What to do with my flower bulbs?

[Sputnik0003]

I went and bought a bunch of flower bulbs with the intention of brightening up our (Yorkshire) garden come spring/summer next year. By the time they got delivered we had that first snow. Since then its not really been possible to plant them (the original snow is still there in places and more snow has fallen, etc.).

What do I do now?

- Can I still plant them (daffs, crocus, tulips)?
- If so, when/how and will I get anything from them this year?

Or am I wasting my time as they are scrap and should concentrate on painting them bright colours and hanging them from the Christmas tree (or just leave them out for the mice)?

Cheers (Merry Christmas)

 

[merlin50]

buy potting compost & put them in big pots/tubs and leave outside in a sheltered place - they will flower a bit later than normal, when they have finished flowering then plant them in your garden.

 

[magoon]

Pot is an absolute must otherwise the bulbs will dry off but they can be planted in the garden in late winter if the weather allows it. I'm not sure for tulips but daffs and crocus will not 'resent' you if you plant them in garden before flowering.

 

[JohnD]

I'd plant them out as soon as weather permits. This week is mostly warmer. I had that problem with tulips last year, and put them out late. Apart from a few that were shrivelled or mouldy, they came out late and some did not flower, but they have made big healthy bulbs so should do well this year.