Spring bloomer
Spring bloomers should ideally be planted in autumn. Then they have enough time to take root in the new earth. This means that above-ground growth can start quickly in spring. If this planting date has been missed, you can alternatively plant in spring. Inquire about the variety-specific planting time in good time.
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Also the planting of Window boxes(€ 7.99 at Amazon *) with spring bloomers can be done in spring, in case a suitable one
wintering the planted vessels is not possible.
Summer bloomer
Summer bloomers are sensitive to frost and should therefore only be planted at the beginning of the vegetation phase. Spring is ideal, but only for Drive in warm rooms. To do this, they are planted in pots in March and April. In the open field, on the other hand, planting does not start until mid-May.
Check the bulbs
Bulbs that are not planted until spring have been in storage for a long time. It is almost inevitable that one or the other specimen will suffer as a result. Take a close look at each flower bulb. So
recognize Whether it is still of good quality. A healthy onion should still be plump, undamaged and free of mold.Location and soil
No general statement can be made here, because the individual bulb plants have different requirements. The checkerboard flower, for example, likes to stand damp, while other onions rot if they are too wet. Whether the chosen place can be shady or sunny also depends on the variety.
Therefore, before planting, find out what conditions the selected ones are Flower bulb varieties require. Only then will you be satisfied with its flowering time.
Planting in the bed
It is planted in frost-free soil, which is loosened with sand. Compost ensures that the flower bulbs replenish the nutrients they have lost. Then you can use them for subsequent years as well reuse. Here are a few more recommendations for planting:
- plant in tuffs or rows
- with planter baskets protect from voles
- on suitable Planting depth and pay attention to the planting distance
- After setting, water the bulbs well
Tips
If severe frosts are announced after planting, you should cover the planted onions with brushwood.
Pot planting
Flower bulbs can also do well in a pot or balcony box. Here it is important to use pots with drainage holes. A drainage layer made of coarse material such as gravel must also be laid at the bottom so that excess water can drain off. As a substrate can be a mixture of Potting soil and sand can be used.
The promises for this type of planting Lasagna method abundant flowers. Different types of flowers are combined and planted in layers.
