The Rev. Fred Craddock, the pulpit giant who was like no other preacher you have ever heard, has died at 86, his church said. The Rev. Fred Craddock, the pulpit giant who was like no other preacher you have ever heard, has died at 86, his church said.
Tulips. Tulips (Tulipa hybrids) are an April-blooming flower that grow in a rainbow of bright colors. Ranging from 6 to 24 inches tall, tulips are ideal spring-blooming flower to grow along a perennial bed or in a cutting garden to use as fresh-cut flowers.
Rock rose makes spring-flower lovers wait until late in the season for blooms, but that extra dose of patience is worth it. Double varieties such as this one are one of the best flowers to plant in spring, with a profusion of petals on low-growing shrubs in both spring and early summer. Name: Helianthemum 'Annabel' Growing conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil