How do you use flower bulbs in the garden?
General tips for successful use of flower bulbs in your gardens! We tried to cover A LOT of information for many different types of common flower bulbs.
Is it crepe myrtle or crapemyrtle?
Discussion on the naming of crapemyrtle vs. crepe myrtle as well as a few tips on using flower bulbs with this ornamental tree.
Top Pollinators Spider Lilies Attract
Or: Do red spider lilies attract bees? No, they don’t really attract bees in a big way; however…. red spider lilies (Lycoris radiata) are found to be quite captivating by many! While you get to enjoy the beautiful blooms in your garden, there are several other creatures that love them just as much. These gorgeous […]
Is It Too Late to Plant My Bulbs?
When to Plant Flower Bulbs Summary: Depends on where you live, but if you have bulbs that are supposed to be perennials in your climate, you should generally plant them as soon as possible and any time of year is better than never planting at all! If your bulbs are crispy to the core and […]
How Do Spider Lilies Spread?
Vibrant spider lilies, showcasing natures beauty. Quite often folks ask about how Lycoris radiata spread — a bulb we commonly call the red spider lily, but also known as hurricane lilies, surprise lilies, British soldiers, etc. It may seem that birds carry the bulb seeds and spread them around, but the Lycoris radiata is a triploid, like a mule. In other […]
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) […]
Texas Tulips
I’m excited to offer the Texas Tulip today (you may purchase here). If you received “The Bulb Hunter” newsletter, so saw that I offered to expand on the offering here on the blog. I believe it has been about 7 years since I offered the Texas tulip. Time really does fly. I’ve had my reasons […]
BULB HUNTER CLASSICS
This Crinum ‘Stars & Stripes’ has graced Southern Gardens for many years. What a beauty!
Back at the Cabin Again!
Just thought you all might like to know just how creative the Bulb Boy is. We inherited all kinds of interesting goods when John and Erin moved from Tyler this month, Quick Shine all purpose floor cleaner, cilantro in a squeeze tube (new one for me), and sugar free canned cocktail just to name a […]