A few questions

View attachment 32642 Hello, I have attached a photo of an area that I would like advice on. Once the tulips, bluebells and alliums have finished. I have nothing except my astilbe (1) in this patch.
The garden is south facing and therefore sunny, the soil is black and if you dig down can be damp so is not free draining but not soggy either.
Question: I would like to pull up once finished the bulbs - how do I do this without bulbs going soggy?
I would then like to plant either Rudebackia, Echinacea or Gaillardia to bring summer colour and also flowers for indoor and arrangements.
Question: will any of these grow in my area and would it be difficult? area is 6' x 4' according to husband.
Thanks in advance.

 

I only know echinacea and that would grow as it likes sun. You could think about improving the soil with some grit to help drainage? And maybe some compost to mix in and help it along a bit following all the other plants growing there.


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You could leave the bulbs in but it would make it a bit awkward for planting so once they've died back lift them and remove excess soil and put them in a shed/garage to dry out then you can replant them in the Autumn...The plants you suggested will grow there and I'd do as Jack advised and add a little grit and compost to improve the soil a little