Which bulbs to plant for spring and summer blooms - Ask Extension
I am wanting to plant bulbs in pots this fall so that I will have beautiful potted plants next spring and summer. However, this is the first time I've...
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Which bulbs to plant for spring and summer blooms #887591
Asked October 09, 2024, 4:47 PM EDT
I am wanting to plant bulbs in pots this fall so that I will have beautiful potted plants next spring and summer. However, this is the first time I've planted bulbs and I need some help. First, which bulbs should I plant? I'd like to combine a few different types so that I have something blooming in the pot starting in spring and all the way to fall. Is that possible? And which bulbs work well in Northern Colorado? Second, when and how do I plant and take care of them over the fall and winter? Should I keep the pots in my garage?
Weld County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello Sadie,
Here is an article from CSU on bulb planting in containers:
https://arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu/2023/01/05/planting-bulbs-in-containers-for-spring-blooms/
As far as what grows well in Colorado - not as big a concern if you are doing in pots instead of the ground.
Weld Master Gardener
Paula
Here is an article from CSU on bulb planting in containers:
https://arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu/2023/01/05/planting-bulbs-in-containers-for-spring-blooms/
As far as what grows well in Colorado - not as big a concern if you are doing in pots instead of the ground.
Weld Master Gardener
Paula
Hello Sadie,
Here is an article from CSU on bulb planting in containers:
https://arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu/2023/01/05/planting-bulbs-in-containers-for-spring-blooms/
As far as what grows well in Colorado - not as big a concern if you are doing in pots instead of the ground.
Weld Master Gardener
Paula
Here is an article from CSU on bulb planting in containers:
https://arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu/2023/01/05/planting-bulbs-in-containers-for-spring-blooms/
As far as what grows well in Colorado - not as big a concern if you are doing in pots instead of the ground.
Weld Master Gardener
Paula
