How to plant a bulb lasagna to get a blooming container fall through spring, by armstronggarden on YouTube. 1 min 58 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 58 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick a deep pot with drainage holes. Bulbs need room for roots, so choose one at least 30 cm (12 in) deep and wide enough to hold several layers.
Fill the bottom third with potting mix and firm it lightly. Leave space for the deepest bulb layer.
Plant the largest, latest-blooming bulbs first, pointed end up, about 15 cm (6 in) deep. Space them so they do not touch.
Add a layer of mix about 5 cm (2 in) deep over the first bulbs. Do not press down hard.
Set the next layer of smaller bulbs on top, spaced between the bulbs below. Use no-chill types such as paperwhites or freesia.
Cover with more mix until the pot is about 5 cm (2 in) from the rim. Leave no bulbs showing.
Plant small fall color like pansies or violas on the top layer. They fill the pot while the bulbs root.
Water well until it runs out the drainage holes. Keep the mix moist but not soggy through the season.
Tips and common mistakes
Use only no-chill bulbs in zones 9 and 10, or chill tulips and hyacinths in the fridge for 8 weeks first.
Never stack bulbs directly on each other; a thin layer of mix between them stops rot.
Put the pot where it gets sun but is sheltered from heavy rain so bulbs do not sit in water.
Mark the layers with a small label so you remember what is planted where.
Questions
Can I use tulips in a warm climate?
Tulips need chilling, so put them in the fridge for about 8 weeks before planting. Or skip them and use no-chill bulbs like paperwhites and freesia.
How often should I water the pot?
Water when the top few centimetres of mix feel dry. Keep it damp but never waterlogged, since bulbs rot in standing water.
Will the bulbs come back next year?
Many no-chill bulbs bloom well the first spring. After flowering, let the leaves die back and feed the pot to help them return.
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