Planting Flower Bulbs in the Garden

Flower bulbs are particularly well-suited for creating a sea of flowers in almost every season. Before planting flower bulbs, it’s important to know which bulbs you can plant, when, and in which location.

A colorful flower bed brings joy. To enjoy vibrant colors in your garden during spring, summer, or autumn, pay attention to the needs of the selected bulb flowers. Planting flower bulbs is also easy for beginners in gardening.

First, you need to find the right location for your flower bulbs. Depending on the species, plants may prefer a shady, semi-shady, or sunny spot. Once you’ve explored the options in your bed and know which plants fit the conditions, you can buy the appropriate bulbs. For example, perennials like delphinium don’t grow well in the shade or in tight spaces, whereas begonias are less demanding and can develop beautiful flowers even in darker areas.

As a general rule, only plant fresh flower bulbs. When selecting bulbs, make sure they are firm and plump. Soft or dark spots indicate disease or rot. To prevent damage to healthy bulbs during storage, plant them as soon as possible.

Just as important as the location is the correct planting time. To determine this, first consider which flowers you want to plant and which ones you particularly like. Only then should you figure out the optimal time to plant the respective bulbs.

All bulbs that are winter-hardy and should bloom in the spring need to be planted the previous autumn. This applies to tulips, for example. Flowers that bloom in late summer or autumn should be planted in the spring. Summer-blooming flower bulbs require specific soil. It should be nutrient-rich soil where moisture does not accumulate.

In your own garden, you have plenty of space and opportunities to plant flower bulbs. You can also plant bulbs in the lawn. Make sure to choose the right location: shade-loving plants won’t thrive in a garden facing the south, and vice versa for sun-loving plants. Annuals are not a good idea in this case. While they may look nice for one season, they will require replanting every year, and you can’t plan for the long term. Depending on the size of your garden, a mix of perennials and annuals is recommended.

Bulbs should be planted in clusters, i.e., small groups. Keep a distance of 5 to 20 centimeters, depending on the size of the bulb. The pointed end of the bulb must face up. The planting hole should be about two to three times as deep as the bulb’s height. The depth is especially important for plants with heavy blooms, as otherwise, they won’t have enough support and may flop over. After planting, press the soil down and water the bulbs. During dry periods, continue to water regularly, but don’t overdo it: waterlogged soil due to poor drainage is harmful to any plant.