The Correct Location for The Bulb Hunter Blog
A quick overview of The Bulb Hunter Blog and a post to make sure web traffic is directed to the right location!
Leucojum aestivum “Snowflakes”
Snowflakes are widely adapted and great for almost every garden!
Narcissus tazetta ‘Grand Primo’
Narcissus tazetta ‘Grand Primo’ are superstars for the garden!
Lent lily: The Wild Daffodil
The Lent lily is the wild and historic daffodil often seen blooming in the early spring on abandoned old homes sites and in pastures.
How to transplant red spider lilies correctly.
Chris Weisinger explains the best way to transplant red spider lilies. The quippy answer is “Move them when you have time.” I suppose after giving this answer the flower bulb lecturer could drop the microphone and exit stage left. It is the same kind of answer to the question: “What is your best camera?” The […]
2020 Review
Hello All! Thank you for all of your support over the 2020 year. We had a great year and strived to have quality bulbs shipped out fast. I turned 40 this year, and call me old school, but we strive to answer our phones and have a real voice on the other end of the […]
“…and mortal men cannot uproot it”
If you have ever tried to dig a mature clump of Crinum, it truly feels as if no mortal man can uproot them! It can actually be done, and I encourage everyone to try…once. After that, hop on over to www.southernbulbs.com and browse for some bulbs we’ve already dug. I’m writing now (month of May) […]
“What to do with pink rain lily seeds?”
Some pink rain lilies in full bloom. Can I grow bulbs from seeds? Yes. Well, some but not all. Can I grow one of my favorite pink rain lilies from seed? Yes! And quickly… Yesterday I was in North Dallas at a 125-year-old Victorian home, and I was surprised to see an already bloomed pink […]
Latest Crinum ‘Mrs. James Hendry’ Dig
By the way, if you’d like to subscribe to our YouTube channel, you may do so by clicking here. Here is one of latest videos on a dig of Crinum ‘Mrs. James Hendry’ in Central Texas. Also below are some recent photos. I continue to love this bulb (you may buy some or read about […]
Crinum ‘Bradley’ Blooming
Hello All, The Crinum ‘Bradley’ are blooming and they look great. This first phots is from the garden bed in front of our shipping warehouse where they have mixed in nicely with a salvia selection. I took the photo this morning. We just posted some online for sale. The have one nice open bloom this […]