Bees And Butterflies Purple Collection

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Garden Superstars for Spring
Royal tones in deep rich purple and violet purple will pair well with yellows, whites, blues and even oranges. This purple collection of bulbs includes Crocus, Hyacinth and two varieties of Allium to provide weeks of pollinator nutrition. Early spring flowers are garden superstars assuring us that warmer weather is on the way. The Alliums in this collection will extend flowering into early summer. Perfect for gifting – one for that someone special and one for you!

Code BBBPU

Patent

Plant Type Bulbs

Species

Height Medium 6-24"

Spacing Plant 4-6" apart

Bloom Time Early Spring to Mid-Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 4-8

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Bags of 50

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Fragrant

Planting Sites

  • OK in Containers

General Information

These sensational collections contain flower bulbs that are complementary in height and bloom in unison. Plant in sunny, well-drained soil. *Please note: We are not permitted to ship Alliums to Idaho or the Washington counties of Adams, Benton, Franklin, Grant or Klickitat.

Plant Care

Foliage should not be removed until it is spent to promote bulb strength. Interested in forcing bulbs? Visit our Useful Links page.

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our accent annuals and bulbs to reach you in good condition and come up. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Holiday Bulbs

  • Early November through mid December