Planting Spring Bulbs in Winter | Is It Too Late to Plant Bulbs?

[@niallgardens]

Hey everyone! Let me know - are you still planting your spring bulbs? What are you planting?

[@flowerfarmarts]

It's a year later, but I'm so glad I found your video! I live in the southern U.S. in zone 7b, and I'm just now getting around to planting my tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and grape hyacinths. I also have a flower farm that is partly in my orchard. Your orchard and bulb bed looks beautiful!

[@mhairigilbert-mccann1610]

Enjoyed your late planting video - voice reassuring and made me think I really should risk planting my poor wee forgotten tulip bulbs even this late in February

[@niallgardens]

You can do it! Go for it! Worst case, they don't work, but one thing is for certain... they're worth planting if you have them!

[@starababa1985]

I've planted tulips in mid-January, during a short thaw between snowfalls, and they still came up just fine.

[@niallgardens]

Absolutely! They’re amazingly versatile aren’t they?!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

It’s going to look amazing having them in bed’s between the trees 💕 I must confess I’ve added a load of bulbs this year in terracotta pots for a pretty Spring display 🌸🦋🌸

[@3coins.]

I just love tulips and gladiolus ❤ mom loves daffodils ❤ I can smell the apple blossoms.

[@anndunne8247]

Hi Niall Love your video. I know how you feel about planting sooo many bulbs i planted 400 tulips bulbs in my front garden 2 years ago but it was really worth it they were beautifully ,so last year I planted another 300 in my back garden, I’m really looking forward to spring🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@niallgardens]

Hi Ann! Thanks for the message and chuffed that you enjoyed the video. Oh yeah 400 bulbs is some undertaking!... and then another 300! I like it! The display you're going to get this year will be out-of-this-world! Let me know how you get on with it!

[@nitatarr9445]

You are my fave garden teacher, Niall. Gardening has literally saved my life and your programs are presented with such joy! PLEASE can you teach about SLUGS and other insects and how to protect plants. Also, blight! Sorry if I missed it if you already did this.😀

[@niallgardens]

That's such a lovely comment, thank you Nita! I'll have a think and see what I can come up with!

[@LorraineG123]

Niall, a great video. There is never late, at least its being done. You are doing a great job. I actually did mine ages ago,a first for me, norm ends up a chore 🤭. That bed will be beautiful in the Spring. Fantastic work Niall.

[@niallgardens]

Yes! I like that so much 'there is never late, at least it's being done'. 😃 Hopefully it'll look well come the spring - either way, I'll show how it gets on in an episode

[@LorraineG123]

@@niallgardens it will no doubt be gorgeous. I love your videos Niall.

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Excellent video Niall. Really well explained. You are a natural presenter. Hope the bulbs do well for you in the spring. Take care. Nick

[@niallgardens]

Cheers Nick! I haven't spotted anything growing through just yet, but saying that, the weather's been so horrible here for the last few days and the ground's covered in snow that they might've started and I won't have known. I'll definitely be uploading an update once they start (all being well) flowering!

[@tippysdaddy7468]

Great video Niall, thanks for sharing. A huge job, but, well worthwhile, looking forward to Spring to see how lovely they look. Love Fritillaria, will do great in your damp clay soil, they self seed too, and good for bees.

[@niallgardens]

Thanks 👍 Yeah Fritillaria are just brilliant aren't they! Hopefully before long I'll have some results to show you!

[@jeaniedickman6421]

I LOVE that you know who Charles Rennie MacIntosh is! 🥰

[@geoffanddebshipton6797]

It’s going to look fantastic and well worth the effort. 😉👍

[@niallgardens]

Hope so! And either way I'll make sure I show it on the channel!

[@kirstyelwell3189]

Really helpful and just perfect advice for what I need to do, thank you

[@myrustygarden]

Here’s wishing you and your family and friends A Safe and Merry Christmas 🎄 from Langley BC 🇨🇦☮️🥕🎄🎄🎄🍸

[@niallgardens]

And the same to you, have a lovely Christmas and a safe, healthy New Year!

[@MrVirkMedia]

Lovely video bud, thank u

[@JBNat]

Lovely lovely stuff, I'm so excited to see how these look in spring, I adore snakeshead fritillary!

[@niallgardens]

Me too! I really hope I'm going to get a good display of them, because I'm obsessed with them!

[@kayte13]

Hi Niall, I just discovered your video on bulbs. It’s 12-20 21 here in the US. And I am getting ready to plant tulips crocus and hyacinths. I’m in Northern California so it doesn’t get super cold , only once in a while. I hope you do a follow up on your bulb planting thank you

[@lynng4700]

Hi from Texas, how did your bulbs planting go 12-20-21 ?

[@laura_madigan]

Lol glad I’m not the only one who thought they could clear and plant a whole new bulb bed in a couple of hours! 😅

[@niallgardens]

You're definitely not! You're among friends here! 😂

[@helenpetersen7174]

Thank you, well I suspect your zone 6 ish, as your tempered by the oceans around your country. I am in zone 4b USA, we got the first "sticking" snow. :( I am hoping I can put them in pots and set them around outside in a short bit.

[@eliandkate]

Hard, dirty work but it's going to be so worth it in spring :)

[@niallgardens]

Yeah I was EXHAUSTED by the time I’d finished! But you’re right, I think it’ll be worth it 😃 I do however have a lot of muddy clothes, gloves, and shoes to start cleaning!

[@eliandkate]

@@niallgardens em.... you havent cleaned them yet? Dirty boy!!!!

[@niallgardens]

lol nope! By the time I was done, I plonked myself onto the sofa! 😂

[@rashmiendenburg5115]

Thanks ! I needed to hear/see that ! Trying to get my bulbs in by the end of the year !

[@niallgardens]

Good on ya! And I’m glad you found the video useful!

[@botanistmartian3954]

absolutely stunning photography work! It certainly makes an impression. :)

[@niallgardens]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Lou_Jones]

Hiii! I needed this video right now! How did this all turn out? I’ve looked for a video. Maybe I missed it?

[@scottellwoodgardening287]

I have seen us still plant daffodils and tulips at Xmas and they still grow fine.

[@niallgardens]

Totally! I wasn't going to admit it on camera, but I have planted bulbs in February (the shame of it!) before when I happened to find them... and they worked!

[@scottellwoodgardening287]

@@niallgardens the seasons are no longer accurate for planting or pruning. I find you get to know your geographical area and what works for you.

[@bonniecarlstrom6014]

Super news

[@rbthegardennannyllc4219]

I just saw some Alliums at the hardware store and I had to do a double take. Wouldn’t it be nice to snap a finger and be done? 🤣🤣🤣. Our weather has cooperated with bulb planting for those of us who are a little late. It will be worth it and beautiful surprise.

[@niallgardens]

Yeah exactly, it'll be a great surprise and it's always worth getting a few bulbs into the ground isn't it?

[@dernellhilton2539]

I'm still planting my daffodil, tulip, crocus and hyacinth bulbs in the ground and in pots. I'm looking to buy some discounted bulbs, but I have to prechill tulips and hyacinths in my planting zone and I have to have all my bulbs planted by the end of this month. So I'm not sure if I should buy them or not.

[@niallgardens]

That's really interesting that you live in an area that means you have to pre-chill your bulbs. Whatever you choose to plant, good luck and I hope you get a great display!

[@dernellhilton2539]

@@niallgardens Yes it is interesting but I'm not sure where you live, I live in the US and orders I placed, I have to prechill my tulip and hyacinth bulbs for 8 to 10 weeks vs other states like Oregon, Michigan, and Wisconsin those people don't because it gets really cold there. The prechill will help my bulbs bloom so beautiful.

[@rahmanhussain153]

What a lovely video - thank you Niall! I'm also guilty of buying a load of bulbs a few months back and just haven't got round to getting them in. I thought I was too late, but having seen your video, I may just give them a go! I'm in London - fingers crossed it will work out!

[@niallgardens]

Oh definitely! Give them a go - in the past I’ve planted bulbs at this time of year (in a panic!) and they’ve ended up being just fine! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks!

[@rahmanhussain153]

@@niallgardens thank you! I shall let you know how I get on!

[@niallgardens]

Please do! That’d be great!

[@rahmanhussain153]

@@niallgardens Hi Niall! Well after a good few hours of solid digging and planting, they're finally in! I planted most of the bulbs today, about 200 or so. It's very late, but fingers crossed they work out!

[@malk1275]

Need too get 💙 bluebells now 👍

[@niallgardens]

Oh yeah definitely! We only have a few, but I’d love to have big swathes of them!

[@nitatarr9445]

In Cork. Planting all that you suggested. Wondering: won't the grass grow up and choke those bulbs? If it's ok to have the grass grow with them, how do you mow that area? PS LOVE your videos - a beginner, so learning loads from you. Thanks!

[@MrVirkMedia]

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[@RaymondStarr007]

Why did you not use a turf cutter..?? Plus you say you are planting a lot of bulbs 😂 in that bed I would put in at least 500 😂

[@ViktoriyaMAR]

How do you think is it possible to plant daffodils, tulips and crocuses in the middle of February?

[@niallgardens]

I would say that if you already have the bulbs, it's definitely worth a try. Ultimately, they certainly won't be successful if they're sitting in a box or bag. I'm willing to bet that you'll still get on ok. You may get a few less flowers, and the flowers may be later, but I'd go for it! Good luck!

[@marymary5494]

👌💕

[@jirapornphillips3874]

Hi Niall, I am in trobles and need your help now. I am in zone 7a USA. I bought lots of tulips and there are on the way to me now. We have snow and the ground is frozen now. What should I do? Thanks

[@niallgardens]

Oh! My suggestion would be pots and containers. I think if the ground is so frozen it'll be an impossible task to get them planted. How about planting them into containers to get them going, then scatter the pots around the garden once they're flowering? That way, you can have a spring of playing with where you like them. Once you're happy with the placement, and the ground thaws, you could plant them in those exact spots for future years?

[@jirapornphillips3874]

@@niallgardens Thank you so much for your suggestion Niall. That is the best suggestion ever! PS I just LOVE your chanal so much. This couple of day I have been watch them a lot. Thank again for inspiration.

[@onlyeternal3163]

Hey, Niall. I may have ordered more bulbs than I need - can I store my unused bulbs for next years planting somehow?

[@niallgardens]

I think you probably can if you keep them in a cool, dark, dry place. Would you consider potting them up instead?