Plant enthusiasts disclose the top two seasons for purchasing bulbs - prompt action is essential
Spring Bulbs Now Available: A Guide to Brightening Your Garden
As the autumn leaves begin to fall and the days grow shorter, it's time to think about preparing your garden for spring. The best time to buy spring bulbs is now, and there are numerous options available to help you create a colourful and vibrant garden come springtime.
Heading to your local garden centre or browsing online shops is the best course of action. Garden experts recommend late September as the optimal time to start planting bulbs for spring blooms. This gives the bulbs ample time to grow and develop before the cold winter sets in.
If you're looking for hyacinths, Pink Hyacinths can be found at Gardening Express for £2.99. For a more diverse selection, Thompson & Morgan offers the Hyacinth 'Berries & Cream Mixture' Bulbs, available at Robert Dyas for £15.99, down from £17.99.
For daffodils, Dobbies has teamed up with Alzheimer's Research UK to create a sensory spring bulb collection. Daffodils, along with crocuses and hyacinths, are the best spring bulbs to buy now. Daffodils such as Narcissus 'King Alfred', available at Crocus for £15.98 (down from £19.98), are a popular choice.
Crocuses are another great option, and Crocus 'Yalta' can be purchased at Farmer Gracey for £10. Crocus tommasinianus 'Whitewell Purple', available at Sarah Raven for £6.50 (with a 25% discount using code AU25DEL), is another beautiful choice.
If you're shopping online, QFB Gardening offers high-quality spring flower bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and crocuses with guaranteed blooms and fast shipping. Pflanzen-Kölle sells a wide variety of pre-forced spring flowers in pots ready to bloom, along with care advice.
When purchasing bulbs, it's important to check for signs of deterioration, rotting, or softness. If bulbs exhibit any of these signs, they should be discarded. Most bulbs are available to buy during their planting season to prevent the need for prolonged storage. However, if you can't plant them right away, they can be stored in a cool, dry place like a garage in a mesh or paper bag.
Remember, storing bulbs for long periods of time, especially longer than six months, can reduce their viability. It's best to plant bulbs as soon as possible. If you're planning to plant tulips, wait until November.
For those who prefer to plant late spring bulbs, while they may not perform as well during their first year, they can improve over time.
So, head to your local garden centre or browse online shops now to ensure your garden is bursting with colour next spring. Happy gardening!
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