If you plant flower bulbs, you will of course not have the result the same day. The flower bulbs go through a whole process to eventually shine in your garden. To ensure that the flower bulbs bloom when you want them to bloom, you need to plant them at the right time. In what period do you want the flower bulbs to bloom? And in which period should they be planted? We from Plant & Bloom will explain it to you.
When do flower bulbs bloom?
Every flower bulb is different. And that’s a good thing. Due to the different moments of flowering, your garden will have a lot of color for a longer period. There are different types of bloomers, from early spring bloomers to late summer bloomers. Daffodils are the first spring bloomers. When the daffodils bloom, spring has officially started. The first daffodils will bloom from the beginning of March. Most species of muscaris and crocuses are spring flowers that can withstand the cold. They therefore often start flowering in February or March, which lasts until May. Tulips bloom in the last spring flowering period. This is from mid-April to early May. The flowering period of the anemone is very diverse. There are variants for almost every period of the year. Most bloom for a period between March and October. For most flower bulbs, the planting period influences when the flowers will bloom.
What is the best time to plant flower bulbs?
The period that a flower bulb has to be planted differs per species and when you want the flower bulb to bloom. All flower bulbs that bloom in the spring should be planted during autumn. It is important that the flower bulbs are in the ground before the first frost. The bulbs will then have established themselves well in the ground, so that they can protect themselves. Anemones and crocuses are best planted between mid-September and the end of October. Daffodils and muscaris can also be planted in November. It is the best time for tulips to plant them between mid-September and mid-December.
Flower bulbs cannot be stored for long, so even though your planting period is over, it is better to plant flower bulbs than keep them for the following year.
Where can flower bulbs be planted?
It’s not that you can only plant flower bulbs if you have a piece of land in the garden. It’s possible to plant flower bulbs in different places. Flower bulbs can also be planted in pots or flower boxes. So even with a balcony or patio you can enjoy beautiful flowers. All flower bulbs want to be in a sunny spot. For both flower bulbs in a pot and in the ground it is important that the water can drain away. There are several ways to plant flower bulbs in the ground. Lasagna planting is a special way for flower bulbs in pots, allowing you to enjoy flowers for longer.
