8 bulb flowers to plant in pots in autumn that will still bloom in the snow and ice

Many bulb flowers are very suitable for autumn planting, and the best time to plant them is when the weather turns slightly cooler, so that they can produce brilliant and charming flowers in winter and spring, and many of them are suitable for growing in pots.

Some bulb flowers have excellent cold resistance and can survive even in cold winters, and in March and April they can still bloom in the snow, becoming a charming plant feature of winter.

1. Iris reticulata

This iris is a very short plant and is suitable for planting in autumn. Once it blooms, spring is on the way, and it can produce flowers even in snow and ice. It has very strong cold resistance, usually blooming in mid-March, and can survive in a snow-covered environment.

The tubers of Iris reticulata do not need to be planted too deep. It needs a dry, cool environment, and the soil should have good drainage.

2. Snowdrop

Snowdrop, also known as Galanthus, is a small flower that blooms especially brilliantly in early spring. You can see its flowers in the snow, and it usually blooms in late winter.

The flowers of the snowdrop look very delicate, with small white bell-shaped blooms. If you see snowdrops blooming, it proves that spring is coming. They are especially easy to care for and do not need frequent attention. Water thoroughly once the potting soil dries out. They like loose, well-drained sandy soil.

3. Crocus

Crocus, also known as saffron crocus, is also a plant that blooms in early spring. Its flower colors include the common purple, blue, pink, orange, yellow and white, among others, with rich colors and a very fresh flower shape.

To grow crocus, prepare loose, airy, well-drained humus soil. The environment for growing crocus should stay cool, avoiding excessively high temperatures, and the soil should have good drainage.

4. Snowflake

Snowflake is a very delicate bell-shaped flower. The flower looks like a small white bell, appearing especially fresh and beautiful, and it is also a plant that blooms in spring. Its flowers also carry a charming fragrance.

Snowflakes do not need frequent care and can still grow well. They are extremely cold-resistant. Cultivation requires loose, well-drained soil and avoiding waterlogging. After temperatures rise in summer, the leaves turn yellow and the plant begins dormancy. At this time, the leaves can be cut off, and after it turns cool in autumn, growth can resume.

5. Daffodil

Daffodils have many varieties, and they are also plants that bloom in early spring, bringing charming color to your yard. They can be planted directly under tree shade, keeping the soil well drained. For the planting soil, choose loose, airy, well-drained leaf mold.

In summer, the flowers and leaves of daffodils enter a dormant state. Do not rush to cut off the leaves. Wait until the daffodil leaves turn yellow, then cut the leaves off.

6. Siberian squill

This is a very gorgeous blue-flowering plant, very suitable for planting in the yard and can also be grown as a potted plant. It is suitable for planting under tree shade and has excellent ornamental value. It likes loose, airy, well-drained soil and should avoid waterlogging. When summer temperatures are high, it goes dormant.

7. Hyacinth

Hyacinth flowers have a rich fragrance. It is a bulb flower popular around the world and can produce charming flowers in early spring. It generally blooms together with daffodils. It has a very large number of flowers, and when it blooms it attracts bees and butterflies.

Growing hyacinths is also very simple. After the flowers fade, do not rush to cut off the leaves. Only prune after the leaves turn yellow, to ensure charming flowers the following year.

8. Grape hyacinth

Grape hyacinth and hyacinth are not the same plant; their types are different. Grape hyacinth flowers have a rich fragrance and are miniature bulb flowers that bloom in early spring. Although its flowers are very small, it produces an extremely large number of blooms, and its leaves look like grass. After the flowers fade, the leaves can continue to grow.

Grape hyacinths multiply especially quickly. If planted in the yard, you must be especially careful and avoid excessive spreading. You can plant them in pots, with the bulbs planted about 3 cm below the soil surface, in a sunny position, with loose, well-drained soil prepared.