The cute snowdrop is familiar to everyone. It's not only one of the best-known but also one of the most popular early bloomers in our gardens. This is primarily due to its delicate appearance with its white blossoms and the springtime feeling it exudes. It's native to Europe and Western Asia.
Daffodils ring in the gardening season with bells and trumpets. Hardly any other bulbous flower brings such a beautiful spring glow.
The often low-growing and hardy scillas are extremely popular early bloomers. They have a long flowering period and are otherwise relatively undemanding to care for. Furthermore, the blue-flowered plant spreads very rapidly. Today, around 20 cultivated varieties are known, although the range encompasses over 100 Scilla species.
The Atlantic bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), also known as the English bluebell, wood hyacinth, or bluebell, is an early-flowering bulbous plant in the asparagus family. As soon as the spring warmth awakens them, they timidly reveal their first blue tips.
This delicate little plant belongs to the genus Leucojum, which takes its name from the Greek words leukos, "white," and ion, "violet," as the species belonging to it are not entirely dissimilar in appearance and fragrance to a white violet. The genus includes a total of 10 species that can be found almost worldwide and are native to a wide variety of habitats. The snowflake is native to southern and eastern Europe. It is also known as the spring snowflake.
In summer, dahlias enchant us with their extraordinary variety and lush color splendor. Dahlia tubers are best planted in late April or early May. We'll tell you what you should keep in mind.
The dahlia is the "grande dame" of bulbous plants, not only captivating with its incredible variety of color, size, and flower shape, but also brightening up dreary autumn days. With just a little attention, these late summer flowers unfold their fireworks of color from July until the first frost.
In late spring, the ornamental onion blooms in full bloom. Viewed individually, the spherical blossoms are impressive, and in a flowerbed, this cluster of bulbs creates stunning plant images.
In spring, grape hyacinths (Muscari) are true floral treasures for the home and garden. These small bulbous flowers are very easy to care for and wonderfully decorative.
Few flowers embody spring more than the daffodil. With their vibrant blooms in sunny yellow, delicate white, or warm orange, they brighten any room and banish the last vestiges of winter. Their variety of shapes—from simple, elegant blooms to artfully double varieties—makes them a fascinating eye-catcher.
But not only the sight of daffodils brings a smile to your face, their symbolism is also special: Daffodils represent new beginnings, hope, and joie de vivre. They are little suns that brighten up everyday life – a cheerful floral greeting that comes from the heart.