By planting these bulbs in January, your garden will be radiant with flowers as soon as spring arrives!
If winter is a rest period for the garden, some tasks are to be performed in January if you want to enjoy a flowery garden from the first days of spring. The end of winter is not so far, and even before we realized it, time will be aimed. For example, there is still time to plant certain bulbs to have pretty flowers in the garden in March / April.
But beware, the gardeners warn, all the flowers are not to be planted in January. Some bulbs will not endure the winter cold of Janviers and February, and will never flourish if you plant them now. “If you want to plant bulbs now and take one step in your gardening, it is important to know what you can and cannot plant in winter” explains Fiona Jenkins, gardening expert at Myjobquote.co.uk.
Good news: there are easy -to -maintain flowers, perfect for beginners gardeners or those lacking time. Here are some flowers that you can plant in January for a brilliant garden in the spring.
- The tulips, with their huge palette of colors and their varied shapes, create a real painting in your garden. Plant them in a well-drained soil about 10-15 cm deep.
- Jonquilles and narcissus: If it is preferable to plant them in autumn, bulbs can still be planting in January and February for flowering in the spring. These sunny yellow flowers will illuminate your exterior. Very resistant, they naturalize easily and come back every year without you having to intervene.
- Lys bulbs are rather resistant. You can plant them when you wish, between the beginning of fall and spring. Prefer a sunny place and a drained soil and plant the bulbs at a depth of 15 to 20 cm. In case of poorly drained soil, plant the bulbs in a pot. “The pots can then be planted in borders once they are well established,” explains the gardening expert.
- The snow pierces are among the first flowers to hatch at the end of winter. These bulbs can still be planted in January to brighten up your garden with their small delicate white flowers.
- Crocus are small flowers ideal for bringing a touch of color at the end of winter or early spring. Plant them in sunny areas or mid-shade, in a group, for a natural effect.
For those who want a structured and flowery garden, shrubs are an excellent option. Some, like the Forsythia or the Prunus, illuminate the garden from the first days of spring. With its bright yellow flowers, the Forsythia is one of the first shrubs to flower. Very easy to maintain, it resists frost. Perfect for hedges, the lilacs the garden with its intoxicating perfume.