Can Any Bulb That You Would Plant In The Ground In The Fall For Spring Bloom Be Planted In A Pot In The Fall To Overwinter Until T

Question

he spring? I have a number of bulbs – tall Iris, daffodils, anemones – that I won’t be able to get in the ground this year. Can I put them in pots – to the depth they need to be – to overwinter so that they’ll bloom in the spring, then at some point put them in the ground next year? If so, when would I put them in the ground – after they bloom in the spring? In the fall? Any time from spring to fall? Thank you for an answer. I’d like to get them in pots as soon as I can before the snow flies.

Answer 1

Yes, but I suggest putting your pots in the garage for the winter. In the colder zones, bulbs tend to rot in a container, especially if the soil isn't extremely well draining. This article is about tulips, but it will work for your daffodils too.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/care-of-tulip-bulbs-in-containers-in-the-winter.htm

Wait till the foliage dies back after flowering to move them inground.

The irises can be planted in a shallow container. Waterlogged soil will rot the rhizomes. About 8 weeks after they bloom, plant them in the ground.

You can plant your anemones with the daffodils if you have room, and follow the instructions for tulips in pots.