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    The horticultural club I belong to has given us some bulbs to plant to display at our spring show at the end of March.
    I can find nothing on t'interweb to give me any idea when to plant, where to keep etc. to have them in bloom on the day.
    I have Chinodoxa Pink Giant and Narcissi Hoopoe, does anyone have any advice or experience to share please.

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    Chinodoxa are hardy and flower quite early outside - I've never grown them indoors.
    The narcissi I think are suitable for forcing. I think they can be planted any time soon.
    I suggest you plant them separately in pots, 3x the bulb depth - and monitor - bring in to force on and put out in the cold to slow them down.
    And tell us how you get on!
    Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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      I am not sure that they need forcing, as the show is at the end of march. I just can't find anything to tell me the approx length of time from planting to blooming outside or in shelter.

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      • #4
        I bought a couple of packs of tulips last week and it stated to plant between sept & dec. Hope this helps.
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        • #5
          I think I will just have to plant them and keep them in a sheltered spot outside. Then if they don't seem to be coming on fast enough nearer the time I can bring them into the greenhouse.
          I thought the RHS would have some advice as the club use their rules for the shows but I can find nothing on the site. Did buy nice clay half pots to grow them in.

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