Spring bulbs coming through already?

[skinnydog]

I have the tips of some spring bulbs coming through - I think they are narcissi if I remember right. Surely that is way too early for them is it? None of my other stuff is through yet.

[Anji]

I have the same problem in both garden and pots. I can see me having loads of flowers out at Christmas, and nothing in the Spring.
It's not because I planted them too early this year. The ones in the garden have been there for years.

[porshiepoo]

Having that problem too. I've quickly shoved my other pots into a dark place to hopefully hold em for a bit longer.

[Anji]

Good idea, porshiepoo. I'll do the same with my pots. I wonder if there's somewhere dark I could put my garden, though!! Maybe the shorter days will slow the growth down a bit.

[majic]

Hi i have the same prob i have got peas growing and some lobelia has popped up strange

[Scunner]

The growth should slow down now. If you put them in a dark place, make sure it is cold, or they will continue to grow. And will grow to the light if there is any. I have a lot of daffs showing outside, but not so many inside. Crocus are growing a bit fast inside but, I will enjoy the blooms when they come.

[porshiepoo]

Hi i have the same prob i have got peas growing and some lobelia has popped up strange


If you are referring to Sweet Pea I always start some from seed this time of the year anyway. They come up real quick, over winter really easy in a cold frame and it gives them a great head start next year.

[majic]

no it not sweet peas i planted peas in summer in containers out side and now they are growing and the lobelia i had last summer do they seed themselves

[Scunner]

Would doubt if lobelia will seed themselves. They take a lot of care to take them through the first stages ie seed to seedling, and are quite slow growing. Damping off is a problem in the early stages.

[majic]

well i dont know how i have them growing in a pot i def didnt buy any this year

[htwood]

Lobelia will reseed itself under the right conditions, congrats on getting free plants for spring. It seems an odd year for weather, bulbs and plants seem out of natural rhythm.

[steeko]

I also have some Lobelia which reseed themselves, always nice to see them appear.