The fragrant hyacinth can be forced to bloom suspended in a hyacinth glass-it is interesting to watch the white roots develop and then enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the flower. One odd variety of bulb is Colchicum or Autumn Crocus. This bulb is planted in the fall, puts out foliage in the spring, is dormant all summer, then flowers in the fall. Colchicum bulbs can be set in a dish of pebbles and will flower very quickly. These flowers are usually purple or pink.
Spring flowering bulbs are easy to grow and provide years of enjoyment.
You do not need to dig them up and replant each year. Add fertilizer when the bulbs start to grow in the spring, let the foliage complete it's growth cycle, then cut off the spent foliage. After a few years the size of the plants and blooms may deteriorate, as our soil is not conducive to bulb development. As a result you may want to periodically replace some of your bulbs to ensure continued enjoyment. These bright cheerful flowers repel deer.