Snowdrops, crocus, daffodils, tulips. That should see you through to May. Garden centres will have plenty of choice coming in soon. I have been impressed with Lidl bulbs over the last couple of years. Cheap but good quality, but you have to get them when you first see them as they sell out quickly. You really can't go wrong with bulbs. Dig a hole twice as deep as the bulb. Plant it the right way up, put soil back . If you can get a few forget me not plants to grow in between,you will then have them forever more to provide a sea of blue under your tulips.
@GemmaJF so with the layering of the bulbs, how close to each other can I plant them? Do you layer them in height or do you just spread them out horizontally?
@GemmaJF so with the layering of the bulbs, how close to each other can I plant them? Do you layer them in height or do you just spread them out horizontally?
Layer them in height, usually with the largest bulbs at the lowest level working up. It's best not to overcrowd each layer, but it is surprising how many fit into a medium sized container. If it is not too overcrowded, it is often possible to let the container go on for a second season.
There are plenty of suggestions on the internet with much more detail on spacing etc, but the real fun is to figure out new unique combinations. As a general rule the larger bulbs go lower and flower later, so by looking at the flower dates given on the packets, it is possible to work out what to expect.
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so with the layering of the bulbs, how close to each other can I plant them?
Do you layer them in height or do you just spread them out horizontally?
There are plenty of suggestions on the internet with much more detail on spacing etc, but the real fun is to figure out new unique combinations. As a general rule the larger bulbs go lower and flower later, so by looking at the flower dates given on the packets, it is possible to work out what to expect.