Lasagna Layering: Bulb Planting in Pots

October 11, 2023 38 Comments

Assorted vibrant fall bulbs displayed on a rustic wooden table, ready for planting.

The beauty of spring is marked by colorful blooms and delightful fragrances. Yet, waiting for spring can often seem too long, especially if you're a flower enthusiast. Enter the lasagna pot bulb planting method, a technique that not only brings an early spring to your home but does so in layers of floral splendor.

Assorted vibrant fall bulbs displayed on a rustic wooden table, ready for planting.Named after the beloved Italian dish with its many layers, the lasagna bulb planting method is all about creating layers of different bulbs in a pot. It's a concentrated burst of spring, all in a single container. And the best part? You can force these bulbs to bloom indoors, even when there's still snow outside. 

Assorted vibrant fall bulbs displayed on a rustic wooden table, ready for planting.This method is so easy. All you need are bulbs, a large pot, and potting soil. Mix and match to your heart's content. 

Layers of the Lasagna Pot 

1. Daffodils: At the base, we start with daffodils. These hardy flowers are great for the bottom because of their larger bulbs and longer stems. Traditionally known for their vibrant yellows, they can also come in white, apricot, peach, soft pink, or orange. 

2. Tulips: Above the daffodils, we layer tulips. These iconic spring flowers add elegance to your pot. They come in almost every color imaginable, allowing you to customize the look of your layered garden.

3. Hyacinth: The third layer is hyacinths. These come with a strong and heady fragrance that's unmistakably spring-like. They also present a lovely palette of colors, ranging from deep purples and blues to soft pinks and whites.

4. Muscari: At the very top, we finish with muscari or grape hyacinths. Their tiny, grape-like clusters of blue or purple flowers create a beautiful contrast with the larger blooms below. Crocus is an alternative to muscari.

Assorted vibrant fall bulbs displayed on a rustic wooden table, ready for planting.

Use all-purpose potting mix and select pots with drainage holes to avoid water buildup and prevent rot. Start by adding a base layer of potting mix, then the daffodils, soil to cover, then hyacinths, soil to cover and so on. Water in well.

Assorted vibrant fall bulbs displayed on a rustic wooden table, ready for planting.

During autumn and winter, lasagna bulb containers can look bare. For added color, consider planting the surface with winter bedding plants like pansies. However, for those preferring a tidier look, simply relocate the container to an out-of-view spot. In colder regions, shelter your bulbs in an unheated shed, garage, or greenhouse to protect them from frost, as container bulbs are more exposed than those in the ground. For milder climates, outdoor storage is fine. By late January, shift the container to a visible spot or indoors. The thrill of seeing the first green shoots, leading to the blooming of hyacinth, muscari, and eventually tulips, is a delightful prelude to spring.

After enjoying a beautiful bloom, don't forget about the future life of your bulbs. Once they've fully bloomed and died back, consider transplanting them outdoors. Cut the dried foliage off and plant bulbs as you would in fall. 

Spring blooming pot.Creating a lasagna pot is more than just gardening; it's an art. It allows you to design a spring experience tailored to your preferences. Whether you're looking to enjoy spring a little earlier or trying to add a burst of color to your living space, this method is a fantastic way to do so. It’s time to get baking!

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38 Responses

Amy
Amy

October 16, 2023

I love this! Thank you for creating this guide, definitely plan on doing trying this this coming spring

Trish
Trish

October 15, 2023

Doing a first time flower garden. We set up 3 raised garden beds and I am super excited to fill them!

Kerry
Kerry

October 15, 2023

Excited to try this with my son, and can’t wait to see his surprise in the Spring!

Sarah M
Sarah M

October 15, 2023

My goal is to not kill anything I plant. I’m surprised I can keep my kids alive. LoL

Abigail
Abigail

October 15, 2023

I’m so excited about lasagna layering! I’ve been so intrigued ever since I first saw you do it!

This Spring I’m excited to try an herb garden in pots! I’m not as familiar with pots so I’m anxious to get to know it better.

Kristine Quinn
Kristine Quinn

October 15, 2023

Love love love this idea! It’s such a great pot of flowers that truly makes you feel spring is here

Cheryl Piacentini
Cheryl Piacentini

October 14, 2023

Becky I LOVE the potted lasagna idea!! Definitely going to try this! My spring goal is to grow more filler from seed to add to my dahlias! Thank you for sharing all your growing wisdom

Adaris Pickett
Adaris Pickett

October 14, 2023

I love my dahlias from your farm and they are absolutely gorgeous! Can’t wait to arrange to purchase more and I will be trying the Lasagna method. Thank you so much for this lovely tip! Hugs!

Meg
Meg

October 14, 2023

Cute idea! Can’t wait to try & see the pretty colors!

Briana
Briana

October 14, 2023

My spring gardening goal for 2024 is to add companion plants to my landscape for pollinators and beneficial insects.

Deborah Trudell
Deborah Trudell

October 14, 2023

These lasagna pots are beautiful! You have the most amazing flower farm!

Ruth Barrett
Ruth Barrett

October 14, 2023

I love the lasagna planting effect! This will look amazing on my front walkway welcoming visitors and for my husband and I to enjoy in the early spring here in the low country of South Carolina!!

Grace
Grace

October 14, 2023

So excited to try out the lasagna planting and to share with my local community this spring!

Tracy
Tracy

October 14, 2023

I’m so happy with my summer/fall flowers, they are still blooming. I am excited to keep growing your beautiful creations.
❤️

Robin Lewis
Robin Lewis

October 14, 2023

Can’t wait to try this method! I also have a goal to set up a raised bed this spring.

Lisa
Lisa

October 14, 2023

I was fortunate enough to be able to make a giant garden bed in my front yard this year. I’m so excited to fill it with bulbs for the spring.

Chris
Chris

October 14, 2023

OMG…never seen this done before…I cannot wait to try!!! Absolutely stunning! Hope mine comes out like yours Becky!!!

Ann Marie Mowry
Ann Marie Mowry

October 14, 2023

I love the multi bulb pot idea. Everything you do is beautiful!

Krysten Beaven
Krysten Beaven

October 14, 2023

I cannot wait to try this again! I am going to try storing them differently over the winter. I think that was my problem last year!

Nadine
Nadine

October 13, 2023

Really want to try this method!!

Kate
Kate

October 13, 2023

Lasagna layering in all my pots and successful spring bulbs in my raised beds

Rachel
Rachel

October 12, 2023

So excited to try out the lasagna pot! The indoor viewing idea is a no-brainer!

Dinah Byron
Dinah Byron

October 12, 2023

Beautiful! All your flowers and bulbs are unforgettable.

Kinsley Hettinga
Kinsley Hettinga

October 12, 2023

Yay – I’m always looking for new beautiful things to try!!

Joan
Joan

October 12, 2023

I’m looking forward to growing daffodils for the first time this spring. Growing a lasagna pot of bulbs is definitely a goal to try!

Linda Q
Linda Q

October 12, 2023

This is a great idea for those of us with vole issues!
Am going to try this for sure & thanks for the great idea!

Ria
Ria

October 12, 2023

I can’t wait to learn more about flowers and plant some bulbs soon so I can have my first flower garden next year 😍

Shelley
Shelley

October 12, 2023

Trying new and exciting varieties for cuts!

Donna
Donna

October 12, 2023

Omg I can’t wait to try this!!

Tracy Tokarski
Tracy Tokarski

October 12, 2023

I am a year 3 cut flower farmer in Pennsylvania. Always love learning and trying new things. I am open to new ideas to be able to extend our season to other than just perennials and summer annuals.

Beth
Beth

October 12, 2023

Lovely! Looking forward to trying lasagna planting. Wondering if, in zone 5b, I can plant in my outdoor, large containers or do I have to move them all to the unattached garage? I would think they’re both super cold, frozen solid in the winter. Thanks for the info!

Danielle
Danielle

October 12, 2023

I think my goal will be simple, I will try this lasagna planting!

Christine
Christine

October 12, 2023

I did this for the first time last year, this year I’m making several for my family members! Love these!

Mackenzie  Douglas
Mackenzie Douglas

October 12, 2023

I would like to try to have a good game plan for what I want to plant in the spring and build a raised bed.

Joanne ORourke
Joanne ORourke

October 12, 2023

I am really interested in exploring your knowledge and experience for my next garden

Kathleen Clemons
Kathleen Clemons

October 12, 2023

My goal is to have better continued color in my gardens throughout the growing season.

Anne
Anne

October 12, 2023

I am excited to see what my planters look like in the spring when I try the Lazagna planting.
My Dalias I bought from the farm stand were absolutely stunning! I still have so many buds coming!

Wendy McClure
Wendy McClure

October 12, 2023

What a beautiful combination of flowers!

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