Collection R: The Bee-Loved Early Bird Garden

Early sightings of these diminutive flowers have a huge impact. They bravely wake up the world and brighten spirits as they herald spring's arrival. 

Estimated planting area: 33 square feet. Top size bulbs. Bloom time: March/April. Plant the bulbs about 5" deep and 5" apart. Horticultural zones: 5-8. Height: 4" to 8". Please note that our collections are shipped in mid-October. (Each variety's photo appears in order as listed from left to right and top to bottom.) 

• 50  Crocus tommasinianus Barrs Purple: Amethyst-violet. 4".
• 50  Crocus tommasinianus Ruby Giant: Spectrum-violet, paler base. 4". 
• 50  Eranthis cilicica: Bright lemon-yellow. 4".
• 50  Galanthus elwesii: Creamy-white, tipped green. 5" to 8".
• 50  Iris reticulata Harmony: Bluebird-blue, yellow blotches. 4".
• 50  Ornithogalum balansae: White, green striped reverse. 5".