Best flower bulbs to plant in fall
Planting bulbs in the fall season can give beautiful flowers during the spring. The winter temperatures make these bulbs come out of their dormant state and produce blooms in the spring. Fall Bulbs are usually planted 4 weeks before the last frost date. Find out what are the best flower bulbs to plant in fall.
Growing conditions for bulbs
Sunlight: Bulbs require partial to full sunlight.
Soil: Bulbs grow best in fertile well-draining soil.
Watering: You can water your bulbs after you have planted them. You can water them again before the ground freezes. When the buds appear in the spring continue to water them until they start to flower.
Fertilizing: Add small amounts of compost when planting your bulbs.You can again add compost when your bulbs start to flower.
Best flower bulbs to plant in fall
1.Hyacinth
Hyacinth plants can grow 12 inches tall and 6 inches wide. Flowers come in white, purple, and blue colours. Hyacinth bulbs must be planted 6 inches apart.
2. Daffodils
Daffodils can grow up to 30 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Flowers come in colours like pink, cream, yellow and white.Plant daffodils 6 inches apart.
3.Snowdrops
Snowdrops can grow up to 10 inches tall. Snowdrops produce white colour flowers. Plant bulbs 10cm apart.
4.Alliums
Alliums can grow up to 12 inches tall and wide. Flowers come in colours like purple, white and blue. Alliums need to be planted 8 inches apart.
5.Iris
Iris can grow up to 36 inches tall. Flowers come in colours like blue, yellow, white and pink. Plant iris bulbs 24 inches apart.
6.Crocus
Crocus can grow up to 6 inches tall and 3 inches wide. Flowers come in colours like cream, white and lavender. Bulbs should be planted 15cm apart.
7.Tulips
Crocus can grow up to 18 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Flowers come in colours like red, orange, pink and yellow. Plant tulip bulbs 6 inches apart.
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