{"title":"Unusual Flower Bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for flower bulbs with more character than the standard choice? In this collection you'll find unusual flower bulbs with striking shapes, unexpected colours and rarer varieties. Think expressive tulip varieties, alliums, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blomgarden.nl\/collections\/fritillaria\"\u003efritillaria\u003c\/a\u003e and other seasonal specials for pots, borders or naturalistic planting. At Blom Garden, you can order selected bulb sizes and quality, with clear planting information, delivery in the right season and Bloom Guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes a flower bulb unusual?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusual flower bulbs stand out because of their flower shape, strong colour contrasts, fragrance, history or simply a new cultivar. These can be exuberant tulips, architectural alliums or quirky fritillaria, but also refined \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blomgarden.nl\/collections\/erythronium\"\u003eerythronium\u003c\/a\u003e. Often these are seasonal products or cultivars available in limited numbers, so the range changes throughout the year. That is exactly what makes these unusual bulb plants ideal as a focal point in a pot, as an accent in the border or for striking group planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer delicate bells? Consider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blomgarden.nl\/collections\/leucojum\"\u003eLeucojum (summer snowflake)\u003c\/a\u003e as a refined alternative to snowdrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnusual flower bulbs by style, position and effect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAppearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest position or style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffect and combination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParrot tulips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlamboyant and ruffled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot, border, romantic garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLovely in groups or with softer shades around them\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFringed tulips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayful and refined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot, modern border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks well beside solid-coloured tulips for extra texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble tulips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull and richly flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorder, pot, cutting garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreates a luxurious display in groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blomgarden.nl\/collections\/zwarte-tulpen\"\u003eBlack tulips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark and high-contrast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern garden, light-coloured border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePairs well with white, pink or lime green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical tulips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubtle and natural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge planting, pot, natural-style garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLovely in loose groups with a naturalising effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blomgarden.nl\/collections\/reuze-allium\"\u003eGiant allium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchitectural and eye-catching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorder, modern garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepeat rhythmically for a strong line effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFritillaria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExotic and quirky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccent position, pot, border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGive it space so the shape really stands out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blomgarden.nl\/collections\/camassia\"\u003eCamassia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAiry and natural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturalistic planting, border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLovely in larger groups for a soft effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to look for when buying unusual flower bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay attention to bulb size and firmness: sound, well-developed bulbs have more reserves and can perform more vigorously, especially in free-flowering varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore you order, check the position, flowering height, planting season and whether a type is suitable for pots or open ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual flower bulbs are usually no more difficult than ordinary bulbs, but rarer or newer cultivars are often scarcer and therefore more expensive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt Blom Garden, you choose selected quality, clear variety information, delivery in the right season and Bloom Guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowering duration and annual return by type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single type that always flowers the longest. You mainly get a longer season by combining cleverly: crocus flowers in February-March, daffodils in March-April, tulips in April-May and alliums in May-June. Striking show varieties often give a short but spectacular peak. For annual return, naturalising bulbs, botanical tulips, grape hyacinths, camassia and chionodoxa are often more suitable, although this also depends on drainage, feeding, position and letting the foliage die back naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting time: when do unusual flower bulbs go into the ground?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany unusual spring bulbs are planted from September to November, as soon as the soil cools and before prolonged frost sets in. Tulips can still go into the ground until mid-December. Unusual summer-flowering bulbs are only planted in spring, when the soil warms up and wet cold no longer poses a risk. For the right timing by type, you can always refer to our planting and care guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant and care for unusual flower bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant at the right depth, often about two to three times the bulb's height, in airy and well-drained soil with the point facing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost unusual flower bulbs do not need intensive care; the right spot is more important than lots of extra work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed sparingly and, above all, avoid soil that stays wet for long periods, especially with bulbs in pots or more sensitive types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect pots and vulnerable planting during prolonged frost or winter wet, for example with mulch or a sheltered spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor type-specific tips, see our care pages on tulips, alliums, fritillaria, daffodils and lilies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse the range of unusual flower bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the range of unusual flower bulbs now, or discover all flower bulbs and filter by type, style or planting time. If you already know which direction you want to go in, choose a subtype straight away such as unusual tulips, alliums or naturalising bulbs. Select your favourites and order in good time for the right planting season.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1188\/0532\/collections\/0_4676526a-33ad-405a-a0d2-d18a90bea15a.jpg?v=1792422235","url":"https:\/\/www.blomgarden.com\/de\/collections\/unusual-flower-bulbs-for-sale-at-blom-garden.oembed","provider":"Blom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}