Bulbs
February
Deadhead faded daffodils
Action time: 16/02 - 16/02
Look out for the first of the early daffodils. After the blooms have faded, remove them so the plant can put energy into building up the bulb for next year.
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March
Plant lily bulbs
Action time: 02/03 - 09/03
Plant up pots of your favourite summer-flowering bulbs. Start them off on a warm windowsill.
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April
Water emerging tulips
Action time: 03/04 - 03/04
Give bulbs a good water when the buds begin to appear. This will encourage larger blooms and taller stems.
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Plant summer bulbs
Action time: 25/04 - 02/05
It's your last chance to plant summer-flowering bulbs. As a general rule, plant bulbs two to three times their own depth and three bulb widths apart.
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September
Order your tulip bulbs
Action time: 08/09 - 15/09
Use our Plant finder to find some varieties to try in your spring display.
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Plan spring windowboxes
Action time: 10/09 - 17/09
Plant a few early-flowering bulbs in pots and planters for colour, cheer and scent next year. Choose your daffodil varieties from the Plant Finder.
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Plant spring bulbs
Action time: 26/10 - 26/11
Bright, brilliant and bold: our guide to planting up bulbs for a beautiful spring display.
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November
Plant tulips
Action time: 28/11 - 29/12
There's still time to plant tulips. To ensure a stunning spring display, make sure you buy bulbs which are in perfect health. Our guide shows you how.
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December
Plant bulbs in pots
Action time: 26/12 - 31/12
There's still time to plant up a spring display. Keep pots protected from frost, and you'll have a long-lasting display to brighten up the last days of winter.
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