Planting Guide
Bulb Planting Guide
Give your bulbs the best start with this simple planting guide. Use the quick rule box below, then open each section for more detailed instructions.
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BulbsPointy end up, plant deep
CormsFlat side down
TubersEye or hollow side up
RhizomesLay flat
RootsCrown at soil level
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Bulbs
True Bulbs
Lily, Dutch Iris, Nerine
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Bulbs
True Bulbs
Lily, Dutch Iris, Nerine
How to plant
- Place bulb pointy end up
- Plant 2–3x the bulb's height deep
- Space bulbs a few cm apart
- Water after planting
Best conditions
- Full sun or light shade
- Well-drained soil
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Corms
Corms
Gladioli, Freesia, Chasmanthe, Tigridia, Anemone, Acidanthera
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Corms
Corms
Gladioli, Freesia, Chasmanthe, Tigridia, Anemone, Acidanthera
How to plant
- Plant with the flat side down and point facing up
- Plant around 5–10 cm deep
- Soak anemones before planting
- Water lightly after planting
Best conditions
- Sunny spot
- Free-draining soil
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Tubers
Tubers
Dahlia, Begonia, Mirabilis
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Tubers
Tubers
Dahlia, Begonia, Mirabilis
How to plant
- Place with the eye or hollow side facing up
- Plant just below the soil surface
- Water lightly at first
- Increase watering once shoots appear
Best conditions
- Warm, sunny position
- Frost-free planting conditions
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Rhizomes
Rhizomes
Canna, Ismene
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Rhizomes
Rhizomes
Canna, Ismene
How to plant
- Lay horizontally in the soil
- Cover lightly
- Keep slightly moist
- Water more regularly once growing strongly
Best conditions
- Warm, sunny spot
- Rich soil
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Roots
Bare Roots / Tuberous Roots
Peony, Astilbe, Echinacea, Liatris, Gypsophila, Agapanthus
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Roots
Bare Roots / Tuberous Roots
Peony, Astilbe, Echinacea, Liatris, Gypsophila, Agapanthus
How to plant
- Place crown or eyes at soil level or just below
- Spread roots out gently
- Firm soil lightly around the roots
- Water well after planting
Best conditions
- Moist but well-drained soil
- Sun or partial shade, depending on variety