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Care for flower bulbs

hiltondave66hiltondave66 Posts: 4
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New to gardening! I understand that bulbs are lifted and stored. I have bought lots of bulbs, is it healthy to leave them in the ground permanently. Will this have a detrimental affect on them. Or can they happily remain there and thrive?

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    It depends on the type of bulbs and  the soil and growing conditions in your garden. 

    Tell us more  :)


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Which bulbs do you have?
    Many , like daffs are happier left in the ground, most tulips have a limited life, some of the more tender bulbs, like lilies are best lifted. 
    If your ground is free draining, you can get away with leaving more planted, than if you have wet , heavy clay. It's more often the wet which damages, than cold. 
    Devon.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Yes - let us know what you have, as they can have different requirements. Many just stay put and can then multiply over time.  :)
    The 'fancy' tulips are generally the most fussy regarding their needs.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • ZeroZero1ZeroZero1 Posts: 577
    I have lilies left in the ground flowering for years, but I guess it does depend on variety
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