8 Bulbs You MUST Plant in October for STUNNING Spring Flowers!, by Green Haven Yards on YouTube. 30 min 15 s.
- Video length
- 30 min 15 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick a sunny or lightly shaded bed with soil that drains well. Dig out weeds and loosen the top 20 to 30 cm of soil before you start.
Check your bulbs are firm and free of mould. Discard any soft or shrivelled ones, since they will not grow.
Plant daffodils about three times their own height deep, roughly 15 cm, with the pointed tip facing up. Space them 10 to 15 cm apart.
Set tulips about 15 to 20 cm deep and 10 to 15 cm apart. Plant them later in October or early November when the soil has cooled.
Plant small bulbs such as crocuses and snowdrops about 7 to 10 cm deep. Grape hyacinths go about 10 cm deep in small groups.
Place hyacinths 15 cm deep and alliums 10 to 15 cm deep with the flat base down. Firm the soil gently over each bulb.
Water the bed well after planting to settle the soil. Do not soak it, since bulbs rot in waterlogged ground.
Spread a light layer of compost or mulch over the bed. Mark the spots so you do not dig them up before spring.
Tips and common mistakes
Plant in groups of 10 or more bulbs for a fuller display instead of single rows.
Never let bulbs sit in soggy soil, because well-drained ground is the key to avoiding rot.
In warm climates, chill tulip and hyacinth bulbs in the fridge for 6 to 8 weeks before planting.
Wear gloves when handling bulbs and fertiliser, and keep them away from pets and children.
Questions
When should I plant daffodil bulbs?
Plant daffodils in September to October in cool and central climates, while the soil is still workable. In warm areas, wait until the soil cools in late October or November.
Which way up do bulbs go?
Set bulbs with the pointed tip facing up and the flat base down. If you cannot tell, plant them on their side and they will usually still grow.
Do I need to water bulbs after planting?
Water once after planting to settle the soil, then leave them to autumn rain. Only water again if the weather stays dry for weeks.
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