Bulbs in containers

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mrs bouquet

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Bulbs in containers
« on: October 02, 2022, 14:53 »
I have bought 2 pks of dwarf daffs and one of tulip.  Idea  8)  Plant them in a couple of pots, tulips underneath the daffs for a lovely show, but everything I read seems to be conflicting.    Of course they are still in their bags at present.    How should I do this task.  Mrs Bouquet
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Re: Bulbs in containers
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2022, 18:05 »
As a general rule, bulbs need to be about 2x times their height in depth. And put the latest flowering ones nearer the bottom.

So I would put some compost at the bottom, then tulips, then a bit more compost, then daffs. You could always put a flower on top.
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...

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Re: Bulbs in containers
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2022, 19:06 »
I always grow wallflowers as the top layer, so it's not boring while I'm waiting for the bulbs  :D :D

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Re: Bulbs in containers
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2022, 13:41 »
Thanks for your replies.  I did fill one tub yesterday, with mixed colour daffs.   I did place them closer than the packet said.    I am off to the greenhouse shortly to do some more.   Mrs B

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Re: Bulbs in containers
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2022, 23:55 »
In a tub, you can basically cram them in as much as you like, but trying not to have any touching.



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