Five leading garden designers recommend the best spring bulbs to plant in autumn to add colour into the garden after the dull winter months <\/p>
It may sound like a clich\u00e9, but spring bulbs really do add a touch of sparkle and much-needed colour when little else wants to show itself above the cold soil. Below are tips on how to plant spring-flowering bulbs in autumn, plus expert choices of the best bulbs for your garden. <\/p>
Jump to <\/strong><\/p> We’d recommend you read our guide on guide on when to plant bulbs, <\/a> but autumn is the best time to plant spring bulbs<\/a>, because the soil is still warm. You can leave planting tulips until November and alliums until early December but the smaller, early bulbs need to be in by the end of September if you want them to flower in March. Plan ahead to makes sure you have the bulbs you want, in time for planting.<\/p> More on bulbs<\/strong><\/p> Don\u2019t be too worried about different planting depths \u2013 a middle ground, a bulb depth that accommodates three to four species is likely to be just as successful. Do just check how much foliage each might produce as you don\u2019t want failing foliage crowding out new flowers. This might mean you leave a bit more space between bulbs. Read our piece on tips for planting spring bulbs by Ham House gardener Rosie Fyles.<\/a><\/p>When to plant spring bulbs<\/h2>
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