What Bulbs I’m Ordering for Spring 2025
Believe it or not, it’s that time of year to order your bulbs for spring 2025. I order my spring bulbs from two sources: Jackson & Perkins (Don’t forget to use my code OLDCASTLE15 (all capital letters) for 15% off your order) and Colorblends. Here’s what I’ve ordered to plant this fall.
My Allium Order
I didn’t realize I could extend the allium season by ordering different varieties. These are the varieties I ordered listed in order of when they will bloom. I can’t wait to see more purple in the parterre garden this spring!
Purple Sensation – early blooming
Gladiator – blooms after Purple Sensation
Globemaster – blooms next. These were a hit at both of my garden tours, so I’m going to add more to the parterre garden.
Allium Ambassador – the last to bloom. These look best when planted en masse, so I recommend starting with at least five in an area.
See my post here for a comprehensive guide with everything you need to know about alliums.
My Tulip Order
Tulipa Ballroom – I’m repeating my Jackson & Perkins order for this mix from last year because I loved it so much.
I’m also adding the Gamay Mix because I think I need some earlier blooming tulips in the garden. This mix has early, mid, and late blooming for continuous color.
My Spring Bulb Mix Order
Our goal in spring is to add an orchard so I will be planting this bee and butterfly mix in the orchard and shade garden.
I will be adding fruit trees in the spring to the side yard and calling it an orchard, even though we only have four trees so far! I will be ordering for Garden Goods Direct, a future post to come!
Now is the time to order your spring bulbs before your favorites are gone. I hope the succession planting for alliums helps you in your garden – I wish I’d know this sooner for mine!
hi , I have many shadow spaces, can I plant tulips? paeonia? iris?
Hi Simone! Not really, at least not if you want reliable blooms. Tulips generally don’t perform well in shade. Their best use in shady areas is planting them where they receive early spring sun before the trees leaf out. Bearded irises also prefer full sun; if you’re looking for an iris that tolerates shade, try Siberian or Japanese irises instead. They do well in partial sun.