- Plant between September-October, before the ground freezes. Â
- Choose a partly shaded area.Â
- If the soil is heavy, loosen it to a depth of around 10 cm. Â
- Mix in organic matter, such as compost or leaf mould, to improve soil quality and help retain moisture. Â
- Use a hand trowel or bulb planter and dig a hole around 10cm deep. Â
- Place the bulb with the pointed end facing upwards. Â
- Space the bulbs around 10cm apart. Â
- Alternatively, for a more naturalised effect, scatter a handful of bulbs into a larger dug-over area and plant them where they fall. Â
- Gently cover the bulbs and lightly compress the soil. Â
- If the soil is dry, water lightly after planting. Â
- Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering. Â
- Avoid disturbing the area after planting to allow the bulbs to multiply and naturalise over time.Â
