Bulb Gardening in Australia: What to Plant and When

The Chill Requirement ChallengeMost spring bulbs — tulips, hyacinths, and some daffodils — evolved in cold Northern Hemisphere winters and require a period of cold to flower reliably. In Australia, this means pre-chilling bulbs in the refrigerator for 6–8 weeks in warm climates, and restricting some species to Melbourne, Canberra, and Tasmania where winters are naturally cold enough.Daffodils: Australia's Most Reliable BulbsDaffodils are the most reliable spring bulbs for Australian condit…