Plant hyacinth bulbs in full sun 3 to 6 inches apart 4 to 6 inches deep.
Bulbs to plant in winter for spring.
Plant with the pointed side up.
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.
If planting in a cooler climate right before winter you can plant a little deeper to give the bulb additional protection.
The pointed end is the stem.
Forced potted bulbs are a common sight in late winter and early spring but why do they have to be forced.
Spring bulbs are a feast for the eyes after a long dreary winter.
Chilling flower bulbs breaks a cycle that allows the plant to begin growth.
Spring blooming bulbs need at least six to eight weeks of cold in order to bloom.
Many begin blooming in late winter.
There are many types of bulb plants including lilies hyacinths daffodils and tulips just to name a few.
By preparing bulbs for winter and then spring in your fridge you can still enjoy a bloom from them.
If you really can t tell don t worry about it.
For the best displays a little forward planning is required.
You won t have to plant these bulbs until early spring.
Easy early season color.
If you live in an area without a freezing winter purchase pre chilled bulbs.
Replant them in the spring.
Replant them in the spring.
Begin to plant autumn and winter flowering bulbs corms and tubers in borders and containers in spring.
Spring blooming bulbs are one of the easiest and most rewarding plant groups we can use to extend the flowering season in our gardens.
Plant crocuses in full sun or light shade in november 3 inches deep and 3 to 4 inches apart.
Dig up tender summer blooming bulbs also known as spring bulbs every fall to avoid them succumbing to winter temperatures.
In a very warm climate gardeners often plant bulbs a little more shallowly 5 6 inches deep.
Crocus are one of the earliest flowering spring bulbs.
Dig holes 6 8 inches deep and plant bulbs with the pointed end facing up.
This allows the plant to emerge earlier than it would without forced chilling.
Spring bulbs include canna amaryllis calla dahlias elephant ear caladium ranunculus and gladiolus.
You can keep your garden in unfolding color for months in the spring and have the show start even before the snow melts.
You may even be able to see some shriveled roots on the flatter side.
While each plant is different you can generally plant them in the.
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.
