Bulbs: Planting Fall Bulbs NOw?, 1 by SteveIndy

SteveIndy wrote:
I think the key here is the fall rooting time. I have read that especially tulips (and likely other spring bulbs) have to develop special roots in the autumn in order to develop properly, so a cold period with no fall rooting might lead to a disappointing performance in the spring. I would think however they'll get back on schedule the folowing year. I know some companies like Breck's sell bulbs you can plant during the springtime but they're already preplanted in soil or some other medium and then go into your garden. Aggie, I have lots of grape hyacinth leaves usually from August onwards but they normally bloom here in March.

My first spring bulb (a species crocus) opened yesterday!!