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Sharleen said: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.
virakech said: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.
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.Sharleen said: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.
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.Troll Doll said:I love tulips. Too bad they only last one year, especially the hybrids.
Redneck Crow said: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.
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