Classic Container Bulb Collection

The Classic Container Bulb Collection is a gorgeous collection of fall-planted bulbs that combine beautifully, with pink, yellow, orange, and blue blooms in mid-spring. The collection includes 39 bulbs total, a mix of 'Fortissimo' Daffodils, 'Tequila Sunrise' Tulips, 'Easter Joy' Hyacinths and 'Dark Eyes' Grape Hyacinths (Muscari). Plant them densely together and they’ll look spectacular when they bloom. Zones 4-7.
Zones4 - 7
Advantages
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Deer Resistant
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Easy To Grow
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Good For Cut Flowers
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Fragrant Flower / Foliage
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Good For Containers
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Good For Forcing
Light Requirements
full-sun
Full Sun
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Spread Heights vary from 4-20" tall
Bloom TimeMid spring
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Item Package SizeCollection of 39
SKUHC017024

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

  • If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
  • If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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The Classic Container Collection is perfect spring-blooming bulb collection for raised beds, patio containers and “lasagna” planting (planting in layers). It includes 39 bulbs total in a gorgeous combination of pink, yellow, orange and blue blooms. Start by planting bulbs that require the greatest depth first, then layer the others on top. Begin by planting the yellow-and-orange-blooming Fortissimo Daffodils and the rainbow Tequila Sunrise Tulip Mix (6-8” deep), then Easter Joy Hyacinth mix (6” deep) and last, Dark Eyes Grape Hyacinth (Muscari) (2-4” deep). Don’t worry, you can pack them tightly in the container. They’ll grow around each other. The more densely the bulbs are planted, the more spectacular they’ll look when they bloom in mid-spring. Zones 4-7. Mature heights vary from 4" to 24” tall. 

Bulbs are subject to change due to availability. If we make substitutions, we feature bulbs with similar attributes suitable to the collection design. Does not include planting map.

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SKUHC017024
Common Name
Classic Container Bulb Collection
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
Mixed
Mature Height
Heights vary from 4-20" tall
Bloom Time
Mid spring
Advantages
Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Good For Cut Flowers, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Containers, Good For Forcing
Soil Type
Average Soil
Soil Moisture
Average
Item Package Size
Collection of 39
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Planting Time
Fall
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals
Yes - Bulbs, blooms, leaves, and stems all contain toxic compounds, which are most concentrated in the bulb.
Ships To Canada
No
Planting Guides

Tips on Growing Fall Planted Flower Bulbs

When you receive your spring bulbs (tulips, daffodils, etc.) keep them in a dry, dark, cool place until ready to plant. They need air circulation so they will not collect moisture and rot. Planting times can vary from early October in the North to mid-to-late November in the southern regions. A good rule of thumb is to plant them about 6 weeks before the ground is frozen or after the first hard freeze. For more information and a planting depth illustration, see pages 14-16 of our Planting Guide.

Soil Preparation for Bulbs

Plant tulips in well-drained soil to ensure proper root formation. Incorporate a good quality organic compost as needed. Yum Yum Mix® is recommended as an excellent source of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium needed for strong plants and healthy roots. Mix a small amount into the bottom of the hole before planting your bulbs.

Many bulbs prefer full sun exposure, including Tulips. Exposure to full sun will bring out the rich colors that tulips offer, but some shade will enable a longer blooming period and still offer a colorful addition to your yard or garden. Other bulbs such as Muscaria, Allium, Galanthus, Hyacinthoides, Scilla and many Daffodils will tolerate partial shade and bloom well. Pink daffodils will hold their color longer if planted in dappled shade or morning sun/afternoon shade.

After planting, add a top dressing of compost or other organic material and water in thoroughly. If your winter is dry, water every three to four weeks throughout the winter and add more mulch if necessary.

Protect your Bulbs

One planting of Yellow Crown Imperial per 20 feet of garden bed will deter foraging mice, voles and moles. To deter chipmunks and squirrels from snacking on tulip bulbs, place a grid of chicken wire above the bulbs as you plant to protect them. Apply a mole or gopher repellent to the surface of the ground to protect bulbs from these burrowing mammals. As bulbs sprout, use our Deer Off Repellent to prevent deer and rabbits from browsing your spring blooms.

After your Bulbs have Bloomed

Once your bulbs have bloomed, allow the bulb foliage to brown and fade naturally since the leaves are feeding the bulb in the ground. Removal of foliage weakens the bulb and leads to fewer blooms the following year. Planting your bulbs amongst your perennials is one way to conceal the dying bulb foliage. The perennials begin to grow and fill out as the bulb foliage dies back. The perennials will then provide foliage and color in the garden from late spring through the summer and into fall. Regular fertilization with balanced organic or natural fertilizer and a re-application of mulch each fall will ensure more and more beautiful spring bulb blooms for many years!


View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

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