Planting A Flower Bulb

Bulbs can be planted in layers by digging up an entire area down to the proper depth placing the bulbs and covering.

Planting a flower bulb. Planting bulbs at the correct depth helps them start to grow at the right time. If you re planting flowers to bloom in the spring plant the bulbs in the fall or plant summer blooming bulbs in the spring. For the best results plant your bulbs according to the package s planting times. Dig a hole about 2 3 times deeper than the height of the bulb then plant the bulb in the hole with the pointed side up.

In heavy clay soils a little shallower. Clusters give a concentration of color for greatest impact. If you forget how deep to plant your bulbs consult the supplier s label or catalog. Plant low bulbs in front of high.

Even if you don t have enough bulbs for a big bed small clusters can make a super spring show. Generally you plant two to three times as deep as the bulb is tall but check the package instructions. In sandier soils you can plant a little deeper. Individual planting is made easier with a bedding plant auger pictured.

Rake out any rocks and weeds and make sure the soil is loose. The general rule is three times as deep as the bulb s height. How to plant bulbs. In general early spring bulbs daffodils and snowdrops for instance should be in by late summer or early fall.

Planting too deep will produce late blooms or no blooms at all. This guideline varies a bit based on your soil type.