After a long winter, there’s nothing more beautiful than a beautiful spring flower garden to lift your spirits. Check out these flowers to plant in the fall for a wonderful spring flower garden!
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There’s no denying it; fall is starting to creep into our summer. We now have darker evenings, cooler days. The trees are noticing, too, and I’ve even seen a few with their leaves vibrantly displayed in color. Fall is coming, and so, we must change with the seasons too.
One thing about homesteading that I truly love is living with the seasons. Each season offers something unique, and fall is no exception. It can teach us many things, including how beautiful change can be, how to accept change, and recognition that all seasons must come to an end- in nature and in life.
Homesteading is also all about living in the moment while preparing for the future. Fall doesn’t only signify harvest and preserving, but it also reminds us that though this season is ending, a new spring will surely come.
In this post, we’ll talk about flowers to plant in fall to have a beautiful spring flower garden. To me, there’s nothing more beautiful (and appreciated) than those first spring flowers that poke through the snow in the spring, reminding us of the new growing season to come. They’re a beautiful symbol of hope; something many of us need after a long winter in Wisconsin.
Let’s dive into what flowers to plant in fall so that you can have hope this spring!
Table of Contents
- Tulips
- Hyacinth
- Daffodil
- Muscari
- Crocus
- Iris
- When should I plant my fall bulbs for spring?
- Looking to Purchase Bulbs?
- Looking for more on planting flowers?
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Tulips
Tulips are such a cheerful, happy flower! And there are so many beautiful varieties to choose from. One of my favorites is the romantic look of the Double Delight Tulip from Nature Hills Nursery that range from a deep rose to pale pink color. They are absolutely stunning!
One thing to remember about tulips is that though they are stunning, the deer absolutely love eating the buds. Especially right before they’re about to bloom! Make sure you have your tulips planted in a place that is secure and away from the deer so that you can enjoy these blooms without the disappointment of an eaten bulb!
For more beautiful (and truly unique!) tulip varieties for zones 3-4, check out this link.
Hyacinth
The hyacinth flower is a truly romantic and charming flower, filled with beautiful colors and fragrance. And if you’d like to plant a whole field of hyacinth flowers to really create a magical, fragrant spring scene, you can do it with no fear of the deer! Hyacinth are actually poisonous to deer (and squirrels), so you won’t have to worry about your beautiful garden dreams being shattered.
Daffodil
Daffodils are one of the largest symbols of spring, and with its bright, cheerful sunshine yellow color, it’s easy to see why! Daffodils are an easy to grow, early spring flower that are sure to bring joy to the landscape after the weary winter. Like the hyacinth, these flowers are also naturally deer and rodent resistant, as they too are poisonous and bitter to the animals. This would be another great option for a flower to cover a field or landscape with this spring!
Muscari
The magical, bright blue bells of the muscari flower are a beautiful addition to any spring flower garden. These flowers are absolutely beautiful in a vase on a spring table, and they can create fairy-like scenes with their vibrant blooms and fragrant smell. Each plant produces up to three spikes, with dozens of flowers in bloom at a time, making them truly a spectacle for the eye.
Like many spring bulbs, this is a great flower to plant in fall for spring flower gardens because of its deer resistance.
Crocus
Another deer resistant flower bulb, the crocus is a great flower to plant in fall for a beautiful spring display. Often appearing when the snow is still on the ground, these flowers scream hope with their early happy blooms amongst the white snow.
They come in a variety of colors, but are primarily found in our zones in lavender, white, or yellow.
Iris
The iris is a well loved flower because of its symbolism of love and deep trust. This romantic flower is a great fall flower to plant for spring, with its traditionally royal, deep purple color and beauty. There are some variety options, though, and a delicate yellow is amongst some of those varieties.
Typically grown in moist, wet environments, this flower is also known to be deer resistant- though at times, some have reported that a pesky deer may take a bite or two of the plant.
When should I plant my fall bulbs for spring?
The best time to plant your fall flower bulbs for spring flowers for zones 3-5 is September/early October. If you’re more towards zone 3, try to plant more so in September than October.
You’ll want your bulbs to have about 6 weeks to become established before the ground freezes hard and forces the bulbs into dormancy. Though there may be light frost happening after you’ve planted the bulbs, root growth will still be able to happen for these hardy, spring blooming flowers. Using a layer of mulch after planting can help keep a more consistent temperature for the bulbs.
Looking to Purchase Bulbs?
Nature Hills Nursery is currently running a promotion that you can use to save some money on your next flower purchase. Check it out below!
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Fall planting bulbsLooking for more on planting flowers?
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