Spring Flowering Plants and Bulbs

The Spring Flowers are started off by bulbs. They are called as Spring Flowering bulbs.

The blooming season of spring bulbs is usually from late winter to early summer, depending on the species. After the blooming season, spring bulbs continue to grow and store food for a period of time before dying back to ground level and becoming dormant during the summer and the fall.

Spring-flowering bulbs start to grow roots again in the fall and winter to prepare for the following spring bloom. Spring bulbs are planted in the fall or early winter.

Some of the Spring Flowering Bulbs are Fritillaria (Guinea Hen Flower), Tulips, Narcissus, Paperwhites, Winter Aconite, Snowdrop, Hyacinth, Anemone.

A late freeze can decrease or delay tree pollination, causing flower pollen counts.

Care of Spring Flowering bulbs

• Give sufficient amount of water
• Mulch the spring flowering plants
• Provide rich, well-drained soil with lots of organic matter
• Fertilize the plants
• Every 5 to 10 years, divide the clumps of bulbs in early summer

Care of Spring Flowers

Once flowers are produced, it is best to keep plants away from direct sunlight and in a cool area. This will prolong the flowering period. After receiving the spring flowers as cut flowers, there is a need to keep them fresh for some days.

• Cut flower should be kept under cold running water
• Fill the Vase with water, slightly cooler than room temperature
• Add small amount of sugar and lemon juice