Bulbous Flowers Suitable for Autumn Planting
Let's share the explanation of green plants and flowers suitable for autumn planting, and the editor will give you a detailed answer below.
Among the common potted flowers, the easiest to care for are bulbous flowers. The growth and flowering of bulbous flowers mainly depend on the nutrients stored in the bulbs. Even with rough management in potting, they can bloom as expected and are almost effortless to cultivate. Even novice flower enthusiasts can easily make them bloom. Moreover, many bulbous flowers like to produce small bulbs, multiplying year by year and blooming annually. There are two types of bulbous flowers: spring planting and autumn planting. Today, I will list some bulbous flowers suitable for autumn planting.
Bulbous Flowers Suitable for Autumn Planting
1. - Oxalis -
Oxalis should be the smallest in terms of bulb size and the most capable of flowering among all bulbous flowers. A small bulb can produce an explosion of flowers, making it very suitable for balcony gardening.
There are many varieties of Oxalis, with some bulbs slightly larger and others the size of mung beans. For very small bulbs, it is recommended to plant densely, with 10-15 bulbs in a 15 cm pot. For larger bulbs, 2-3 bulbs can be planted in a small pot, or one bulb per pot.
Oxalis is suitable for planting in September, with a flowering period in winter and spring. Now, many varieties of Oxalis bulbs have already started to sprout. Check if the bulbs you received have all grown white legs. They can be planted after sprouting. If you can't distinguish the top from the bottom when planting, you can place the bulbs flat and let them adjust themselves. Cover the Oxalis bulbs with 1 cm of soil and water thoroughly after planting. You will see Oxalis breaking through the soil in a week or two.
2. - Freesia -
Freesia is commonly used as a cut flower material. It not only has a long flowering period but also a very fragrant bloom. Keeping a pot on the balcony will fill the room with its fragrance. Freesia can be planted from August to October and will bloom every year, with the bulbs growing larger and the flowers more abundant.
The only drawback of Freesia is that it is prone to leggy growth and can fall over when flowering. When caring for Freesia in autumn and winter, it is important to ensure sufficient light and to control water while applying more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Spraying矮壮素 (a plant growth regulator) can help control leggy growth and maintain a good plant shape.
3. - Lily -
Lilies are widely used and easy to grow. When planted in the ground, they require almost no care and will bloom every year. For potted lilies, it is recommended to choose dwarf varieties to better control the height. Lilies come in many colors and can be used as cut flowers, in garden borders, or for potted display.
Current lily bulbs are 5-degree bulbs. When planted in autumn, they usually bloom in winter or early spring. When planted in spring, they bloom in May and June.
4. - Amaryllis -
Amaryllis is actually more suitable for spring planting, but since imported Amaryllis bulbs arrive in autumn and winter, they can only be planted in these seasons. Amaryllis is easy to survive when planted in autumn. However, it is not conducive for Amaryllis to root in low winter temperatures, so it is recommended to keep it in a relatively warm place after planting and to plant it shallowly to prevent bulb rot.
5. - Ranunculus -
Ranunculus, also known as peony, has beautiful flowers and prefers cool climates, making it most suitable for autumn planting. Consider germinating the bulbs when the temperature stabilizes below 28 degrees Celsius.
Ranunculus bulbs are in a shriveled state during summer dormancy. Before planting, they need to be soaked in water and placed in the refrigerator to germinate. You can refer to the previously shared Ranunculus care method for specific germination instructions.
6. -彩色马蹄莲 (Colorful Calla Lily) -
Colorful Calla Lilies are very popular indoor potted plants and are also high-end cut flower materials. They are easy to plant and have a super long flowering period. As long as you don't slack off on fertilizing, they can bloom continuously for several months.
Calla Lilies prefer a humid environment. When potting, use loose and well-draining soil and avoid waterlogging. Colorful Calla Lilies like sunlight but not direct exposure. During autumn and winter, they should be exposed to more sunlight to promote flowering.
7. - Peony -
As the saying goes, "Plant peonies in July and牡丹 (another flower) in August." Planting peonies in autumn is most conducive to root growth, and they usually bloom after one or two years of transplanting. If peonies are planted in spring, it will severely affect their growth, and they may not bloom for many years, hence the saying, "Plant peonies in spring and they won't bloom till old age." If you like peonies, remember to plant them in autumn.
8. - Allium -
If you have a garden, I recommend that you must grow Allium. Planted in any corner of the garden, it can become the visual focus in spring, and it is very easy to grow in the ground as long as there is no waterlogging, the bulbs will grow larger and bloom year after year.
Allium can also be potted. For potting, it is recommended to use special bulb nutrient soil, which is loose and well-draining and does not easily cause waterlogging or bulb rot. For potted Allium, it is recommended to apply fertilizer regularly after germination to promote growth. With sufficient fertilization and water, the flower bulbs of Allium will be larger.
9. - Hyacinth -
Hyacinth flowers from winter to early spring and can be potted or hydroponically cultivated. The care difficulty is zero, making it very suitable for beginners. No need to consider fertilization; just add water and it can bloom. The flowers are also very fragrant. It is recommended not to place Hyacinth in the bedroom when it is in full bloom as the fragrance can affect sleep.
10. - Narcissus -
Narcissus blooms with an ethereal charm and is suitable for both ground and potted planting. When caring for Narcissus in a pot, it is important to apply fertilizers. Insufficient fertilization will affect flowering in the second year. Maintaining a fertilization every 10 days or so during the growing period can ensure annual blooming, and the bulbs will also grow larger and produce more flowers, creating a beautiful and ethereal scene when in full bloom.
11. - Iris -
There are many varieties of Iris, and they all bloom beautifully. Personally, I prefer German Iris, which has large flowers and bright colors. Dutch Iris is also good, and the netted Iris is shorter and cuter.
12. - Anemone -
Anemone is slightly more difficult to cultivate compared to other bulbous flowers, but its blooms are also ethereal and it produces a large number of flowers, making it very suitable for potting and for use in garden borders.
Anemone bulbs are a bit like sheep dung and look ugly. Before planting, it is recommended to soak them in多菌灵水 (a fungicide) to allow the bulbs to absorb enough water and germinate faster. After germination, they should be kept in a well-lit environment and fertilized regularly. Anemones can continuously bloom in spring.
13. - Snowdrop -
Snowdrop has very elegant flowers that resemble ancient beauty's hairpins and have a noble temperament. For those who prefer simple and elegant flowers, I recommend growing a pot of Snowdrop.
The flowers of Snowdrop are not striking in the colorful spring, but their leaves are green, thick, and neatly arranged, making the simple flowers look very graceful.
14. - Tulip -
Tulips need no introduction. Every early spring, you can see fields of tulips in parks. Tulip bulbs have a degenerative nature, with the first-generation bulbs producing larger and tidier flowers.
Tulip bulbs require vernalization to bloom. Flower enthusiasts in southern regions should buy 5-degree bulbs. If the tulips purchased are natural bulbs, they need to be placed in a refrigerator at 5 degrees Celsius for a month before planting to bloom. In areas with low temperatures in winter, such as the Yangtze River Delta, natural bulbs can be planted directly and will naturally complete vernalization.
15. - Grape Hyacinth -
Grape Hyacinth has very cute flowers and is very suitable for balcony potted display. When in bloom, the strings of small purple flowers look like mini grapes, cute and beautiful. Grape Hyacinth has a strong ability to produce small bulbs. After entering dormancy in summer, the bulbs can be dug up and stored, and in autumn, the large bulbs and small bulbs can be separated and planted. Large bulbs can bloom, and small bulbs can grow and also bloom.
16. - Saffron -
Saffron is both ornamental and edible. Saffron bulbs are super easy to plant. You can even say that they don't really need to be planted; just place the bulbs, and they will sprout and bloom on their own. There's no need for watering or fertilizing the following year, making it very hardy.
However, to ensure that Saffron can bloom year after year and grow larger, it is recommended to pot it, which is more conducive to bulb care. Hydroponics or direct planting consumes the nutrients stored in the bulbs, and after flowering, the bulbs will significantly shrink, making it difficult to rebloom.
The above is the complete content of bulbous flowers suitable for autumn planting and the 16 types of bulbous flowers that are easy to care for and bloom abundantly, for your comprehensive understanding and reference!