In the garden and in the pot
Flower bulbs can be planted directly in the garden soil. Depending on the variety, they can stay there forever after setting. Because spring bloomers like crocuses, hyacinths, daffodils and tulips are perennial and hardy.
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You can Plant bulbs even in the lawn. Some species then continue to reproduce diligently and are therefore suitable to feral.
Nobody needs to own a garden to enjoy the blooms of the bulb flowers. Also pots of all kinds and Flower boxes(€ 149.00 at Amazon *) can be filled with them. The small "portions" are mobile and can be set up decoratively anywhere.
Note:
Since the onions placed in pots are subject to temperature fluctuations outside, they must safely overwinter. Preferably in a cool cellar.
Planting time
Spring flowering bulbs are hardy. They will be set as early as autumn.
- The planting season begins in the middle to the end of September
- it can be planted by the end of December
- the days shouldn't be too mild
- the ground must not be frozen
- alternatively, spring planting is possible
Frost-sensitive flower bulbs may only be planted outside after the ice saints. You can put these flower bulbs on the windowsill as early as February prefer in the pot.
Tips
You can bloom in spring for your own four walls Plant bulbs in January as well.
Location and soil
Most bulbous plants prefer a sunny location. The garden soil must be loose and permeable. If it is too moist, the onions will rot quickly. Heavy soils can be loosened with sand. Compost before planting provides the necessary nutrients.
In the pot you can put flower bulbs in normal Potting soil be set. A drainage layer is important Expanded clay(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) as well as sufficient drainage holes.
Planting dates
Outdoor bulbs can be planted in rows or tuffs. Sporadic planting is also possible, but the flowers visually disappear. The following should be noted:
- Planting depth is twice the length of the bulb
- between large tubers approx. Leave 8 cm of space
- between small tubers 2-5 cm
- Firmly press the onion
- Moisten the soil well
Tips
If you have a mouse plague in your garden, then plant Bulbs that voles don't like. You can also use special planters and such protect the onions from voles.
Quality of the flower bulbs
Fresh flower bulbs have the best possible budding power. Buy them immediately before planting. Make sure that the onions are plump and undamaged. The bigger an onion is, the bigger and more beautiful it will also bloom.
If you have the Propagate bulbs yourself, you may have to dig up in autumn and keep them cool and airy in winter.