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The Thompson & Morgan 500 Bumper Spring Bulb Collection is ideal for gardeners looking to create a vibrant, multi-layered floral display that returns each spring. It offers a diverse variety of hardy bulbs that thrive in both borders and containers, though it requires advanced planning to ensure correct planting depths and spacing to maximize bloom success throughout the season.
| Colour | Grey |
|---|---|
| Model Part Number | 9b777240-62ee-409b-a408-a0d0fef6a63f |
| Brand | Thompson & Morgan |
These spring-flowering bulbs should be planted in the autumn, before the first hard frosts set in.
Yes, they are excellent for containers provided the pots have drainage holes and use a free-draining compost mix.
No, these are hardy varieties designed to be left in the ground or containers to naturalize and return the following year.
A good rule is to plant them at a depth two to three times the bulb's own height.
Many of these varieties, particularly the Scilla and Anemone, will naturalize and spread slowly over several years.
Check if bulbs were planted too deeply or if the soil became waterlogged during winter, causing the bulbs to rot.
Ensure the bulbs are planted in an area with adequate sunlight and not shaded by large, established shrubs or trees.
For optimal results, plant these bulbs in autumn in well-drained soil, ensuring they receive either full sun or partial shade. When planting, follow the general rule of thumb: plant bulbs at a depth approximately two to three times the height of the bulb. If your soil is heavy or prone to waterlogging, mix in a generous amount of horticultural grit to improve drainage. After the spring bloom, leave the foliage to die back naturally; this process allows the plant to send energy back into the bulb for next year's growth. Once the foliage turns yellow and brittle, it can be trimmed back.
