FALL BULBS

With a name like De Bruyns, and being located in Zeeland, Michigan, how can we not sell tulip bulbs? We are very proud of our selection of the finest fall bulbs from the Netherlands. Only large, healthy bulbs are sold here, guaranteeing the largest flowers next spring. We have lots of varieties that will add new and exciting colors and shapes to your spring garden, so plant some bulbs this fall.  Planting instructions will come with each order.

 We will ship beginning September 2013 for Spring 2014

Tulip Bulbs    Daffodil Bulbs    Hyacinth Bulbs   

Crocus Bulbs    Miscellaneous Bulbs     Fall Bulb Prices

When To Plant     How Deep to Plant     How Far Apart Should They Be Spaced         

What Kind Of Soil      What After-Care is Needed      Indoor Forcing

When To Plant:

Fall is the best time to plant spring flowering bulbs, however there are some slight differences depending on where you live. In the North and mid-sections of the US, flower bulbs should be planted between September and November, either in the shade or full sunlight. Southern regions should plant them in the shade between October and January. However, bulbs can be planted even after frost is in the ground, provided that the soil is easily cultivated.

How Deep to Plant:

This depends on the size of bulb you are planting. The general rule of thumb is to plant the bulbs twice as deep as their height. This means that tulips and daffodils are generally planted 6" deep, muscari and crocus about 4" deep. Planting depth is from the top of the bulb (pointed end up!)

How Far Apart Should They Be Spaced:

Smaller bulbs should be planted fairly close together, roughly 4" apart; larger bulbs should have approximately 5" separating them. But this rule was meant to be broken. If you wish to create a bolder splash of color, you can plant them even closer, to the point where your bulbs are almost touching.

What Kind Of Soil:

Flower bulbs thrive in well drained soil, and left to grow and naturalize. They prefer some organic material or compost mixed in with the soil. Make sure the soil is cultivated beneath the bulbs to ensure good root growth. Bulbs can be planted in pots as well, as long as they contain free-draining soil or compost. Bulbs do best if dug up and divided every three years or so after the foliage has died.

What After-Care is Needed:

After the bulbs have been planted, water the soil well. If you live in an area subject to severe frosts, give them extra protection by covering them with straw or mulch. Because flower bulbs create reserves of food, the fading of the first year's bloom does not mean flowering has ended. Many will re-appear the following spring, especially if you add a little bulb booster, bone meal or fertilizer when the flowers begin to fade.

Indoor Forcing:

Flower bulbs that you wish to bloom inside the house can be planted in earthenware, glass or plastic pots. Be sure that the pot is at least four inches deep, and has a drainage hole. A medium potting soil is ideal. Partially fill the pots with soil, then place the bulbs lightly into the soil. They may be allowed to almost touch each other. With tulips, arrange so that the flat side of the bulbs faces the pot. Continue to fill the pot with soil so that the 'noses' of the bulbs are just covered. Sprinkle generously with water to encourage rooting. To obtain suitable results, it is absolutely necessary that the bulbs spend the indicated time (see chart) in a cold environment. Preferably this should also be dark, although this factor is not critical. If you do not have a cool room available, the pots can be buried in the ground for the indicated period of time - provided that it's not too wet. if you don't provide with a sufficiently long cold period, the stems will be short, too long and the stems will appear leggy. After the cold period is over, you should put the bulbs in a warm room. It will be another 2 to 4 weeks before the flowers will be in full bloom. The smaller bulbs, such as crocus, find room temperature too warm, so find them a spot in a cool hallway or basement.

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