The term bulb as commonly used refers to corms tubers tuberous roots rhizomes and true bulbs.
Best bulbs to plant in colorado.
Start out with snowdrops aconites scilla crocus dwarf iris and chionodoxa.
In colorado tulips should be planted about 6 8 deep.
Large allium or daffodil bulbs should be planted more deeply.
Tulips the most popular bulb flower is the tulip.
In general plant bulbs at a depth of three to four times the diameter of the bulb.
October to november is a great time to plant bulbs in colorado.
Follow with daffodils tulips hyacinths and camissia.
Block out some time in the fall to plant them.
Lilies are one of the best bulbs to plant in the spring because they grow well with their roots in the shade.
Blooming between june and september begonias callas cannas dahlias caladiums and gladiolus are just some of the many beauties that grow from bulbs.
Choose bulbs of varying heights for each bloom time to prolong color and add interest.
Tulips tulipa spp are hardy and versatile with different varieties growing well in u s.
Plant several where they can be seen from inside the house.
Perennials flowers can be great partners for spring bulbs.
Sequence blooming from late winter through fall.
Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 to 8.
If planting in sandy soil plant two inches deeper.
Many suppliers will indicate the bloom time early mid or late and mature height.
Not all tulips bloom at the same time.
Peruse the boxes and shelves of bulbs at garden centers and online.
They range from the 6 miniatures to the 24 30 late tulips.
Their season depends on the weather and the depth at which they are planted.
The bulbs need enough time to root in order to ensure they will flower in the spring and so that they will not be pushed out by freezing and thawing.
Small crocus bulbs should be planted more shallowly.
Across colorado plant tulip bulbs in september or october at least six weeks before the ground freezes and when the ground temperature has cooled to 55 degrees fahrenheit.