlight. The spider lily puts on its foliage during the winter (November - May) and that is when it takes in the nutrients it needs to produce those golden flowers the following September. The winter foliage soaks up sun energy during winter as it prepares for summer dormancy. The foliage normally completely dies down by around May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"single-lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-from-the-side-on-green-600-x-400.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/single-lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-from-the-side-on-green-600-x-400_1.jpg\" alt=\"single-lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-from-the-side-on-green-600-x-400.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Care Tips for Red Spider Lilies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Don't plant the bulb too deep. You will plant the bulbs 2-3 times deep the height of the bulb (so if your bulb is 2\" tall, then you will plant it 4-6 inches deep). You can plant 2-3 per hole to make the blooms look more natural. Spider lilies really do well in any type of soil. They thrive in soil that has plenty of organic material mixed in, but they do not require fertilizer. Newly planted bulbs would actually be harmed by exposure to fertilizer, so if you are going to apply nutrients, limit the application to established plants when the plants are producing their green leafy foliage during the winter. After planting the bulbs, water the soil thoroughly. Damp soil is ok, as long as the bulbs are in a spot where they will receive plenty of winter sun and the foliage is allowed to die down naturally in the spring. Standing water is not good. Once the summer season starts the spider lily will do best in soil that dries out a bit, as this facilitates its entry into the dormant stage when its leaves die back. This period is followed by its blooming season when it will reward daily watering with long-lasting blooms. Too much moisture in the soil will lead to the bulbs rotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting Depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: Plant bulbs 2-3 times their height deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: While adaptable, they thrive in soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water thoroughly after planting and during dry periods. The bulbs are dormant during the summer so you don't need to water them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Avoid fertilizing newly planted bulbs; established plants benefit from fertilizer during active foliage growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-473928739.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-473928739_1.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-473928739.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe performance of red spider lilies primarily hinges on two factors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 1. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWinter Sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e To produce lush blooms, the bulbs need to absorb sufficient nutrients from the winter sun. Energy stored over months is used to create these breathtaking blossoms. For this, they require at least six hours of winter sun for several months to ensure they have the energy needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFall Rains:\u003c\/span\u003e The magic trigger for these blooms is the arrival of fall rains. Without adequate rainfall in September, the bulbs won't bloom, as the rains are the signal they've been waiting for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDividing and Multiplying Your Red Spider Lily Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEarly spring is ideal for dividing, but it can be done whenever convenient. Remember, transplanting might cause the lilies to skip a blooming cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-companion-plants-600-x-400.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-companion-plants-600-x-400_1.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-companion-plants-600-x-400.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanion Plants for Red Spider Lilies: A Symphony of Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEnhance your garden's beauty by pairing Red Spider Lilies with other perennials, annuals, or bulbs for continuous blooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerennials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvias, Lantanas, Plumbago, Phlox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnuals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alyssum, Snapdragons, Pansies, Cyclamen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narcissus, Iris, Snowflakes, Rain Lilies, Crinums, Hymenocallis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2213938095.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2213938095_1.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2213938095.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo animals bother the red spi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e lilies?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePollinators adore yellow spider lilies...hummingbirds, bees, and butterfilies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWhile deer will eat anything (including plastic flowers if hungry enough), spider lilies are more resistant to their urges than many other ornamental garden products. They definitely leave the foliage alone during the winter, but can be attracted to the bright flowers. So the answer to this question, is that they are mostly resistant, depending on how hungry the deer are.  Remember, humans ate tulips during times of hunger\/famine, yet tulips definitely aren’t on our menu either.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe understand that online sources sometimes raise concerns about toxicity, so we want to offer some clarification. Much of the alarm you may see online stems from generalized or exaggerated toxicity listings. In reality, cases of actual poisoning are extremely rare, and the plants are not considered a serious risk. While red spider lily bulbs, like many ornamental bulbs, do contain alkaloids that could cause mild irritation if ingested in large quantities, they are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e considered dangerous to humans or animals under normal garden conditions. The key is that even for mild irritation they would need to be fully consumed in large quantities. Even if animals chew on the bulbs a little bit, they aren't interested in them (even deer who have been known to eat plastic flowers leave them alone). In fact, they’ve been grown safely in Southern gardens for generations—including in areas with pets and children. You can feel confident they won’t pose a hazard just by being in your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I plant red spider lilies? How far in advance should lily bulbs be planted before the first frost in the fall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor fall planting, aim to have fall lily bulbs in the ground at least four weeks before the first frost. This gives them time to get settled and adjusted before the freeze. You can plant red spider lilies anytime, but avoid a hard freeze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow do you ship red spider lilies? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDuring the spring, we ship these vibrant bulbs \"in the green,\" which means they are plump, healthy, and eager to be planted. Expect the foliage to yellow and die back naturally—this is a normal process where the leaves nourish the bulbs for future blooms. Once the foliage is dead, you can cut it off. The rest of the year we ship dormant bulbs. Plant them, water them, and then just wait. Remember - you won't see anything during the summer as the bulbs are dormant. You may not see blooms the first fall depending on when you planted the bulbs. Many perennial bulbs need 6-12 months in the ground before they bloom.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYour Red Spider Lily Journey Starts Today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrder your Red Spider Lily bulbs now and witness the magic of these captivating flowers in your own garden. 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This kit is has everything one needs to have beautiful indoor fresh flowers during the cold months. Plant the bulbs near the surface of the soil and water. Paperwhite bulbs normally bloom 6-8 weeks from the time of planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"daytime-pot-on-table.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/daytime-pot-on-table.jpg\" alt=\"daytime-pot-on-table.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe kit comes complete with 3\u003cstrong\u003e 'Ziva' paperwhite bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, a pot, soil for planting, and directions on how to plant and what to expect. The terracotta kit comes with a saucer for under the pot in case it gets too much water. None of the kits come with a gift box or gift-wrapped. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are five different kind of pots to choose from...a traditional-shaped terra cotta pot, a round durable plastic light gray with white leaves pot, a round durable plastic dark gray with white leaves, a long light gray plastic pot with white leaves, and a long dark gray plastic pot with white leaves. Pictures are on the picture page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAll of the pottery is by Deroma pottery. Deroma pottery is made in Italy and has been around since the 1950s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\"id\":\"kqCWiLXrFCo\",\"width\":440,\"height\":330} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"440\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kqCWiLXrFCo?fs=1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Round Dark Gray Plastic","offer_id":44088996397107,"sku":"DGPRMED2024","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Round Light Gray Plastic","offer_id":44088996429875,"sku":"LGPRMed2024","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Terra Cotta","offer_id":44088996462643,"sku":"TCRML2024","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long Dark Gray Plastic","offer_id":44088996495411,"sku":"LDGPM2024","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long Light Gray Plastic","offer_id":44088996528179,"sku":"LLGPM2024.1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-12-31_13.13.35_768x1024__19157.1702933794.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635503"},{"product_id":"narcissus-barret-browning-daffodil","title":"Daffodil 'Barret Browning' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe Narcissus 'Barrett Browning' is an eye-catching addition to your spring garden. The spring bloom will provide your garden with dramatic color while you await your other blooms. This bulb has been around since 1945! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-barret-browning-full-blooms.1-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-barret-browning-full-blooms_1-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-barret-browning-full-blooms.1-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-3858d028-7fff-5c79-215c-5e678db8e2dc\"\u003eThe Narcissus 'Barret Browning' will adorn your April garden with its tall bright blooms. \u003cspan\u003eThe bright red-orange cup is surrounded by pure white petals. \u003c\/span\u003eThe blooms have a lovely fresh fragrance. These look amazing in an area where you to direct attention. They look great in a vase of flowers on your table. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-barret-browning-multiple-blooms.2-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-barret-browning-multiple-blooms_2-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-barret-browning-multiple-blooms.2-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-barett-browning-one-bloom.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-barett-browning-one-bloom.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-barett-browning-one-bloom.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNarcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. We like to say that \"there is a bulb that blooms every week of the year in warmer climates.\"  Your garden can have consistent flowers that you can enjoy inside or outside for months and carry you all the way from February through April. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This Narcissus has a light, sweet fragrance. This fragrance can add an extra dimension of beauty to the flower and make it more attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088996986931,"sku":"SB01321","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock__65049.1700234407.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635487"},{"product_id":"narcissus-tazetta-kedron-daffodil","title":"Daffodil 'Kedron' -  5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eKedron is an old fashioned jonquil hybrid we are happy to have back in our catalog this year! It is an old fashioned selection with dark yellow petals and an orange cup that was bred by Willis Wheeler, a mid 20th century daffodil breeder and officer in the American Daffodil Association. Like most jonquils, it is a tough, dependable bloomer for Southern gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each stem carries one or two flowers about 2¾\" across, with warm apricot-yellow petals and a flat, deep orange cup. The stems stand about 12\" tall, and the blooms open in mid-spring. Like other jonquils, the flowers are sweetly fragrant and make lovely cut flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. At about a foot tall, 'Kedron' is a nice fit for the front or middle of a border, where its fragrance is easy to enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAnimals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Like all daffodils, 'Kedron' is not bothered by deer, rabbits, or squirrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088997052467,"sku":"SB0392K","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Kedron_6__13128.1633722410.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635488"},{"product_id":"narcissus-thalia-daffodil","title":"Daffodil 'Thalia' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOne of our favorite white daffodil flowers is 'Thalia', a late white daffodil that means that spring is wrapping up, and we're heading into summer. This bulb is extremely dependable and has been around since 1916! This white on white star shaped daffodil brings a unique shape and interest to your daffodil garden. You will find multiple fragrant blooms on each stem. This makes a great cut flower for inside your home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"409971544-huge-shutterstock.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/409971544-huge-shutterstock.jpg\" alt=\"409971544-huge-shutterstock.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-3858d028-7fff-5c79-215c-5e678db8e2dc\"\u003eThe Narcissus 'Thalia' will adorn your April garden with its big beautiful white blooms.  This is a great choice if you want a pure white daffodil! This is one of our favorites. Each stem carries 2-3 nodding blooms. The blooms have a lovely fresh fragrance. At 12-14\" tall they look great mixed in with other daffodils or planted en masse for a dramatic display. These look great in a vase of flowers on your table. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2243156085.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2243156085.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2243156085.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1724889601.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1724889601.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1724889601.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Narcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. We like to say that \"there is a bulb that blooms every week of the year in warmer climates.\"  Your garden can have consistent flowers that you can enjoy inside or outside for months and carry you all the way from February through April. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This Narcissus has a light, sweet fragrance. This fragrance can add an extra dimension of beauty to the flower and make it more attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088997085235,"sku":"SB0352T","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/409971544-huge-Shutterstock__67106.1700233473.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635488"},{"product_id":"narcissus-poeticus-pheasants-eye-daffodil","title":"Daffodil 'Pheasant's Eye' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus poeticus var. recurvus \u003c\/em\u003eThis is an old bulb (naturally occurring species with recordings dating back to 1600) that has proven itself reliable in zones 4-8.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe Narcissus 'Pheasant's Eye’ bulb provides your garden with a colorful and unique bloom. The flat white petals surround one of the most colorful centers. The yellow center has a green eye but the tip of the center is outlined in red! These large bulbs produce lovely blooms that make your yard or garden the center of attention.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1758240710-copy.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1758240710-copy.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1758240710-copy.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-3858d028-7fff-5c79-215c-5e678db8e2dc\"\u003eThe Narcissus 'Pheasant's Eye' will adorn your May garden with its late blooms. The white flowy petals surround a small center yellow cup that has a red outline on the edge to demand attention. These large daffodils look great planted en masse or among other daffodils or tulips. The blooms have a lovely fresh fragrance. The petals will fade to an off-white as they age giving your flowers a completely new look. These look great in a vase of flowers on your table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"img-4693.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-4693.jpg\" alt=\"img-4693.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1758240710.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1758240710.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1758240710.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. We like to say that \"there is a bulb that blooms every week of the year in warmer climates.\"  Your garden can have consistent flowers that you can enjoy inside or outside for months and carry you all the way from February through April. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: This Narcissus has a light, sweet fragrance. This fragrance can add an extra dimension of beauty to the flower and make it more attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1089307235.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1089307235.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1089307235.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003eThe Narcissus ‘Actaea’ bulb looks very similar to the Narcissus 'Pheasant's Eye'. We will discuss the difference below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e'Actaea': blooms in April, wider petals, works in any kind of well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e'Pheasant's Eye': blooms in May, smaller petals, works best in damper soil conditions or water more often\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088997118003,"sku":"SBPE20226","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_1758240710__05736.1699629863.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635490"},{"product_id":"tulipa-tschimganica","title":"Tulipa 'Tschimganica' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTulips are recognized the world over for their beauty and bright colors welcoming the spring after a long winter. Species tulips are different from the larger hybrid tulips. Species tulips are shorter with smaller cups and more likely to naturalize and come back for years to come. There is absolutely a place in your garden for the larger hybrid tulips, like the 'Van Eijk', but you need to plan on treating those as annuals and plant them every year. Species tulips can be perennials for you even in the south if you plant them right. The value of tulips in your garden is immeasurable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"best-up-close-tulipa-tschimganica-ebr6797fluwel-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/best-up-close-tulipa-tschimganica-ebr6797fluwel-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"best-up-close-tulipa-tschimganica-ebr6797fluwel-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tschimganica-tulipa-in-pot-close-up-sunny-day-with-blooms-600-x-900.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tschimganica-tulipa-in-pot-close-up-sunny-day-with-blooms-600-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"tschimganica-tulipa-in-pot-close-up-sunny-day-with-blooms-600-x-900.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e facts\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"best-group-of-tulipa-tschimganica-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/best-group-of-tulipa-tschimganica-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"best-group-of-tulipa-tschimganica-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 'Tschimganica' tulips bloom in mid March in the more southern zones and later farther north. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The bright yellow with several red painted petals are a bright and happy welcome to the garden. \u003cspan\u003eLike many of our species tulips, we choose Tschimganica (chim-GAN-ih-kuh) as the best options as perennials for us in the Southern United States.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tschimganica-tulip-from-the-top-perfection-600-x-450.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tschimganica-tulip-from-the-top-perfection-600-x-450.jpg\" alt=\"tschimganica-tulip-from-the-top-perfection-600-x-450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep and the space apart only depends on how natural you want your area to look. Unlike the large hybrid tulips, species tulips can come back year after year if they are planted correctly. Tulips like to be \"high and dry,\" so give them a spot with excellent drainage, such as a raised bed, a slope, or a rock garden, where the bulbs won't sit in wet soil, especially during the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The yellow and red of the tulip looks great with March\/April blooming daffodils, grape hyacinth, and Spanish bluebells or even other tulips. Remember that yellow and purple are complementary colors and look amazing together!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you want this lovely lady to naturalize and return every year, the sections below are the most important part of the 'Tschimganica' tulip. We are going to address each part individually. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Consider the conditions of where tulips originally came from...arid and rocky, with warm, dry summers. That is exactly what these bulbs are looking for when you plant them. They are perennials in the wild. We are just trying to provide them with similar sun, soil, and water conditions to make them perennials for us too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tschimganica-tulip-up-close-with-black-background-600-x-450.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tschimganica-tulip-up-close-with-black-background-600-x-450.jpg\" alt=\"tschimganica-tulip-up-close-with-black-background-600-x-450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheliotropic which means that the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephotonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"complete-field-of-tulip-tschimganica-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/complete-field-of-tulip-tschimganica-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"complete-field-of-tulip-tschimganica-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is the soil situation that is the main factor in determining whether your species tulips become perennials or not. You need well-drained soil for tulips. This is one reason that rocky soil does well with tulips. Soil that dries so much that it cracks in the summer is ideal. We often say to plant you tulips \"high and dry\". That means think about planting in a raised bed that will completely dry out for the summer. Or consider planting them in a crate where the soil can't cling to the roots and the rain water can be absorbed elsewhere. Not only will a crate help protect tulips from rot and help them to perennialize, but critters like voles can't get to them. Don't use \"improved\" garden soils or place the bulbs in an irrigated area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tschimganica-tulip-close-up-in-pot-with-blooms-cloudy-day-600-x-900.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tschimganica-tulip-close-up-in-pot-with-blooms-cloudy-day-600-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"tschimganica-tulip-close-up-in-pot-with-blooms-cloudy-day-600-x-900.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The blooms will last well for a couple of weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. When the tulips are done blooming you may remove the flower stems, but leave the foliage alone to die back on its own. This will allow the bulb to continue to take in nutrients from the sun to last until the next blooming cycle. Once the foliage is completely withered and yellow you can mow right over the top of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tschimganica-tulip-close-up-with-back-background-600-x-450.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tschimganica-tulip-close-up-with-back-background-600-x-450.jpg\" alt=\"tschimganica-tulip-close-up-with-back-background-600-x-450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e For more information on tulips in the South and what you can do to help them survive, please visit our general Tulip information blog post at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: small;\" href=\"https:\/\/bulbhunter.com\/2021\/01\/is-it-too-late-to-plant-my-bulbs\/\"\u003eBulb Hunter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088997216307,"sku":"SB03109T","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tschimganica_fluw_2__52888.1675957351.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635493"},{"product_id":"leucojum-aestivum-gravetye-giant-snowflakes","title":"Leucojum aestivum 'Giant Snowflakes' - 10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe normally carry the heirloom \"Snowflake\" bulbs in stock, but we wanted to also offer the Leucojum aestivum \"Gravetye Giant\" bulbs which are called \"Giant Snowflakes\" by many. \u003cspan\u003eThis is in the same genus and species as our heirloom \"Snowflake\" bulb but with a larger bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e So the hallmark \u003cem data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eLeucojum\u003c\/em\u003e look — the white bells with green tips — is the same on both. The main differences are \u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"523\"\u003esize, vigor, and climate adaptation\u003c\/strong\u003e, not the color pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2431327793.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2431327793.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2431327793.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe Leucojum aestivum is by far one the most adaptable bulbs ever offered in the South. Their ability to grow in sun or shade has made them a winner for woodland settings, roadside plantings, and great garden borders. Although individual blooms are smaller in stature, they are so numerous that they cover more area than larger blooms could ever hope to fill. The blooms are accented by sturdy bluish-green foliage and slight green spots on the tips of each petal. When people tell us they \"can't grow bulbs,\" we tell them to try Snowflakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eScott Ogden in his book \u003cem\u003eGarden Bulbs for the South\u003c\/em\u003e says this bulb \"positively thrives in the South, and you could hardly ask for a more appealing spring flower.\" Most spring-blooming bulbs are good only down to zone 8 or good for zones 8-10. The \u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum 'Giant'\u003c\/em\u003e, however, works great in zones 5-9! This fanciful bloom may look delicate, but this bulb is hardy, reliable, and vigorous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1163116726.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1163116726.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1163116726.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e These petite blooms look like bells and are only about the size of a dime. Each bloom has six little petals that each have a tiny green spot on the tip. If you plant the bulbs in groups of 4-6 then the foliage seems to \"clump up\" and the blooms seem to float on a sea of green. The height of these blooms is only about 18-24 inches and have slightly more petals per \"bell\" than the heirloom Snowflake. On top of their unique beauty, they have a lightly sweet fragrance for you to enjoy.Their ability to grow in sun or shade has made them a winner for woodland settings, roadside plantings, and great garden borders. Although individual blooms are smaller in stature, they are so numerous that they covered more area than larger blooms could ever hope to fill. The blooms are accented by sturdy bluish-green foliage and slight green spots on the tips of each petal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1143462665.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1143462665.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1143462665.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulbs in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIn the Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: In the spring, we ship this bulb \"in the green\" which means that it still has its foliage on. Be sure to plant it and let the foliage die back naturally before cutting it off. The rest of the year you will receive just the bulb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eLeucojum Comparison: ‘Gravetye Giant’ vs. Heirloom Southern Snowflake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 196px; width: 1372px;\" data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"151\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"174\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e‘Gravetye Giant’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"209\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eHeirloom Southern Snowflake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"306\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eFlower Size \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eLarger, showier flowers; often \u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"353\"\u003e7+ florets\u003c\/strong\u003e per stem; considered the premium form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSmaller, more delicate blooms; usually \u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e4–6 florets\u003c\/strong\u003e; classic Southern pass-along\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"493\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"511\"\u003e18–24 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e; tall, sturdy stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e12–18 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e; shorter and excellent for naturalizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"610\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEarly–mid spring; may bloom \u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eslightly later\u003c\/strong\u003e and last longer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEarly–mid spring; often \u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eblooms earlier\u003c\/strong\u003e in warm Southern winters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"781\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Southern Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"869\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eVigorous, but slightly less heat-tolerant; prefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"855\"\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and part sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eLegendary Southern survivor; thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eheat, humidity, clay, wet springs, and drought summers\u003c\/strong\u003e; great “set-and-forget” bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1028\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eGreen Dots on Petals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e✔️ Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e✔️ Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1068\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eGrowing Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eZones 4–9a\u003c\/strong\u003e (thrives in cooler spring climates, does well in the upper South)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eZones 6–10\u003c\/strong\u003e (exceptional performance in the Deep South; very heat-tolerant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\"id\":\"rMSjn-q3eBM\",\"width\":440,\"height\":330} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"440\" height=\"330\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rMSjn-q3eBM?fs=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088997347379,"sku":"SB0341G","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2459001051__77450.1763072955.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635491"},{"product_id":"tulipa-pink-impression","title":"Tulipa 'Pink Impression' -  5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a lovely, single- year bloom (not perennial).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-chilled bulbs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe beautiful dark pink-to-red Tulipa 'Pink Impression' will amaze your neighbors and bring you pleasure in your garden or when you cut them and bring them indoors. They are very similar to the 'Van Eijk' tulip. These are the tulips that I line my walkway with in the fall so that they bloom in the spring. Plant a few close together or many and create a \"pop!\" to your garden. Makes a terrific border or stand-alone display. Provides a lovely, single-year bloom (not perennial).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.38.01.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_38_01.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.38.01.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 'Pink Impression' tulips bloom in late March in the more southern zones and April farther north. It has a bold impact on the landscape shouting spring. The dark pink-to-red blooms are a bright and happy welcome to the garden. They add \"Pop!\" to your garden and make a terrific border or stand-alone display.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-11.37.15.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-11_37_15.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-11.37.15.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant them and enjoy them. They prefer full sun but will do well with a little spring shade. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep and the space apart only depends on how natural you want your area to look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mix in with herbs and other low growing perennials and winter annuals for a nice contrast of color and texture in the garden. The coral pink outside and the deeper red inside look amazing with yellow daffodils or lilacs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-21-08.05.47.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21-08_05_47.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-21-08.05.47.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"814\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant the tulips in full sun. Tulips are heliotropic which means that the blooms bend, move, arc and twist themselves throughout the day in order to be in the best position to receive light. They reach for it. They even do this once you have cut them and bring them into the house. That is why you may want to consider moving the vase around the house throughout the day. Tulips are also photonastic which means that the blooms close up at night and reopen during the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-22-12.44.50.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-22-12_44_50.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-22-12.44.50.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"664\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Blooms will last well for two to three weeks, but an unusually hot spring will make the blooms droop. Consider planting tulips in pots so that you can move them around where you want them. When the season is over, you can plant something new. You can place your pots on your porch or even among your garden beds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2020-02-22-12.46.00.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-22-12_46_00.jpg\" alt=\"2020-02-22-12.46.00.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Most people think of Holland when they think of tulips, and Holland is the largest producer of tulips. But did you know that tulips originally came from the mountains near Afghanistan and Kazakhstan? The tulip then moved toward modern day Turkey where it received its name \"tulipan\" which means turban. There is some disagreement over the origin of the name. The name is either because the shape of the flower looks like a turban or because sultans would stick a tulip in their turban to show their power and wealth. A very powerful sultan in Turkey would give his guests gifts of tulips. That is how around the late 1500s the tulip made it to Holland. Tulip bulbs were used in place of money and stolen out of gardens. In Holland in the 1630s, a handful of tulip bulbs was worth about $44,000 according to the \u003cem\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e, and a single tulip bulb could buy an entire canalhouse in Amsterdam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFun facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Tulips generally symbolize deep and perfect love. Striped tulips were greatly prized for centuries. Though not known until 1931, striped tulips were originally caused by a virus that was spread by aphids. If you ever wanted to travel to Holland, try to arrange your trip for April or May when the Keukenhof gardens, the largest tulip garden in the world, has more than 7 million tulips in bloom. Tulip bulbs have been eaten during times of famine. During the particularly harsh winter of 1944-45 in the Netherlands during WWII, the government published recipes on how to make tulip soup and tulip flour for bread. Though we don't recommend it, even actress Audrey Hepburn ate tulips with her family during this time in the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088997380147,"sku":"SBTP346","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2020-02-21_08.05.47__75063.1702939592.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635496"},{"product_id":"narcissus-incomparabilis-incomparable-heirloom-daffodil","title":"Heirloom \"Incomparable\" Daffodil -  10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\"id\":\"JMXDbXvI83c\",\"width\":440,\"height\":330} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"440\" height=\"330\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JMXDbXvI83c?fs=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe \"Incomparable\" daffodil is known scientifically as \u003cem\u003eNarcissus incomparabilis\u003c\/em\u003e and the elegance of these daffodils is unparalleled. The heirloom \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e “Incomparable” has a subtle and refined petal\/trumpet combination and a reliability as a perennial that we love. This is the single version of the \"Butter and Eggs\" - also called \"Orange Phoenix\" or even \"Bacon and Eggs.\" Sometimes the overly large trumpets of some daffodils can be somewhat out of place in the garden. \u003cem\u003eN. incomparabilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is never out of place in the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"incomparable-daffodil-under-tree.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/incomparable-daffodil-under-tree.jpg\" alt=\"incomparable-daffodil-under-tree.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIn some ways, it is the perfect blend of a reliable perennial heirloom \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e combined with the desired and romantic trumpet shape of a daffodil.  They are often found in clumps around old house garden sites and under deciduous trees, like in the photo above. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"narcissus-incomparabilis-close-up.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-incomparabilis-close-up.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-incomparabilis-close-up.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"623\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003eBloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: N. incomparabilis\u003c\/em\u003e is never out of place in the garden. This bloom combines the traditional trumpet characteristics of a daffodil with the more whimsical and romantic beauty of an unconventional flower. The petals on this daffodil seem to each float by themselves while tied together by the center trumpet. This gives the bloom an almost playful feel to it like children's excitement on the first warm day of spring. Rare might be a strong word, but we don’t see it as often as others and are always excited when we do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"hand-and-narcissus-incomparabilis.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/hand-and-narcissus-incomparabilis.jpg\" alt=\"hand-and-narcissus-incomparabilis.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The “Incomparable” daffodil is in full bloom this week, which is the first week of March. Since this bulb works best in zones 6-8, the beginning of March is usually late enough to protect it from the winter weather though it has stood the test of time to endure whatever nature brings. You can count on a longer bloom time with this bulb than many simply because it blooms during the temperate lull between a cold winter and the sometimes harsh spring rains. You can cut the blooms and bring them in for a lovely centerpiece as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"better-color.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/better-color.jpg\" alt=\"better-color.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEasy to Grow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eLike other heirloom \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e bulbs the “Incomparable” daffodil is easy to grow. The best thing that you can do is dig a hole and put the bulb in promptly so that it doesn't have time to dry out. With heirloom bulbs, you really don't have to use fertilizer or anything else.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are hearty Texas bulbs that are used to enduring heat, drought, and storm. The “Incomparable” will spread once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"incomparable-daffodil-clump.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/incomparable-daffodil-clump.jpg\" alt=\"incomparable-daffodil-clump.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePest Resistance but Pollinator Receptive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Incomparable bulb is perfectly suited for pollinators as it holds its pollen deep within the trumpet and protects it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe’ve had some disappointed customers in San Antonio and Houston who would love to try this bulb, but if you are in Zones 6-8, you should definitely give this daffodil a try.  It is worthy of cottage gardens, formal gardens, forgotten gardens, and your garden!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088997543987,"sku":"SB0348I","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Resized_3504_x_2336__51789.1710866599.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635496"},{"product_id":"narcissus-dutch-master-daffodil","title":"Daffodil 'Dutch Master' - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe Narcissus 'Dutch Master' is everything you think of in a traditional daffodil. The large bulb (14+ cm) produces a large yellow on yellow trumpet bloom that is about 4 inches across! If you have been looking for a daffodil that is similar to the 'King Alfred', this is the one! It naturalizes well and is a great repeat performer.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"dutch-master-mass-planting-really-nice-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/dutch-master-mass-planting-really-nice-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"dutch-master-mass-planting-really-nice-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThis lovely daffodil has been around since the 1930\/40s. When they call this daffodil a \"large-cupped\" daffodil, they aren't kidding. The blooms are about 4\" across. No, that's not a typo; the blooms are almost 4\" across. These will make a dramatic statement in your garden. Imagine one or two of these cut blooms in a bouquet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"dutch-master-narcissus-close-up-of-bloom-600-x-422.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/dutch-master-narcissus-close-up-of-bloom-600-x-422.jpg\" alt=\"dutch-master-narcissus-close-up-of-bloom-600-x-422.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"422\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe petals on the 'Dutch Master' curve slightly forward to draw one's eye to the frilly large cup. The large bloom on top of the 18-20\" stem demands attention in the garden. These blooms look great in mass plantings or interspersed with some of your other daffodils and tulips. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"narcissus-dutch-master-small-group-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/narcissus-dutch-master-small-group-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"narcissus-dutch-master-small-group-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant the bulb like most daffodils in 6+ hours of winter sun, well-drained soil, avoid standing water, and avoid too much competition. Plant the bulbs about 2-3 times the height of the bulb deep (so if the bulb is 1 inch tall, plant it 2-3 inches deep). If you are farther north and get very cold during the winter, you may want to plant it about 4-6 inches deep. Space the holes about 3-6 inches apart, and for a more natural looking display, consider planting 2-3 bulbs in each hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"dutch-master-field-in-bloom-600-x-401.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/dutch-master-field-in-bloom-600-x-401.jpg\" alt=\"dutch-master-field-in-bloom-600-x-401.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLandscaping Tip: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNarcissus bloom at different times so as one daffodil is ending its bloom time another is just beginning. We like to say that \"there is a bulb that blooms every week of the year in warmer climates.\"  Your garden can have consistent flowers that you can enjoy inside or outside for months and carry you all the way from February through April. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This Narcissus has a light, sweet fragrance. This fragrance can add an extra dimension of beauty to the flower and make it more attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088997740595,"sku":"SBDM20222","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Dutch_Master_6__74888.1702068638.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635499"}],"url":"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/collections\/fall-bulbs.oembed?page=12","provider":"The Southern Bulb Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}