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Homes & Gardens
Ruth Hayes

How far apart to space bulbs in a pot – for healthy growth and fabulous color

Colorful tulips, dwarf daffodils and Muscari growing in a pot.

Knowing how far apart to space bulbs in a pot will ensure that your spring blooms thrive, giving your planting schemes an edge and creating the best possible display.

Bulbs grow well in pots, and in the fall we tend to plant snowdrops, daffodils, tulips, fritillaries and crocus, which all produce brilliant and vibrant displays. In the spring, you can plant canna lilies and agapanthus, while in early summer, it is time to plant autumn-blooming crocus, nerines and cyclamen. Whatever, you choose to grow, knowing how to space the bulbs is important.

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