Exciting Flower Bulbs to Shop for This Fall

Bulbs of all kinds are easy-care solutions for bringing extra color and an element of surprise to containers, beds, and even lawns. In this episode, Danielle and Carol are joined by bulb aficionado Joseph Tychonievich to discuss the most exciting varieties that they’ll be adding to their shopping carts this fall and winter.

Expert: Joseph Tychonievich is an independent plant breeder and author who lives and gardens in South Bend, Indiana. Check out more of his bulb recommendations in his Spring Bulb Buying Guide in the Fall 2025 issue!

Danielle’s Bulb Picks

• ‘Dickcissel’ daffodil (Narcissus jonquilla ‘Dickcissel’, Zones 4-9)
• ‘Sweet Lady’ Greg’s tulip (Came out of gratei ‘Sweet Lady’, Zones 3-8)
• Blue globe garlic (Blue garlicZones 4-8)
• Abyssinian gladiolus (Gladiolus murielaeZones 7-10)

Carol’s Bulb Picks

• Crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialisZones 5-8)
• ‘Ruby Giant’ crocus (Yellow Tommasinianus ‘Ruby Giant’, Zones 3-8)
• Giant snowdrop (Galanthus elwesiiZones 3-7)
• ‘Pagoda’ trout lily (Erythronium ‘Pagoda’, Zones 4-9)

Expert Joseph Tychonievich’s Bulb Picks

• Bieberstein’s crocus (CrocusZones 3-8)
• ‘Bright Gem’ tulip (Come BataliniiiZones 3-8)
• ‘Chiquitita’ daffodil (Narcissus ‘Chiquitita’, Zones 3-8)
• Fumewort (Corydalis solida and cvs., Zones 3–9)

Learn More: Spring Bulb Q&A with Joseph Tychonievich

All photos from the contributors unless noted otherwise.