I don't think the compost will do any harm to anything except possibly the tulips which prefer dry well-drained conditions, but it isn't necessary so it's money you could have spent on more bulbs . I wouldn't bother digging them up now.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
Compost is perfectly fine for planting bulbs The drainage capability of it is the main factor [especially in containers ] and that depends on the type of bulb. Some need moisture, and some need very sharp drainage.
I'm not sure why it was indicated earlier in the thread that it was 'injurious'.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I assumed we were talking about planting bulbs in the ground. They don't need added compost, but I don't think it's harmful except possibly by increasing moisture retention for the dry-lovers (and in heavy soil it might do the opposite - mine is sandy and well-drained so for me adding compost increases moisture retention).
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
I think the confusion is because the OP was asking about bulb fibre @muckyhandsmike , and then there was a comment about compost, but it wasn't enlarged on or clarified
As @JennyJ and myself have said - compost is generally fine, but it's just a case of tailoring things according to the existing soil, if they're going in the ground. Pots are generally easier, but the type of bulb is also important. Most potted bulbs in compost will be fine as long as there's adequate drainage
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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The drainage capability of it is the main factor [especially in containers ] and that depends on the type of bulb. Some need moisture, and some need very sharp drainage.
I'm not sure why it was indicated earlier in the thread that it was 'injurious'.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
As @JennyJ and myself have said - compost is generally fine, but it's just a case of tailoring things according to the existing soil, if they're going in the ground. Pots are generally easier, but the type of bulb is also important.
Most potted bulbs in compost will be fine as long as there's adequate drainage
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...