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Lasagne Planting Method

Extend the blooming season of your bulbs!

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To ensure a longer flowering period when using flower bulbs, choose bulbs with consecutive flowering periods and plant them at the same site. By planting them at different depths, they can be planted at practically the same spot. This method is most commonly used in spring-flowering beds that have to remain attractive throughout a single season. Generally, the flower bulbs that will last bloom are planted at the deepest level. The earliest to bloom in the spring will be planted the closest to the surface. This technique is also referred to as the “lasagne technique” and can be applied to planting bulbs in the ground and in pots and containers.

The result will be one colorful surprise after another as each bulb variety produces a new gorgeous floral display.

Example 1: Crocus, Squill, Hyacinth, Daffodil, Tulip

Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc', Scilla mischtschenkoana, Hyacinthus 'White Festival', Narcissus 'Sailboat', Tulipa 'Fun for Two'
Step 1: Sprouts coming out
Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc', Scilla mischtschenkoana, Hyacinthus 'White Festival', Narcissus 'Sailboat', Tulipa 'Fun for Two'
Step 2: Crocus & Scilla in bloom
Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc',Hyacinthus 'White Festival',Lasagna layering,Narcissus 'Sailboat',Scilla mischtschenkoana,Tulipa 'Fun for Two'
Step 3: Hyacinth & Daffodil sprouts
Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc',Hyacinthus 'White Festival',Lasagna layering,Narcissus 'Sailboat',Scilla mischtschenkoana,Tulipa 'Fun for Two'
Step 4: Hyacinth & Daffodil in bloom
Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc',Hyacinthus 'White Festival',Lasagna layering,Narcissus 'Sailboat',Scilla mischtschenkoana,Tulipa 'Fun for Two'
Step 5: Tulips join the dance
Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc',Hyacinthus 'White Festival',Lasagna layering,Narcissus 'Sailboat',Scilla mischtschenkoana,Tulipa 'Fun for Two'
Step 6: End of this colorful show

Example 2: Anemone, Grape Hyacinth, Hyacinth, Tulip

Anemone blanda 'Blue Shades',Hyacinthus 'Peter Stuyvesant',Lasagna layering,Muscari aremeniacum,Tulipa
Step 1: sprouts are emerging
Anemone blanda 'Blue Shades',Hyacinthus 'Peter Stuyvesant',Lasagna layering,Muscari aremeniacum,Tulipa
Step 2: Anemones in bloom
Anemone blanda 'Blue Shades',Hyacinthus 'Peter Stuyvesant',Lasagna layering,Muscari aremeniacum,Tulipa
Step 3: Grape Hyacinth in bloom
Anemone blanda 'Blue Shades',Hyacinthus 'Peter Stuyvesant',Lasagna layering,Muscari aremeniacum,Tulipa
Step 4: Hyacinth & Tulip’s turn

From the time the first flower emerges until the last one blooms, your garden or pot will be filled with beautiful flowers in fantastic colors!

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 8
Plant Type Bulbs
Genus Tulipa, Narcissus, Muscari, Hyacinthus, Crocus
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 8
Plant Type Bulbs
Genus Tulipa, Narcissus, Muscari, Hyacinthus, Crocus
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)

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