In pot culture, tulip bulbs are almost completely defenseless against the temperature fluctuations of winter. While the cold stimulus is important for subsequent flower induction, the warmth of the winter sun can have a detrimental effect. Read here how to properly overwinter tulips in pots.
Tulip bulbs can be overwintered in the pot if it is buried
Bury pots without further ado - this is how it works
So that the tulip bulbs sprout punctually at the beginning of spring, they are planted in the pot in the autumn of the previous year. In order to protect the flower bulbs from strong temperature fluctuations, we recommend the following gardening trick:
- Plant the pot with the tulip bulbs in a sheltered spot in the sandy soil
- Dig the pit so deep that the top edge of the bucket is a hand's breadth above the ground
- Mark the spot with wooden sticks
If winter comes with heavy rainfall, cover the buried pots with fleece or foil. A snow cover, on the other hand, is an advantage so that the tulip bulbs are stimulated to sprout. As soon as no more severe ground frosts are to be expected in early spring, dig up the tulip bulbs in the pot again.