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bulbs in sand bed?

19 years ago

I am creating a dry sand bed for a rock garden. I love bulb flowers. The sand bed is about 5-6" deep. That's about average planting depth for bulbs. Do you think that the bulbs will be ok until they spout and reach down the mixed soil I prepared with organic matter and fertilizers? Thanks

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hopflower
19 years ago
Definitely. They usually like a sandy bed, and some people will plant bulbs in can of sand and give them as gifts to others. All the recipient has to do is water lightly, and off you go!
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