Summer Blooming Bulbs For Beautiful Flowers The First Summer
Summer blooming bulbs are a great way to color up your garden. Most bloom their first growing season, many can be used as annuals (in colder climates) and as perennials in mild-winter climates and many are heat lovers, excellent for use in regions with hot, humid summers. In general, these are a versatile group of bulbs where many years of breeding improvements (done primarily in Europe) have created a kaleidoscope of colors and flower forms.
Learn more about our Most Popular Spring-Planted, Summer Blooming Bulbs:
Dahlia
Originally native to Mexico and Central America, these showy flowers love the heat. Dahlias make outstanding cut flowers and I recommend finding a spot in your garden where you can cultivate a number of different varieties for an unending supply of late summer cuts. Dahlia Dark Angel® Dracula is a compact single-flowered variety that is excellent for container gardens and will bloom all summer with its nectar-rich purple-red flowers. Engage and amaze with Dinnerplate varieties; their huge flowers can be 8 inches across! Many gardeners are unaware that Dahlias can be successfully overwintered in mild winter areas in zones 8 to 10. In cooler zones, they can be dug up and overwintered indoors. Shop All Dahlias
![Twyning's Smartie Dahlia, Dahlia Twyning's Smartie]()
Fun, versatile, and in no need of staking, ‘Twyning’s Smartie’ Dahlia is a bi-colored single Dahlia that will delight you from summer until first frost with gorgeous blooms. Cu...
Learn MoreTwyning's Smartie Dahlia Twyning's Smartie Dahlia Dahlia Twyning's Smartie$17.99 Sale $14.39Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 3Fun, versatile, and in no need of staking, ‘Twyning’s Smartie’ Dahlia is a bi-colored single Dahlia that will delight you from summer until first frost with gorgeous blooms. Cupped petals surround a daisy-like yellow center, playfully alternating between magenta, bright white, and the occasional brushstrokes of both colors. Blooms break differently – no two are exactly the same! With deep green foliage and a relatively compact form, there is room for these smart flowers in any garden. Single Dahlias make it easy for pollinators to find a meal, and make for attractive cut flowers.![Café au Lait Dinnerplate Dahlia Flower Close Up]()
Café Au Lait Dinnerplate Dahlia is so breathtakingly beautiful that it’s a favorite for special occasions everywhere. Big 6-10" sumptuous flowers are creamy white blushed with sha...
Learn MoreCafe au Lait Dinnerplate Dahlia Café au Lait Dinnerplate Dahlia Dinnerplate Dahlia Cafe au Lait$18.99 Sale $15.19Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 3Café Au Lait Dinnerplate Dahlia is so breathtakingly beautiful that it’s a favorite for special occasions everywhere. Big 6-10" sumptuous flowers are creamy white blushed with shades of pink, peach, and mocha. No two flowers are the same. Cut some of these beautiful blooms, and you’ll have a stunning bouquet.![Emory Paul Dinnerplate Dahlia Flower]()
Emory Paul Dinnerplate Dahlia is the largest flowering Dahlia we know of, with whopping 12-14" flowers in brilliant deep pink with light pink edges. Standing tall, they are a dramati...
Learn MoreEmory Paul Dinnerplate Dahlia Emory Paul Dinnerplate Dahlia Dinnerplate Dahlia Emory Paul$18.99 Sale $15.19Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 3Emory Paul Dinnerplate Dahlia is the largest flowering Dahlia we know of, with whopping 12-14" flowers in brilliant deep pink with light pink edges. Standing tall, they are a dramatic, colorful addition to the summer garden.![Dahlia Blue Boy]()
A show-stopping lilac-blue semi-dinnerplate variety brings a unique color to the world of Dahlias. These well-formed flowers provide dramatic color in the border for many months from...
Learn MoreBlue Boy Dahlia Blue Boy Dahlia Dahlia Blue Boy$18.99 Sale $15.19Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 3A show-stopping lilac-blue semi-dinnerplate variety brings a unique color to the world of Dahlias. These well-formed flowers provide dramatic color in the border for many months from midsummer.
Lilies
These long-lived bulbs can be grown across much of the country, but are at their best in cooler climates. Like peonies, the colder the winters the longer they live. Many of them are quite fragrant, too! We recommend that taller Lilies be planted among other shorter perennials, or plant with lush foliage, to fill in around the base of their tall, thin stems. A beautiful way to add pops of color in the garden. Shop All Lilies
![Evening Sunset Lily Bulb Collection]()
Our Evening Sunset Lily Collection brings radiant color to gardens all summer long. Star-shaped blooms in deep burgundy red, glowing orange, dusky plum, and sunset pink. These easy-t...
Learn MoreEvening Sunset Lily Bulb Collection Evening Sunset Lily Bulb Collection$30.97 Sale $24.77Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 9Our Evening Sunset Lily Collection brings radiant color to gardens all summer long. Star-shaped blooms in deep burgundy red, glowing orange, dusky plum, and sunset pink. These easy-to-grow lilies boast upward-facing blooms that make magnificent cut flowers and attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden. Richly fragrant blooms perform beautifully in the garden or containers. Collection of 9 bulbs.![Asiatic Lily 'Forever Susan']()
‘Forever Susan’ Asiatic Lily has vivid, deep burgundy flowers highlighted with bright gold and orange. Enriching the summer garden with a profusion of blooms, ‘Forever Susan’...
Learn MoreForever Susan Asiatic Lily Forever Susan Asiatic Lily Lilium Forever Susan$11.99 Sale $9.59Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 3‘Forever Susan’ Asiatic Lily has vivid, deep burgundy flowers highlighted with bright gold and orange. Enriching the summer garden with a profusion of blooms, ‘Forever Susan’ will bridge the season between spring-blooming bulbs and summer’s blossoms. Lilies are excellent cut flowers and will attract pollinators to your garden.![Allergy Friendly Flower Bulb Collection]()
Breathe deep and smile with our colorful Allergy Friendly Bulb Collection of pollen-free flowering perennials. Our set of bulbs includes mix of Harlequin Flower Mix (Sparaxis), Nerin...
Learn MoreAllergy Friendly Flower Bulb Collection Allergy Friendly Flower Bulb Collection$33.97 Sale $27.17Sale Price I Save 20%Per Collection of 31Breathe deep and smile with our colorful Allergy Friendly Bulb Collection of pollen-free flowering perennials. Our set of bulbs includes mix of Harlequin Flower Mix (Sparaxis), Nerine Lily and Myrtle's Folly Dahlia to show off summer’s hues in a rainbow of colors sure to bring a smile. Perfect for creating pollen-free bouquets. Total of 21 bulbs.![Red Asiatic Lily Black Out, Lilium, Asiatic Lily]()
Asiatic Lily 'Black Out' has large deep red flowers that bring an exotic glow to the garden and make superb bouquets....
Learn MoreBlack Out Asiatic Lily Black Out Asiatic Lily Lilium Black Out$9.99 Sale $7.99Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 3Asiatic Lily 'Black Out' has large deep red flowers that bring an exotic glow to the garden and make superb bouquets.
Gladiolus
These South African wildflowers have been breed for generations to increase their flower size and color range. While most Gladiolus are perennial in zones 8 to 10, the dwarf hardy Glads are suitable for zones 5, 6, and 7 making a gorgeous display mixed into perennial beds. The taller, less cold-hardy varieties make superb, long-lasting cut flowers. Plant some future bouquets this spring with a nice mix of tall, large-flowered varieties. Shop All Gladiolus
![Youth Dew Gladiolus, Gladiolus Youth Dew]()
Green blossoms are prized by gardeners who love to use unusual accents, and the chartreuse color of ‘Youth Dew’ Gladiolus are tops the list. With a strong vertical shape and an a...
Learn MoreYouth Dew Gladiolus Youth Dew Gladiolus Gladiolus Youth Dew$13.99 Sale $11.19Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 15Green blossoms are prized by gardeners who love to use unusual accents, and the chartreuse color of ‘Youth Dew’ Gladiolus are tops the list. With a strong vertical shape and an abundance of lemon-lime blossoms, tall ‘Youth Dew’ will contrast shades of violet, harmonize with whites and greens, and add a bright note of citrus to your garden. Heat tolerant, deer-resistant blooms attract pollinators and hummingbirds throughout the summer.![White Polar Bear Gladiolus, close up of white petals]()
Snowy white ‘Polar Bear’ Gladiolus brings a cool contrast to the heat of summer in the garden. Perfect for monochromatic or moonlight gardens, these large flowers offer a strikin...
Learn MorePolar Bear Gladiolus Polar Bear Gladiolus Gladiolus Polar Bear$12.99 Sale $10.39Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 15Snowy white ‘Polar Bear’ Gladiolus brings a cool contrast to the heat of summer in the garden. Perfect for monochromatic or moonlight gardens, these large flowers offer a striking vertical accent with sword-shaped foliage. Hummingbirds and pollinators will stand out against the ruffled bright white blooms.![Hardy Gladiolus Nanus Mix, Gladiolus nanus, Hardy Gladiolus]()
These smaller growing Gladiolus are cold hardy to zone 5 (when well mulched for winter). The mixture of pink, white and bi-colored flowers are wonderful at the front of your perennia...
Learn MoreHardy Gladiolus Mix Hardy Gladiolus Mix Gladiolus nanus MixAs low as $14.99 Sale $11.99Per Bag of 25These smaller growing Gladiolus are cold hardy to zone 5 (when well mulched for winter). The mixture of pink, white and bi-colored flowers are wonderful at the front of your perennial border.![Black Beauty Gladiolus Flowers]()
Black Beauty Gladiolus (Gladiolus x hortulanus ‘Black Beauty’) rules the summer garden like a queen with its deep red, velvety spikes of flowers. Appearing almost black, they shi...
Learn MoreBlack Beauty Gladiolus Black Beauty Gladiolus Gladiolus Black Beauty$13.99 Sale $11.19Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 15Black Beauty Gladiolus (Gladiolus x hortulanus ‘Black Beauty’) rules the summer garden like a queen with its deep red, velvety spikes of flowers. Appearing almost black, they shimmer in the summer sun, lending a vertical elegance to a garden bed. Plant with white Gladiolus for a dramatic effect.
Canna Lilies
The hotter the better for these sub-tropical beauties, which are native to the southeastern US and Central America. In areas of the country where mid-summer heat and humidity is too much for many flowers, Cannas will thrive. Fast-growing, with vibrant blooms and lush, tropical-looking foliage, by planting Canna Lily bulbs, you’ll quickly get a handsome addition to your garden. Canna Lilies will deliver a summer-long show, with huge, spectacular iris-like flowers. Plant them where you want to draw They can be grown in regular flower beds or large containers with enriched soil and regular irrigation. Or they are excellent bog plants for those of you with ponds and areas with damp, boggy soil. Water often, as Canna Lilies enjoy moist ground, though constant wetness isn’t necessary. Plant them where you want to draw attention, or use their large size to your advantage and create a dramatic Canna Lily screen. Shop All Cannas
![Cannasol™ Happy Carmen® Canna Lily]()
Cannasol™ Happy Carmen® Canna Lily has eye-popping hot red, long-lasting, big flowers on a compact plant with lush green foliage. Flowering from May to September, they are easy-ca...
Learn MoreCannaSol™ Happy Carmen® Canna Lily CannaSol™ Happy Carmen® Canny Lily Canna indica Happy Carmen®$15.99 Sale $12.79Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 2Cannasol™ Happy Carmen® Canna Lily has eye-popping hot red, long-lasting, big flowers on a compact plant with lush green foliage. Flowering from May to September, they are easy-care solutions for big summer color. What’s not to love?![Cannasol™ Happy Cleo® Canna Lily]()
Cannasol™ Happy Cleo® Canna Lily, with its colorful orange flowers will keep you in tropical color from May to September. Golden throats open to speckled orange petals and the flo...
Learn MoreCannaSol™ Happy Cleo® Canna Lily CannaSol™ Happy Cleo® Canna Lily Canna indica Happy Cleo®$15.99 Sale $12.79Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 2Cannasol™ Happy Cleo® Canna Lily, with its colorful orange flowers will keep you in tropical color from May to September. Golden throats open to speckled orange petals and the flowers just keep on coming. Pollinator favorite and it repels deer too.![Cannasol™ Happy Emily® Canna Lily]()
Cannasol™ Happy Emily® Canna Lily has exotic golden yellow flowers speckled with bright orange are a mesmerizing focal point in the summer garden. Plant Happy Emily in groups alon...
Learn MoreCannaSol™ Happy Emily® Canna Lily CannaSol™ Happy Emily® Canna Lily Canna indica Happy Emily®$15.99 Sale $12.79Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 2Cannasol™ Happy Emily® Canna Lily has exotic golden yellow flowers speckled with bright orange are a mesmerizing focal point in the summer garden. Plant Happy Emily in groups along a border or anywhere you want to draw the eye. It’s a show stealer!![Cannasol™ Happy Isabel® Canna Lily]()
Cannasol™ Happy Isabel® Canna Lily’s cheerful hot pink to salmon petals add the perfect touch of tropical to the summer garden. Easy care, self-cleaning, and long blooming, thes...
Learn MoreCannaSol™ Happy Isabel® Canna Lily CannaSol™ Happy Isabel® Canna Lily Canna indica Happy Isabel®$15.99 Sale $12.79Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 2Cannasol™ Happy Isabel® Canna Lily’s cheerful hot pink to salmon petals add the perfect touch of tropical to the summer garden. Easy care, self-cleaning, and long blooming, these compact cannas are at the top of our list for colorful non-stop flowers.
Calla Lilies
Not to be confused with Cannas, these South African native plants are unusual and exotically colored. I like to use Calla Lilies in container gardens where their unique flowers contrast vividly with petunias and other common annuals. In the garden, these are vigorous perennials for mild-winter areas (zones 8 to 10) of the southern states where the rainfall is more regular. Best grown in pots in the drier intermountain West and colder climates, but in coastal areas of California, they are a great "no-brainer" perennial. Shop All Calla Lilies
![Captain Safari® Calla Lily, close up of orange petals]()
‘Captain Safari®’ Calla Lily (Zantedeschia) glows with gold and orange blooms, stylishly contrasted by arching blue-green leaves. Long lasting flowers and speckled leaves make a...
Learn MoreCaptain Safari® Calla Lily Captain Safari® Calla Lily Zantedeschia Captain Safari®$9.99 Sale $7.99Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 1‘Captain Safari®’ Calla Lily (Zantedeschia) glows with gold and orange blooms, stylishly contrasted by arching blue-green leaves. Long lasting flowers and speckled leaves make a bold statement in the garden, perfect for a tropical touch along water features. Callas are striking in both flower beds and container gardens, and long-lasting flowers are prized as elegant and cut flowers.![Yellow Calla Lily Best Gold, Zantedeschia, Calla Lily]()
'Best Gold' is a deep golden yellow Calla Lily that blooms in mid-summer....
Learn MoreBest Gold Calla Lily Best Gold Calla Lily Zantedeschia Best Gold$9.99 Sale $7.99Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 1'Best Gold' is a deep golden yellow Calla Lily that blooms in mid-summer.![White Calla Lily Albomaculata, Zantedeschia, Calla Lily]()
Calla Lily Albomaculata is a classic, creamy white Calla Lily and looks stunning in the garden or a bouquet. Sometimes called the Florist's Calla Lily, this variety reaches a height ...
Learn MoreFlorist's White Calla Lily Florist's White Calla Lily Zantedeschia albomaculata$9.99 Sale $7.99Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 1Calla Lily Albomaculata is a classic, creamy white Calla Lily and looks stunning in the garden or a bouquet. Sometimes called the Florist's Calla Lily, this variety reaches a height of only 12-14” and has deep green leaves flecked with small white spots.![Calla Lily Mango]()
Add drama to your garden with Calla Lily Mango's large, trumpet-shaped mango-orange blooms. Calla Lilies are easy-to-grow, make great cutting flowers and are deer resistant....
Learn MoreMango Calla Lily Mango Calla Lily Zantedeschia Mango$9.99 Sale $7.99Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 1Add drama to your garden with Calla Lily Mango's large, trumpet-shaped mango-orange blooms. Calla Lilies are easy-to-grow, make great cutting flowers and are deer resistant.
Unique Summer Blooming Bulbs
If you want something you won't find in everyone else's garden, choose wonderful spring-planted bulbs from our 'Unique Bulbs' selection. Easily grown, these flower bulbs will add interest to your garden beds with their unique blooms and rich, vibrant colors. Try Crocosmia, Freesia, Foxtail Lilies, Tiger Floweres, Anemone and more! Shop All Unique Bulbs
Triteleia (Starflowers)
This genus of native bulbs comes to us from the Pacific Northwest. Not well known, these early summer bloomers are easy, long-lived and color-up the garden with their starry flowers in white and shades of blue. Starflowers are a good addition to the xeric (waterwise) garden as they grow well in drier conditions and poorer soils. I've even seen them mixed into beds of cacti!
Stretch your horticultural wings this year and plant some unique summer blooming bulbs. Mixed into container gardens, planted to fill in newly planted perennial beds, or as part of your cut flower garden, these flowers are a great way to enjoy quick-to-bloom summer color.
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Double Tuberose (Polianthes) is a double-flowered cultivar, also known as The Pearl, and has fragrant, creamy-white flowers on tall stems above clumps of grass-like foliage. Double T...
Learn MoreThe Pearl Double Tuberose (Polianthes) The Pearl Double Tuberose Polianthes tuberosa The Pearl$12.99 Sale $10.39Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 3Double Tuberose (Polianthes) is a double-flowered cultivar, also known as The Pearl, and has fragrant, creamy-white flowers on tall stems above clumps of grass-like foliage. Double Tuberose is a wonderful cut flower for long-lasting flower arrangements. Perfect for patio pots. 24-36" tall.![Gloriosa Lily, Gloriosa rothschildiana]()
Like a flash of firelight, Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa rothschildiana or commonly, Flame Lily or Fire Lily) is an eye-catching climbing tender perennial that bears unusual rich-toned red...
Learn MoreGloriosa Lily Gloriosa Lily, Fire Lily Gloriosa rothschildiana$24.99 Sale $19.99Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 3Like a flash of firelight, Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa rothschildiana or commonly, Flame Lily or Fire Lily) is an eye-catching climbing tender perennial that bears unusual rich-toned red flowers, with penciled yellow edges and swept back petals. Spice up a boring wall or trellis with Gloriosa! (Note: All parts of the plant are poisonous.)![Crocosmia Lucifer Courtesy of Walter's Gardens Inc.]()
Crocosmia Lucifer blooms in summer with brilliant, hummingbird attracting scarlet-red flowers on arching stems. Plant Crocosmia Lucifer bulbs (corms) in spring for very showy blooms ...
Learn MoreLucifer Crocosmia Lucifer Montbretia Crocosmia Lucifer$11.99 Sale $9.59Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 10Crocosmia Lucifer blooms in summer with brilliant, hummingbird attracting scarlet-red flowers on arching stems. Plant Crocosmia Lucifer bulbs (corms) in spring for very showy blooms and excellent cut flowers.![Pink Zephyranthes Pink, Zephyranthus, Rain Lilies or Fairy Lilies]()
Zephyranthes Pink Rain Lilies (sometimes known as Fairy Lilies) are some of our finest native bulbs ranging from Texas down into Central America. Pink Rain Lily naturalizes to form c...
Learn MorePink Rain Lily Pink Rain Lily Zephyranthes Pink$12.99 Sale $10.39Sale Price I Save 20%Per Bag of 25Zephyranthes Pink Rain Lilies (sometimes known as Fairy Lilies) are some of our finest native bulbs ranging from Texas down into Central America. Pink Rain Lily naturalizes to form colorful colonies that bloom after summer rains.
