Fall
Bulbs Are Here!
Tulips,
crocus and more have arrived.
The following bulbs should be planted
as soon as possible after purchase:
Anemone Blandas - will grow well in partial shade, their delicate
daisy-like blooms in blue, pink, lilac or white, nodding above
blue-green foliage. Soak tubers overnight before planting.
Eranthus - is a perfect choice to plant in sun to part shade
under and around deciduious trees and shrubs. Where silky yellow
blooms 2 to 6 inches tall with deeply cut fringed foliage will
delight the eye. Soak tubers overnight before planting.
Galanthus - or Snowdrops is another bulb that enjoys partial
shade. Plant bulbs 3 to 4 inches apart in clusters. We carry
four varieties of this symbol of early spring. (The entire genus
is protected by CITES; we carry only nursery propagated stock.)
Alliums - Swansons features over 14 varieties of this sun-loving,
easy to grow bulb. A showy addition to any garden, alliums range
incolor from whites, yellows, pinks to blues, lilacs to deep
maroon. Growing 8 to over 40 inches tall, they are suitable for
containers as well as borders and beds. Almost all make excellent
cut flowers.

Fall Blooming Bulbs
Swansons offers 3 varieties of Autumn blooming Crocus which, happily,
flower and multiply in part sun as well as shade.
Fall
blooming Crocus prefer some sunlight and will multiply over
the years. These bulbs are primed to bloom in September and/or
October. Choose crocus Sativus and
you can harvest your own Saffron! Choose and enjoy a wonderful
addition to your fall garden. |