by Avery Beadle | Aug 6, 2024 | How-To, Hyacinths, Learn, Planting, Planting & Care, Southern States, Specialty, Tulips
Gardening websites, magazines, and influencers often extol the beauty of spring-flowering bulbs in outdoor containers. They are less forthcoming about planting bulbs in containers and how challenging it can be to achieve the lovely plantings they show. What’s so...
by Avery Beadle | Jan 11, 2024 | How-To, Hyacinths, Learn, Planting, Planting & Care, Southern States, Specialty, Tulips
If you live in a warm climate (Zones 7B–8B in the South and Southwest, or most of California), pre-chilled bulbs might be the secret to enjoying a stunning spring bloom. The process is straightforward: Order your bulbs by the end of September and arrange for October...
by Maggie Badore | Mar 21, 2023 | About Bulbs, How-To, Learn, Planting, Planting & Care
Planting bulbs in the fall is one of the best ways to ensure a beautiful spring garden. Whether you’re learning how to plant tulip bulbs or planning to grow daffodils, allium, or hyacinths, there are three main techniques to get the job done: poke, drill, and...
by Avery Beadle | Aug 11, 2022 | Learn
You’ve got your bulbs—now it’s time to plant! Each item page includes specific planting and bulb care instructions tailored to that variety, so you know exactly what to do. Whether you’re planting a handful of tulips or filling an entire bed with daffodils, the...
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 30, 2021 | Learn
Most bulbs do well through Zone 7a in the South. In Zones 7b–10, where soil temperatures do not cool down sufficiently in winter, and spring weather is often very warm, many bulbs perform poorly unless you prechill them—i.e., refrigerated for 6–12 weeks prior to...
by Avery Beadle | May 29, 2021 | Learn
If you live in a mild-winter climate, you’ve probably heard the term “prechilling bulbs.” What exactly does it mean, and do you really need to do it? Here’s everything you need to know to get your bulbs blooming their best. What is meant by “prechilling bulbs”? Most...
