The great garden tidy-up
flower bulb gardening
While many gardeners will now be contemplating which spring-flowering bulbs to plant up this autumn, others will be sitting back to enjoy their summer bulb choices and the nerine is one of the best late-flowering beauties. …

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The summer flowering bulbs add just as much beauty to your garden landscape as the spring bulbs. Many flowering bulbs for summer have smaller flowers so that you can group them in flower beds to show them off. Sometimes the taller and larger flowers will need to be staked for a better display. These summer bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers will not only give you beautiful colors but also a sense of a tropical garden. If you live in the warmer climate zones you can leave these bulbs in the ground year round. If you live in the cool climate areas you can grow them as annuals by digging them out of the ground in fall and store them away for the winter to replant in the spring. These summer blooming bulbs bring more color to your garden just as the flowering bulbs of spring are starting to die off.

Tuberous begonias – Even though there are many types of begonias we usually think of the camellia flowered version that is available with various color combinations. The enormity of color that is offered quickly brightens a shady corner of your garden. The leaves are very succulent looking and the longevity of flowers makes them a good choice for containers. Begonias will differ in size and shape and their flowers vary from white to pink or red. Tuberous begonias are ideal plants in containers, as borders in a flower bed or in hanging baskets.

Canna – These flower bulbs will grow bright leaves which have cream, pink, orange, and red flowers and have a new interest in a dwarf form. Generally speaking canna rhizomes develop into plants that range from 3 to 8 feet. They are so colorful and exotic looking that they have become quite popular. The cannas give us a tropical look and look vibrant in the back section of a flower border.

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Caladium – These are basically grown because of their colorful bold leaf and do well in a shady or sunny section of your garden but would prefer the shade. The arrow-shaped leaves are wide and are available in color combinations of greens, reds, pinks, whites, and bi-colors. These flowers are generally grown for their leaves and many gardeners will remove the flowers when they are first seen. Some gardeners plant them as annual plants.

Dahlia – These flowering bulbs develop plants that range from 2 to 8 feet tall with flowers ranging from eight to twelve inches wide during the months of July through October. The flowers have an assortment of colors except for the color blue. The smaller version of this flower is usually used as bedding plants. They generally bloom in late summer and into the fall. They do their best if you plant them in groups and are excellent as cut flowers; they also work well in containers. If you deadhead the blooms that have faded you can have a steady period of blooms. A serious gardener will always be on the look-out for spider mites, leafhoppers, stalk borers, virus and wilts because they can become a problem for the dahlia.

Gladiolus – This beautiful flowering bulb is available in a vast array of colors and sometimes grows to five feet tall. They make a wonderful background plant because it only produces one stalk per corm, which contains several blossoms, is produced. You can start planting these bulbs in early May and continue to plant them for the next two months; this will extend your bloom time. The spiked blooms on these stalks appear a couple of months after you have planted them. They also have a variety of colors and make beautiful cut flowers for your dining room table. It is difficult to find a cut flower that is more popular than the gladiolus. The trumpet shaped flowers on those tall stalks definitely let us know that it is summer.

Lily – These bulbs have a flower that is shaped like a trumpet. They come in just about every color and can grow from two feet to over six feet in height. Once they have established themselves, they will become very hardy and do not require much maintenance. The varieties of lily give us a wide range of color and beautiful aromas as we. The calla lily is a tropical looking cup shaped flower that is very hardy which also makes a beautiful cut flower. Most calla lily flowers are white but also come in red, pink, and yellow.

flower bulb gardening question by Jo: Do I have to remove the DALIA flower bulb from the garden for the winter?
I have just fallen in love with the Dalia flower. Is it possible to leave the bulb in the ground throughout the winter?
I forgot to mention that I live in Quebec Canada…absolutly freezing winters!

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Answer by sassy2
They must be removed otherwise they are ruined. I put them is a plastic bag and store them in the basement.

Flowering Bulbs for your Garden from A (Amaryllis) to Z (Zephyranthes)
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A is for Amaryllis, a big bulb which produces big showy flowers in red or white or pink and which is often given as a gift at Christmas time.

B is for Bonemeal, which many flowering bulbs enjoy having mixed into their soil when planted – but which may attract bulb eating creatures such as rodents.

C is for Crocus, the tiny flowers that are the harbingers of spring and which come from corms and not true bulbs.

D is for Daffodil, the common name of the genus Narcissus, and which are the yellow and white trumpets that sound the true arrival of spring.

E is for Eremurus, a genus commonly know as foxtail lilies or desert candles, and which have large stalks topped with plumes of beautiful flowers.

F is for Fritillaria, a genus of varied flowers which hang down from droopy stems which sometimes have an intriguing checkerboard pattern on them.

G is for Gladiolus, a genus that produces large flowering stalks in vibrant colors including pink, red, yellow, and white.

H is for Hyacinth, who put up stalks with a large cluster of vibrant small flowers at the top.

I is for Iris, a large species of showy summer flowers which are sometimes “bearded”, and which grow from rhizome and not true bulbs.

J is for Just, as in just try some flowering bulbs in your garden, and see if you aren’t hooked!

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K is for King Alfred, the popular variety that large yellow daffodils are sold as – which usually aren’t true King Alfred’s but something better.

L is for Lilium, a large genus of flowering bulbs that add striking colors and sometimes heavenly scent to the summertime garden.

M is for Muscari, a genus common known as grape hyacinth, who produce tiny cluster of blue flowers to brighten the early spring garden.

N is for Narcissus, a large genus of mostly spring flowering bulbs which are often referred to by their common name of Daffodil.

O is for Ornithogalum, a genus of flowering bulbs that includes the Star-of-Bethlehem, a sweet little white flowering bulb.

P is for Puschkinia, a genus of flowering bulbs which mostly produce small plants with delicate white flowers.

Q is for Quality, always be sure to purchase quality bulbs which are firm and don’t have any mold or mushy spots on them.

R is for Rhizome, which are the thick ground level or underground almost bulb-like stems on such plants as ginger and ferns.

S is for Snowdrops, common name for Galanthus, whose delicate white flowers may indeed come up before the last snow of the season falls.

T is for Tulip, the emperor of the spring flowering bulbs which are so coveted that they inspired their own “mania” in 1637.

U is for Underground, which is where you plant most flower bulbs.

V is for Variegation, which are white or yellow markings on green leaves, and some plants from bulbs have.

W is for Windflowers, the common name for Anemone blanda, also called “Grecian Windflowers”, who are like prolific little daisies of many colors, and which come from tubers and are not a true bulb.

X is for Xiphium, a bulbous rooted iris which is native to Spain, which has cheerful little purple and yellow flowers.

Y is for Y, as in why not plant some flowering bulbs in your garden?

Z is for Zephyranthes, a genus commonly known as “rain lilies” or “fairy lily” which produce many stalks of white, yellow or pink flowers.

See more resources for buying and growing Flowering Bulbs with listings of local garden centers and specialty mail order nurseries at http://www.GardeningWithLarry.com.

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narcissus bulbs question by pat f: I have Narcissus bulbs in a dish. These bulbs bloomed and are now dieing off. What do I do with the bulbs ?

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Answer by zzvegasbaby
If it’s a bulb it’ll come back and bloom every year. But plant them in soil.

Bulbs for Fall Planting
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Spring flowering bulbs are planted in the fall. Late September is the time to begin, but spring bulbs can be planted up to December as long as the soil is not frozen solid.

In spring, nature unlocks her treasure chest to reveal the beauty of bulbs. The glorious displays in gardens and parks are the result of gardeners who plan ahead: Tulip, Daffodil, Hyacinth, Alium bulbs (Flowering Onion), Amaryllis, Anemone (Windflower), Chionodoxa (Glory of the snow), Crocus, Erythronium Pagoda (Trout lily), Galanthus (Common snowdrop), Ipheion (Spring Starflower), Leucoium aestivum (Summer Snowflake), Muscari armeniacum (Grape Hyacinth), Pansy.

How to plant bulbs

.With bulbs, it pays to buy the best. Smaller, low quality bulbs may be somewhat cheaper, but the effort of planning and planting is the same. The results are much more rewarding if top-quality bulbs are planted.

Give bulbs a good start. Place a handful of bonemeal in the planting hole – this will provide long-lasting nutrients and insure beautiful blooms for many springs to come. Dust the bulbs with Bulb Dust to protect against insects and disease. Be sure that the bulbs are watered thoroughly and regularly to encourage fast establishment before the onset of winter.

Bulbs can be planted anywhere in the garden in sun or shade, naturalized (planted and left in place to spread at will) in the lawn or in patio containers. They make an attractive show when planted under deciduous trees and shrubs as well as with groundcovers such as ivy and pachysanfra. Another idea: plant winter blooming pansies, early flowering forget-me-nots, or fragrant wallflowers with spring bulbs to provide an impressive show.

Bulbs are best planted in clusters rather than singly. Several bulbs planted together tend to give each other support and provide a more spectacular show. Small bulbs should be planted in groups of 15 to 25, and large bulbs in fives or tens.

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Early Emergence

Do not be concerned if the bulb foliage appears above the ground rather early. It has built-in insulation and can withstand quite a lot of cold. In the case of very hard, long frosts, mulch the area around the bulbs with soil, leaves, peat or well-rotted manure.

After-flowering care

After the blooms have finished, do not permit seed pods to form at the end of stems. The formation of seeds takes much of the energy of the bulb away from flower production for next year. Cut off the faded flower heads only and leave the stem and foliage to die down naturally. Feed with bulb fertilizer after flowering.

Bulbs are best left in the ground until they become overcrowded. When transplanting is necessary, wait until the foliage has dried out and can be easily separated from the bulb. Remove as much soil as possible and store the bulb in a dry, well-ventilated place. Discard any diseased or old bulbs and replant the healthy-looking bulbs in the garden the following fall.

Spring flowering small Bulbs

The following smaller-sized bulbs should be planted 3 to 6 inches (7.5 – 15cm) apart, or 9 to 16 bulbs per square ft.

Glory of the Snow (Chionodoxa lucilia). Cheery pink or blue flowers with white centers appear in March. Plant this in drifts or clusters for the best effect.

Grape Hyacinths (Muscari armeniacum). These quaint, clustered blooms are a spring delight. If left undisturbed, grape hyacinths will multiply over the years to form a glorious thick mat of foliage and flower. It flowers from March and into April.

Siberian Squill(Scilla siberica). Squills bear longlasting blue blooms from February to March.

Snowdrop Galanthus nivalis). Snowdrops begin to blossom in December and into January. In mass plantings, they bring delicate beauty and fragrance to the winter landscape.

Spring Crocus (Crocus ancyrensis, Crocus vernus). A multitude of colors can be found in the spring crocus group, from deep purples to yellows and white. Plant it in drifts anywhere in the garden including the lawn.

Wind Flower (Anemone blanda). Pink or white daisy-like flowers appear during February and March. Wind flowers will eventually colonize an area.

Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis)is a low growing bulb with buttercup-like blooms in February, also an wonderful bulb to naturalize in wooded areas.

Winter Crocus (Crocus speciosus). These bulbs bear pink flowers in October and November. May be naturalized anywhere in the garden.

Spring flowering large Bulbs

The following, larger sized bulbs should be planted approximately 6. (15cm) apart or 9

bulbs per square foot

Daffodils (Narcissus spp). Daffodils are springs official announcement of the warmer days to come. Available in two-tone or traditional clear-yellow as well as doubles, daffodils can be easily incorporated into any landscape. Dwarf varieties like Jack Snipe

are great in containers, and are strong enough to be naturalized in the lawn.

German Iris (Iris germanica) is available in white and many shades of blue, purple and yellow. Dutch irises make excellent cut flowers, and bloom in May and June.

Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis). Hyacinth blooms are pink, white or blue and can be seen in March and April. They are wonderful in window boxes, where the fragrance cant waft indoors, as well as in any formal planting.

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crocus bulbs question by Mary B: When can i dig up tulip and crocus bulbs?
I have crocus coming up in my lawn and would like to dig them up and replant them someplace else when can I do this? Also, I noticed tulips coming up by a bush root and would like to dig those up as well, when can I do this?

crocus bulbs best answer:

Answer by immortaly_insane
you should state where you live.ya! is around the world

if you see the shoots coming out i think its safe to dig it up.
forced some to grow in my fridge this year.didnt work out to well.rather small hyacinths

Planting Rotary crocus bulbs at Greenacres, Shrewsbury

On 13 October 2010 Rotarians Margaret Thrower and Alan Wilding visited Greenacres housing complex in Harlescott Shrewsbury to plant Rotary crocus bulbs to support the Focus on the Crocus End Polio Campaign.
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