Plant bulbs now for a colourful garden in spring

10:09:20 21st September 2010

Planting bulbs in the autumn can ensure a colourful garden early in the spring.

According to Sarah Raven of the Telegraph, imperial fritillaries are the perfect plant to give a dramatic look as spring starts next year.

The bulbs are best off planted in grass that has been recently mowed and often it is a good idea to scatter them rather than carefully plan where each should go - this gives a more natural look.

Meanwhile, planting large numbers of the bulbs can result in the flowers looking as they would in the wild.

Benefitting from deep planting, the fritillary bulbs should be placed approximately six to eight inches in the ground.

Ms Raven also notes it is important to avoid mowing while the bulbs take root.

Recently, Hazel Silver of the Guardian suggested planting cornflowers for a splash of colour in the garden.

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