If you're growing tulips in pots, you need to plant fresh bulbs each year.” In his video, Michael also advised that muscari, alliums, daffodils and fritillaria are all great flowers to plant.

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The quality of the bulbs you purchase is equally important. Look for bulbs that are firm, large and free from blemishes ... dramatic blooms like alliums with shorter, more delicate flowers such ...

Alliums are another bulb that is a deer- and rodent-proof bloomer. There are many different types of alliums, including the white flowering “Mount Everest” and the intriguing ‘Schubertii ...

If you think an allium is for you, the important thing is to understand when and how to plant your bulbs so that you can guarantee beautiful blooms come the spring. It's best to plant your allium ...