If planting in a cooler climate right before winter you can plant a little deeper to give the bulb additional protection.
Bulbs to plant in winter for spring.
Spring blooming bulbs need at least six to eight weeks of cold in order to bloom.
Begin to plant autumn and winter flowering bulbs corms and tubers in borders and containers in spring.
This allows the plant to emerge earlier than it would without forced chilling.
Plant bulbs are generally planted in the fall or spring but in reality they can be planted anytime so long as you can physically dig a hole.
Even as winter takes hold there are a few tough little winter flowering bulbs that are happy to brave the cold and bring a welcome splash of colour to brighten the darkest days of the year.
Chilling flower bulbs breaks a cycle that allows the plant to begin growth.
You may even be able to see some shriveled roots on the flatter side.
You can keep your garden in unfolding color for months in the spring and have the show start even before the snow melts.
Dig holes 6 8 inches deep and plant bulbs with the pointed end facing up.
Easy early season color.
Dig up tender summer blooming bulbs also known as spring bulbs every fall to avoid them succumbing to winter temperatures.
Spring bulbs include canna amaryllis calla dahlias elephant ear caladium ranunculus and gladiolus.
If you really can t tell don t worry about it.
If you think your only choices for spring blooming bulbs are daffodils or tulips you are in for a treat.
Spring bulbs are a feast for the eyes after a long dreary winter.
If you live in an area without a freezing winter purchase pre chilled bulbs.
Many begin blooming in late winter.
There are many types of bulb plants including lilies hyacinths daffodils and tulips just to name a few.
Replant them in the spring.
In a very warm climate gardeners often plant bulbs a little more shallowly 5 6 inches deep.
Plant crocuses in full sun or light shade in november 3 inches deep and 3 to 4 inches apart.
Crocus are one of the earliest flowering spring bulbs.
For the best displays a little forward planning is required.
Plant with the pointed side up.
The pointed end is the stem.
Replant them in the spring.
Special directions for spring blooming bulbs if you are not storing spring blooming bulbs in the garage consider storing bulbs for the winter in your refrigerator.
By preparing bulbs for winter and then spring in your fridge you can still enjoy a bloom from them.
Not only will they bring a smile to the faces of winter weary gardeners but these brightly colored flowers provide vital early season nectar for native bees.
Spring blooming bulbs are one of the easiest and most rewarding plant groups we can use to extend the flowering season in our gardens.
Forced potted bulbs are a common sight in late winter and early spring but why do they have to be forced.
