Flower bulbs are plentiful in garden centers and supermarkets in autumn. Is that because this time of year is the best time to plant? It is extremely important to comply with it, because it determines whether we actually see the bulbs that have been planted blooming.

Spring bloomers are planted in the fall

Planting time for spring bloomers

Planting time for spring bloomers like squill, hyacinth, crocus, daffodil and tulip is in the fall of every year. Although the plants do not sprout and bloom until spring. As a rule, the time from the middle/end of September is ideal. When the flower bulbs should actually be planted depends on the weather.

  • the ground must not be frozen
  • in frost-free soil can be planted even until December
  • If the weather is very mild, it is better to wait a little longer
  • the roots then do not grow optimally
  • premature sprouting can also occur
  • A soil temperature of permanently below 12 degrees Celsius is ideal

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Plant the flower bulbs as soon as the ideal conditions are in place. Because long and improper storage robs them of some of their driving force.

Alternative planting date

Planting in autumn is ideal because it gives the bulbs time to develop roots. If for some reason you forgot to plant bulbs in the fall, nature gives you a second great opportunity to catch up on that gardening chore: spring. If you plant the flower bulbs in spring, you should do so in March or April at the latest.

Frost sensitive onions

The flower bulbs that bloom in summer usually do not originate in our latitudes. They come from tropical areas where frost is not part of the weather repertoire. They should never be planted in the fall.

The time for these types of flower bulbs is not until mid-May, when they can no longer freeze outside. These include the popular gladioli, dahlias and begonias.

However, exotic bulbous plants are allowed to thrive weeks in advance in a warm and bright room. If you start in February or March, they can be in full bloom as early as May.

Flower bulbs in pots

Spring flowering bulbs that are to bloom in pots or balcony boxes (€109.00) are also planted in autumn. However, they are more sensitive to frost. Sunny winter days are also unfavorable for them because they stimulate budding far too early.

For these reasons, flower bulbs in pots are overwintered in the basement. Alternatively, the pots can remain outside, but must be protected with Styrofoam or fleece. If you have no way of safely overwintering the flower bulbs, it is better to wait until spring to plant them.

Flower decorations for the house

If we want to experience cheerful, colorful flowers at home in the dreary winter, flower bulbs are ideal for this. Most species bring not only color, but also an enchanting scent.

In winter you can put spring bloomers in a glass jar with a layer of pebbles and some water. This has a decorative effect from the root to the flower.

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