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- Q.How Do I Separate Bulbs - How do I separate the bulbs?
- Q.Bulbs To Buy - Can you tell me from where I can buy flower bulbs that they can send to Malta?
- Q.Calla Lily, Dahlias, Elephant Ear Bulbs - I wanted to buy bulbs left over at the nursery; they're getting rid of them. Since it is so late ...
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georginapicken on
May 11, 2015
pr33syQ.planting bulbs
I have just purchased some bulbs for 99 cents. They are Acidanthera, Liatris, Anemone, Gladioli, Allium and Freesia two packs. If I put them straight in to the soil in the garden, will they grow? Or do I have to put them in pots first. Thank you, Georgina
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 11, 2015A.Yes, you sure can put directly in the ground after frost danger.
Here are links to help you with each of these bulbs.
What a pretty display you will have in your garden.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/liatris/liatris-blazing-star.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/anemone/anemone-windflower.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/allium/growing-alliums.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/allium/growing-alliums.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/gladiola/care-of-gladiolas-how-to-grow-gladiolas-in-your-garden.htmWas this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
chil1193 on
June 15, 2015
Franklin (western) N.C. 28734Q.digging up bulbs
Having work done to the house, which necessitated digging up lily, crocus and tulip bulbs. I would like to store in refrigerator and then replant. I seem to remember my grandmother doing this and she planted right before a freeze. Will this work?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 15, 2015A.You could go ahead and plant them in your new location now. Moving them now most likely will effect your flower output next spring.
Here is a link with other storage solutions.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-store-bulbs-that-have-sprouted.htm
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Anonymous on
June 18, 2015Q.How do I separate bulbs
How do I separate the bulbs?
Answered by
Heather on
June 20, 2015
Certified ExpertA.It would be more helpful to know to which plant(s) you are referring. That said, this article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/propagate-flower-bulbs.htm
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Anonymous on
July 4, 2015Q.Bulbs to buy
Can you tell me from where I can buy flower bulbs that they can send to Malta?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 5, 2015A.Your best bet would be to perform an online search for retailers serving that area. If there are any nurseries nearby, you can ask them for help as well.
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Anonymous on
July 9, 2015Q.calla lily, dahlias, elephant ear bulbs
I wanted to buy bulbs left over at the nursery; they're getting rid of them. Since it is so late in the season, I was wondering if I could buy the bulbs, store them in the peat moss and plant them next year, instead of planting them now. I hope you can help. Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 12, 2015A.Here are links to help you get started.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/flower-bulb-shelf-life.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/elephant-ear/storing-elephant-ear-bulbs.htm
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bportier on
July 10, 2015
Zone 9, Orlando, FlQ.How to
I have had them as perennials for "years." They start in spring and have begun to "die back." I want to "thin" them out but have never had much luck lifting the tubers. I go down to "China" and still can't find them. Occasionally, I can pull one up. They are healthy, and flower well if in full sun. Need some help on caring for the perennial aspect.
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bportier on
July 10, 2015A.The plant in question is GLORIOSA LILY!
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August 2, 2015Q.time to plant bulbs and tubers
I bought a large bulb/corm called colocasia (elephants ear) and 4 mirabilis jalapa (japanese wonder flower) tubers. They all look as though they are starting to shoot. When should I put them in the garden and where (ideal position)? I bought them from a stall at the sandringham flower show specilising in large bulbs. I think they were from dutch growers).
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 2, 2015
Certified ExpertA.It is hard to say when you should plant them because those bulbs are treated differently depending on where you live.
If you live in zone 8 or greater, these bulbs can be planted now and left in the ground year round. If you live in a zone lower, they need to be brought in for the winter as they will not survive year round outside. If you are in zone 8 or lower, as these are sprouting, I would recommend putting them in a container for now so they can store some energy before winter. In the fall, dig up the bulbs, remove the foliage and wrap them in newspaper and store them in a cool, dry place. In the spring, they can be planted out in your garden (and dug up again in fall).
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