There's nothing like drifts of vivid flowers to awaken the senses in spring! Bulbs provide a foolproof floral display that brightens gardens, feeds the drowsy queen bumblebees, and lifts the spirits. The bulbs we plant in fall are dormant perennials, and the cool, moist autumn soil awakens them from their dormancy so they can begin growing roots in preparation for the spring show.
Choose a site where the bulbs will receive at least part sun throughout the spring. They look beautiful growing beneath deciduous trees, and they will receive ample sunlight before the trees leaf out. Areas of constant shade, like the south side of a building, will not work as well because the plants need sun to make food for future flowers. Also choose a spot with good drainage or the bulbs may rot. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter or build up a raised bed or berm to plant in.
depth depends on the size of the bulb. The general rule is to plant twice as deep as the bulb is wide.
the exuberant colors of spring bulbs make a grand statement
that firm, fresh, healthy-looking, just as if you were buying a good quality onion or baking potato. Reject soft, moldy, or diseased bulbs, as well as those that are shriveled or brittle.
to the soil for nutrients and drainage.
when planting, when stems begin to appear, when starting to flower and when dying down.
while the bulbs are growing.
thoroughly if expecting heavy frost over winter (not likely in Wellington)
Popular spring flower bulbs include:
> Bluebells > Crocus > Daffodils > Freesias
> grape hyacinths > hyacinths
> Jonquils > Ranunculus > Tulips
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