Sale Fall bulbs now? Yes! Pre-order your bulbs for fall planting any time between March 3 and June 23.

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1 Fall Pre-Order BULBS FOr Plant & Bulb Sale Fall bulbs now? Yes! Pre-order your bulbs for fall planting any time between March 3 and June 23. BULB PRE-ORDERING INFORMATION: 1. OR 2. In person at the Gift Shop All pre-ordered bulbs must be picked up at Denver Botanic Gardens Fall Plant & Bulb Sale Friday, September 19 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, September 20 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. All pre-orders must provide credit card information when placed. Orders will not be shipped. All sales are final. Trouble deciding? Try the Horticulturist s Choice pre-planned displays, listed on the last page. To see where each bulb will be blooming in the Gardens, click its image below. Please visit to order online and/or view maps. Dwarf Iris The earliest blooming iris, these naturalize easily, forming larger and larger bouquets each year. Fragrant, easy to divide, and very reliable. Iris reticulata Dwarf Iris Dwarf iris to knock your socks off. Pure purple with contrasting yellow falls for great late winter color. Fantastic naturalizer. 4-6 h. Z to mid 15 $5.50/10 Iris Joyce Dwarf Iris Dwarf iris that is pure blue in color. Fantastic naturalizer. 4-6 h. Z to mid 15 $5.50/10 Iris Katharine Hodgkin Dwarf Iris Katharine Hodgkin truly is a diamond. This award-winning variety is very unusual and vigorous. Fantastic naturalizer. 4-6 h. Z $7.50/8

2 Fall-ing Bulbs These beauties are especially striking since they bloom in the fall when most perennials are going dormant. As an added bonus, they will often bloom the same year that you plant them. Colchicum Waterlily Autumn Double blooms resembling waterlilies add sparkle to any fall landscape. 4-6 h. Z Fall 3 $6.50/1 $157/25 Colchicum giganteum Autumn Rose-pink flowers with a white base. One of the largest fall-blooming Colchicum h. Z Fall 3 $6.50/1 $157/25 Colchicum Mauve Wonder Autumn Lilac-colored blooms graced by white stripes inside the cup h. Z Fall 3 $6.50/1 $157/25 kotschyanus (syn. zonatus) Fall A delightful blue color for any fall garden. The orange stamens are quite showy. 4 h. Z Fall Hyacinth March 7 is World Hyacinth Day! Celebrate by planting these colorful, fragrant beauties near a path or window so that you can fully appreciate them. Great for cut flowers or forcing. Hyacinth bulbs have a protective coating to deter animals that can irritate the skin; wear gloves when handling. Hyacinthus orientalis Woodstock Hyacinth Beautiful purplish-pink color h. Z $7.50/5 $37/25 $74/50 Hyacinthus orientalis Blue Jacket Hyacinth A true blue, award-winning variety with amazing fragrance. Hyacinth have an interesting history with French perfume h. Z $7.50/5 $37/25 $74/50 Spring crocus, especially when planted en masse, are one of the first bursts of color in the garden signalling that winter is releasing its grip. Will naturalize. tommasinianus Ruby Giant A vigorous crocus with intense violet color and yellow-orange anthers. 3-6 h. Z $5.50/15

3 Spring crocus, especially when planted en masse, are one of the first bursts of color in the garden signalling that winter is releasing its grip. Will naturalize. Jeanne d Arc A pure white crocus, named after Joan of Arc, that adds elegance to the garden. Plant with Galanthus (see under Specialty Bulbs). 3-6 h. Z $6/10 $12/25 $50/24 Yellow Mammoth A cheery yellow crocus to delight the observer. 3-6 h. Z $6/10 $12/25 $50/24 Ladykiller One of the earliest crocus to bloom in, Ladykiller has a unique purple-white contrast that looks good whether the flowers are open or closed. 3-6 h. Z $6/10 Violet Queen Great lavender color with yellow centers. Uncommon to see yellow centers like this one. blooming. 3-6 h. Z $6/10 Cream Beauty Pale, creamy-yellow, long-lasting blooms. A favorite at the Gardens. Excellent with rich colored pansies or dwarf iris. 3-6 h. Z $5.50/15 Specialty Bulbs A variety of well-performing, less common varieties sure to enhance any garden. Arum italicum Lords and Ladies Shiny green arrow-shaped leaves with white venetian in are followed by a greenish-white spathe sheltering a spadix covered in tiny white flowers. The spadix develops into a showy orange seed stalk later in the season h. Z 3-9. $7.50/3 Eranthis hyemalis Winter Aconite A fantastic naturalizer! Buttercup-yellow flowers that bloom so they often peek through the snow - a harbinger of. 2-4 h. Z 2-8. winter, $6/10 Puschkinia libanotica Lebanon Squill An, prolific bloomer with white blooms accented by periwinkle stripes. Great naturalizer. 2-4 h. Z $5.50/15

4 Specialty Bulbs A variety of well-performing, less common varieties sure to enhance any garden. Galanthus woronowii Snowdrops An bloomer that is vigorous and naturalizes well. Snowdrops will cheer up any garden in late winter, and combines well with Puschkinia or Chionodoxa. 4-6 h. Z $7.50/10 Chiondoxa Pink Giant Glory of the Snow Delightful bloomer in unique pink shades. Vigorous and naturalizes well in a lawn, meadow or shady spot in the garden. 4-6 h. Z $5.50/10 Scilla siberica Siberian Squill Beautiful blue bell-shaped flowers dangle from 6 high stalks. Spreads over time, creating a carpet of blue. Good for naturalizing in lawns and woodland borders. Z $6/15 $19/50 Ipheion Spring Starflower Mixture Spring Starflower Native to Argentina and surrounding countries, this delightful mixture of purples, whites and blues are long lasting and honey-scented. Great naturalizer h. Z $6/10 Camassia leichtlinii Caerulea Group Quamash Stunning lavender blue color in late. Great for a variety of soils including heavy clay. Versatile garden potential from containers to meadows to perennial borders. Great cut flower h. Z $5.50/10 Anemone blanda Blue Shades Grecian Windflower These anemones are a real delight in the garden since they can bloom for 4-6 weeks. Will grow in a variety of soils and are reliably hardy. 4-6 h. Z $6/15 Narcissus Also called daffodils, these are a favorite among gardeners for their versatility, cheery blooms and natural resistance to deer, squirrels and other garden pests. Certain varieties are known to be some of the best naturalizing bulbs around. Narcissus Minnow The blossoms are the size of the quarter but extremely prolific and long lasting. Minnow has such a delightful, cheery elegance. Great for naturalizing, forcing, containers and cut flower arrangements. 6-9 h. Z $15/25 Narcissus Thalia Thalia, often called the orchid daffodil, is one of the few daffodils that is pure white. It produces several flowers on each stem and is an excellent cut flower. An heirloom variety from Victorian times, Thalia won the 2011 Spring Flowering Bulb of the Year Award h. Z $18.50/25

5 Narcissus Also called daffodils, these are a favorite among gardeners for their versatility, cheery blooms and natural resistance to deer, squirrels and other garden pests. Certain varieties are known to be some of the best naturalizing bulbs around. Narcissus February Gold February Gold is one of the most reliable, reblooming daffodils. s with bright cheery color. Excellent for naturalizing h. Z to mid $6.50/8 $12.50/25 Narcissus Jetfire Jetfire, with its reflexed yellow petals and contrasting orange cup, has an interesting form and great reliability. Excellent for naturalizing h. Z $18.50/25 Narcissus Ice Follies Great, long-lasting, showy, large-cup daffodil. One of the most popular worldwide. Award-winner. Excellent for naturalizing h. Z $6.50/8 $30/20 $60/40 Narcissus Tahiti Double daffodil with bright red segments at the center that create a batik-like effect. Award-winning variety. Excellent for naturalizing h. Z $7.50/5 $35/20 $70/40 Tulip One of the showiest bulbs, tulips are so charming that they spurred the economically tumultuous period called Tulipmania in 16th century Holland. Tulips are versatile, lending themselves to container planting and forcing, as well as formal and informal gardens. Ideally suited to our zone 5 semi-arid climate. Some varieties will naturalize. Tulipa Black Parrot Parrot Tulip Award-winning! This variety s flamboyant, fringed petals are deep purple outside and blackish purple inside. This striking tulip with a long bloom will mesmerize in any garden h. Z 2-8. $10/8 $28/25 Tulipa Orange Emperor Fosteriana Tulip An blooming tulip that has pizzazz. The vibrant orange petals sport a green stripe down the outside. Flowers are quite large and photograph well. Great cut flower. Award-winner h. Z 2-8. $18.50/25 Tulipa Golden Apeldoorn Darwin Hybrid Tulip Darwin hybrid tulips are known for their height, large showy long-lasting bloom, and strong stems that stand up snowfalls. A great cut flower! This golden beauty is also an award-winner h. Z 2-8. $18.50/25 Tulipa Daydream Darwin Hybrid Tulip s begin yellow and deepen to orange with age rare for tulips to change color so dramatically. Plus Daydream is also a Darwin hybrid which can last 5-10 years in a Colorado garden. Award of Garden Merit h. Z 2-8. $7.50/8 $21.50/25

6 Tulip Fritillarias are members of the lily family. They include a variety of garden bulbs which are hardy, naturally drought tolerant, as well as attractive. Tulipa Prinses Irene Triumph Tulip Prinses Irene (yes, that is the correct spelling) adds sunny drama to the garden with its orange coloring accented with purple breaks. Strong stems withstand wind and snow. This award-winning beauty blooms along our El Pomar Waterway h. Z 2-8. $7.50/8 $21.50/25 Tulipa Maureen Single Tulip Creamy white flower with brushstrokes of deep red. Tall with strong stems and blooms that last for several weeks. Award-winner h. Z 2-8. Spring $9/8 $24.50/25 Fritillaria One of the showiest bulbs, tulips are so charming that they spurred the economically tumultuous period called Tulipmania in 16th century Holland. Tulips are versatile, lending themselves to container planting and forcing, as well as formal and informal gardens. Ideally suited to our zone 5 semi-arid climate. Some varieties will naturalize. Fritillaria persica Persian Lily Persian lily s subtle beauty is in its deep purple, almost black, blooms set against its silvery-gray foliage delicate bell-shaped flowers hang on 2 tall stems. Unusual and intriguing. Z $7.50/1 $31.50/5 Fritillaria imperialis Lutea Crown Imperial Yellow-blooming, exotic, delightful bulb with real architectural presence in the garden. It thrives in a variety of soils, takes full sun to part shade, and is droughttolerant once established. Very unusual and striking h. Z $7.50/1 $31.50/5 Fritillaria imperialis Rubra Crown Imperial Orange-red blooming, exotic, delightful bulb with real architectural presence in the garden. It thrives in a variety of soils, takes full sun to part shade, and is droughttolerant once established. Very unusual and striking h. Z $7.50/1 $31.50/5 Fritillaria meleagris Guinea-Hen Flower Adorable bell-shaped flowers are checkered like the plumage of the Guinea Hen. Native to Europe, it has a delicate presence but is reliably hardy and long-lived. Naturalizes h. Z $5.50/10 Muscari Muscari are called grape hyacinth since the flower spikes resemble clusters of grapes. They add beautiful color and fragrance to the garden. Muscari armeniacum Blue Spike Grape Hyacinth This showy Blue Spike has the largest flower head of this species and a long lasting bloom. While the species can seed around too much for some gardeners tastes, this variety is a well-behaved delight. 6-8 h. Z $6/15 Muscari macrocarpum Yellow Grape Hyacinth This Muscari is so unique with its bright yellow and purple blossoms and amazing fragrance. It blooms later than most Muscari and is great for a variety of gardens, including xeric rock gardens. Award of Garden Merit in h. Z $7.50/4

7 Allium Alliums are one of the most asked-after plants by Gardens visitors. Allium is the Latin word for garlic and the varieties available here are known for their flowers, but they are closely related to the edible versions of garlic and onion. Allium Gladiator The bright color and height of Gladiator are dramatic in late. Lilac-purple, softball-size heads float atop stems. Award of Garden Merit. Z 4-10., 1 $6.50/1 $125.50/25 Allium christophii Star of Persia Star of Persia is an apt name for this exotic-looking flower with 8-10 bloom heads covered in starry, lilac florets. Its dried form is equally ornamental. Naturalizes h. Z 5-8., 1 $6/5 Allium aflatunense Purple Sensation Gardeners debate which Allium is the best. The bloom heads of Purple Sensation are smaller but more intensely purple and long-lasting. Great as a focal point or mass display. Award of Garden Merit h. Z 3-8., 10 $6/5 $21.50/25 Allium Globemaster The biggest and tallest Allium! The bloom heads of Globemaster are larger than those of Gladiator and sit almost 4 high. Stunning! Award of Garden Merit. Z 5-10., 1 $10/1 $239/25 Allium siculum Sicilian Honey Garlic This Allium s unique charm is in it s pendulous, bell-shaped blossoms which are adorned with maroon stripes. It has been a favorite among gardeners for over 300 years. Z 4-8. Very late $15/25 Allium karataviense Ivory Queen A 5-6 diameter ball of ivory-white blooms sits atop wide, bluish, foliage. Longlived, unusual garden addition. Species is shown in photo. The cultivar Ivory Queen is whiter than shown h. Z 5-9. Very late $7.50/5 $40.50/25 Allium sphaerocephalum Drumsticks This Allium has oval, dark maroon blooms about 1 in diameter and on 2 high stems. Z Very late 1 $5.50/20

8 Horticulturist s Choice Pre-Planned Displays: Woodland Meadow, snowdrops and squill all bloom in classic white and will naturalize readily. Easy to plant and quite showy in a little bit of shade. s Fills ~3 sq ft. Full to part sun Planting diagram included $41 Azure and Gold Petite Minnow daffodils bloom in soon to be accompanied by fragrant Blue Jacket hyacinths and Golden Apeldoorn tulips. s from to mid- Fills ~3 sq ft. Full sun Planting diagram included $65 Starflowers and Tulips debuts with bright violet Ruby Giant crocus, followed by blue starflowers, then the elegant, classic, white Maureen tulips. s from Fills ~3 sq ft. Full sun Planting diagram included $27 French Spring Narcissus Ice Follies planted with Scilla siberica and Iris Katharine Hodgkin for a lovely blue, yellow and white combination. These are all known to naturalize and this display will only improve with age. s mid- Fills ~3 sq. ft. Full sun Planting diagram included $43 Spring Dream A carpet of Teddy Bear Blue violas provide a beautiful backdrop for sunny orange Daydream tulips. Plant in the fall for a sunny display the following. s mid Fills ~1 ½ sq ft. Full sun Planting diagram included $23 BULB PRE-ORDERING INFORMATION: 1. OR 2. In person at the Gift Shop All pre-ordered bulbs must be picked up at Denver Botanic Gardens Fall Plant & Bulb Sale Friday, September 19 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, September 20 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. All pre-orders must provide credit card information when placed. Orders will not be shipped. All sales are final. All pre-orders must provide credit card information when placed. You will receive a phone call to confirm the accuracy of the order. During this phone call, sales tax will be added and any discount will be applied. The total amount will be confirmed before the credit card is run. Once the credit card is run, you will receive a confirmation . This confirmation receipt must be shown when you pick up your order. If you arrange for someone else to pick up your order for you, they will be required to present the receipt or they will not be allowed to take the order. Orders will not be shipped. All sales are final. All pre-order items are documented to be hardy to at least zone 5. Denver Botanic Gardens is not responsible for losses due to extreme weather conditions, differing conditions at altitude, improper storage, or delayed or improper planting. Please understand that bulbs, like any crop, are susceptible to pests, diseases and weather conditions; we cannot guarantee the availability of any item. In the event an item is not available, we will refund you in full for that item. Substitutions are not possible. We do our best to provide accurate plant and care information. time, size, color and duration all vary according to planting and weather conditions. Please use the information provided as a general guide. For more information on these plants and their care, please contact Gardening Help at or gardeninghelp@ botanicgardens.org. Gardening Help is a joint program of Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and Denver Botanic Gardens.