by Avery Beadle | Jan 8, 2024 | After-Bloom Care, Amaryllises, How-To, Learn, Planting
Many people discard amaryllis bulbs after they bloom, but it’s possible—without too much effort—to get another bloom. Learn how to get amaryllis to flower again the following winter with a few easy steps. You will note that after a bulb finishes blooming, it has...
by Avery Beadle | Jun 7, 2021 | Learn
At Colorblends, we want you to have a great spring display. But let’s face it—planting is hard work. We suggest you order in small bites to learn what it takes to get bulbs planted in the fall. If you like the result in the spring and you feel you can do more,...
by Avery Beadle | May 31, 2021 | Learn
Most spring-flowering bulbs require no special attention after bloom when it comes to general bulb care. If you find the spent flowers unsightly, you can remove them. In the case of tulips, especially perennial tulips, removing the flowers as soon as they fade may...
by Christian Curless | Jul 11, 2019 | Learn
Many daffodils have the ability to grow and flower well for several years. As time passes, though, you may decide that a planting needs to be moved to another part of the garden or landscape. Even if a daffodil doesn’t need to be moved, you may determine that it needs...
by Christian Curless | Jun 6, 2018 | Learn
Tulips are not good perennials. They flower lavishly the first spring after planting, but in subsequent springs, flowering is generally sparse and uneven. To ensure a great display every year, many gardeners and landscape contractors treat tulips as annuals, lifting...
by gravoc | Jun 4, 2018 | Learn
It’s a Common Frustration: You buy tulip bulbs, plant them in the fall, and enjoy a great display in the spring. But the following spring, all you get is a smattering of flowers and maybe a bunch of leaves. “What happened? ” you ask yourself. “Aren’t tulips...
