Which way up do you plant a bulb?Updated 8 months ago

Usually, spring bulbs have a pointed end and rounded end, but it is not always the case. Generally, bulbs should be planted with the pointed tip or any growing points facing upwards. Summer bulbs, tubers and rhizomes are a variety of different shapes. If it is unclear which way to plant your bulbs, corms, rhizomes or tubers, you can find specific planting details in our online growing instructions.

Bare root perennials should be potted up with the entire root system in the compost and any shoots or buds at the top of the root system should be level with the soil surface. Shoots should be left exposed above the soil surface.