hyacinthus and tulips - plants or bulbs?

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  1. Javidr

    Javidr Gardener

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    Hi

    I want to buy hyacithus and tulips looking forward to 2025 but i dont know what would be the best option. Buy the bulbs now and plant it, or wait till 2025 and buy some plants that are already grown?

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  2. CarolineL

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    I would buy them now. Buying already potted up can be pretty pricey, and you have a worse choice. As bulbs there are a good range available - and as garden centres have switched over to selling Christmas tat, you might find bargains
     
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    • pete

      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      I have bought the odd hyacinth for indoors after Christmas, but for outdoor growing planting dormant bulbs is best IMO.
       
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      Farmer Gracy has an end of season sale. Worth a look. And I got a coupon for a discount from the t'internet. If you leave your items in your basket for a day or so, they also entice you with another 5% off.
       
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