Plant flowers in your garden in January? With these flower bulbs it can work.
There isn't much going on in the garden in January, because the main thing now is to keep your feet still and look forward to spring.
But if you missed the planting time in autumn, you don't have to worry. There's a last minute chance for anyone concerned about having colorful flower beds in springCrocuses, tulips and daffodilswant to be happy – provided the ground is frost-free.
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Gardening in January: What should you pay attention to?
Flower bulbs such as crocuses and daffodils usually go into the ground in the fall. If you are late, you can also catch up on this work in January. What is important is:
- Frost-free soils:The ground must not be frozen. Otherwise planting is not feasible for the bulbs or for you.
- Planting depth:The bulbs should be planted about twice as deep in the soil as they are tall.
- Loose soil:The soil should be permeable so that waterlogging does not form.
- Casting:After planting, water the bulbs lightly so that they can root well into the soil.
In the first year, the growth of the plants may be somewhat slow due to the delayed planting time. But next spring they should develop normally.
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Another possibility: advanced plants
Pre-grown flower bulbs (you can get them at the garden center) have already been germinated in a protected environment. So they have received their “cold stimulus” and are starting the growth phase with a small head start. This means they can bloom faster, even if you get them in the ground late.
Please note the following when planting:
- Plants that have been planted prefer bright and dry places so that the bulbs are not exposed to prolonged moisture.
- Also loosen the soil well to avoid waterlogging.
- Unlike conventional onions, you place pre-seared onions a little higher. The tip of the bulb may just protrude from the soil.
- Gently pack the soil around the bulb to make it stable and water the bulb to help it take root.
Pre-planted plants can bloom just a few weeks after planting. They are perfect for adding early color to the garden.
If your soil is too frosty or you don't have a garden, you can also plant the onions in pots. A mix of crocuses, tulips and daffodils looks great on the balcony or terrace - and you can soon enjoy the first splashes of color.
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