Use the following table as a guide for how deep to plant your fall bulbs.
Name | Outdoors – Near a heated building | Outdoors – Away from buildings | Indoors – Forcing |
Tulips | 6-8″ deep | 8-10″ deep | Yes |
Daffodils | 8-10″ deep | No | Yes |
Hyacinth | No | No | Yes |
Crocus | 6″ deep | 6″ deep | Yes |
Iris | 4″ deep | 4-5″ deep | No |
Paperwhites | No | No | Yes |
Allium | 6″ deep | 6-8″ deep | No |
Fritallaria | 6″ deep | 6-8″ deep | No |
Amaryllis | No | No | Yes |
Minor bulbs | 4-6″ deep | 4-6″ deep | Yes |