Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00001610
01/01/98

Selecting Hardy Bulbs

Hardy bulbs are those that do not need to be dug each       
fall.  They can be left in the ground until they need to    
be divided.  Hardy bulbs can be purchased in many types of  
stores and from mail order nurseries.  The best results     
are obtained with good quality bulbs.  Healthy bulbs are    
firm, relatively unblemished and show no signs of rot.      

Buy enough bulbs of the same variety to assure a  good      
show.  Plant all the bulbs of one variety together for      
uniformity of height and time of bloom.  Buying a mixture   
of different colors may lead to disappointment.  When       
planting there is no way to tell what bulb produces  what   
color flower.  The mixture may be made of different         
colors and types.  Some will be taller than others and      
blooming times will vary.  A dozen of one variety, planted  
together, provides a good display.  More than a dozen of    
the smaller types of hardy bulbs may be needed.             

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