planting bulbs in containers?

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  1. nanabanana49

    nanabanana49 New Seed

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    Hi l am a new member,and new to being a gardener,l wanted to know if l can plant bulbs in containers outside, l live in Michigan zone 4 ty :stew1:
     
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    I know they can be grown in pots indoors, I dont see why not outdoors as well :) I would say as long as the bulbs are planted as deep as recommended, they ought to do fine :)
     
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    A fellow Michigander, welcome to GardenStew. Though I must admit, I'm fairly new as well. Planting bulps is often successful, though I'd keep in mind that winter will soon be approaching. If you have a greenhouse or an area to help keep them from the cold, it would likely prove beneficial if you plan to plant them some time this year.
     
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    I see another michigan person. hey Nanabanana if you look under the flower forum and look at 'winter sowing' that should come in quit handy. I'm going to start this as my winter project. Hope this helps, welcome to garden stew
     



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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Welcome Nanabanana. My winters are down to -10 deg C, occasionally colder.

    Bulbs in containers are not a problem, as long as the container is deep and wide enough to accomodate your bulbs.

    You can even plant layerwise to increase the flowering intrest length in your container. Say tulip bulbs furthest down, narcissi on top of those and snow drops or crocus on top of those again.

    Take care not to plant the bulbs directly on top of each other, and don't forget to feed them.

    I'm not sure that such an arrangement will last for years, mind, but will be great for one season.
     
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    Welcome Nanabanana

    The Stew is a wonderful way to pass time, to get information and just to relax.

    With regard to containers - check the material the container is made of.
    a metal container will heat up the soil and thus the bulb very quickly, and vice versa in cold weather.
    a terracotta or clay container would be ideal in most cases.
    a plastic container or glass container?? You make up your mind.
    Generally all bulbs will grow in containers provided you plant and care for them appropriately.
    Happy gardening.
     
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    nanabanana49 New Seed

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    planting bulbs in containers

    Ty all for your great advice,l will try and see what happens,have a wonderful day Misty
     
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    dirt2diamonds In Flower

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    I planted mixed bulbs in a container this fall and hope that they get enough of cold not to rot.
     
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    Welcome to the Stew :smt039

    Nanabanana49... I will be planting bulbs soon. I live in East Texas and this will be a first for me. I will be using containers and layering the bulbs to try and get maximum color and growth time. If it doesn't work, I will find out and know better next year.I will be planting in plastic planters and live in, zone 8.
     

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