Planting Bulbs

In this section, you'll find information on planting and growing bulbs outdoors in the soil or in the grass; under cover in the greenhouse or cold frame; in pots - to enable you to move them between the outdoors and the the greenhouse; and in the dark, to enduce early flowering (also known as 'forcing').

To find out more, choose a planting style from the menu below.

Planting in Earth: How to plant bulbs outdoors.
Planting in Grass: Tips on naturalising bulbs - planting them in grass to produce a natural-looking display.
Growing Under Cover: Potting and maintenance tips for growing bulbs in greenhouses or cold frames.
Planting in Pots: A look at raising bulbs under controlled conditions to enable you to grow tender cultivars such as Watsonia, begonias and Crinum.
Forcing Bulbs: Growing bulbs in the dark in order to induce early flowering of hyacinths, Hippeastrum and daffodils.