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White, pink, purple, and red are the colors it comes in.
This pop in of Cyclamen can bloom in late winter if you don’t live too far north.
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Even before the flowers open, it bears reddish buds that afford winter interest.
you’re able to get both early-season and late-season color from these colorful members of the violet family.
The green of the outer leaves is paired with purple, rose, or creamy-white coloration in the center.
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Its hardiness allows it to retain its color right into winter.
Crocus (Crocus spp.)
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Crocus is a popular spring bulb, and there are a variety of types.
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The earliest blooming crocus isCrocus chrysanthus(February or March).
This shrub bears black berries as a bonus.
But Adonis is a perennial rather than a bulb.
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The “flowering” in the name refers not to actual flowers but the very colorful foliage.
Daffodil (Narcissus spp.)
This is a miniature daffodil with buttercup-yellow blooms.
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Glory-of-the-Snow (Chionodoxa luciliae)
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This bulb plant flowers in March or April.
It’s similar to the relatedChionodoxa forbesii.
Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica)
ScillaandChionodoxaare similar early-spring bulbs, butScillatends to bloom a bit later.
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Its great virtue is its flower color: a highly prized blue.
However, this bulb plant lacks the latter’s wonderful fragrance and is short-lived.
But do not grow this plant anywhere near septic systems, water lines, etc.
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The roots seek out water and can cause extensive damage to pipes.
Winter Heath (Erica carnea)
This heather-like shrub blooms in late winter to early spring.
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