Do bulbs need fertiliser? If so, when?
If the choice of bulbs has been adapted to the local circumstance , no fertiliser is necessary , in rule . However , if you want to be perfectly sure that they bloom next season , some fertiliser ( preferable organic ) could be given , immediately after flower time .
Could you trim off the ugly leaves after bloom time?
No , never . Through these farewell the bulb collects new , essential nutrients for the next season .
When is the best time to plant bulbs?
Spring bulbs are planted in fall , between the end of September and mid - November ( for the Northern Hemisphere ) . Summerbulbs are plantedlate in spring , between the end of April and the ending of May . The ‘ Catalog ’ section on TulipWorld.com can divide bulbs by theirflowering season to make this selectioneasier .
Can bulbs be planted in containers as well?
Yes , most bulbs are doing very well in pots render there is good drainage and the containers are magnanimous enough . They should be at least 10 inches wide and 10 inches mellow . Plant about twice as many bulbsin a mess as is recommended .
How many bulbs do you plant on 1 m²?
This depends on the intend effect and the species used . For a natural looking upshot you need 15 - 20 tulip , 20 - 30 daffodil , 75 crocuses and 50 Anemone blanda . If you look for coloring material effect : 60 - 80 tulip , 60 - 100 daffodils , 150 crocuses and 150 Anemone blanda . TulipWorld.com feel to make an wallop there are minimal numbers that should be planted and that number is number with each bulb . If you naturalize , divide by two ! pot the electric-light bulb , multiply by two .
Are there any bulbs that like shade?
Yes , for object lesson : Chionodoxa , Puschkinia , Erythronium , Fritillaria meleagris , Hyacinthoides , Arum , Allium ursinum . Select shade conditions under the TulipWorld.com ‘ Bulb Finder ’ star for a full selection of what is available .
How deep do you plant bulbs?
You plant bulbs on a deepness of 2 to 3 meter the height of the light bulb . This is done to prevent dry out and freezing .
Do bulbs need care after planting?
It is important that bulb mature roots as presently as possible to be able to put up Robert Lee Frost and cold . When it has not rained in the first week after plant , the bulbs should be water .
Can bulbs be planted in the lawn and if so, which ones are suitable?
For imbed in lawn you need bulbs that flower too soon in springiness like Crocus , Scilla , Puschkinia , Galanthus , Erythronium , Anemone and Chionodoxa . After flower they call for clip to let their leaf die off naturally . Only then can the lawn be mowed again .
Which bulbs are suitable for naturalizing?
Allium flavum , Allium ursinum , Chionodoxa ( all species ) , Corydalis ( all species ) , Crocus tommasinianus , Hyacinthoides non - scripta , Scilla ( all species ) . All these increase easily as well . There is a “ naturalizing icon ” on each bulb page to let you know which I are better adapted at this .
