Summer has arrived! Time to start planning what you will plant in the summer/fall to have a beautiful flower garden by spring. Our Jung Seed catalog review explores new arrivals, cherished customer favorites, and the return of popular flowers and bulbs. The catalog is a treasure trove for gardening enthusiasts.
Accent Bulbs
Accent bulbs are a versatile and valuable addition to any garden. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, adding visual diversity and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers. The bulbs can be layered with other perennials and shrubs to create depth and dimension. Certain bulbs, such as alliums and crocuses, are excellent for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to a healthy and thriving garden ecosystem.
McClure & Zimmerman Favorite! China Pink is a beautiful light, porcelain pink color. When hyacinths are planted in well-drained soil and fertilized annually, they will provide many years of enjoyment.
Growing Zones: 4 to 8
Favorite Collection! Our crocus mix includes solids and bicolor blooms, with many delightfully veined and feathered. Ideal for naturalizing as they multiply readily. Each bulb produces a bunch of petite blooms just as the snow melts.
Growing Zones: 3 to 9
Jung Seed Favorite! The Giant Allium is the best accent plant for the late spring landscape. The purple flowers 6-8″ across are held aloft on 3-4 foot stems, remaining in bloom for several weeks. It is hard and easy to grow.
Growing Zones: 3 to 8
Amaryllis
Amaryllis are perfect for growing in gardens and indoor settings. They are easy to plant and care for, making them suitable for novice and experienced gardeners. Known for their beauty and versatility, the flowers grow indoors and outdoors. Indoors, they can be forced to bloom in winter, providing bright and cheerful flowers during the colder months. Outdoors, they add beauty to garden beds and borders. Once planted, amaryllis bulbs require minimal maintenance. They need well-draining soil, moderate watering, and occasional fertilization. Indoors, they thrive in bright, indirect light.
Back Again! The Double Dragon was so popular we brought it back. It has beautiful deep red, double blooms with a hint of white on the tips of the petals.
Growing Zones: 9 to 10
Jung Seed Favorite! The Red Pearl has huge 6 1/2″ blooms. They are a sensational shade of dark crimson red with darker striations and an overall velvety sheen.
Growing Zones: 9
McClure & Zimmerman Favorite! We are excited to offer Temptation this year. It has a unique blush white to pale pink color with a radiating rose-red center and matching picotee.
Growing Zones: 9 to 10
Daffodil
Daffodils make excellent companions for other spring-flowering bulbs and perennials. They are a popular choice for low-maintenance gardens. Once planted, daffodils require minimal care. They are hardy and can thrive in various soil types as long as there is good drainage. They are also resistant to most pests and diseases. Unlike other bulbs, daffodils are not appealing to deer, rodents, or other garden pests due to their toxic alkaloids. This makes them a reliable choice for gardens where these animals are a problem.
New! Love Call’s bright white petals provide great contrast for orange, segmented cups that are highlighted with lemon yellow, ruffled edges. Blooms in mid-spring.
Growing Zones: 3 to 8
New! Pom Pom Rose has pinkish peach and green petals highlighting the center of these creamy white double blooms. Blooms in early to mid-spring.
Growing Zones: 3 to 8
New! Teal is a bold beauty that is sure to grab attention. The large, star-shaped blooms measure over 4″ across with brilliant lemon-yellow petals and a long, pure white, flared trumpet. Blooms in mid-spring.
Growing Zones: 3 to 8
Daylily
Daylilies are known for their hardiness and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. They can withstand drought, poor soil, and fluctuating temperatures. Once established, daylilies require minimal care. They do not need frequent watering or fertilization, making them ideal for gardeners seeking low-maintenance plants. With their dense root systems, daylilies are excellent for controlling soil erosion. They can be planted on slopes and banks to help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion. Daylilies attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
New! Final Touch is a floriferous beauty bearing an exceptional number of 4 3/4″ bicolor blooms. The fragrant pink and lavender flowers with bright green throats are produced steadily from late summer until frost.
Gardening Zones: 3 to 9
New! Night Beacon has dark purple, 4″ blooms with black-purple halos and oversized, flaring lemon-to-green throats. Petals are bisected by narrow white midribs. It blooms in early summer followed by reliable rebloom.
Gardening Zones: 3 to 9
New! Storm Shelter has brilliant green throats that radiate from the center of 5″ mauve blooms with wide, deep purple eye zones and matching picotee edges. This fragrant, boldly colored variety begins blooming in midsummer and has a tendency to rebloom, making it ideal for flower borders.
Growing Zones: 3 to 9
Iris
Irises come in a variety of colors and patterns, making them a visually stunning addition to any garden. They are relatively easy to grow and require minimal care once established. Irises are hardy plants that can thrive in various soil types and climates, making them suitable for many regions. They are generally resistant to many common garden pests and diseases. They attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making them a beneficial addition to gardens focused on supporting local wildlife.
Back Again! Dangerous Mood is a pale lavender-blue Iris with standards that contrast beautifully with dark, almost black falls. Blooms early midseason.
Gardening Zones: 3 to 9
Back again! Great Smokey Dawn has ruffled falls with deep lilac edges and a smoky-brown border with a bit of gold. The color of the falls is reflected on the standards. Blooms late midseason.
Gardening Zones: 3 to 9
New! Variegated Iris is notable for its foliage rather than the lavender-blue 4-6″ flowers it bears in late spring. Bright green, sword-like leaves are edged with light golden-yellow stripes adding a luminous effect to the garden from spring to fall.
Gardening Zones: 4 to 8
Lily
Lilies are known for their striking, large blooms and various colors. There are many types of lilies, including Asiatic, Oriental, Trumpet, and Tiger lilies, each with unique characteristics. Many lily varieties, such as Oriental lilies, are renowned for their delightful fragrance. They have a relatively long blooming period, especially if you plant a variety of species that bloom at different times. While not immune to pests, lilies are generally less susceptible to many common garden pests compared to other flowering plants. Lilies attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
New! This beautiful Turk’s Cap Lily has thick, recurved petals that are deep red with golden orange brushmarks concentrated around the center of each bloom. Orange stamens and abundant red freckles add extra pizazz to the fragrant, nodding flowers. Blooms from June to July.
Growing Zones: 3 to 8
New! Baferri is a new eye-catching Lily with fragrant white blooms and golden yellow midveins.
Growing Zones: 4 to 8
New! Morpho Pink is a new peachy pink Lily with spotted blooms that are flushed with violet along the petal edges.
Growing Zones: 3 to 8
Peony
Peonies are renowned for their large, lush, and often fragrant flowers. Once established, peonies can live for decades, often thriving for over 50 years. They are hardy and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided the soil is well-drained. Peonies are generally resistant to many common garden pests and diseases. They make excellent cut flowers due to their large, showy blooms and long vase life.
New! Pecher has blush pink, sweetly fragrant, 5″ double blooms that turn to shades of white as they age. Occasionally, red flares appear near the center of the blooms adding extra interest. Floriferous plants are filled with lush foliage. Blooms midseason.
Growing Zones: 3 to 8
Back Again! This novel peony brings a bit of fun to the springtime landscape. Twisted, fringed and fluted petals form single to semi-double flowers of white with raspberry-red streaking. Yellow staminodes surround a center of red stamens adding a brilliant pop of color. A unique addition to the garden or a vase. Blooms toward the middle of the peony season.
Growing Zones: 3 to 8
New! Sword Dance is a Japanese-type peony with style and class. The large, brilliant red, non-fading flowers are mildly fragrant and display large centers of red-striped, creamy yellow petaloids. A vigorous grower that is fantastic for landscaping. Blooms midseason.
Growing Zones: 3 to 8
Perennial
Perennial’s ability to thrive year after year with minimal intervention makes them an attractive choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Once established, perennials generally require less maintenance than annuals. They often need less watering and fertilizing, making them ideal for gardeners seeking lower-maintenance options. Perennials are often more resilient to harsh weather conditions and can be more drought-tolerant once established. Their hardiness makes them suitable for a wide range of climates and growing conditions. There is a vast array of perennial plants available, ranging from flowering plants to grasses and shrubs allowing gardeners to create diverse and dynamic garden designs.
Blushing Bridesmaid Helleborus
New! Part of the Wedding Party® collection, the new Blushing Bridesmaid has white, 2 1/2-3″ flowers with raspberry pink veining and a picotee edge.
Growing Zones: 4 to 9
New! This new Heuchera has leaves that emerge in tones of rosy peach and cherry, change to champagne and taupe, and finish in various shades of green. A silvery veil covers the leaves at every stage, highlighting the darker midveins. Bears white flowers in late spring.
Growing Guides: 4 to 9
New! Conga Line has green foliage displaying tinges of purple, but when flowering begins in late summer, warm burgundy tones appear to complement the peach, coral, and cream blossoms. Compact plants stay tidy and won’t flop open like older varieties.
Growing Zones: 4 to 9
Tulip
Tulips come in a variety of colors and patterns, from solid hues to multicolored blooms. Tulip bulbs are easy to plant and care for. They require minimal effort to establish, making them suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. They can thrive in a variety of soil types and climates. Tulips prefer well-drained soil and can grow well in both full sun and partial shade. Once planted, tulips require minimal maintenance. They generally need little watering and can be left in the ground to return year after year, especially in climates with cold winters. Tulips are relatively resistant to many common garden pests and diseases.
New! If you like Angelique, then you’ll love this early-blooming version. It has fully double 3 to 3 1/2″ fragrant blooms are a dreamy blend of pink and ivory. Blooms in early spring.
Growing Zones: 3 to 8
Customer Favorite! Ice Cream is a delightful addition to the spring garden. When in bloom, these large 4″ flowers look like a creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream sitting in a bowl made from rosy pink petals. As the flowers mature, the white layers open up into a peony-like bloom.
Growing Zones: 3 to 8
New! Sunny Prince will light up early spring landscapes with their glitzy blooms that are lemon yellow outside and darker yellow inside. Blooms in early spring.
Growing Zones: 3 to 8
Planting in the summer and fall is a strategic and rewarding endeavor that ensures a vibrant and beautiful garden come spring. By carefully selecting and planting bulbs and perennials during these cooler months, you will have a spectacular display of color for your spring garden. Embrace the seasons, and enjoy the beauty that thoughtful planting brings year after year.
Other Recommended Reading
- Fall Bulb Planting Tips
- An Easy Guide to Growing Amaryllis
- Iris Growing Guide
- 7 Common Garden Plants That Are Toxic to Dogs
- Toxic Houseplants: What Is Safe & Not Safe for Cats?
- Bee Kind Gardening – A Guide To Plant & Pollinator Balance
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