The spring bulbs in pots offer a show of colors and perfumes even to those who only have a small balcony. Find out how to get an abundant flowering with few practical precautions and a pinch of patience.
Cultivate flower bulbs in containers? A brilliant gone, especially when you don’t have a garden available. A few well -placed vases are enough and immediately the air changes: spring seems to make it wide between the railings of the balcony, with its colors and perfumes that sprout where you less aspect you. Just choose the right vase, use a good soil and follow some simple but effective trick. And then, how wonderful to see them bloom together?
It is often believed that planting bulbs in vase be complicated, but that’s not the case. Indeed, it is an intelligent way to anticipate spring and enjoy the awakening of nature with a minimum effort. Do you want to know what mistakes to avoid and how to choose the best varieties? Here is everything you need to know.
When and how to plant spring bulbs in pots
The primary bulbs They must be planted in autumn, ideally between October and December. This is because they need a cold period to activate their natural cycle. Thinking that it is enough to interview them in spring is a common mistake.
The vase must be quite deep (at least 30 cm) and equipped with a good drainage. On the bottom it is better to put a layer of expanded clay, then it is added light and well -drained soilpreferably mixed with sand or mature compost.
Each bulb has its own ideal depth, but a useful rule is to stop them at a depth equal to double their height. Different types of bulbs in the same pot can also be stratified: the larger ones at the bottom, the ones above. So you will get one flowering to climb which lasts longer.
Be careful not to plant them too close: leave at least 2-3 cm between one bulb and another. After planting, he waters well but without exaggerating: they must remain humid, not soil.
Which bulbs to choose for abundant flowering
Not all bulbs give the same effect in pots. Some are more suitable than others and it is worth knowing them to choose well from the beginning. The most appreciated are:
- Tulips: elegant, resistant and with a wide range of colors.
- Hymn: very fragrant, ideal for adding olfactory intensity to the balcony.
- Crocus: Among the first to blossom, they give a delicate but decisive touch.
- Narcis: bright and cheerful, also perfect for shallow vases.
- Muscura: small, compact, but surprising for quantity and durability.
A little known trick? Variety with different flowering times can be mixed to obtain a “surprise” vase that changes appearance week after week. It is interesting to note how a simple container can turn into a multicolored mini flowerbed with a scenic effect to envy a garden flowerbed.
Those who love to experiment can try with the less common bulbs such as fritillary, ALLIUM or Anemons: they require more attention but give an insured “wow” effect.
Treatment of bulbs in pots: what to do after flowering
Once the flowers are passionate about, what do you do? Throwing away everything would be a shame. The bulbs are perennial plants and can re -emerge year after year, if treated with care.
First thing: do not immediately cut the leaves. They serve to feed the bulb for the following season. They let themselves be yellow naturally, then they can be removed.
During this period, it is better to gradually reduce the watering until the ground becomes dry. At that point, the bulbs can be:
- Leave in the pot and put in a cool and dry place.
- Extract, clean and store in paper bags in the dark until the next autumn.
What if you notice that some bulbs do not reject? It could be the fault of the soil too exploited or the lack of fertilization. Every 2-3 years it is advisable to completely renew the substrate.
Finally, a practical idea: use Modular or modular vases. You can rotate, replace or move easily to create new compositions. So every corner of the terrace becomes a small stage for spring.
Observing those first sprouts that sprout between January and February is an emotion that never ages. And if a vase is enough to live it every year, why not start immediately?
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