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Spring Bulbs- Is It Too Late?

VoyagerxpVoyagerxp Posts: 651
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As the title reads, is it too late to plant spring bulbs.

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    No, but get them in asap before the ground gets frozen.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    And - if the ground's frozen, you can still put them in pots, and tuck them somewhere sheltered.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • VoyagerxpVoyagerxp Posts: 651
    Thanks peeps, i have some Alliums and Anemones i didn't get chance to plant. i've got the spot but wasn't sure about planting them now.  I will plant them tomorrow.




  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    I hope it's not too late, I won a pack of 'Jetfire' in a raffle this afternoon. :) 


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    Which! Gardening ran tests on this and found most things did ok, even if planted as late as December, though the flowering period might be delayed or a bit shorter. Things that flowered early were the most affected, but Alliums and Narcissi flowered even if planted in January!
    I haven't planted all mine yet, but I've got mostly tulips left :)
  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    Which! Gardening ran some tests on this and found most things can cope with late planting, though they might flower a bit later than usual and for a bit shorter time. Early flowerers were the most affected but Alliums, Tulips, Narcissi and Grape |Hyacinths flowered ok even if planted in January - though it's not recommended!
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    Maybe a useful tip to hasten germination with the Anemones ; soak the corms in water at room temperature for a few hours .
    They often plump up quite noticeably ! ;)
  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053
    Just planted my tulips and alliums today with some more scheduled for tomorrow. It's never too late. 
    'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
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