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Published: June 8, 2007
Spring is upon us, as evidenced by the sunny weather, backyard barbecues, and blooming, bright perennial bulbs. As such, gardening enthusiasts are eager to plant and enjoy their favorite perennial bulbs including tulips, lilies, and daffodils. These perennial bulbs enliven every environment from large, spacious, backyard gardens to tiny apartment window boxes.
Nothing helps brightens a dark and dreary space better than brilliant perennial bulbs such as tulips and vibrant daffodils. And lovely lilies are sure to add an elegant touch to any living room.
Perennial bulbs grow into flowers that have a life expectancy of two years. Therefore, one only has to plant perennial bulbs once every two years in their gardens, in order to enjoy them each year.Tulips are a popular perennial bulb for planting in gardens in that they thrive in almost any climate or environment. In fact, tulips not only flower in gardens, but in front of urban buildings as well.
Tulips are large, cup shaped flowers, with six waxy textured petals, and they come in a dazzling array of colors. Some tulips are even scented. Like most perennial bulbs, tulips only last for about two years, and must be replanted from time to time. Tulip bulbs can be purchased online from catalogues such as Tulips.com. A package of 10 tulip perennial bulbs will cost approximately $6.50.
Lilies are another choice perennial bulb. Lilies are so popular that entire organizations such as the North American Lily Society are devoted to researching and revering this beloved perennial bulb. Lilies usually have three petals, and come in a variety of shapes, colors, and smooth or spotted patterns. Some Lilies are shaped like large orange sunbursts, while others are more subdued and white in color, like the Easter lily.
Asiatic lilies are especially hardy perennial bulbs, and can grow in a myriad of different places and climates, so long as there is plenty of sunshine. Martagon lilies on the other hand, are perennial bulbs which grow better in shaded, forested areas, and are often spotted or freckled. These perennial bulbs can be bought online for around $10.00 for two bulbs at sites such as Hollandbulbfarms.com.
A third perennial bulb favorite is the daffodil. Daffodil perennial bulbs do best in well drained flower beds, and need at least six hours of sunlight a day. Daffodils are usually yellow, white, or orange, or some combination of these colors. They have petals surrounding a trumpet like cup, and are sometimes also referred to by the botanical name, narcissus. Daffodils make a beautiful addition to any garden, and planting them is relatively simple. These perennial bulbs come in packages which tell the gardener whether they should be in planted early, mid or late spring. Another advantage of planting daffodils is that animals do not seem to eat or trouble them. Daffodils can be found online at sites such as Colorblends.com, and average between $20.00 for a box of 25 bulbs to $600.00 for a box of 1,000.
Gardeners have much to look forward to every spring. Planting perennial bulbs such as tulips, lilies and daffodils not only help to clear the gardener's mind and lift their spirits, it also results in the annual treat of watching these beautiful flowers bloom.
Sources:
Bulb Catalog. Tulips.com 2006. 7 June 2007. http://www.tulips.com/bulbs.cfm
Tulips: Introduction. ThePlantExpert. 3 May 2006. A. Steinbergs. 7 June 2007. http://www.theplantexpert.com/springbulbs/TulipInt ro.html
Grieve, Mrs. M. “Lilies.” Botanical.com.1995-2007. 7 June 2007. http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/l/lilies21 .html
NALS. 7 June 2007. http://www.lilies.org/
Asiatic Lilies. HollandBulbFarms.com 7 June 2007. http://www.hollandbulbfarms.com/items.asp?Cc=ASIAT ICLILIES&iTpStatus=1&Tp=&Bc=
Daffodils. Colorblends. 7 June 2007. http://www.colorblends.com/index.php5?mode=detail& amp;article_id=81
“Daffodil.” Wikipedia 7 June 2007. 8 June 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daffodil
Purcell, Margaret and Mary Henry. “Success with Daffodils.” Bachman's. 2001. 8 June 2007. http://www.bachmans.com/retail/tipsheets/bulbs_har dy/SuccessWithDaffodils.cfm
Daffodils. Colorblends .8 June 2007 .http://www.colorblends.com/bulb/Bantam,2,6
“Tulips.” Wikipedia. 22 May 2007. 8 June 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulips
“Perennial Plant.” Wikipedia. 22 May 2007. 8 June 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perennial_plant
Perennial bulbs grow into flowers that have a life expectancy of two years. Therefore, one only has to plant perennial bulbs once every two years in their gardens, in order to enjoy them each year.Tulips are a popular perennial bulb for planting in gardens in that they thrive in almost any climate or environment. In fact, tulips not only flower in gardens, but in front of urban buildings as well.
Tulips are large, cup shaped flowers, with six waxy textured petals, and they come in a dazzling array of colors. Some tulips are even scented. Like most perennial bulbs, tulips only last for about two years, and must be replanted from time to time. Tulip bulbs can be purchased online from catalogues such as Tulips.com. A package of 10 tulip perennial bulbs will cost approximately $6.50.
Lilies are another choice perennial bulb. Lilies are so popular that entire organizations such as the North American Lily Society are devoted to researching and revering this beloved perennial bulb. Lilies usually have three petals, and come in a variety of shapes, colors, and smooth or spotted patterns. Some Lilies are shaped like large orange sunbursts, while others are more subdued and white in color, like the Easter lily.
Asiatic lilies are especially hardy perennial bulbs, and can grow in a myriad of different places and climates, so long as there is plenty of sunshine. Martagon lilies on the other hand, are perennial bulbs which grow better in shaded, forested areas, and are often spotted or freckled. These perennial bulbs can be bought online for around $10.00 for two bulbs at sites such as Hollandbulbfarms.com.
A third perennial bulb favorite is the daffodil. Daffodil perennial bulbs do best in well drained flower beds, and need at least six hours of sunlight a day. Daffodils are usually yellow, white, or orange, or some combination of these colors. They have petals surrounding a trumpet like cup, and are sometimes also referred to by the botanical name, narcissus. Daffodils make a beautiful addition to any garden, and planting them is relatively simple. These perennial bulbs come in packages which tell the gardener whether they should be in planted early, mid or late spring. Another advantage of planting daffodils is that animals do not seem to eat or trouble them. Daffodils can be found online at sites such as Colorblends.com, and average between $20.00 for a box of 25 bulbs to $600.00 for a box of 1,000.
Gardeners have much to look forward to every spring. Planting perennial bulbs such as tulips, lilies and daffodils not only help to clear the gardener's mind and lift their spirits, it also results in the annual treat of watching these beautiful flowers bloom.
Sources:
Bulb Catalog. Tulips.com 2006. 7 June 2007. http://www.tulips.com/bulbs.cfm
Tulips: Introduction. ThePlantExpert. 3 May 2006. A. Steinbergs. 7 June 2007. http://www.theplantexpert.com/springbulbs/TulipInt ro.html
Grieve, Mrs. M. “Lilies.” Botanical.com.1995-2007. 7 June 2007. http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/l/lilies21 .html
NALS. 7 June 2007. http://www.lilies.org/
Asiatic Lilies. HollandBulbFarms.com 7 June 2007. http://www.hollandbulbfarms.com/items.asp?Cc=ASIAT ICLILIES&iTpStatus=1&Tp=&Bc=
Daffodils. Colorblends. 7 June 2007. http://www.colorblends.com/index.php5?mode=detail& amp;article_id=81
“Daffodil.” Wikipedia 7 June 2007. 8 June 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daffodil
Purcell, Margaret and Mary Henry. “Success with Daffodils.” Bachman's. 2001. 8 June 2007. http://www.bachmans.com/retail/tipsheets/bulbs_har dy/SuccessWithDaffodils.cfm
Daffodils. Colorblends .8 June 2007 .http://www.colorblends.com/bulb/Bantam,2,6
“Tulips.” Wikipedia. 22 May 2007. 8 June 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulips
“Perennial Plant.” Wikipedia. 22 May 2007. 8 June 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perennial_plant
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