Planting bulbs in the fall is like giving your future garden a gift. Well hidden beneath the cool soil, they sleep all winter long, only to burst into color as soon as the warmer weather returns. Flamboyant tulips, fragrant daffodils, graphic alliums, and delicate crocuses: each bulb is a promise of renewal in the spring.
Why plant in the fall?
Autumn is the perfect time: the soil is still warm enough to encourage rooting, but the cool air prevents premature germination. The result? Well-established bulbs, ready to burst forth vigorously in March and April.
Stars to be buried
Tulips : ideal for creating spectacular flowerbeds, with an infinite palette of colors.
Daffodils and jonquils: reliable and hardy, perfect for beginners.
Alliums : elegant and modern, they add a unique graphic touch.
Crocuses , grape hyacinths and hyacinths: small bulbs to plant less hollow, perfect for announcing spring.
Special Focus: Saffron Crocus
Much more than just a decorative flower, Crocus sativus, also known as the saffron crocus, is an exceptional plant. If you plant it in early September, it can bloom as early as fall, unlike other bulbs. Its delicate mauve flowers reveal three red stigmas at their center: these are the very things that make up the famous saffron, the world's most precious spice. Growing your own saffron is both a horticultural and culinary experience. A few flowers are enough to harvest a small quantity of dried pistils, used in cooking to flavor rice, sauces, desserts, or infusions. In addition to its gastronomic appeal, the saffron crocus adds a rare and luxurious touch to the garden. Cold-resistant, it returns year after year if the soil is well-drained. If you dream of combining beauty and indulgence, the saffron crocus is the essential bulb to try this fall.
Plant well for beautiful blooms
Depth : Bury your bulbs 2 to 3 times their height (the planter
bulbs already has the measurement built in).
Spacing : Space them 2-3 inches apart for a compact effect, or space them
more for a natural style.
Practical tools : small graduated shovel, gloves and floor cushion make the
comfortable and precise planting.
Expert tips to boost your bulbs
- Blood meal : stimulates roots and discourages squirrels.
- Mycorrhizae or bone meal : optimize growth and flowering.
- Chicken manure : enriches the soil while acting as a natural repellent.
Recommended products for successful planting
- Blood meal (alone or combined with mycorrhizae or bone meal)
- Chicken manure
- Small graduated scoop
- Gardening gloves
- Floor cushion
By planting your bulbs this fall, you transform every plot of
land in promise of colors and scents for next spring. That
you dreamed of a carpet of tulips, majestic alliums or incomparable luxury
saffron, autumn is your best season to act.
