Fall Planting, Spring Magic: Discover This Year’s Most Beautiful Bulbs
As summer fades and the air turns crisp, autumn arrives in all its golden glory—bringing with it more than just colourful leaves, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin-spiced everything. For gardeners, this season signals the start of something exciting: spring dreaming begins now.
Garden centres are bursting with fresh arrivals of spring-flowering bulbs—reliable favourites and stunning new varieties alike. Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of tulips, the charm of narcissus, or the whimsical flair of anemones, this is your moment to plan a spring garden that truly reflects your style.
At Florissa, we’ve curated a gorgeous collection of new bulbs for fall planting—plus accent varieties that add that extra wow factor. Not sure where to start? We’ll help you pair your new favourites with tried-and-true classics that bloom together beautifully.
Get inspired and explore our top picks for fall planting. Your best spring garden starts right now!
Companion Firelit Fuchsia – Get ready for sparks to fly! Companion Firelit Fuchsia is a fiery and fabulous late-spring tulip combo that sets the garden aglow. The glowing ember tones of Tulip Princess Irene—with her orange petals kissed by purple flames—pair strikingly with the rich magenta-violet hues of Tulip Purple Doll. Together, they create a bold, romantic display that lights up borders, containers, and bouquets. Perfect for gardeners who love dramatic tones, this mix blooms in late spring and brings fiery colour when your garden needs it most.
Companion Meadow Breeze – Bring the serenity of a blooming meadow to your garden with Companion Meadow Breeze—a graceful trio of alliums that sway gently in the spring breeze. Featuring the sky-blue orbs of Allium azureum, the rosy charm of Allium Rosy Dream, and the delicate white starbursts of Allium Graceful Beauty, this thoughtfully curated mix evokes calm, movement, and quiet joy. Reaching up to 18 inches tall, these pollinator-friendly blooms add soft texture and dreamy colour to borders, beds, and naturalistic plantings. Plant once and let the meadow magic unfold each spring!
Tulip praestans Shogun – Back by popular demand, Tulip praestans Shogun returns to our lineup—and it’s easy to see why. This botanical tulip is a true harbinger of spring, bursting into bloom very early with cheerful tangerine-colored petals that brighten the garden like morning sunlight. Each sturdy stem produces 5–6 sweetly fragrant flowers, making it as delightful to the nose as it is to the eye. Perfect for borders, containers, or even naturalized plantings in grass, Tulip Shogun is a low-maintenance, high-impact variety that multiplies over time. A must-have for any early spring display.
Tulip Rimini – Looking to make a statement? Tulip Rimini brings bold contrast and clean elegance to the spring garden. Its striking two-tone petals—deep reddish-purple with sharp white edges—create eye-catching definition and drama in beds, borders, and bouquets. As a member of the reliable Triumph family, Rimini blooms in mid spring with strong stems and classic tulip form, making it an ideal choice for cut flower arrangements. Whether planted en masse or as a standout accent, Tulip Rimini adds a crisp, modern edge to any garden palette.
Tulip Sugar Baby – The perfect pink does exist—and it’s called Tulip Sugar Baby. This eye-catching Triumph tulip strikes a flawless balance between bold hot pink and soft lilac tones, creating a luminous, almost glowing effect in the spring garden. Growing to a compact 35 cm tall, Sugar Baby is a versatile showstopper—ideal for borders, containers, or brightening up your favourite vase. With its vibrant colour and elegant form, this tulip delivers a dazzling mid-spring display that’s impossible to ignore. Sweet, sassy, and stunning—Sugar Baby is a must-have.
Tulip New Santa – Add a touch of festive charm to your spring garden with Tulip New Santa. Like a visit from Saint Nick himself, this fringed tulip spreads cheer with its vibrant red petals trimmed in crisp white, all finished with beautifully serrated edges. Standing about 30 cm tall on sturdy stems, New Santa is both whimsical and resilient—perfect for borders, containers, or adding a dash of holiday spirit to spring bouquets. Durable, eye-catching, and full of character, this tulip brings a little magic wherever it blooms.
Tulip Crème Upstar – Soft, romantic, and simply irresistible—Tulip Crème Upstar is a pastel dream come true. This double late tulip charms with creamy yellow petals brushed in rosy blush pink, creating a lush, layered bloom that closely resembles a peony or rose. Gently scented and long-lasting, it’s a favourite among cut flower lovers for its elegance and full, ruffled form. Blooming in late spring, Crème Upstar adds a touch of vintage beauty to borders, containers, and bouquets alike. With blooms this breathtaking, you’ll wish spring lasted forever.
Narcissus Ice King – All hail the fluff! Narcissus Ice King is a show-stopping double daffodil that invites gardeners to embrace texture and drama in early spring. Its beautifully crimped central petals shift from creamy ivory to soft buttery yellow as they mature, creating a dynamic and ever-changing display. Growing to a tidy 35 cm tall, this regal bloomer is perfect for adding depth to borders, containers, and spring bouquets. With its full, ruffled form and excellent vase life, Ice King brings both elegance and intrigue to any garden.
Narcissus Bright Corsage – A daffodil that truly fills our cup—Narcissus Bright Corsage is a bold and beautiful addition to the spring garden. This large-cupped variety features sunny yellow petals surrounding a vibrant, ruffled orange cup that steals the spotlight in any planting. Its striking colour contrast and sturdy form make it a standout in borders, naturalized areas, and floral arrangements. Known for its long-lasting blooms and cheerful presence, Bright Corsage brings a burst of sunshine to early spring displays. Bright, joyful, and unforgettable!
You won’t find these beautiful spring blooming flowers anywhere else – visit your local garden center while they last! You don’t want to miss out on all the fun that comes with planting bulbs this season.
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