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When to plant spring bulbs
Allyblueeyes
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Hello everyone.
Silly question time I’m afraid!
I’ve got loads of spring bulbs to plant in my terracotta pots but the summer bedding i.e. nemesia, verbena, heliotrope, anthirrinum etc are all still looking lovely and healthy and I’m really reluctant to pull them up. When is the absolute definitive cut-off point for planting spring bulbs? I’ve got tulip purissima, narcissus and allium neopolitanum, amongst other various crocus and small spring bulbs, identity unknown.
I know the first frost will kill the bedding plants off but that could be ages away - especially here in Hertfordshire.
Any advice appreciated. I’ve tried googling but nothing definitive.
Again, apologies for silly question ????
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I've planted both Tulips and Narcissus in December and still had them flower next year although later than normal.
My own Crocus are already starting to sprout and I've never gone after November for planting them. Not sure about the Allium.
Thanks LG2, that‘s helpful and reassuring ??
Good luck Allyblueeyes.
Depends on the type of daffs.. I've got January and February varieties so had to get them in before the end of September, same with Feb Crocus. I usually leave Alliums & Tulips until at least November
Last edited: 10 October 2017 16:41:00
Thanks both - much appreciated. I’ll take a chance and plant the Daffs end of October and leave the alliums and tulips ‘til November - I’m sure by then the summer bedding will be passed it! Cheers!
Most Daff varieties are March/April so you should be fine, if not they'll just be a little late to the party!
Thanks Mark. I’m happy to go with that