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Only me Again :rolleyes:
I want to do some containers with daffs and tulips for next year but can I plant them at different times in the same container to lengthen the flowering time? Also do I just use regular compost and finally how often do I water them and do I need to feed them at any point?

 

Hi Chuck,

Fortunately you can choose particular tulips and such that flower at different times. Choose different heights of flowers too,

http://www.broadleighbulbs.co.uk/



or


http://www.jparkers.co.uk

parkers have a store at flixton in Urmston

quite good sites

 

excellent site pops :thumb:.... I love that ballerina tulip its gorg.... oooo and the queen of the night tulips ..gawd pops i can hear my purse hinges creaking again, saved to my favs ta muchly

 

Hi Nut
I have a layered planter with tulips on the bottom layer and crocuss ( crocii ?) on the top layer. The crocus flower first ,then as they die down up come the tulips - it works really well - on its third year now. The main thing to watch out for with bulbs is you must plant them at the correct depth - so read the packet labels when you buy them for flowering time and planting depth.

 

Thanks Smiffy me fav pie eater. Can I ask do you keep them moist til they flower?

 

Well you plant october november and water and feed as usual - as they are out all winter they tend not to need watering. They are a low maintenance planter - its really nice in late feb watching the Crocus come out - very spring on the way plant:o

 

And the good news is that you get some of those tulips free with each order (not sure about the minimum spend but I suspect that won`t be a problem I will have this yr).

 

Hi ,

This is for Nut-you know those bulbs you wanted-the black tulips=well B&Q have them at the moment at a good price.

 

Cheers Lollipop. Ill be there this weekend