by Maggie Badore | Mar 3, 2023 | About Bulbs, Daffodils, Learn, Our Bulb Growers
If you search for “King Alfred Daffodils” online, you’ll quickly see dozens of retailers offering big, bright yellow flowers. They all claim to be named after King Alfred the Great, a 9th century Anglo-Saxon ruler. However, many flower enthusiasts might be...
by Avery Beadle | Jun 7, 2021 | Customer Service
Customer Service Frequently Asked Questions When should I order my bulbs? Colorblends accepts customer orders for bulbs from the first day of spring until our warehouse is empty—usually toward the end of December. For best selection, we suggest that you order before...
by Avery Beadle | Jun 5, 2021 | Learn
This map shows the ideal fall planting windows for the United States, helping you know exactly when to plant bulbs based on your region and climate. A few important notes as you plan: Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in fall. There’s no getting around it—this is...
by Avery Beadle | Jun 2, 2021 | Learn
When it comes to planting, you have a couple of options depending on your space and preference. Here are the two main methods, along with tips to get them off to a strong start. Planting a Bed Excavate the area to be planted and loosen the soil in the bottom. Set the...
by Avery Beadle | Feb 1, 2021 | Learn
Deer are a fact of life in many suburbs and rural areas. They sometimes even find their way into urban neighborhoods. Expending the time, money, and energy to put plants in the ground, only to step outside one morning and find that the deer have eaten them to the...
