There are numerous beautiful flower bulbs to plant in the fall season in anticipation of the blooms of the spring season.
These bulbous plants are easy to grow and care for and they help spruce up the gardens as they come in different colors, shapes, and sizes.
Snowflakes
| Botanical Name | Leucojum spp |
| Common Names | Snowflakes |
| Origin | Iran, Turkey, Europe |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Plant Type | Bulbous perennial plant |
Leucojum or Snowflakes are a genus of flowering bulbs that are native to parts of Eurasia (Europe and Asia), they are great flowers to plant in September, as they are known to produce stunning, white flowering blooms during Spring season.
They are best planted as border plants or in rock gardens, ensuring they receive adequate full or direct sunlight and regular watering, but try not to overdo it. They can be toxic when eaten which helps keep rodents away.
Tulips
| Botanical Name | Tulipa |
| Common Names | Tulips |
| Origin | Kazakhstan |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous, bulb flowering plant |
Tulips are a large genus filled with different species with different colors, sizes, and shapes. They offer variety in your gardens and they are easy to grow and care for. Growing tulips in the mid-fall would help prepare them for springtime.
Grow them in rock gardens with fast-draining soil, enough access to direct sunlight, and frequent watering.
Daffodils
| Botanical Name | Narcissus |
| Common Names | Daffodils |
| Origin | Northern Europe |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Plant Type | Bulbous flowering perennials |
Daffodils are awesome perennial bulbs to plant in fall as they prefer the cooler climate that comes with fall. They are known to produce blooms in the spring, are easy to grow, and are toxic to pets.
Grow your Daffodils in areas with rich, well-draining soil, just ensure you provide them with full sunlight and water them every week.
Dwarf Iris
| Botanical Name | Iris pumila |
| Common Names | Dwarf Iris, Pygmy Iris |
| Origin | Northern Iran, and Russia |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Plant Type | Flowering Bulb plants |
Dwarf Iris plants are known for their dainty flowers. Reaching a maximum height of 6 inches, they produce exotic, unique flowering blooms throughout spring and attractive grass-like foliage that would be perfect for rock gardens.
They are suitable spring bulbs to plant in fall as they require a cool climate as well as partial shade. Dwarf iris can also grow in full sunlight and watering should be done when the soil feels a little dry, so keep it to once a week.
Snowdrops
| Botanical Name | Galanthus |
| Common Names | Snowdrop |
| Origin | Middle East and Europe |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous, perennial bulb |
Snowdrops are a small genus of flowering bulbous plants that are known for their white, bell-shaped flowers. They are best planted in groups of 12 as they often start blooming in late winter and the start of spring.
They require soil rich in humus, well-draining, and with moderate moisture-retaining ability. The sun exposure ranges from full sun to part shade.
Bluebells
| Botanical Name | Hyacinthoides non-scripta |
| Common Names | Bluebells |
| Origin | Spain and Britain |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Plant Type | Bulbous Perennial |
Bluebells produce fragrant flowers from the middle of spring to the start of summer. They spread with ease so avoid planting them on small borders. They are best planted at woodland edges or on a lawn as their tubular flowers are perfect for a carpet effect.
They require partial shade to flourish, but they can survive full sunlight. The soil type should be rich and well-draining.
Crocus
| Botanical Name | Crocus spp |
| Common Names | Crocus |
| Origin | Europe and Mediterranean |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Plant Type | Seasonal flowering plant |
Crocus is a large genus of 100 plant species. They are low-growing and are known for their cup-like blooms. Crocus plants share close similarities with snowdrops, as they both produce blooms in the late winter and start of spring.
Grow your Crocus in moist, well-draining soil with direct sunlight and regular watering (once a week).
Fritillaria
| Botanical Name | Fritillaria spp |
| Common Names | Fritillaria |
| Origin | Asia and Middle East |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Plant Type | Perennial, flowering herbs |
Fritillaries are exotic-looking flowering plants that are great deer-resistant bulbs to plant in fall and are known to produce blooms in the late spring. Their flowers are bell-like and are attached to slim falling stalks. They are best grown in gardens with bright colored flowers to produce an eerie effect.
Plant your Fritillaria in areas with well-draining, humus soil. They require full sunlight but can survive partial shade and would require average watering.
Lilies
| Botanical Name | Lilium Spp |
| Common Names | Lily |
| Origin | Asia |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous flowering plant |
Lilies are a large genus with lots of different species with different appearances and growth habits. They are known for their sweet scent and elegant wide-spreading flowering blooms. It is best to grow your Lilies in a rock garden.
Plant lilies in areas of rich, well-draining soil. They require full or direct sunlight and regular watering but be careful not to overdo it, as lilies are prone to rot.
Alliums
| Botanical Name | Allium Spp |
| Common Names | Allium, garlic |
| Origin | Asia |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Plant Type | Flowering bulbous perennials |
Allums is a carefree, easy-to-grow genus from the Amaryllidaceae family. Some of the notable species from the allim genus include onion and garlic and they are also known for their stunning purple blooms that are produced at the start of spring.
Grow Alliums in areas of full, direct sunlight, ensure they are watered every week, and are planted in well-draining soil with good moisture-retaining ability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Planting lilies and gladiolus are excellent choices for spring planting in areas with zone 9 USDA.
Yes, most bulbous plants can be left in the ground all year.
You need to give tulips the chance to establish themselves by planting them at the start of fall season.
Bulbs like tulips and daffodils can be planted as late as January.
Alliums and daffodils could be planted as annuals in the fall season.
