1L will do fine. The first year they rely almost solely on the bulb for everything they need. As they start growing, start to feed with tomorite to buid up a strong plant which stands a reasonable chance of succeeding in the future. Depth in the pot is not crucial , but it is important when you plant out.
Tulips aren't always good repeaters for lots of us. It depends on the variety, your conditions and a slice of luck. You can grow as annuals and pull them out each year after they have flowered. 2 inches deep is enough when grown as annuals. This method, whilst not the cheapest, has the merit of guaranteeing flowers and I like to try different types each year.
My daughter bough some daffs last year and planted them in Jan, they were lovely and flowered at the usual time. She does live in Cornwall though, not sure if this would work in other areas.
I have just put my daffs in, tulips soon, alliums, no rush, end of the month will do.
Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor.
Late planting is fine.... the bulb is probably on the move even before it is planted! If you laid a bulb on top of the soil I would bet it would make a valiant effort to flower.
I shouldn't think you've done anything wrong unless you've planted them VERY shallowly. Some of mine are shooting. It's so mild this year that everything is growing.
First frost here this morning but no more frost forecast for the next few days.
Grape hyacinths always rise up to the surface.....I pop a layer of compost over them in the autumn....and do very well in my garden in France too (though I had to astop somebody picking them last year!)...they are almost a weed they multiply so quickly.
I tend to plant most bulbs in pots and then keep them in or behind the greenhouse until they come into flower. At that point you can see where the gaps are in your garden and then just dig a hole and put the contyents of the pot straight in. It's one of my few concessions to instant colour gardening.
I shall be up to the garden centres in the next few weeks to pick up their heavily discounted bulbs - did the most amazing planters last years when the GC priced all packs of bulbs at 99p, even when they had been £7.99.
You have given me the idea, i am going into town tomorrow and will look in garden centre for bargains. Parkers usually have some good bargains too, i just got packets of 20 daffs cheap and free tulips with the order, and 10% off for GW readers.
Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor.
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hey clk - you could sow some wildflower seed. It is pretty drab during spring, but jumps into life during july and august.
WW what a clever idea. So simple really. Thank you
I was wondering what to do with my tulips- I didn't want to chop the rest of my bulbs up.Should they go in 1L pots for the depth or larger?
1L will do fine. The first year they rely almost solely on the bulb for everything they need. As they start growing, start to feed with tomorite to buid up a strong plant which stands a reasonable chance of succeeding in the future. Depth in the pot is not crucial , but it is important when you plant out.
Tulips aren't always good repeaters for lots of us. It depends on the variety, your conditions and a slice of luck. You can grow as annuals and pull them out each year after they have flowered. 2 inches deep is enough when grown as annuals. This method, whilst not the cheapest, has the merit of guaranteeing flowers and I like to try different types each year.
Do go ahead and plant! I always plant tulips deeply and have many that have been in for years. As others have said remember to feed.
My daughter bough some daffs last year and planted them in Jan, they were lovely and flowered at the usual time. She does live in Cornwall though, not sure if this would work in other areas.
I have just put my daffs in, tulips soon, alliums, no rush, end of the month will do.
Late planting is fine.... the bulb is probably on the move even before it is planted! If you laid a bulb on top of the soil I would bet it would make a valiant effort to flower.
I shouldn't think you've done anything wrong unless you've planted them VERY shallowly. Some of mine are shooting. It's so mild this year that everything is growing.
First frost here this morning but no more frost forecast for the next few days.
They'll sort themselves out. They alwaysdo
In the sticks near Peterborough
Grape hyacinths always rise up to the surface.....I pop a layer of compost over them in the autumn....and do very well in my garden in France too (though I had to astop somebody picking them last year!)...they are almost a weed they multiply so quickly.
I tend to plant most bulbs in pots and then keep them in or behind the greenhouse until they come into flower. At that point you can see where the gaps are in your garden and then just dig a hole and put the contyents of the pot straight in. It's one of my few concessions to instant colour gardening.
I shall be up to the garden centres in the next few weeks to pick up their heavily discounted bulbs - did the most amazing planters last years when the GC priced all packs of bulbs at 99p, even when they had been £7.99.
You have given me the idea, i am going into town tomorrow and will look in garden centre for bargains. Parkers usually have some good bargains too, i just got packets of 20 daffs cheap and free tulips with the order, and 10% off for GW readers.