Thanks for sharing! The planting distance recommendations are for in-ground planting, and even then, they tend to be too far apart. In pots you can def plant bulbs to where they are practically touching. Closely spaced bulbs will create a fuller display. There's no need to space far apart espec since these bulbs won't be left in the same pots untouched year after year to 'naturalize' as they would in the ground. You'll learn a lot from your first try, and then go forward you'll be able to see which bulbs mix n match well together with their different heights, colors, textures, and bloom times. Have fun!
Jerusalem artichokes are a great tuber to plant for food and beautiful. I so understand planting for food. You so inspired me to do a cattle panel greenhouse. Mine has lettuce, kale, Brussel sprouts and cabbage 💚
Love muscari (also known as grape hyacinths) soooo pretty and add beautiful texture. ALSO you can actually grow dahlias from seed. You won’t know what the flowers will look like because they won’t be true to type BUT it’s a LOT less expensive and you can discover new varieties. Not for everyone but if you don’t mind a surprise it’s very fun.
I gave up after trying bulbs in pots twice. Can’t seem to crack the code. I have a ton of bulbs in the landscape though. Drumstick alliums are one of my favorites! Also love all of the fritillarias…they’re gorgeous and elegant. PS Hope the Terra cotta doesn’t crack during winter 😬 PPS Hyacinth can cause skin reactions for some people. I’ve never experienced it, but many people do.
Thanks for sharing! The planting distance recommendations are for in-ground planting, and even then, they tend to be too far apart. In pots you can def plant bulbs to where they are practically touching. Closely spaced bulbs will create a fuller display. There's no need to space far apart espec since these bulbs won't be left in the same pots untouched year after year to 'naturalize' as they would in the ground. You'll learn a lot from your first try, and then go forward you'll be able to see which bulbs mix n match well together with their different heights, colors, textures, and bloom times. Have fun!
Saffron crocus are absolutely beautiful and they produce the precious saffron spice
Jerusalem artichokes are a great tuber to plant for food and beautiful. I so understand planting for food. You so inspired me to do a cattle panel greenhouse. Mine has lettuce, kale, Brussel sprouts and cabbage 💚
Love crocus, moles eat my tulips like candy..nice cach box!👨🌾👩🌾
Nice i just split a bag of tulips with my mom today! Idk were im planting them yet.😊
Love muscari (also known as grape hyacinths) soooo pretty and add beautiful texture. ALSO you can actually grow dahlias from seed. You won’t know what the flowers will look like because they won’t be true to type BUT it’s a LOT less expensive and you can discover new varieties. Not for everyone but if you don’t mind a surprise it’s very fun.
I gave up after trying bulbs in pots twice. Can’t seem to crack the code. I have a ton of bulbs in the landscape though. Drumstick alliums are one of my favorites! Also love all of the fritillarias…they’re gorgeous and elegant.
PS Hope the Terra cotta doesn’t crack during winter 😬
PPS Hyacinth can cause skin reactions for some people. I’ve never experienced it, but many people do.