Chionodoxa Luciliae - Lilac flowers with white hearts on slender stems.

Muscari Armeniacum - Those beautiful grape hyacinths that create a massive purple carpet when planted in a naturalized fashion.

Specie Tulips - Dainty little tulips between 6-10" tall that add a wonderful splash of color to your spring garden.

Daffodils - The most fool-proof bulb for using in woodland type gardens.  Planted in masses where no mowing is required makes this a maintenance-free, yet spectacular way of welcoming Spring.

Puschkinia Libanotica - Bell-shaped flowers which multiply rapidly.

Chionodoxa Luciliae	Tulip Chrysantha	Puschkinia

A quick checklist prior to planting a naturalized setting includes ensuring good drainage, checking hardiness zone maps for which bulbs will do best in your area and providing the appropriate amount of sun or shade for the bulbs you choose.

Once you dig the area you wish to plant, our desired method of creating the naturalized garden is to toss the bulbs up in the air and let them fall to their 'natural' place (assuming they don't fall all together, of course).  Then cover them up and forget about them! 

You can review our complete list of Fall & Spring bulbs which are suitable for naturalizing here!  If you have any questions, just send us an email and we'll be happy to help!

Crocus Zonatus -  Pale lilac flowers which bloom in the Fall.  Special price 25 for $5.95 (Normally $6.95)

Dwarf Iris Reticulata - Purple specie iris with small, golden yellow blotch in the falls.  Special price 25 for $4.75 (Normally $5.45)

Dwarf Iris Danfordiae - Bright yellow specie iris.  Special price 25 for $4.75 (Normally $5.45)

Frittilaria Meleagris - Each stem has a nodding, goblet-shaped flower that is maroon, green or white and is blotched or checkered.  It likes to grow under deciduous trees or in a rock garden, but needs moisture.   Special price 25 for $3.95 (Normally $4.95)

Leucojum Aestivum - White, bell-shaped flowers on daffodil-like foliage.  Special price 25 for $12.95 (Normally $15.95)

Narcissus Tete a Tete - Excellent variety for forcing indoors or naturalizing in a rock garden.  Each stem has 1-3 flowers that are yellow with a slightly reflexed yellow cup.  Special price 25 for $9.95  (Normally $12.25)

Dutch Iris Apollo - Yellow falls with white standards  Special price 25 for $4.95  (Normally $6.45)

Scilla Siberica - Nodding, bell-shaped flowers on wiry stems with strap-like leaves.  Special price 25 for $3.95  (Normally $4.95)

We really have enjoyed getting your pictures for our contest...we are looking forward to seeing more wonderful photos of your gardens this year!

When planting a naturalized garden, be prepared to leave the dying foliage until it completely finishes withering.  If you cut or mow too early, you impair the bulb's chances of forming new flowers for the next year.

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Now is the time to start thinking about some of the changes you would like to make...plants you liked; trees and shrubs that have grown too tall and now give too much shade for those sun-loving bulbs & perennials; different color schemes or perennials that have suddenly grown too tall and taken over a portion of your garden.

Calla Aethiopica	Fritillaria Rubra	Tulip Silver Dollar

Work up a plan and get that garden back into shape...ever try to plant 25 of one variety of Tulips in a spot and repeat it several times throughout an area?  You can have larger bare spots in between the plantings and fill those with annuals later in the Spring.  (This makes weeding a lot easier as well!!)

For Fall, all orders over $50.00 receive 10 FREE Yellow Daffodils, and, when you sign our guestbook, you will get a 10% discount on your first online order.  Remember to order early to ensure availability!

If you need or want a copy of our Fall 2002 catalog mailed to you, send us an email at info@touchofnature.com with your address and we will be happy to send it to you!