I am zone 5b - 6a (Northern Utah)
I know I'm a little late with doing this (at least with tulips, as apparently they're supposed to be planted 6-8 weeks before first frost, and I'm right at 6 weeks if I plant then next week!), but I decided I want to have some spring flowers on my patio next year. This last winter was so cold and long, and if it happens again, I want some cheering up!

I have the usual ideas of tulips, irises, daffodil, crocus and hyacinth. Are there any other types of spring blooms that I'm not aware of?
If they're not available at a common store, and I have to special order them, they may have to wait until 2015 Spring, but that's okay. At least I'll have a plan and can start on time for that one!

And yes, I have 'silk' flowers in the house... but it's just not the same as a fresh bloom ;)