Potluck Fruit Punch Bulb Mix

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

Varies

Mature Spread

Varies

Growing Zones

8 to 10

Potluck Fruit Punch Bulb Mix

The Potluck Fruit Punch Bulb Mix brings a cheerful wave of color to your garden from summer through fall. With warm shades of yellow, pink, red, orange, and white, this collection combines tall, showy blooms with softer textures for a display that keeps changing all season. Each bulb variety has been chosen to complement the others, giving you layers of interest in borders, beds, or containers.

What’s Inside

• 10 Orange Electric Gladioli
• 3 Tokyo Calla Lilies
• 3 Roberta Oriental Lilies
• 5 Kobold Liatris Spicatas
• 3 Tournesol Freesias
• 3 Double Dark Red Begonias
• 3 My Love Dahlias

Highlights

• Extended Season: Blooms begin in midsummer and continue into fall.
• Mix of Colors & Textures: A lively palette that feels full and balanced in any setting.
• Flexible Use: Perfect for garden beds, borders, containers, or fresh-cut bouquets.

Planting Guide

Choose a sunny or partly sunny location with soil that drains well. Space bulbs according to type and depth, then water after planting. As the season progresses, the mix will unfold in layers, creating an evolving garden display.

Ongoing Care

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during active growth.
• Fertilizing: Apply bulb fertilizer as shoots emerge for strong stems and flowers.
• Deadheading: Trim away faded blooms to keep plants looking tidy and to encourage continued flowering.
• After Bloom: Allow foliage to naturally yellow and fade so bulbs can recharge for the following year.

Container Planting

This bulb mix thrives in planters. Use a pot with drainage holes and rich potting soil. Arrange taller types like gladioli and liatris in the center or back, and place shorter blooms such as begonias near the edges for a layered look.

How to Plant Potluck Fruit Punch Bulb Mix

In the Ground

• Timing: Plant in spring once the chance of frost has passed.
• Location: Pick a sunny or partly sunny area with well-draining soil.
• Planting: Loosen the soil, mix in compost or bulb fertilizer, and plant each bulb at the proper depth. Cover with soil and press lightly.
• Water: Water thoroughly right after planting to help bulbs settle in.

FAQs for Potluck Fruit Punch Bulb Mix

1. What bulbs are included in this mix?

This set features gladioli, lilies, liatris spicatas, freesias, begonias, and dahlias—a colorful blend that blooms from midsummer through fall.

2. When and how should I plant these bulbs?

Plant in spring when soil has warmed to about 50°F and frost danger is past. Use well-draining soil in a sunny to partly sunny area. Place bulbs 2–3 times their height deep and 4–6 inches apart depending on size. Water well after planting.

3. Can I grow this mix in containers?

Yes, it grows beautifully in pots. Choose a container with good drainage, add quality potting soil, and arrange taller bulbs like gladioli and liatris toward the center or back with shorter ones such as begonias at the edges.

4. How long will the flowers bloom?

These bulbs bloom in succession, giving you color from midsummer until early fall.

5. Are these bulbs good for pollinators?

Yes, many of the flowers—including lilies, liatris, and freesias—are attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making them both beautiful and beneficial to your garden.