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Naturalizing BulbsFew cold hardy bulbs are native to North America; however our large variety of non-native species are such colorful harbingers of spring...
© All articles are copyrighted by High Country Gardens. Republication is prohibited without Permission. Few cold hardy bulbs are native to North America; however our large variety of non-native species are such colorful harbingers of spring, they’re great additions in our plant palette, even in our native landscapes. Bulbs that bloom from late winter through early summer are mostly perennial and last for years. Many multiply readily increasing their floral display each year. Bulbs are extremely low maintenance and grow in many types of soils. They can also be planted to look as if they’ve been part of the native landscape for a long time, thus the term naturalizing. Planted this way they give a great show in the spring, and each year the display will get better as the bulbs multiply. Types of BulbsThe assorted wildflower species (Puschkinia, Galanthus, Scilla), wildflower tulips, crocus, miniature iris and daffodils are some of the best bulbs for naturalizing. Look through the High Country Garden catalog descriptions for bulbs that ‘naturalize’ or ‘multiply quickly’. This means the planting will get bigger year after year and your spring display will be more spectacular as the years go by. Best Naturalizing LocalesNative grass lawns, wooded areas and wildflower meadows are perfect for naturalizing bulbs because these larger areas allow for spreading. PlantingPlant the smaller bulbs into native grass lawns. After they bloom, their foliage will be ready to cut about the same time the lawn starts greening up. Daffodils look spectacular in wooded areas. Use a single species or a mixture, including varieties that bloom in early, middle or late spring to extend the season. Daffodils, Scilla, Galanthus (and other wildflower species) also have the added benefit of repelling gophers, rabbits and deer so they are good choices if you have problems with these critters. Creating That Natural Look
Since bulbs will naturalize over time, the initial investment is actually quite small and they’ll continue adding beauty to your landscape for many more seasons. |
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