[Sunflower]

Hello all,

I'm already thinking about colour next spring! I was wondering what the thoughts on bulbs in containers outside over winter was. I know in an ideal world that if they were planted in containers they would be stored in a garage or shed, but I'm afraid I dont have that much space.
Would it be ok to plant up some containers for the borders and just leave them to the elements for the winter or should I wait until Jan/Feb and buy container bulbs coming into flower?? I love spring containers, but I dont want to pot them up now if they'll freeeze outside. I have quite a few daffodils and bluebells in the borders but would like more variety.

Any help appreciated

Sunflower

[Sive]

I have never put bulbs in pots away in sheds or a garage.....just go ahead and plant your bulbs either directly into the ground or in pots, they'll be fine. I would imagine buying them in containers in the spring would be many, many times the expense....much cheaper to buy now, plant them and forget about them until that magic moment when you see the little green shoots pushing through the earth !

[Sunflower]

Thanks Sive, thats settled so - into containers they go! i love the choice of spring bulbs at this time of year in the shops - i planted alliums last year, and will def be adding to those this year.

[frengers80]

hi,agree with the above,bulbs are better off outside,cooler weather will help them develope good root systems before christmas.some earlier posts this year about bulbs in pots etc,worth looking at too.good luck!!

[Geranimojess]

If your still worried about the little Blighters in the depths of Winter try covering the Pots with Straw or Aeroboard,

[Sunflower]

they're done and out, covered with a top layer of chipped bark. thanks all

Just have to wait for spring now!!