{"id":12311,"date":"2020-08-26T13:43:06","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T17:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/?p=12311"},"modified":"2024-09-10T10:35:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T14:35:20","slug":"planting-spring-blooming-bulbs-in-the-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/blog\/planting-spring-blooming-bulbs-in-the-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"When To Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs & Other Common Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fall is the season to think of spring-flowering bulbs\u2014colorful tulips, cheerful daffodils, fragrant hyacinths. To help make your spring garden as trouble-free as possible, we answered some of the most commonly asked questions here. For a list of recommended spring-blooming bulbs, visit Types of Spring-Blooming Bulbs<\/a>\u00a0in our information archive.<\/p>\n

When to plant bulbs for spring flowers in the Mid-Atlantic?<\/h2>\n

In our region, most bulbs can go in anytime from October through Thanksgiving. Tulips should wait until mid-November, or when soil temperatures get to below 50\u00b0F, and you can plant as late as Christmas.<\/p>\n

How should the soil be prepared?<\/h2>\n

Amend soil with organic planting mix or composted manure, and work in thoroughly. Then you can further amend with coarse builder\u2019s sand or PermaTill\u00ae in poorly draining areas. Prepare soil 8 to 10 inches deep (for tulips, 12 inches).<\/p>\n

How deep should you plant your bulbs?<\/h2>\n

Planting depth will vary significantly based on variety, so be sure to get directions when you buy your bulbs. As a rule of thumb, plant small ones (dime to nickel-sized) 4 inches deep; daffodils, hyacinths, and the larger alliums go 6 inches deep; plant tulips 10 to 12 inches deep.<\/p>\n

When will fall-planted bulbs bloom?<\/h2>\n

Blooming times can vary depending on factors like climate and specific bulb varieties.<\/p>\n

Early Spring Bloomers:<\/p>\n