Help for a newbie bulb planter

[Davyburns]

I was wondering how I can plant a 24" pot thats 15" deep with bulbs that will give me a nice display from spring till summer in a way that, as the earlies die, the next ones will take their place and so on. I have trawled the web but i'm sure that there is someone here that can fill the bill

[Two_Sheds]

Get a mix of bulbs that will flower at different times

Plant them at the recommended depth, as normal (usually twice the depth of the height of the bulb)

Simples

[Davyburns]

Get a mix of bulbs that will flower at different times

Plant them at the recommended depth, as normal (usually twice the depth of the height of the bulb)

Simples

Thanks, but I had figured that much out, what I was after was a sort of list that would give me flowering times and depths to make it a bit more organised

[Two_Sheds]

Sorry, I don't have time to write you out a complete shopping list

bulbs garden plant bulb spring Tulip Daffodil & Lily

[Davyburns]

Sorry, I don't have time to write you out a complete shopping list

bulbs garden plant bulb spring Tulip Daffodil & Lily

I was hoping someone had already done it

[Jeanied]

Hmm, how about this as a starter for 10 then.

Bottom layer - lilies.
Next layer up- late tulips
Next layer up - early tulips
On top of those - daffs or narcissi
Top layer - species crocus.

You'd have to water well and feed.

[Davyburns]

Hmm, how about this as a starter for 10 then.

Bottom layer - lilies.
Next layer up- late tulips
Next layer up - early tulips
On top of those - daffs or narcissi
Top layer - species crocus.

You'd have to water well and feed.

Erm, may I be cheeky and ask about the depths?

[Davyburns]

You'd have to water well and feed.

I intend to use miracle grow compost laced with Vermiculite, that should cut down on the feed and water shouldnt it?

[Jeanied]

Erm, may I be cheeky and ask about the depths?

That will depend on the size of the bulbs you buy - use the recommendations on the packaging or on display if buying loose bulbs. Twice the the height of the bulb is the normal rule of thumb.

I intend to use miracle grow compost laced with Vermiculite, that should cut down on the feed and water shouldnt it?

The food in the compost soon gets used up and you will need to top it up with feed after the first 6 weeks growing. Watering is important especially as they should be growing in a sunny spot to get a good show. I use a water gauge/ probe as otherwise I forget.