Top 5 Spring Bulbs to Plant in October for a Stunning Display
October is bulb-planting season! By planting now, you’ll enjoy a garden bursting with colour next spring. Here are five bulbs you should plant this month:
1. Tulips
- Plant mid- to late-October to avoid tulip fire disease.
- Go for bold mixes for a dramatic display.
2. Daffodils
- Hardy, cheerful, and low-maintenance.
- Plant in drifts for maximum impact.
3. Crocus
- Small but striking, crocus bring early spring cheer.
- Plant in lawns, rockeries, or under trees.
4. Hyacinths
- Fragrant and colourful, perfect for containers.
- Choose ‘prepared’ bulbs for indoor forcing at Christmas.
5. Fritillaria
- Add something unique with their nodding, chequered blooms.
- Prefer damp, shady spots.
Planting Tip: Always plant bulbs at a depth of three times their height, and in well-drained soil.
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