And do remember that many of these bulbs have to be dug up and stored for the winter in cold climates.

Achimenes is one of the small bulbs with lots of flowers. Not used nearly enough in container gardens or in shadier situations.

Acidanthera resembles a small annual gladiolus with dainty white striped flowers

Agapanthus comes in different species and hardiness levels but those blue tones are to covet where they can be grown

Amaryllis belladonna is the real amaryllis, the winter flower is a Hippeastrum. Go figure.

Anemone coronaria or windflower is a tender summer flowering bulb in reds, blues, pinks and whites.

Babiana or Baboon Flower is a tender South African native. Here's the answer to whether you can grow it.

Begonia are gorgeous but love the warmth (not sun)

Bletilla striata is a member of the orchid family and a real beauty in the part shade.

Calla lilies (Calla palustris) are superb and hardy flowering plants that will delight the bog garden grower for many years. See Zantedeschia too

Crocosmia are wonderful bulbs with flaming flowers. Put a few of these together in a garden bed and watch the visitors flock there in late summer.

Camassia are one of the most underused perennial bulbs in the garden.

Cannas flower bulbs are showy tropicals you definitely want in containers or in your big beds.

Colocasia or Elephant Ear Bulbs are spectacular tropical tubers that put on a massive foliage display and are well worth growing. Here's how to grow and overwinter them.

Crinum or Swamp lily is a fun little bulb that is excellent for balcony gardening or bulb container gardening.

Dahlia are one of the four top summer blooming bulbs by the number of bulbs sold.

How to plant dahlia - article here

Storing dahlia bulbs information here Even though they're actually a tuber and not a bulb.:-)

Eremurus is a tuberous rooted member of the lily family that blooms in early summer but is one of the most stunning plants for the early summer garden.

Eucomis or Pineapple Lily is a bulb that more folks should consider growing. Looks like a pineapple. Fun.

Freesia are a gardener's dream and here's the tricks to growing them.

Galtonia candicans has nodding, white, fragrant flowers in mid-summer. What else do you need to know? (click the link to find out)

Gladiolus are wonderfully huge flowering and easy to grow

Gloriosa or Flame Lily is a tender vine with a glorious flower.

Liatris or Gayfeather is a plant that should be grown much more often. There's one for every full, hot sunny garden with decent soils.

Hemerocallis or Daylilies aren't really lilies but they are easy to grow and bloom for a very long time if you follow the suggestions in this article.

Hymenocallis or Summer Daffodil is a tender Peruvian bulb that makes an excellent mid-summer show in the garden or containers.

Ornithogalum or Chincherinchees are white summer bloomers with a funny name. Grow in shade and damp soils. (spreader!)

Oxalis is one of those wonderful small bulbs for containers or the front of the perennial border. Here are the details of growing the tender species.

Ranunculus make excellent cut flowers for summer bouquets.

> Sparaxis corms are great for containers.

Tigridia or Mexican Tiger Flower demands specific care and attention if you want to succeed.

Zantedeschia is also called Calla Lily and you'll want to grow this plant for sure.

Zephyranthes are a small flowering bulb but one you can easily start and increase from seed.