Bulbs and bark mulch, will they grow?

cl1972 · Hazel Tree Joined: 21 Jul 2006 Posts: 3

Hi All,
Will bulbs generally be able to grow through a bark mulch? or will they be surpressed?
Thanks,
CL

Bugs · Ash Tree Joined: 03 Jul 2006 Posts: 210 Location: Dublin

Hi cl1972 , The answer to your question is yes , bulbs will grow through bark mulch
Cool

Bugs
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GPI · Last edited by GPI on Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:40 am; edited 1 time in total

I agree with bugs there, cl1972.
Ensure the depth of the mulch does not exceed 5cm.
For example snowdrops covered with a thick layer of mulch will look very short if they emerge at all.
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cl1972 · Hazel Tree Joined: 21 Jul 2006 Posts: 3

Thanks all.
Thanks for the tip also GPI, I never considered the flower height. Luckily I have larger flowers such as tulips, daffodils, etc. in mind so my deep mulch should be okay. Roll on the autumn for some planting.