When is the best time of year to plant tulips and other flower bulbs?
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Tulip bulbs and other spring flowering bulbs should be planted in the Autumn / Fall, before the ground is frozen.
Answered by Miriam Young
Miriam Young is the owner of PlantConcierge.com
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As Miriam said, spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils (Narcissus), crocus, hyacinths and others are planted in autumn.
As a general rule of thumb, the depth that you plant a bulb should be equal to three times the diameter of that bulb. For instance, if you're planting a tulip bulb that's approximately 2 inches in diameter, it should be planted about 6 inches deep. Larger bulbs, like daffodils, may go slightly deeper, while small bulbs such as crocus or snowdrops may only go 2-3 inches deep. Good drainage is essential for bulbs if you want them to continue to return, year after year.
Answered by Troy B. Marden...Gardens from USA, Nashville, in June 2010.
Troy B. Marden...Gardens is a Garden Writer, Television Host and Designer
I'd like to add that bulbs can be planted in the Spring, also - but they will bloom out of their usual time-frame the first year and go back to their 'regular' schedule in succeeding years.
Answered by Labour of Love Landscaping & Nursery from USA, Glover, in June 2010.
Labour of Love Landscaping & Nursery is a design/build firm, and a retail nursery in Glover, VT.
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