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What to do with bulbs

darren hansen 134darren hansen 134 Posts: 122
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May be a silly question but I have some bulbs that I planted in tubs that have now done their job... when all the dead material has gone..can I replant them into the garden?.. thanks

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Yes.   Most bulbs will be fine altho forced hyacinths may take a year to recover and flower again.   Fancy tulips may not do well either but species and botanic tulips should be fine.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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  • darren hansen 134darren hansen 134 Posts: 122

  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    In the garden your tulips want a free draining soil and some are poor flowers year two.
    Also need planting deeply. Narcissus are happy in a more retentive soil.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • bcpathomebcpathome Posts: 1,313
    I just dig them out and bung them in the garden and use the pots for something else.
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