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Planting Tulips & Other Spring Flowering Bulbs
What color next spring? You need to plant spring flowering bulbs this fall.
The most successful bulbs for growing in Saskatchewan gardens include Tulips, Daffodils (Mulch Well), Crocus, Alliums, Fritillaria, Muscari, Scillia, and Snowdrops.
Soil Preparation
Good soil preparation is the key to any successful garden. Most spring flowering bulbs like tulips need well drained soil rich in organic matter. At Dutch Growers, we recommend a soil mix of two parts loam, one part peat moss or compost, and one part coarse sand.
Arrange Bulbs
Plant in groups and avoid planting in rows. Place the tallest plants at the back of the flower bed.
Planting Bulbs: Single Bulb Method
Using a bulb planter or trowel dig a hole 8" deep. Add a small amount of gravel to the bottom of the hole to improve drainage. Add a small handful of bone meal to each hole. Place the tulip bulb in the hole pointed side up.
Planting Bulbs: Bed Method
Dig out the soil from the entire area where the bulbs will be planted. Mix in coarse sand to improve drainage. Depth of the hole should be 8-9" deep for tulips. Add bone meal or fertilize planted bulbs with water soluble 10-52-10. Mulch. Water well.
| Bulb | Planting Depth | Distance Apart | Number per Group |
| Tulips | 8 inches | 6 inches | At Least 5 for a clump. Mass Plantings 15 or more. |
| Daffodils | 8 inches | 6 inches | At Least 5 for a clump. Mass Plantings 15 or more. Mulch well for winter protection. |
| Alium (Small) | 2-3 inches | 2-3 inches | 9-12 bulbs |
| Alium Globemaster | 2-3 inches | 2-3 inches | 9-12 bulbs |
| Crocus | 2-3 inches | 2-3 inches | 9-12 bulbs |
| Fritillaria | 2-3 inches | 2-3 inches | 9-12 bulbs |
| Hyacinth Grape (Muscari) | 2-3 inches | 2-3 inches | 9-12 bulbs |
| Hyacinth (Florist) | Not Prairie Hardy | ||
| Snowdrops | 2-3 inches | 2-3 inches | 9-12 bulbs |
| Squill | 2-3 inches | 2-3 inches | 9-12 bulbs |
Spring Care
In the Spring, fertilize with 20-20-20 when the bulbs are about 3" high. Fertilize again with 20-20-20 when the bulbs are done blooming. Remove any seed heads In the Spring, fertilize with 20-20-20 when the bulbs are about 3" high. Fertilize again with 20-20-20 when the bulbs are done blooming. Remove any seed heads
Most Essential Step
Enjoy!