Some Flowers Come From Bulbs?

The flowers that come from bulbs can be a most attractive addition to your garden. Choosing these type flowers can lead to numerous seasons of spectacular blooms to enjoy.

What exactly is a bulb? Simply stated, they are defined as a plant that stores its nutrients in a structure underground. There are basically five different types. They are: true bulbs, corms, tubers, tuberous roots, and rhizomes. Examples of each include; true bulbs, tulips and hyacinths; corms, gladiolus and crocus; tubers, caladiums and anemones; tuberous roots, dahlia and begonias; rhizomes, the iris and lily-of-the-valley. for more informationon bulbs click here

These type flowers offer an amazing variety of color, shape and size. Each family abounds with striking colors to please the eye. Some, such as the tulip and the anemone also offer different bloom shapes. The list of possibilities for this flower category is long. Taking some time to explore it can yield splendid results for your flower garden. Please enjoy the flower photos below as well as those you will find in the galleries.

Blue Iris

White Lilly

"So Many Flowers......So Little Time"