Growing flowers from bulb is popular with gardeners who want to see the complete lifecycle of a plan or flower. They can grow back year after year as well, giving you quality flowers that only get more beautiful with age.

If you have purchased bulbs, you need to know they are healthy and ready to plant if you want them to grow into strong and healthy flowers. The most important thing to do is to plant them at the right time of year. For example, daffodils grow in the spring, while begonias and freesias flower in the summer, so they will need to be planted at different times to accommodate this. Bulbs can be delicate too, so it’s important not to plant them when there is a chance of the ground freezing.

The bulbs themselves need to be high quality and shouldn’t show any signs of rotting, such as softness. Check them over visually before planting.