Unusual bulbs include the less common forms of the most popular species. Tulips have the widest colour range of all the fall bulbs, in solid and mixed colours, from white to black, brilliant scarlet to a curious lime green. Their flowers vary greatly in shape, with the more unusual types including parrot types, fringed, double-petalled flowers and those with multiple flowers per stem.
Most varieties bloom early.
These types of tulips are perfect for planting in rock gardens and along the edge of raised flower beds. Chrysanthus, which often flowers with snow still on the ground. Avoid the large-flowered Dutch crocuses, as they are not reliably hardy in our area. Hardy Asiatic Lilies are the only summer-flowering bulb that can be planted in the fall. Most varieties of this beautiful flower bloom from late June through August, and do best in a sunny location with well-drained soil.