Last
week the flower bulbs I ordered have arrived. Alas, at the moment it is much
too dry in my garden to plant the bulbs. I will have to wait for rain in order
to start working into the heavy clay soil.
As
I tell my flower bulb supplier (Jan Deen) the bulbs have arrived
safely, he expresses his concern about the changing climate. This spring the
crop was disappointing because of frost and drought and now planting is a
problem because it is too dry and warm. He has a point there. I went to the
beach last week! Bizarre.
Yet
there is something that I can do; planting the flower bulbs in pots. It is a
very simple job.
Tip.
I
do not plant the bulbs directly into the basket or terracotta pot but in a
plastic container that fits exactly into the basket or terracotta pot. That
gives me the opportunity to switch. Once one species has finished flowering, I
put another container with bulbs in its place. Mind you: The larger bulbs of
tulips and daffodils do better in a larger container pot. So think big!
How
to proceed?
Put
some soil in the plastic pot and plant a layer of bulbs. Cover the bulbs with a
layer of potting soil and plant/place another layer of bulbs on top of that.
Cover the bulbs with soil. Do not forget to label the container. Believe me,
after 6 months you will not remember what you've planted. Planting bulbs in
pots is quickly done. Faster than I can type this blog!
Can
I still plant bulbs?
Plant
bulbs with a naked skin like snowdrops, Frittelaria and Imperial crowns as soon
as possible You can plant tulips in pots until mid-January (provided the soil
is not frozen).
CHECK. My frittelaria bulbs are planted.
So no stress. I have got plenty of time!
New followers a warm welcome
To inspire you I add some pictures of my spring bulbs in pots.
white and yellow tulipsTo inspire you I add some pictures of my spring bulbs in pots.
everything is possible
A little basket on the garden bench
bright colours
a little bit of everything
white tulips
tulipa 'Copper Image'
beautiful narcissus 'Pueblo'
that is the right one!
Many containers waiting for spring.
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