Bulbs such as Daffodils, Tulips and Crocus herald the arrival of Spring – there’s nothing more exciting than the sight of their bold and bright colours peeking up from the ground. Learn how you can bring this excitement to your garden with our guide below!
General
Spring-flowering bulbs should be planted in the Autumn for displays next season. Some bulbs such as Tulips can be planted as late as November, but it’s best to get your bulbs in the ground so that they can establish a good root system before the weather becomes too cold. Hardy Summer flowering bulbs like Lilies and Alliums can also be planted in the autumn.
Plant in herbaceous borders, in pots, or leave in the ground to naturalise. If planted in pots be sure to water frequently and keep moist.
On Receipt
Most bulbs you buy will be packed and delivered in perforated polythene bags, and some may come with sawdust in the bags, to keep condensation at bay. Once received, if you cannot plant them straight away, it is always best to keep them in a cool, dark, moisture-free place and that’ll make sure they keep for a few weeks.
Planting Spring Flowering Bulbs
There is a simple rule of thumb when planting bulbs; Plant bulbs at twice the depth of the height of the bulb and four times their width apart. e.g 5cm tall bulbs need to be planted 10cm below the surface of the ground and 20cm apart. The following guide may help you
Please check the bag for any additional planting instructions.
They are fine to plant even if a little green growth is showing, or if they arrive with a little mould. As long as the bulbs are firm and not squishy they are completely fine, but if any are squishy or soft when you receive them, get in touch and we will replace them. They’ll just need a good watering when you plant them, and then only when the soil is dry. Leave them in the ground once they die back – they’ll come back bigger and better each year.
Whilst all the energy that a bulb needs in order to grow is stored in the bulb itself, they will do better if you feed them with fertiliser when in active green growth.
Spring Flowering Bulb Aftercare
Whilst all the energy that a bulb needs in order to grow is stored in the bulb itself, they will do better if you feed them when in active green growth. Your bulbs will die back at the end of the growing season. Leave them in the ground once they die back – and they should come back bigger and better each year!