Tulip And Hyacinth Bulbs

[Cubes]

I was given a package of tulip and hyacinth bulbs the other day. I can't plant them outside due to freezing temperatures but would sure love to see some flowers in spring. Can anyone tell me whether they can be planted now indoors and retransplanted outdoors in the spring--in time to yield flowers?

 

[Sharleen]

Tulips and hyacinths are usually planted in the Fall for spring blooms. There are bulbs you can plant in the spring time, such as gladiolas, maybe some lily bulbs.

 

[Cubes]

Tulips and hyacinths are usually planted in the Fall for spring blooms. There are bulbs you can plant in the spring time, such as gladiolas, maybe some lily bulbs.

Thanks, Sharleen, hope you feel better soon. I think any planting would have till wait till spring and lillies are nice.

 

[Vi]

you can "force" bulbs to bloom indoors, yes. Planting them outdoors then will be okay, but you won't be getting additional blooms until the bulb goes through the 6 or so weeks of freeze and then Spring again. So, you'll be enjoying the blooms indoors then planting the plant outdoors... and here's the risk, they need 6 weeks of sunshine on their leaves to absorb enough energy to make the next year's bloom. Make sense?

now, I've planted things in the winter before, so if you are not afraid of what the neighbors think, go ahead and see if the ground is frozen or if you can still dig a little. I don't know where you live, but it's worth a try.

My neighbors accept now that I do weird things on behalf of my garden... don't be afraid to get out there... and good luck.

 

[Cubes]

you can "force" bulbs to bloom indoors, yes. Planting them outdoors then will be okay, but you won't be getting additional blooms until the bulb goes through the 6 or so weeks of freeze and then Spring again. So, you'll be enjoying the blooms indoors then planting the plant outdoors... and here's the risk, they need 6 weeks of sunshine on their leaves to absorb enough energy to make the next year's bloom. Make sense?

now, I've planted things in the winter before, so if you are not afraid of what the neighbors think, go ahead and see if the ground is frozen or if you can still dig a little. I don't know where you live, but it's worth a try.

My neighbors accept now that I do weird things on behalf of my garden... don't be afraid to get out there... and good luck.

Great info, virakech. Tons of snow here now so I will try planting a few indoors and transplanting outside in the spring. Thanks a bunch.

 

[Troll Doll]

I love tulips. Too bad they only last one year, especially the hybrids.

 

[Redneck Crow]

Tulips and hyacinths are usually planted in the Fall for spring blooms. There are bulbs you can plant in the spring time, such as gladiolas, maybe some lily bulbs.

I've planted both in the springtime. As long as they get chilled--they don't have to freeze, and it's not particularly good for them, they'll bloom. A cool garage or the vegetable bin of the fridge is OK.

I've got a big package of hyacinth bulbs and crocuses I kept in a cool room. I am using them to force for winter flowers, then this spring I'll just plant them in the beds with the rest of the bulbs.

 

[Redneck Crow]

I love tulips. Too bad they only last one year, especially the hybrids.

Plant the species tulips. They last for years. They aren't as pretty as the Darwins or the modern hybrids, but they last and last.

 

[loveliving]

yeah, transplanting is the way to go-good luck with them

 

[VictorianVelvet]

I have a lot of daffodils and Dutch iris, and they bloom and bloom (and multiply) every year. Also have some narcissus type of bulbs that are doing very well this year.

 

[country woman]

Tulips are pretty flowers alright I have seen them in many beautiful colours.I like the pink ones best.When my parents came over from the Netherlands they brought some bulbs with them.That was back in 1952.

 

[VeronicasImage]

gee,i didnt know this,thanks.

Plant the species tulips. They last for years. They aren't as pretty as the Darwins or the modern hybrids, but they last and last.