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If you haven’t already popped your spring bulbs in the ground… don’t panic, but now’s the time to get moving. I just found a rogue bucket of forgotten daffodils in my shed (whoops), and some of mine were so eager they actually flowered in May. Nature’s definitely having a bit of a laugh this season! At the moment, I’m still planting lily bulbs and peonies, and they’re going straight into freshly cleared spots that get winter sun and a bit of shelter. It’s not too late — but be sure to plant them in a spot with free-draining soil. Bulbs and peony tubers hate wet feet, especially in winter, as it can cause them to rot before they’ve even had a chance to grow.
Why Bulbs & Rhododendrons Are a Match Made in Garden Heaven
Rhododendrons often take centre stage in early to mid-spring, depending on the variety — but once they’ve had their show, you can get a second wave of colour by planting bulbs around their base. Think of it as a garden tag team: rhodos do the heavy lifting early on, and then bulbs like tulips, daffodils, lilies, bluebells, and alliums keep the colour going into late spring and early summer. They don’t compete for the same space either — rhododendrons are shallow-rooted and appreciate cool, mulched soil, while bulbs head a little deeper and are quite content underneath. Just don’t plant them too close to the trunk — a little breathing space is always best.
One more tip: bulbs and peonies actually need a good cold spell to set their flowers properly. So don’t worry if your garden gets frosty — that’s great news for your spring display!And if you’ve got any bulbs still lurking in paper bags or buckets (no judgement here), go on — get them into the ground while the soil’s still diggable. You’ll thank yourself come October.
