Successive spring flowering of bulbs planted in autumn

As summer draws to a close, we begin to think seriously about those last moments of getting our hands dirty, planting spring-flowering bulbs!

Autumn in floriculture is synonymous with “getting ready for winter” to come. We prune perennials to ensure vibrant regrowth in spring, we store the equipment used during the season in the apprentice, sharpen and maintain tools, and sow green manures to protect our soils. On a more personal note, we also savor the very first comforting moments of this ancestral gesture: putting wood on the fire. Through these autumnal rituals, we prepare ourselves for “the coming spring” and its successive blooms!

Planting your fall bulbs is all about creating your visual symphony for spring. Who will emerge first? Who will bloom next? How can you ensure harmonious beauty?

To help you answer all these questions, we're happy to share our tips for successive blooms. Starting with the first snowdrops in March, to daffodils, then tulips, alliums, fritillaries, bulbous irises, and finally peonies, which bloom around June and July. By combining these autumn bulb varieties, you'll have the chance to enjoy a continuous floral display from the first signs of spring until the arrival of summer.

Here is a timeline showing the flowering of autumn bulbs in spring:

A little secret from the pros, to help you wait until spring, there are a few varieties of bulbs that can be forced in pots and that will brighten up your winter: Amaryllis (Donner, Exotic Star, Chico, Rilona) and Narcissus (Chinese Sacred Lily and Paperwhite). If you want to know more about forcing bulbs in pots, we invite you to read our article on the subject.

This array of flowers will delight your eyes with beauty month after month, making way for summer blooms later. Stay tuned to our blog to discover 3 effective methods we recommend for planting bulbs in the fall.

We can't wait to see your gardens bloom next spring! We hope you enjoy this creative time of planting bulbs in the garden!

Set the world on flower… One bulb at a time!