Zone 8 bulb varieties.
Best bulbs to plant in fall in zone 8.
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Plant during the coolest time of year.
Annual minimum temperature for zone 8 is.
That way you know the ground is cool and ready.
In zones 8 11 bulbs will need to be pre chilled in a refrigerator for about 6 weeks before planting.
Here are a few.
There are plenty of hot weather varieties of the classics like tulips and daffodils as well as others that thrive only in hot climates.
You can also purchase pre chilled bulbs.
In zones 1 7 plant your bulbs as soon as temps dip to about 50 degrees f at night.
Zone 8 is a little too hot for some of the classic bulb varieties you see in more temperate zones.
Zone 8 encompasses the western and southern portions of the united states.
You plant it in the fall and then wait until the following fall for signs of life.
Growing bulbs in your garden can create variety and color.
Zone 8 has a long growing season with hot summers.
These dates will vary a week or two so it s important to watch the weather before planting.
Most vegetable varieties will have no problem maturing before your first frost date.
In zone 8 where the average minimum temperature during the winter months is 10 to 20 degrees once your bulbs are planted.
With a last frost date of april 1st and first frost date of december 1st.
Plant bulbs in well.
The flowers appear first blooming for 2 3 weeks and then die back.
In zones 4 7 most of the above mentioned spring blooming bulbs are planted in fall then just left to grow and naturalize for years before they need dividing or replacing.
Winters are generally mild with long summer growing seasons.
But that doesn t mean growing bulbs in zone 8 is impossible.