Alphabetical Plant Listing

Best Spring Flowering Bulbs For Cold Climates

Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers


A cold climate has the following characteristics:

  • Temperatures can drop to around -20°C (-4°F) during the winter (This is typical for climate zones 5 & 6)
  • Winters are long and often accompanied by heavy snowfall
  • Spring does not last long
  • Summers are hot and dry

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 6
Plant Type Bulbs
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)

Top picture is courtesy of Peter Wiezoreck

While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 6
Plant Type Bulbs
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)

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