Spring Bulbs

Someone has offered me 80 spring bulbs ( mostly daffs but a few crocus and hyacinth ) They are in bags and have sprouted. If I plant them now will they take root and then flower next Spring? Or should I keep them in the bags n a dark place until Autumn before planting? The area I had in mind for these bulbs is going to be laid to turf once weather improves so I guess the bulbs should be planted first. Thanks in advance.

 

If they've sprouted best get them in asap, they'll go rotten if you leave them till autumn

 

Agreed.

However, I was given a bag of bulbs just as above ... didn't plant them until last October and now, I'm seeing one or three little beauties coming up

Mind you, to put that in context ... that's out of about 100

 

I agree with the others get them in asap! I bought a few packs of bulbs from our local farm shop (reduced to £1) they too had started to sprout, I hope I shall soon be seeing their little heads pop through the soil.
Happy planting

 

Hi Beckie - which bulbs did you get?

 

Hi M, I got pink tulips, orange tulips, green & white tulips, mixed coloured tulips, narcissi & daffodils . i thought lots of colours dotted around would brighten up the garden for the spring

 

Wishing you success with them Beckie - sounds very colourful