{"id":60700,"date":"2024-05-07T15:27:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T20:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/?p=60700"},"modified":"2024-09-17T10:05:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T15:05:19","slug":"when-to-plant-spring-bulbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/when-to-plant-spring-bulbs\/","title":{"rendered":"When To Plant Spring Bulbs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best flowers come from spring bulbs! Daffodils, tulips, crocuses, hyacinths, and alliums are examples of the types of flowers that are produced from bulbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timing is important when it comes to planting. Choosing the wrong time could lead to bulb failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The professionals at Platt Hill Nursery are happy to help and can answer your questions about when to plant spring bulbs. We sell bulbs, perennials, <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/annuals-for-springtime-2023-chicago\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">annuals<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a range of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/es\/spring-flowering-trees-shrubs-for-the-midwest\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">midwest flowering trees and shrubs<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make your garden beautiful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also provide customer support and answer customer questions about all the plants we sell. Here&#8217;s what you need to know about when to plant spring bulbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring flowering bulbs are planted in the fall, about six to eight weeks before the ground freezes. In the Chicago area, that&#8217;s late September and early October.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flowering bulbs must be stored properly when not in the ground. They should be stored in a cool, dark, dry location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy bulbs are firm and weighty. Bulbs that are soft, light and flaky, smell bad, or mushy should not be planted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>When To Plant Bulbs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/now-is-the-time-to-plant-spring-flowering-bulbs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to plant spring flowering bulbs<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is in the fall! This is because bulbs need time to settle in the ground, freeze, and then thaw in order to grow. The cooling period is important for starting the growth process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend planting your bulbs in the ground in late September or early October, as this will give them several weeks to settle before the ground freezes. Avoid planting bulbs in a waterlogged location, as excessive water can cause your spring bulbs to rot in place. If possible, choose a time to plant when the weather is cool and the ground is not too wet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Bulbs To Plant for Spring Blooming<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;238px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-40px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;180px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many types of bulbs that you can plant for spring blooming. Some examples of these plant types include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Crocuses.<\/strong> Crocuses are early spring blooming flowers. They produce yellow, white or purple blossoms with yellow insides. These dainty bulbs produce flowers that are about 5 to 6 inches tall. Often, you will see the first crocuses growing when snow is still on the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Snowdrops.<\/strong> Snowdrops produce flowers that are 6 to 12 inches long. These flowers open pointing toward the ground. As the name implies, snowdrops are flowers that open up early &#8211; even earlier than crocuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_631626665.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;budding spring bulbs, not yet bloomed&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-45px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Grape hyacinth.<\/strong> Just as you might expect, grape hyacinths produce blossoms that look like clusters of grapes. These delicate flowers are approximately 6 to 12 inches tall and bloom in midspring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Fritillaria.<\/strong> This plant is in the lily family and produces striking flowers that can be anywhere from 6 inches to 3 feet tall. Fritillaria is both exotic looking and unusual, bringing a touch of something different to your garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Daffodils.<\/strong> Daffodils are classic spring flowers that can be anywhere from 14 to 24 inches tall, with yellow or yellow and white flowers. These trumpet shaped blossoms signal the beginning of spring in many areas and are a favorite for decorating tables and bouquets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tulips.<\/strong> Tulips are another spring favorite. These simple, elegant flowers come in almost as many colors as there are in the rainbow. Tulips are listed as early, mid or late season on their packaging, so you can choose the time that works best for your landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Irises.<\/strong> Irises bloom in late spring or early summer. These classic bulb flowers produce complex blossoms that come in a range of colors, although purple irises are the most popular.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Alliums.<\/strong> Allium flowers, also called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ornamental onions<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, range in height from 3 inches to 2 feet tall. These blossoms are large and spherical. They come in colors ranging from purple, white, and pink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When To Plant Daffodil Bulbs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant your daffodil bulbs starting in late September or early October. Choose a day when the weather is cool and the evenings have been dropping into the 50&#8217;s or 40&#8217;s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant daffodil bulbs in well-draining soil in a location where the flowers will get at least 6 hours of direct sun each day. A good rule of thumb for planting bulbs is to plant the bulb at three times the size of the bulb.\u00a0 For example if the bulb is 2 inches tall, you would plant it 6 inches deep.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-45px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>When To Plant Tulip Bulbs<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant your <a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/prepare-for-spring-by-planting-bulbs-in-the-fall-chicago\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">tulip bulbs<\/span><\/a> starting in late September or early October, at a time when the temperature at night is in the 40&#8217;s or 50&#8217;s on a regular basis. Plant your tulip bulbs in a location where the soil drains well and is not routinely waterlogged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place bulbs in the ground with the pointed end facing up. Bulbs should be placed in the ground in holes 8 inches deep. For best effect, cluster tulips together in groups of 10 or more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/shutterstock_2455689825.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;blooming spring bulbs tulips&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-45px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to plant bulbs with Platt Hill Nursery.\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/53Tqo9hLHq8?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Bottom Line<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring bulbs like tulips, daffodils, alliums, snowdrops and crocuses are classic flowers that add cheer to your garden.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want color in your garden throughout the entire spring and into the summer, choose a range of bulbs and <a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/flower-gardening-with-perennials-in-chicago\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">perennials<\/span><\/a> that flower at different times. For example, plant crocuses for early blooming, tulips for mid-spring blooming and late-spring irises to ensure that your garden is beautiful throughout the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want more information about maintaining a beautiful garden in the spring? See our <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/a-guide-to-spring-lawn-care\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spring guide to lawn care<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stop by the Platt Hill Nursery<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for some beautiful <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/annuals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">annuals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you want bulbs to grace your garden with beautiful blooms next spring, set your calendar to watch the arrival of spring blooming bulbs, in Platt Hill Nursery around Labor Day. Platt Hill Nursery sells a range of products to make your garden beautiful all year round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lavender-houseplant-newsletter-subscribe-button-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;lavender-houseplant-newsletter-subscribe-button-Platt-Hill-Nursery-Chicago&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/platthillnursery.com\/r0wxmrag49&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the perfect timing for planting spring bulbs to ensure a vibrant and colorful garden.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":348,"featured_media":60703,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[103,40,974],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-60700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-landscaping","category-gardening","category-perennials"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60700","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/348"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60700"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60700\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60700"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}