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 FREE Planting InstructionsGeneral Information......................................................
Bulb Winter Hardiness Zones Winter Hardiness Zones is your guide as to whether or not a bulb will overwinter in your geographic area. If you are in a very cold zone such as zones 0-3, even hardy perennials such as tulips, daffodils or lilies may not survive your winters outside. Talk to your local gardeners or your local Dept. of Agriculture for information on local conditions. To find out which zone your garden is in go to "Hardiness Zone Maps" in the directory. Winter Hardy Bulbs Our winter hardy bulbs can remain in the ground permanently if they are hardy in your zone. All bulb plantings (especially new ones) benefit greatly from being covered with mulch (shredded cedar, wood chips, evergreen boughs) after the ground freezes in the fall. Prior to planting improve your soil by working in organic matter and bulb fertilizer. Planting Bulbs Plant bulbs as soon as possible, after you receive them. If you cannot plant them right away, store them in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place above freezing. Even if it has gotten very cold in your area, as long as you can dig in your garden, you can plant bulbs. Well-drained Soil Well-drained soil is essential for the successful growth of bulbs. If your soil tends to be usually soggy and doesn’t drain well after a rain, improve the drainage by adding organic matter such as peat moss, compost or well rotted manure and/or raising the level of the soil by at least 2” All bulbs require regular watering during dry spells, especially until they get established. The success of repeat flowering the next spring is related to how much watering they received during dry summer weather. PLANT IN GROUPS (CLUMPS)
We recommend planting bulbs in groups of 10 bulbs for maximum showy colour and effect.
PLANTING DEPTHS In lighter soil the bulbs can be planted somewhat less deep than in heavier soil. In general it can be stated: twice the bulb height of soil on top of the bulbs with a minimum of 1" (3 cm.). Although many bulb species are hardy, it is recommended to cover the bulbs with a mulch or autumn leaves in the winter period. Consider a wire mesh over top of the planting to deter Rodents. FLOWERING PERIODS
TIPS & IDEAS Layered planting with bulbs
With the right combination a nice colour effect and a long flowering period can be achieved. Also plants like Winter Pansies, large-flowered Daisies, Forget-Me-Nots etc. go very well with Tulips and Hyacinths. A nice effect can be achieved when the various bulb species are planted at different depths. Tulips for instance are planted quite deep and small Narcissi, like 'Tête-à- Tête' less deep. Then the various flowering phases succeed each other. It is even possible to add another top layer of very early Crocuses. In this way a flowering period of many weeks can be realized. Some good combinations are: Tulip Showwinner (red), with white Crocus; Tulip Heart's Delight with Scilla Siberica; Tulip Red Riding Hood with Anemone Blanda White Splendour; Tulip Pinocchio with Muscari Armeniacum; Tulip Couleur Cardinal (late) with Scilla Siberica (early).
VARIOUS APPLICATIONS
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| Narcissus Rijnveld’s Early Sensation |
| THE earliest flowering yellow trumpet daffodil for borders, parks, gardens and lawns. |
| This daffodil deserves all attention with a flowering-period that starts when the snow starts |
| to melt. |
Botanical tulip Bakeri Lilac Wonder, Iris Reticulata, Narc Triandus Thalia, Botanical tulip Batalinii
Taller species can also look good here. For instance: Fritillaria Imperialis, Camassia, Allium Globemaster and Narcissi that will ensure striking accents as solitaires and in clumps as well.
An added advantage of a combination of spring flower bulbs and perennials is that the perennials will camouflage the dying foliage of the bulbs at a later stage. If summer flowering bulbs are considered, then the choice of varieties should also be adapted to the perennials that are flowering at that time.
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| Combinations of flower bulbs with perennials | |||
| Achillea | 20 per yd²(m²) | ||
| Allium Oreophilum – pink | 100 per yd²(m²) | ||
| Allium Neapolitanum – white | 100 per yd²(m²) | ||
| Flowering time: May/June | Allium Sphaerocephalon – carmine | 100 per yd²(m²) | |
| Alchemilla Mollis | 12 per yd²(m²) | Hyacint Blue Jacket or Sky Jacket | 30 per yd²(m²) |
| Tulipa Monte Carlo – yellow | 50 per yd²(m²) | ||
| Flowering time: May/June | Tulipa White Triumphator – white | 50 per yd²(m²) | |
| Brunnera Macrophylla | 8-12 per yd²(m²) | Hyacinthoides Hispanica – blue | 60 per yd²(m²) |
Flowering time: May/June |
Tulipa Spring Green – green/white | 50 per yd²(m²) | |
| Dicentra Spectabilis | 5 per yd²(m²) | Hyacinthoides Hispanica Blue | 60 per yd²(m²) |
| Tulipa Groenland - green/pink | 50 per yd²(m²) | ||
| Flowering time: May | Muscari Armeniacum – blue | 100 per yd²(m²) | |
| Hedera | 6 per yd²(m²) | Narcissus Carlton – yellow | 60 per yd²(m²) |
| Narcissus Ice Follies – white/yellow | 60 per yd²(m²) | ||
| Flowering time: mid-late April | Narcissus February Gold – yellow | 60 per yd²(m²) | |
| Pachysandra Terminalis | 8 per yd²(m²) | Narcissus February Gold – yellow | 60 per yd²(m²) |
| Flowering time: mid-late April | |||
| Tradescantia – Cultivars | 8 per yd²(m²) | Allium Christophi or Mont Blanc | 60 per yd²(m²) |
| Flowering time: June | Camassia Leichtlinii – blue | 40 per yd²(m²) | |
Bulbs that are suitable for this type of garden are for instance: Camassia, Chionodoxa, Tulipa Species and various small-flowering Narcissi.
Flower bulbs for mass planting in grass-areas
Scilla Siberica, Crocus, early-flowering Narcissi and Chionodoxa are among the species that are most suitable for planting in grass areas.
The earlier the flowering, the better as we would like to give the plants the time to die off before we start to mow the grass.
Also seed that is formed must get the chance to ripen. For example the seeds of Chionodoxa and Scilla that fall between the parent plants find a good breeding ground there in which they will germinate quickly. This will result in an increase of the number of bulbs, and therefore, in time, in substantially more flowers. If the soil is also relatively dry during the bulbs’ dormant period, in the early summer and summer, all conditions are there for abundant flowering in a following year.
In order to be completely assured of a returning splendour of flowers, it is necessary to enrich the soil with fertilizers once a year. It is not recommended to feed in the spring because it is better if the grass does not grow too fast at the time when the foliage of the bulbs has not died off yet. Therefore it is preferred to do this in autumn, when both grass and bulbs can benefit optimally. Usually a total of 4.4 pounds (2 kg) 12-10-18 per 100 yd²(m²) is given on 3 occasions. Instead of fertilizers, organic feed (like a mixture of blood meal, bone meal and horn meal or dried manure granules) can be used. The best moment to spread the fertilizer is right before or during a rain shower; then the fertilizers are dissolved immediately.
Tips on Indoor Bulb Growing
Paperwhites
Paperwhites can be planted in either soil or stones. Place the bulbs about 1" apart and cover two-thirds of the bulb with stones or completely with soil. Water and place them in a light, cool place until the foliage stands 3" to 4" high. Then, place them in a sunny location at room temperature and keep them well watered. They will bloom in four to six weeks from December through February!
Paperwhites can be planted in either soil or stones. Place the bulbs about 1" apart and cover two-thirds of the bulb with stones or completely with soil. Water and place them in a light, cool place until the foliage stands 3" to 4" high. Then, place them in a sunny location at room temperature and keep them well watered. They will bloom in four to six weeks from December through February!
Paperwhites can be planted in either soil or stones. Place the bulbs about 1" apart and cover two-thirds of the bulb with stones or completely with soil. Water and place them in a light, cool place until the foliage stands 3" to 4" high. Then, place them in a sunny location at room temperature and keep them well watered. They will bloom in four to six weeks from December through February!To shorten your plant, Researchers at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. recommend the following: If you add a dilute solution of alcohol when watering you can retard the plant’s growth. For the details refer to the following websites:
To shorten your plant, Researchers at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. recommend the following: If you add a dilute solution of alcohol when watering you can retard the plant’s growth. For the details refer to the following websites:http://www.news.cornell.edu/pressoffice1/April06/DrunkFlowers
http://www.hort.cornell.edu/miller/No.%209...Alcohol%20and%20Paperwhites.pdf
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