In a mixed border it helps to get the perennials in first and then plant the bulbs between them. That way the growing perennials help to hide the dying bulb foliage and you get a longer period of colour, with the chance of some different combinations.
I see you have tulips further along, which generally need replacing each year.
Why not think of a couple more nice perennials you fancy, it's only narrow so you wouldn't need more than one of each, and dig up the hyacinths. Pop them in a pot or tray with a bit of compost if they have active roots, until you are ready to replant.
Autumn planting time is not far away, then you could plant the perennials and put clumps of tulips and hyacinths in between them, as deep as possible.
That way next year you could have unbroken colour from early spring onwards, all the way down the border.
It's a large area of one type of plant and I'm always nervous about moving something if it's healthy. However in this instance, it's going to improve the whole section if I lift the bulbs and replant in smaller groups between other plants.
I love the Penstemon Pete8 so will look for Garnet, or whatever it's called now. And there are poppies in random areas of the garden so will add those seeds too.
The leaning plants were battered by wind and rain at the time of the photo. It's south facing so most plants stay upright.
Right, I'm going to get brave and start digging when the soil is workable. We've had a few days of rain but it's back to sunshine again for the next few weeks.
Thank you @ Pete8. I have a pink one (unknown name) that I took cuttings from last year, planted in groups of 3 (because I read that somewhere)and they did not so bad. Maybe they'll be better next year. I'm going to source that P.Garnet and some patience😂
Posts
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
good luck
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
If they are I shall take your advice thank you.
It's a large area of one type of plant and I'm always nervous about moving something if it's healthy. However in this instance, it's going to improve the whole section if I lift the bulbs and replant in smaller groups between other plants.
I love the Penstemon Pete8 so will look for Garnet, or whatever it's called now. And there are poppies in random areas of the garden so will add those seeds too.
The leaning plants were battered by wind and rain at the time of the photo. It's south facing so most plants stay upright.
Right, I'm going to get brave and start digging when the soil is workable. We've had a few days of rain but it's back to sunshine again for the next few weeks.
Thank you