In article , laura laura.1clfjp@n
ews.gardenbanter.co.uk writes

Chris Hogg Wrote:
The general rule for bulbs is to plant them at a depth roughly twice
that of the bulb itself. Either that or some types have specific
depths recommended for them. But I have up to three inches of coarse
mulch on my flower beds (shredded hedge trimmings etc). Do I include
this when estimating planting depth, or do I ignore it, scrape it
aside and plant at the appropriate depth in the underlying soil? If
the former, then for many smaller bulbs they wouldn't actually be in
the soil at all, but just in the mulch, which doesn't seem right.


I've always heard that it doesn't matter as the bulbs pull or push
themselves to the correct depth

Wishful thinking, I think. Or else Allium moly *enjoys* rolling around
on the surface ;-)
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"