When to plant bulbs UK

Bulb planting calendar

With this scheme it is easy to find out when to plant bulbs for the desired season. Whether you want flowers for spring, summer or fall.

Practicalities

• Flower bulbs should generally be planted at a depth that is three times the height of the bulb. Deeper planting helps protect the bulbs from temperature fluctuations and encourages stable growth.
• Most bulbs have a specific orientation for planting. Pointed ends usually face upwards, while the flat or root ends should be planted facing downward. Planting bulbs in the correct orientation ensures proper growth.
• Well-draining soil is crucial for flower bulbs. Bulbs are susceptible to rot if planted in waterlogged soil. Adding organic matter to the soil can improve drainage.
• To achieve continuous blooms, consider planting bulbs with different bloom times in layers. This technique, known as lasagna planting, involves placing bulbs with later bloom times on top of those that bloom earlier.
• After flowering, leave the foliage intact until it turns yellow and withers. This allows the bulb to store energy for the next growing season. Bulbs can be lifted and divided every few years to rejuvenate crowded clumps.

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English Bluebell Bulbs 30 Bulb Pack, Quality True English Bluebells – Plant in Gardens, Borders & Fl...

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Crocus Species Mixed x 30 Flower Bulbs Size 5/7 Bright Spring Flowers Flowering from February. Easy ...

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Flowering Time : Late Winter to Spring Colour: Mixed Flowering Height: 7 cm Bulb Size: 5/7 Easy To Grow

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Triumph Tulip Mixed x 50 Flower Bulbs Size 10/11 Beautiful Bright Spring Flowers. Easy to Grow

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Flowering Time : Spring Flowering Height : 50 cm Bulb Size : 10 / 11 cm Colour : Mixed Easy To Grow

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100 x Miniature Daffodils - Tete A Tete - Spring Flowering Dwarf Daffodil Bulbs

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Spring Flowering size 8/10 bulbs

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Snowdrop Bulbs 16 Bulb Pack – Plant in Gardens, Borders & Flowerbeds – Flower Bulbs by Jamieson Brot...

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Oliwier's Bulbs 10 x Ranunculus Asiaticus Purple Beautiful Spring Summer Flowering Bulbs Persian But...

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Nothing beats Ranunculus flowers to add that dash of whimsy and romance to the garden. These rare ranunculus corms will produce unique purple blooms t... read more

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Daffodil 'Tete-a-Tete' Spring Bulbs – 100x Dwarf Hardy Plants with Bright Yellow Trumpet Flowers | L...

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Daffodil tete-a-tete is a dwarf spring flowering hardy garden bulb of a much smaller size than that of regular daffodils, making it the perfect compac... read more

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Mixed Daffodil Bulbs 1.5kg of Large Bulbs of Mixed Daffodils – Plant now in Gardens, Borders & Flowe...

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