Dig. Drop. Done. You found the guide printed on your bag. Full guides for every variety are on the way; until then, here’s everything you need to plant this fall.
The three steps
- Dig — in full sun or partial shade, in soil that drains. Depth is about three times the height of the bulb: 6–8" for tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, 2–4" for crocus, about 4" for grape hyacinth.
- Drop — pointy side up. Can’t tell? Plant it on its side; it will find its way.
- Done — cover with soil and water once. Then leave them alone until spring.
When to plant
After your first frost, when the soil has cooled, and before the ground freezes. As a rule of thumb: zones 3–5 in September–October, zones 6–7 in October–November, zone 8 in November–December. In zones 9–10, chill tulips and hyacinths in the refrigerator for 10–12 weeks first, then plant in late December or January.
Your variety at a glance
| Variety | Depth & spacing | Light | USDA zones | Plant | Blooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Tulips | 6–8" deep, 4–5" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 3–8 | Sep–Dec | Apr–May |
| Pink & Yellow Tulips | 6–8" deep, 3–5" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 3–8 | Sep–Dec | Apr–May |
| Purple & White Tulips | 6–8" deep, 4–6" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 3–8 | Sep–Dec | Apr–May |
| Rainbow Tulip Mix | 6–8" deep, 4–6" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 3–8 | Sep–Dec | April |
| Holiday Tulip Mix | 6–8" deep, 4–6" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 3–8 | Sep–Dec | Apr–May |
| Triumph Tulip Mix | 6–8" deep, 4–6" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 3–8 | Sep–Dec | Apr–May |
| Spring Joy Double Tulip Mix | 6–8" deep, about 4" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 3–8 | Sep–Dec | Apr–May |
| Large Flowering Crocus Mix | 2–4" deep, 1–2" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 3–8 | Sep–Dec | Feb–Apr |
| Blue Moon Crocus Mix | 2–4" deep, 1–2" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 3–8 | Sep–Nov | Feb–Apr |
| Dutch Master Daffodils | 6–8" deep, 4–6" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 3–8 | Sep–Dec | Mar–Apr |
| Large Flowering Daffodil Mix | 6–8" deep, 4–6" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 3–8 | Sep–Dec | Mar–May |
| Grape Hyacinth | 4" deep, 2–3" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 4–9 | Sep–Dec | Apr–May |
| Cotton Candy Hyacinth Mix | 6–8" deep, 4–6" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 4–8 | Sep–Nov | Mar–Apr |
| Purple Sensation Allium | 6–8" deep, 6–8" apart | Full sun or partial shade | 4–7 | Sep–Nov | May–Jun |
| Ziva Paperwhites | top third of the bulb above the soil, 1–3" apart | Bright windowsill | 8–9 outdoors; any zone indoors | Indoors Sep–Feb | Dec–Feb, 3–6 weeks after planting |
| Spring Bulb Collection | 2–8" deep by bulb type | Full sun or partial shade | 4–7 | Oct–Nov | Mar–Jun |
| Spring Flower Bulb Mix | 2–4" deep, 2–6" apart by bulb type | Full sun or partial shade | 4–7 | Sep–Nov | Mar–May |
Paperwhites (indoors)
Set the bulbs in a pot of soil or pebbles with the top third showing, 1–3" apart. Keep them lightly moist, never soggy, on a bright windowsill. Expect flowers in about 3–6 weeks.
Questions?
Email info@tendedbloom.com with your ZIP code or USDA zone. If your bulbs arrived soft, moldy or short on count, the Arrive-Healthy Promise covers it.