Exciting Flower Bulbs to Shop for This Fall
Bulbs of all kinds are easy-care solutions for bringing extra color and an element of surprise to containers, beds, and even lawns. In this episode, Danielle and Carol are joined by bulb aficionado Joseph Tychonievich to discuss the most exciting varieties that they’ll be adding to their shopping carts this fall and winter.
Expert: Joseph Tychonievich is an independent plant breeder and author who lives and gardens in South Bend, Indiana. Check out more of his bulb recommendations in his Spring Bulb Buying Guide in the Fall 2025 issue!
Danielle’s Bulb Picks
- ‘Dickcissel’ daffodil (Narcissus jonquilla ‘Dickcissel’, Zones 4-9)
- ‘Sweet Lady’ Greg’s tulip (Tulipa greigii ‘Sweet Lady’, Zones 3-8)
- Blue globe allium (Allium caeruleum, Zones 4-8)
- Abyssinian gladiolus (Gladiolus murielae, Zones 7-10)
Carol’s Bulb Picks
- Crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis, Zones 5-8)
- ‘Ruby Giant’ crocus (Crocus tommasinianus ‘Ruby Giant’, Zones 3-8)
- Giant snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii, Zones 3-7)
- ‘Pagoda’ trout lily (Erythronium ‘Pagoda’, Zones 4-9)
Expert Joseph Tychonievich’s Bulb Picks
- Bieberstein’s crocus (Crocus speciosus, Zones 3-8)
- ‘Bright Gem’ tulip (Tulipa batalinii, Zones 3-8)
- ‘Chiquitita’ daffodil (Narcissus ‘Chiquitita’, Zones 3-8)
- Fumewort (Corydalis solida and cvs., Zones 3–9)
Learn More: Spring Bulb Q&A with Joseph Tychonievich
All photos from the contributors unless noted otherwise.
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