What to Plant In March

Posted by Amber Williams on 17th Jun 2021

What to Plant In March

The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, the frost is thawing. That's right, it's almost spring! It's finally warm enough for us to get out our gloves and start planning our gardens for the new season.

Here's what to plant in March, from fruits and vegetables to summer flowering bulbs.

Bare Root Roses


Image: How your bare root roses will look upon delivery. 

March is the penultimate month you can plant your bare-root roses. Plant in well-drained and rich soil for gorgeous blooms throughout the spring and summer.

Gladioli

Gladioli bulbs and corms are essential for summer garden displays. Their tall and colourful blooms add plenty of texture and excitement to beds and borders, as well as attracting wildlife! Plant your bulbs this month into position for a striking show come summer.

Early Potatoes


Image: Planting out chitted seed potatoes

Early potatoes, as the name suggests, are the earliest variety that you can harvest, compared to second earlies and . They are more commonly referred to as 'baby potatoes' or 'new potatoes'.

March is the perfect month to plant chitted early potatoes outside. If you're unable to find space in your garden or allotment, you can effortlessly grow potatoes in a grow bag!

Strawberry Plants

Not only are strawberries incredibly tasty - their plants also make an attractive addition to the summer garden. Get your strawberry plants in the ground this month to harvest in mid-late summer.

Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a tasty plant that you can grow in March for harvest in summer. A perfect crop for both beginners and experienced gardeners as it is easy to grow and will thrive with minimal attention.


Summer-flowering Bulbs

Many of your favourite summer blooms grow from bulbs or corms! Liliesalliumsbegonias, and zantedeschia (calla lilies) are all great examples of bulbs/corms to plant from now until April or even July. These will depend per each plant type, so double check your plant's growing instructions on our website before planting.