Some choice species and alpine bulbs might be planted at different times according to type.
Bulbs to plant now for winter.
Plant in winter for a dazzling summertime display.
Let nature take it s course.
Hardy cyclamen cyclamen coum are a welcome sight as the flowers push up through the soil in the middle of winter.
There are a huge range of viburnum plants for winter colour.
Small bulbs such as snowdrops and crocus actually bloom through the snow.
But be aware that each bulb has its perfect planting period.
Summer flowering bulbs late summer and early autumn is flowering time for many bulbs such as amazon lily and blood lilies that come from warm climate regions.
To make sure you are planting bulbs during the right period always read the enclosed information.
This evergreen shrub thrives even in winter when few plants do giving life to a bare garden.
Camelia is also a shade plant growing well in acidic soil.
Other december flowering favourites include christmas box viburnum tinus and winter honeysuckle.
These tough winter bulbs could also be planted in spring.
Spring bulbs shrub off cold weather and even snow.
Try the galanthus elwesii the giant honey scented snowdrop or galanthus nivalis flore pleno the double flowered variety.
Watering these plants with rainwater would be ideal.
Look out for evergreen varieties like v.
There are basically two planting seasons for the popular garden flowering bulbs being spring and autumn.
For natural looking drifts gently cast the bulbs across the planting area and plant them exactly where they land.
Store tulip bulbs in the fridge for about six weeks before planting.
It s not uncommon to have a mild winter and find your tulips or daffodils or other spring bulbs are sprouting.
List and calendar of planting times.
These bulbs are built to survive the cold and even snow.
You cannot plant bulbs while the ground is frozen so if it is place your bulbs in a thick plastic bag called a poly bag which is available at your local home and garden store.
When to plant bulbs.
Don t worry about this.
The planting of bulbs that live through winter is an activity you have to do before the end of summer.
But you don t need to break the bank to enjoy these winter beauties.
Plant your bulbs in early winter if possible.