When is the best time to buy spring bulbs? If you want to enjoy a colorful garden in early spring, it is wise to stock up on spring flower bulbs in time. But in which month is it best to do this and what should you pay attention to if you want to buy bulbs?
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In which month to buy spring flower bulbs?
You don't want to be late, but you certainly don't want to be too early either. You can order spring bulbs as early as the summer. They are not yet available immediately, but with a pre-order you will avoid missing out. It is best to buy spring bulbs when the month of September starts, up to and including the month of December. You can also plant spring flower bulbs between September and December. Also read our planting tips for spring flower bulbs for best results.
Buying spring bulbs: this is what you should pay attention to
If you want to enjoy tulips, hyacinths, crocuses or daffodils in the spring, it is wise to buy spring bulbs from September onwards. It is also important that you pay attention to the quality of the flower bulbs. After all, you want healthy bulbs and beautiful bloomers.
Want to buy spring flower bulbs? Of course you add that Flowerbulbs Amsterdam. With us you are always assured of the best quality flower bulbs with a 100% flowering guarantee. The spring bulbs from Flowerbulbs Amsterdam are grown responsibly on Dutch soil. You can easily order online. We provide you with a number of useful purchasing tips.
Tip 1: large spring bulbs = strongest and most beautiful flowers
Depending on the species, spring bulbs can have different sizes. One species needs a larger bulb than the other to produce beautiful flowers. Just think of the bulb of a tulip compared to that of a daffodil. But in general, the largest bulbs produce the most beautiful and strongest flowers. This is due to the way they are grown. For example, large spring flower bulbs have been grown for one or more years longer. If you want to buy spring bulbs, the size is also important.
Tip 2: check the bulbs for damage
You want to buy healthy spring bulbs. This prevents diseases, but you are also assured of beautiful tulips or hyacinths. Healthy spring flower bulbs feel hard and dry. They may weigh quite a bit. A light bulb may be dried out and outdated. Healthy bulbs are not “mouldy” and the underside (flat side) has no damage.
Tip 3: clear instructions from the seller
Ordering or purchasing good quality spring bulbs is one thing, but clear instructions about planting the bulbs are just as important. The planting depth and distance can differ per type of bulb. Are you ordering your spring flower bulbs from Flowerbulbs Amsterdam? Then you are not only assured of the best quality, but also of clear planting instructions. For example, about when it is best to plant the bulbs and the depth.
