The Mustard Seed Nursery: Size matters

With flower bulbs size matters. That's because large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs. We went with a supplier that only delivers 12cm circumference tulip bulbs or larger that we have used in the past. There are some tulips that are willing (though not guaranteed) to put on a good display for more than one year and all the varieties we ordered have strong perennial tendencies. The daffodil bulbs we choose are 16cm circumference daffodil bulbs or larger. Larger bulbs simply produce superior plants with more impressive flowers. The larger bulb appears to be expensive, but it's actually more economical than a small bulb if you count the flowers you get. And isn't the purpose of planting bulbs to enjoy a great spring display with lots of flowers?

TULIPS

Bulb Size: 12cm+
Bloom Time: Mid
Zones: 3-7
Sunlight: Full
Depth: 5 inches
Density: 5 per sq. ft.

BEST PINK

Magnificent flowers on stout stems in vivid pink. Flowers grow to enormous size. Great for borders and mass plantings.

Plant height: 22 inches

BEST PURPLE

Satiny deep purple flowers. A strong and dependable garden tulip that's clearly the best solid purple around. Combines wonderfully with lighter-colored tulips.

Plant Height: 16 inches

BEST RED

Vivid poppy red. A vigorous tulip of strong substance and radiant color that is sure to attract attention from a distance. One of the best red landscape tulips.

Plant Height: 20 inches

BEST YELLOW

A rich golden yellow tulip, impressive both for the size of its flowers and their longevity. Best landscape tulip in its class. Great for large effects.

Plant Height: 20 inches

The popularity of daffodils lies in their beauty and durability. They bring life to the early-spring landscape. And they ask little is to be planted in a sunny location where the soil drains well. Most daffodils are willing to come back year after year, their clumps increasing in size over time. And perhaps best of all, deer and rodents leave daffodils alone.

The Daffodil 100

If you plant a good quantity of this blend, you'll have century-old varieties standing next to the latest American and English hybrids. There is no better introduction to the wide world of daffodils.

Plant Height: Various inches
Bulb Size: 16cm+
Zones: 3-7
Sunlight: Full or Part
Depth: 6 inches
Density: 4-5 per sq. ft.

Crocuses are the first real sign of spring. Crocuses are most effective when planted in bunches - along the edge of a flower bed, in the rock garden, at the foot of deciduous shrubs or trees.

Cocreation
This blend is bright purple and golden yellow with each corm producing several large flowers.

Plant Height: 5 inches
Bulb Size: 9-10cm
Bloom Time: Very Early
Zones: 4-7
Sunlight: Full or Part
Depth: 3 inches
Density: 8-9 per sq. ft.

Hyacinths are in a class by themselves when it comes to spring fragrance. Hyacinths look best when planted in clusters toward the front of a border or massed in a formal bed.

Plant Height: 10 inches
Bulb Size: 16-17cm
Bloom Time: Early
Zones: 4-7
Sunlight: Full
Depth: 5 inches
Density: 3-4 per sq. ft.