From the Root: A Floriculture Specialist Explains Why the Perfect Moment to Plant Bulbs Is Now

Autumn is the best time of the year to plant bulbs. Although many associate this season with the closing of a cycle, for bulbous flowers it is, on the contrary, a time of promise: underground, the spring flowering begins to take shape. This is explained by María Rosa Fuentes Rossi, a floriculture specialist, professor, and active member of the Argentine Horticulture Society (SAH), who shares her knowledge and passion for these species that not only beautify gardens but also vases and floral arrangements of all kinds. "Bulbous plants are incredible," Rossi assures in a conversation with the De Raíz team. And she is not exaggerating: many of the most striking spring flowers emerge from bulbs planted in autumn. Tulips, daffodils, anemones, ranunculus, hyacinths, and jonquils are some classic examples. They stand out for their long and clean stems, which make them ideal for floral design, whether in compact bouquets or more ethereal compositions, with transparencies and glass ...