Okay... I couldn't resist! I'm so weak! I was at Big Lots and they had small packs of bulbs. One was for Allium sphaerocephalon (Drumsticks). Naturally there wasn't much info on the bags (but at least I could see the bulbs). So... I get back to the office and look it up online. I've seen conflicting planting times. Most say to plant them in the Fall. A couple other places say they can be planted in Spring. So my question... do I go ahead and plant them now? Or refrigerate them until Fall? moderator's note: added a more descriptive title to topic
We have just bought some similar Alliums and I put them in pots to go out when the ground is workable. I do not think they would last, even in the fridge until September/October. Planting now would be better, in my opinion. They may just flower later than usual.
Thanks Eric. I was wondering whether or not they'd survive in the 'fridge. I'll go ahead and get them in the ground when I do the other planting. I also noticed while reading up on it that it really looks good planted with another contrasting color and shape plants. So, you know that what means... I need to pick out something to go with it. Ohhhh the misery of having to buy/plant more flowers.
Don't need 12 weeks of freezing temp? Maybe potted up in deep freeze. Seen some of the $$$ on globe masters are about $9 a bulb now.Glad got mine many years ago
I got a pack of 10 bulbs for $5.00. I'm still contemplated on where to plant them. It's going to have to be where I'll remember whats planted there in case they don't bloom this year.
Well the ones I potted up late, a couple of weeks ago, have roots coming from the bottom of the pots, so I guess they are growing. Since they are all in the polytunnel they have had no freezing temps.
I bought some drumstick Alliums last year from Telegraph newspapers, they never showed. Maybe they are late starters eh...
I love alliums....and I agree, I would plant them now if you can. I have the 'normal' purple ones & also some called 'merry bells' they are too cute!
I had bought some allium bulbs last fall and planted them in containers in November. Did I plant it at the wrong time? Was it too early?
I had already bought and planted mine last year Annette. Tina, sometimes they just don't show, any plant we plant can just disintergrate, get eaten, get bug damage. Mice love bulbs.
