Fresh shipments of spring bulbs are arriving at your local Ritchie’s, and they’re the secret to waking up your garden with colour after a long winter. Plant them this fall, and by spring you’ll have a landscape full of texture, fragrance, and cheer.
Here’s why each one deserves a spot in your garden beds or borders:
Tulips
The stars of spring. With their wide range of colours, shapes, and bloom times, tulips bring instant impact. Plant in clusters for a bold display or mix varieties for waves of colour from early to late spring.
Daffodils (Narcissi)
Reliable and cheerful, daffodils naturalize easily, returning year after year with little maintenance. They’re also deer- and rodent-resistant, making them one of the easiest spring flowers to grow.
Cupped Daffodils (Cupped Narcissi)
A classic daffodil with a twist. Their large, showy cups and contrasting colours add drama to spring beds. Perfect for cutting and bringing indoors for long-lasting arrangements.
Crocus
The very first sign of spring. Crocus bulbs pop up even through the last snow, carpeting lawns and garden edges with purple, white, and yellow blooms. They’re also pollinator magnets for early bees.
Muscari (Grape Hyacinth)
These petite, grape-like clusters of blooms bring texture and fragrance. Perfect for edging pathways or planting in large drifts beneath taller bulbs like tulips.
Hyacinth
Known for their incredible fragrance, hyacinths are a sensory must-have. Their dense, colourful spikes are perfect for pots near entryways or planted in mixed borders for bursts of scent and colour.
Iris
Elegant and architectural, irises bring vertical interest to spring gardens. Their unique forms and bold colours pair beautifully with softer blooms like daffodils and tulips.
Galanthus (Snowdrops)
Delicate but tough, snowdrops are among the very first flowers to appear, sometimes pushing through the snow. Their nodding white blooms signal spring’s true beginning.
Anemone
Cheerful, daisy-like blooms in jewel tones make anemones perfect for adding whimsy. They’re also excellent cut flowers for spring bouquets.
Scilla
Low-growing and naturalizing, scilla create carpets of intense blue in early spring. Plant them under trees, in rock gardens, or alongside crocus for a woodland effect.
Fritillaria
An exotic touch for adventurous gardeners. With their striking bell-shaped blooms (like the dramatic Crown Imperial), fritillaria add unusual texture and height to borders.
Ranunculus
A florist favourite, ranunculus produce lush, rose-like blooms in vibrant colours. They’re excellent for cutting gardens, adding romance and elegance to spring bouquets.
Allium
Architectural globes of purple, pink, or white rise above other plants in late spring. Not only do they make a statement, but they’re also pollinator-friendly and deer-resistant.
✨ Plant now, bloom later: Fall planting allows bulbs to establish roots before winter. Come spring, you’ll be rewarded with a succession of blooms that brighten your garden from the very first thaw to the start of summer.
Stock and selection vary by location, so call your local Ritchie’s ahead of your visit to make sure you get your favourites.
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