When is the best time to plant flower bulbs, and how do you properly plant them? With these tips, you'll be a show-stopper with flowering bulbs in your garden all year round.
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The term "flower bulb" often refers not only to true bulbs like daffodils and tulips, but also to corms and rhizomes . Technically, these are not bulbs, although the difference is small. Unlike perennials, a flower bulb stores the nutrients it needs for growth within the bulb itself. This is also the reason you should never cut back foliage after flowering. Together with sunlight and water, it converts into food for next year's flowers.
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Flower bulbs are fantastic! It's so hopeful and wonderful to fill the garden with these little promises in the fall. And then just wait. In this special issue of Gardeners' World, you'll find tons of inspiration for growing flower bulbs—all year round. Success guaranteed!
If you want to enjoy blooming tulips, crocuses, or other spring flowers in the spring, you can plant them in the garden in the fall. Do this from September to December, before the first frost. In the spring, you can plant summer bulbs , such as dahlias and lilies. By May, the risk of frost has passed, and they can go into the ground with peace of mind. This way, you can enjoy the vibrant colors in your garden for months to come.
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If you want to enjoy flowering bulbs in your garden all year round, plant them at the following times:
Crocus, grape hyacinths ( Muscari ), tulips , crown imperial ( Fritillaria imperialis ), and camassia. Note: try not to plant tulips until November or even December. Thanks to the cold soil, diseases like tulip blight are less likely to take hold.
Flower bulbs grow and bloom virtually anywhere, as long as the soil is well-drained. They thrive in a sunny spot. Some bulbs, like snowdrops or daffodils, also thrive in shade. Flowering bulbs look beautiful in pots and window boxes, brighten up your lawn, add color to perennial borders, or at the foot of trees. And who doesn't love a wildflower meadow? The possibilities are endless.
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Are you gardening on heavy soil, like clay? First, add a handful of grit or sand to the planting hole and place the bulb on top. This will prevent your bulbs from getting wet feet. Bulb plants that do prefer heavier clay soil include fritillaries and daylilies.
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The rule of thumb is to dig a hole three times the depth of the bulb. It's better to plant slightly too deep than too shallow, although there are exceptions, so check the depth of each variety to determine how deep to plant your bulbs . For example, plant dahlias just below ground level, and when planting cannas, it's best to leave the tops slightly above ground.
Flowering bulbs are at their most beautiful when planted generously. This step-by-step plan will get you started right away.
Dig a hole about three times the depth of the bulb. A trowel or bulb planter are useful tools.
Always place the flower bulb with the pointed side facing up and maintain a depth of twice the flower bulb.
Planting flower bulbs in groups of at least 10 has the best effect.
Plant the taller growing flowers behind the lower ones for a beautiful composition.
Cover the bulb with soil. You can mark the spot with a tag or stick, if desired.
If the soil hasn't been soaked yet, you can water the bulbs right away.
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When planting flower bulbs in containers or pots, these tips can help you.
Plant the bulbs shallower and closer together, about 1 to 2 cm apart.
If desired, choose layers (like a bulb lasagna ), for example: potting soil up to halfway, tulip bulbs, potting soil, daffodils, potting soil, and crocuses. The crocuses will bloom first, and the rest will follow.
