5 types of bulbs to plant in spring to get fantastic flowers in summer
Most plants go through their hibernation and blooming cycles, so there are some that grow from bulbs and are best planted in the soil when it is warm enough. These are the plants that are therefore planted in the spring to emerge in a thousand different shapes and colors in the late spring or summer.
If you are ready to paint your garden or balcony with some showy and charming flowers, there are five bulb varieties that you would do well to plant in the ground at the beginning of spring. Read on to find out more:
Dahlias
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There are species of all kinds of this plant that have an infinite number of shades and combinations of colors for their flowering blooms: there are dahlias with spherical and compact flowers and then, there are those with elongated and pointed petals. The size of the adult plant also changes depending on the variety ... there is plenty of choice!
Since they prefer warm climates, it is best to plant them in a spot in full sunlight in order to achieve their full potential; many, however, also enjoy partial shade - especially in locations where the summers are really very hot.
Begonias: In the case of selecting this flower, you can also choose from many different types - some are exotic and rare but these are also more delicate. These are plants that cannot survive the winter frost, so they are grown in hanging pots and baskets. This way, they are sheltered from the cold during winter.
Depending on the type, these plants can tolerate partial shade or flitered sunlight, and they need regular watering. When you see that, towards the end of summer, the leaves and stems have lost their vigor and are withering, don't assume it is dead: you just need to take the pots to a shelter or dig up the bulbs and keep them in a dark and dry place until the next spring arrives!
Gladioli
Gladioli have a flashy and colorful appearance that is usually associated with exotic flowers, but they are actually hardy and also suitable for locations with fairly harsh climates. They are usually in full bloom when temperatures are hot.
They are ideal for borders, so place them where you want to then see a host of proud gladioli with exuberant corollas, which will appear more or less in the middle of summer. Suitable exposure for this plant is in full sunlight.
Calla (Calla lily)
Calla can tolerate partial shade , but not full shade (as they would bloom poorly) and have a very elegant shape that never fails to enchant. They are beautiful in the open ground as well as in vases and pots, and there are varieties in many different colors, even dark colors! These plants do not tolerate winter frosts very well, so if they are not planted in sheltered places, it is best to keep them in pots which can be brought indoors or placed in greenhouses during the colder months.
Lilies
Another timeless classic of the summer flowers, lilies can also be planted in spring. There are also an infinite number of shapes and colors of these plants - some being more hardy than others. They also attract bees and butterflies, and they know how to capture the attention of anyone who looks at them with their large flowers full of fascinating shades and colors. Depending on the height of the different varieties, you can use them for both borders and in the center of flower beds (the taller ones will need stakes to support them staying straight). They can also be grown in large pots. They prefer to be placed in the sun and/or partially shaded areas.
Which of these bulbs do you already have, or would you like to cultivate in your garden (or home)?
