Allium Growing Information 

Also Called Flowering Onions.

For the Outdoor Beds:

Put in a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, do not plant them there its to wet. They also need full sun.

Dig a hole and plant the bulb 3” deep and 6”-8” apart. Position the bulbs with the pointy end up that is where it will sprout from.  After planting, water them well, by thoroughly soaking the area. Their roots and sprouts will form in the autumn, and the flowers will develop in the spring.

After their blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; do not cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year.

Pots, Tubs & Urns

Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil.  Make sure that there are adequate drainage holes for the water to flow out. Put the containers in full day sun.

Dig a hole and plant the bulb 3” deep and 6”-8” apart. Position the bulbs with the pointy end up that is where it will sprout from.  After planting, water them well, by thoroughly soaking the area. Their roots and sprouts will form in the autumn, and the flowers will develop in the spring.

After their blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; do not cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anemone Growing Information 

 

Outdoor Beds

Plant them where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, do not plant there. Also Plant them where they will receive full sun.
 
Dig a hole for each bulb and plant them 1"-2” down. Don't worry about which side of the bulb is positioned, it will still grow and figure out which way is up. There is no wrong way to plant them.  After planting, water thoroughly soaking the area. Their roots will form in the autumn, followed shortly by the foliage. Flowers will develop in the spring.
 
When in bloom, you can cut anemone flowers for bouquets.
 
 

Pots:

Fill your containers with well-drained soil.  Make sure there are
drainage holes for the water to drain out; anemones must never sit in real wet soil or they will rot.
 
 
Place the container where the bulbs will receive full sun.
 
 

Dig a hole for each bulb and plant them 1"-2” down. Don't worry about which side of the bulb is positioned, it will still grow and figure out which way is up. There is no wrong way to plant them.  After planting, water thoroughly soaking the area. Their roots will form in the autumn, followed shortly by the foliage. Flowers will develop in the spring.

 

 

 

Arum italicum Growing Information

Dig holes that are between 3 to 5 inches deep with a bulb digger or small gardening hand tool. Add bulb fertilizer to the bottom of the hole and mix it into the dirt so it's not touching the arum italicum bulb.

Plant the arum italicum bulbs in the pre-dug holes, roots down, growing tip up. Carefully cover them with dirt so you don't break off the growing tip.

Place labels above the bulbs so you don't forget where you planted them, and water well. Water weekly during the spring, summer and fall if there's less than 1 inch of rain. It's not necessary to water them in the winter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brodiaea Growing Information

In spring, choose a sunny, well-drained site and plant corms 4-5 inches deep and 3-5 inches apart.

water and fertilize:
Water sparingly until leaves appear, then maintain soil moisture during active growth. Apply a balanced all-purpose fertilizer monthly, following label directions. Gradually reduce watering and fertilizing after flowers fade. Keep soil dry during dormancy.

garden hint:
Brodiaea will perennialize into large clumps in areas where winters are mild.

general maintenance:
Mulch heavily or lift bulbs in fall in colder climates (Zones 5-6) and store in peat or sand in a cool (45 degrees to 55 degrees) location. Where hardy, remove foliage after frost.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calochortus Growing Information

Outdoor Beds

Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, do not plant there.Site your calochortus where they will get good light - full day sun will produce the best blooms.

Dig holes and plant the bulbs 2"; deep and 4-6"; apart. The bulbs are rounded, with small points on the sides that should be placed facing up. Do not fertilize, as this will encourage more foliage at the expense of flowers.

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots and leaves will form in the autumn. Flowers will develop in the late spring.

When in bloom feel free to cut flowers for small bouquets. This will not hurt the plants.

After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut them off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment them for next year.

By mid summer the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. Now the foliage may be removed at this point. The bulbs will rest for a few months until it  beginning the next growing cycle.

 

Pots, Tubs & Urns

Use tall or shallow containers; calochortus work well when mixed with other petite flowers, like miniature daffodils (Golden Dawn narcissus is a good choice) or when tucked around the ankles of taller plants.

Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium with sand or vermiculite will work fine. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes; calochortus bulbs must not sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot.

Site your bulbs where they will get good light - full day sun will produce the best blooms.

Dig holes and plant the bulbs 2"; deep and 4-6"; apart. The bulbs are rounded, with small points on the sides that should be placed facing up. Do not fertilize, as this will encourage more foliage at the expense of flowers.

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots and leaves will form in the autumn. Flowers will develop in the late spring.

When in bloom feel free to cut flowers for small bouquets. This will not hurt the plants.

After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut them off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment them for next year.

By mid summer the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. Now the foliage may be removed at this point. The bulbs will rest for a few months until it  beginning the next growing cycle.

 

Calla Lily Growing Information

Outdoor Beds

Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, do not plant there.

Dig holes and plant the callas shallowly, so the tops of the tubers are exposed. Look for the sides of the tubers that appears to have the most "eyes"; or growing points, which appear much like the eyes on a potato. Plant the tubers with the eyes facing up.

After planting, water your callas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. Continue to water generously.

When in bloom, you may cut calla lily flowers for bouquets.

After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut them off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment them for next year.

Your callas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

 

Pots, Tubs or Urns

Fill the containers with good, well drained soil. Almost any potting medium will work.. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes inthe pots do drain any exsess water; calla tubers must never sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot.

Put the pots where they will receive full sun to moderate shade.

Dig holes and plant the callas shallowly, so the tops of the tubers are exposed. Look for the sides of the tubers that appears to have the most "eyes"; or growing points, which appear much like the eyes on a potato. Plant the tubers with the eyes facing up.

After planting, water your callas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. Continue to water generously.

When in bloom, you may cut calla lily flowers for bouquets.

After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut them off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment them for next year.

Your callas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

 

Camassia Growing Information

Edible and Unforgettable:

Camassia have grown wild the northwestern United States for centuries. These were a traditional food of native Americans who roasted the roots to eat as vegetables and also boiled them to produce a sweet, molasses-like treat.

Outdoor Beds

Find a location where the soil drains well enough that there is not standing water for days at a time. Camassia is one of the few bulbs that grows happily in moist soils. For gardeners without moist sites, plant these bulbs where they will receive a little shade.

Plant your bulbs where they will get full day sun in moist areas.

Dig holes and plant camassia bulbs 4" deep and 8-10"apart. The bulbs are rounded, with small points at the top, plant the small points at the top facing up.

After planting, water your callas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. Continue to water generously.

When in bloom, you may cut calla lily flowers for bouquets.

After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut them off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment them for next year.

 

 

Chionodoxa Growing Information

These early spring bloomers need to be planted in full to partial sun in well drained soil. Their showy sprays of up to ten blooms can often be seen poking through the snow in early spring.

They should be planted 2 to three inches apart and 2 to 4 inches deep (use the shallower depth in warmer zones. They can be naturalized in lawns in colder areas where grass growth begins late in the spring. The plants grow 4-6 inches tall (10 – 15 cm).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colchicum Bornmuelleri Growing Information

Plant colchicums in a sunny location as soon as you buy them during their brief dormant period in July and August. Like most bulbous plants, colchicums require soil that drains well. They do poorly in wet, clay soils.

Plant corms 3 to 4 inches deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Place the corms' pointed growing tips right-side-up, press their rounded bottoms into the soil, using a slight twisting motion to assure good soil contact for the root plate. Plant corms in groups of 6 to 8. Cover the bed with mulch to protect the soil from extreme variations in temperature which may cause it to heave and disturb the bulbs.

 

 

 

 

Crocus Growing Information

Outdoor Beds

Place bulbs where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain do not plant there.

Place bulbs where they will get full sun to light shade.

Dig holes and plant your bulbs 4-5" deep and 3-4" apart. Plant with the bulbs with slight pointed tops is faceing upward.

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn, that is why you plant them in the autumn and not the spring.

After flowering has finished for the season, the foliage will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Do not cut the leaves off, Until the leaves turn yellow and die back in late spring to early simmer. Your bulbs will rest until next spring. When leaves are absent and the bulbs are dormant.

 

Pots, Tubs or Urns

1. Find a large pot and fill it with a potting soil that drains well. Crocuses will not thrive in waterlogged soils.

Place the pots where they will get full sun to light shade.

Dig holes and plant your bulbs 4-5" deep and 3-4" apart. Plant with the bulbs with slight pointed tops is faceing upward.

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn, that is why you plant them in the autumn and not the spring.

After flowering has finished for the season, the foliage will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Do not cut the leaves off, Until the leaves turn yellow and die back in late spring to early simmer. Your bulbs will rest until next spring. When leaves are absent and the bulbs are dormant.

 

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Cyclmen Growing Information

Out of Doors

Soil
Cyclamen are very tolerant of diverse soil types. It is important to ensure that the drainage is good as excessive moisture can cause the tubers to rot. Since Cyclamen are tolerant of root competition they often grow well at the base of trees and shrubs which not only provide some shelter from harsh winds, but help to remove excessive moisture.

Planting
The majority of Cyclamen species should be planted with the top of the tuber at, or just below the soil surface. A good option is to have the tuber just at the surface.

Pots
Many Cyclamen enthusiasts grow their plants in pots, and certainly for the purposes of showing there is no better way as the foliage will be maintained in a better condition. The exception to this is Cyclamen repandum ssp. repandum, which many growers find difficult to grow well in pots, where it rarely thrives. With the tender species the only alternative to pot growing would be to plant out in some sort of raised bed in a frost-free glasshouse.

Soil
Cyclamen are very tolerant of diverse soil types. It is important to ensure that the drainage is good as excessive moisture can cause the tubers to rot. Since Cyclamen are tolerant of root competition they often grow well at the base of trees and shrubs which not only provide some shelter from harsh winds, but help to remove excessive moisture.

Planting
The majority of Cyclamen species should be planted with the top of the tuber at, or just below the soil surface. A good option is to have the tuber just at the surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Daffodils Growing Information

Outdoor Beds

Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still puddles of water 5-6 hours after a hard rain, don't plant themt there.
 
Plant your daffodils in full sun. Dig holes and plant the bulbs with their pointed tops 4-7” below the soil surface with smaller bulbs placed more shallowly than larger ones. Plant them 6" apart.
 
Plant your daffodils September through December, because they grow some of their grow before they go domant. Daffodils are tough and can be planted in 100 degree or 40 degree soil.
 
After planting them water well, thoroughly soaking the soil. Most bulbs will begin to grow roots in just a few days.
 
When this season's blooms are past, your daffodils need to store energy for next year's show. Do not cut the leaves until they yellow and wither. This is the time to remove the spent foliage. Trimming still-green foliage will reduce the plants' ability to nourish next year's flowers, resulting in fewer, smaller flowers.
 

Pots, Tubs, Urns or Windowboxes

Start with containers of good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting soil will work. Make sure your container has adequate drainage holes; the bulbs must never sit in waterlogged soil.
 
Place your containers in full sun. Dig holes and plant the bulbs with their pointed tops 4-7” below the soil surface with smaller bulbs placed more shallowly than larger ones. Plant them 6" apart.
 
Plant your daffodils September through December, because they grow some of their grow before they go domant. Daffodils are tough and can be planted in 100 degree or 40 degree soil.
 
After planting them water well, thoroughly soaking the soil. Most bulbs will begin to grow roots in just a few days.
 
When this season's blooms are past, your daffodils need to store energy for next year's show. Do not cut the leaves until they yellow and wither. This is the time to remove the spent foliage. Trimming still-green foliage will reduce the plants' ability to nourish next year's flowers, resulting in fewer, smaller flowers.

 

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Dahlias Growing Information

If your area is not yet free of frost, store all of the dahlia bulbs/tubers in a dry, airy place where the temperature stays in the 60-65 degree Fahrenheit range, until the danger of a hard frost has passed. Plant dahlias about 3 inches deep and 12 inches apart in a well-drained, sunny area. Deep watering 1-2 times a week is necessary during warmer, dryer weather. Hotter climates will need to water more often as conditions require. Proper watering promotes better blooming. Do not allow the tubers to stand in water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dichelostemma ida-maia - Firecracker flower GrowingInformation

Culture
Plant corms in the fall, in sunny spaces with good drainage.
Plant the corms of dichelostemma 3 1/2 inches deep and 4 inches apart.
When the weather warms up in spring, flowers will appear. After blooming the plants go dormant during the summer months. Propagate firecracker flower by planting the offsets that develop on the edges of mature corms, by breaking the corms off the adult plant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eranthis Growing Information

 

Choose a planting site in partial shade or in full sun. The soil should be well drained. To check this, if after a hard rain, water remains on top of the soil after 6-7 hours, it is not well draining, and do not plant them there.

Plant the bulbs with the necks facing up and about three inches below the surface of the soil. Space multiple bulbs 4 to 6 inches apart.
 
Refill the hole with soil and pack it down to get rid of any air pockets. Water well and again, pack down the soil.

Water them well after planting.  In the spring when it warms up they will start to grow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fritillaria Planting Information

Outdoor Beds

Place bulbs where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain do not plant there.

These bulbs thrive in full sun to partial shade. Some of these smell like a skunk, like the crown imperial fritillaria.  You would want to place them in  back of the border of a flower garden.

Dig holes and plant the bulbs as follows:

Yellow fritillary, Checkered lilies and Purple bell fritillaria - 2-3" deep and 3"apart.

Crown Imperials - 5"e deep and 7" apart.

These bulbs are rounded, with small points or slight indentations, depending in type, on the top. This is the side that that should be placed facing up. Or, if your bulbs have small roots still attached, use those to determine which side is the bottom.

After planting, water well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn. Leaves and flowers will develop in the spring.

When in bloom feel free to cut flowers for colorful bouquets. This will not hurt the plants.

After flowering has finished for the season, the foliage will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Do not cut the leaves off, Until the leaves turn yellow and die back in late spring to early simmer. Your bulbs will rest until next spring. When leaves are absent and the bulbs are dormant.

 

 

 

 

Galanthus (Snowdrops) Planting Information

Outdoor Beds

Snowdrops like a neutral to slightly alkaline soil pH and a rich but well draining soil.

Snowdrops need some sunlight plant them in light shade.

Plant the bulbs with the point up, about 3-5" apart and about 2" deep. Actually, if you dig a wide hole, you can just scatter the bulbs, or scatter them on the surface and poke them in, if the soil is soft enough.

They won't sprout until next spring, but they are growing roots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hermodactylus tuberosa Planting Information

Outdoor Beds

Select a planting location in full sun with somewhat alkaline soil (high pH). The soil should be moderately fertile and well-draining, ideally in a semi-sheltered location to protect from strong wind. Widow irises can thrive even in poor, chalky soil. To improve drainage, mix sand in with the soil.

Plant tubers in soil at a depth of 4 inches during fall or early spring and cover with soil. These plants can also grow in containers.

Provide plenty of moisture, especially during fall and winter, if rainfall is not plentiful. Allow the soil to dry out and get lots of sun in the summertime. Foliage may die down during these hot, dry times.

Apply mulch around roots of the plant to protect them during the wintertime.

 

 

 

 

 

Hyacinth Growing Information

Outdoor Beds

Place bulbs where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain do not plant there.

Place bulbs where they will get full sun.

Dig holes and plant the hyacinths bulbs 7-8” deep and 6” apart. The bulbs are round, larger than a golf ball and have papery skins. Plant them with the pointed end facing up.
 
After planting, water hyacinths well, soaking the area and settling the soil around the bulbs. Roots will form in the autumn. Top growth and fragrant flowers will develop in the spring.
 
When in bloom, feel free to cut hyacinths flowers for small bouquets.
 

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn, that is why you plant them in the autumn and not the spring.

After flowering has finished for the season, the foliage will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Do not cut the leaves off, Until the leaves turn yellow and die back in late spring to early simmer. Your bulbs will rest until next spring. When leaves are absent and the bulbs are dormant.

 

 

Pots, Tubs or Urns

1. Find a large pot and fill it with a potting soil that drains well. Crocuses will not thrive in waterlogged soils.

Place the pots where they will get full sun
 

Plant your hyacinths 7-8” deep and 4” apart for the most brilliant display. The bulbs are round, larger than a golf ball and have papery skins. Plant them with the pointed end facing up.
 
 

After planting, water hyacinths well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots and sprouts will form in the autumn. Winter will bring taller growth and flowers will develop in the spring.
 

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn, that is why you plant them in the autumn and not the spring.

After flowering has finished for the season, the foliage will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Do not cut the leaves off, Until the leaves turn yellow and die back in late spring to early simmer. Your bulbs
will rest until next spring. When leaves are absent and the bulbs are dormant.

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Ixiolirion pallasii Sky Blue Lilies Growing Information

Outdoor Beds

Place bulbs where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain do not plant there.

Place bulbs where they will get full sun.

Lovely blue blooms in late spring. 18" high. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, 3" deep and 3" apart.
 
After planting, water well, soaking the area and settling the soil around the bulbs. Roots will form in the autumn. Top growth and fragrant flowers will develop in the spring.
 
When in bloom, feel free to cut flowers for small bouquets.
 

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn, that is why you plant them in the autumn and not the spring.

After flowering has finished for the season, the foliage will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Do not cut the leaves off, Until the leaves turn yellow and die back in late spring to early simmer. Your bulbs will rest until next spring. When leaves are absent and the bulbs are dormant.

 

 

 

Dutch Iris Growing Information

Outdoor Beds

Place bulbs where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain do not plant there.

Place bulbs where they will get full sun to light shade.

Dig holes and plant the iris bulbs 4" deep and 3" apart. The bulbs look like small pointed onions; plant with the point facing up.

After planting, water well, thoroughly soaking the area. In warmer climates foliage will form in the autumn, winter will bring taller growth and flowers will develop in the spring. In colder regions foliage and flowers will wait until winter's cold has passed and will develop in the spring.

After flowering has finished for the season, the foliage will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Do not cut the leaves off, Until the leaves turn yellow and die back in late spring to early simmer. Your bulbs will rest until next spring. When leaves are absent and the bulbs are dormant.

 

Pots, Tubs & Urns

1. Find a large pot and fill it with a potting soil that drains well. Crocuses will not thrive in waterlogged soils.

Place the pots where they will get full sun to light shade.

Plant your iris 2" deep and 3"-4". The bulbs look like small pointed onions; plant with the point facing up.

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn, that is why you plant them in the autumn and not the spring.

After flowering has finished for the season, the foliage will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Do not cut the leaves off, Until the leaves turn yellow and die back in late spring to early simmer. Your bulbs will rest until next spring. When leaves are absent and the bulbs are dormant.

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Bearded Iris, Reblooming Bearded Iris, Siberian Iris and Iris Pallida Variegata

Growing Information

 

Outdoor Beds

Place bulbs where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain do not plant there.

Place bulbs where they will get full sun.

Space rhizomes 8-12"; apart. Position them so the end with the existing leaves points in the direction you want the initial growth to occur. Plant the rhizomes horizontally, so the tops are just peeking above the soil surface and the roots are spread out in the soil below. Cover the rhizome with 1/2”-1” of soil.)

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn, that is why you plant them in the autumn and not the spring.

After flowering has finished for the season, the foliage will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Do not cut the leaves off, Until the leaves turn yellow and die back in late spring to early simmer. Your bulbs will rest until next spring. When leaves are absent and the bulbs are dormant.

 

Pots, Tubs & Urns

Find a large pot and fill it with a potting soil that drains well, choose a container and select one that is 2 gallons or larger.
 

Place the pots where they will get full sun to light shade.

Space rhizomes 8-12"; apart. Position them so the end with the existing leaves points in the direction you want the initial growth to occur. Plant the rhizomes horizontally, so the tops are just peeking above the soil surface and the roots are spread out in the soil below. Cover the rhizome with 1/2”-1” of soil.)

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn, that is why you plant them in the autumn and not the spring.

After flowering has finished for the season, the foliage will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Do not cut the leaves off, Until the leaves turn yellow and die back in late spring to early simmer. Your bulbs will rest until next spring. When leaves are absent and the bulbs are dormant.

 

 

 

 

Lily Growing Information

 

Outdoor Beds

Find a location where the soil drains well.  If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, do not plant there.

Plant lilies where they will receive full sunlight. 

Dig holes and plant the lilies 4-6" deep and about 6" apart. Plant the bulbs with the flat side down and the pointed end up.

After planting, water your lilies generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil.

When in bloom, you can cut lily flowers for bouquets. The generally accepted rule of thumb is to cut up to one third of the stem and not more. This ensures that there will be sufficient foliage left to nourish the bulb for next year.

After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don’t cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight, create food through photosynthesis and strengthen the bulb for the future. Water as needed. Leaves and stalks may be removed when they yellow.

Pots, Tubs or Urns

Fill your pots with good quality, well-drained soil. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes.

Place the pots where they will receive full sun light.

Dig holes and plant the lilies 4-6" deep and about 6" apart. Plant the bulbs with the flat side down and the pointed end up.

After planting, water your lilies generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil.

When in bloom, you can cut lily flowers for bouquets. The generally accepted rule of thumb is to cut up to one third of the stem and not more. This ensures that there will be sufficient foliage left to nourish the bulb for next year.

After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don’t cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight, create food through photosynthesis and strengthen the bulb for the future. Water as needed. Leaves and stalks may be removed when they yellow.

 

Lycoris Radiata Growing Information

 

Outdoor Beds

Find a location where the soil drains well.  If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, do not plant there.

Plant lilies where they will receive full sunlight. 

 
Dig holes and plant your bulbs with their necks above the soil surface, if you don't they will rot in the ground,  and 12" apart. The bulbs are rounded, with pointed tops - plant with the points facing upwards.

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn. Flowers will develop in late summer first with leaves customarily following later. 

When in bloom feel free to cut flowers for  bouquets. This will not hurt the plants.

 
After flowering has finished for the season, foliage will develop. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed, taking care not to over water.

 

Pots, Tubs or Urns

Find a large pot and fill it with a potting mix that drains well. Lycoris will not thrive in waterlogged soils. Plant in threea or add other bulbs, annuals or perennials around the lycoris to fill out the pot and create a lush look.

 
Place your pot where it will get full sun light.

 

Dig holes and plant your bulbs with their necks above the soil surface, if you don't they will rot in the ground,  and 12" apart. The bulbs are rounded, with pointed tops - plant with the points facing upwards.

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn. Flowers will develop in late summer first with leaves customarily following later. 

When in bloom feel free to cut flowers for  bouquets. This will not hurt the plants.

 
After flowering has finished for the season, foliage will develop. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed, taking care not to over water.
as needed, taking care not to over water.

 

Muscari bulbs Growing Information

 

Outdoor Beds

Find a location where the soil drains well.  If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, do not plant there.

Plant lilies where they will receive full sunlight. 

Dig holes and plant the bulbs 2-3" deep and 3" apart. The bulbs are round, with small points on the sides that should be placed facing up.

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots and leaves will form in the autumn. Flowers will develop in the spring.

After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed.

Late in the spring the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. The foliage may be removed at this point. Your bulbs will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

Grape hyacinths will self seed and spread over time. Should crowding occur, blooming may decline. If this happens, dig up the bulbs and separate them. Distribute them around your garden or share your bounty with friends. Replant promptly. These plants typically perform beautifully for many years.

 

Pots, Tubs or Urns

Fill your pots with good quality, well-drained soil. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes.

Place the pots where they will receive full sun light.

Dig holes and plant the bulbs 2-3" deep and 3" apart. The bulbs are round, with small points on the sides that should be placed facing up.

After planting, water your bulbs well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots and leaves will form in the autumn. Flowers will develop in the spring.

After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed.

Late in the spring the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. The foliage may be removed at this point. Your bulbs will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

Grape hyacinths will self seed and spread over time. Should crowding occur, blooming may decline. If this happens, dig up the bulbs and separate them. Distribute them around your garden or share your bounty with friends. Replant promptly. These plants typically perform beautifully for many years.

 

 

 

Ornitholgalum nutans Growing Information

 

Outdoor Beds

Find a location where the soil drains well.  If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, do not plant there.

Plant Muscari bulbs where they will receive full sunlight. 

Dig holes and plant the ornithogalum bulbs 3" deep and 6" apart. The bulbs look like small onions. Plant them with the pointed ends facing up.
 
After planting, water ornithogalum well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots and sprouts will form in the autumn. Winter will bring taller growth and flowers will develop in the spring.

When in bloom feel free to cut flowers for  bouquets. This will not hurt the plants.

 
After flowering has finished the leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed, taking care not to over water.

 

Pots, Tubs or Urns

Find a large pot and fill it with a potting mix that drains well. Ornitholgalum nutans will not thrive in waterlogged soils. Plant in threea or add other bulbs, annuals or perennials around the lycoris to fill out the pot and create a lush look.

 
Place your pot where it will get full sun light.

 

Dig holes and plant the ornithogalum bulbs 3" deep and 6" apart. The bulbs look like small onions. Plant them with the pointed ends facing up.
 
After planting, water ornithogalum well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots and sprouts will form in the autumn. Winter will bring taller growth and flowers will develop in the spring.

When in bloom feel free to cut flowers for  bouquets. This will not hurt the plants.

 
After flowering has finished the leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed, taking care not to over water.
 

 

 

 

 

Oxalis Growing Instructions

 

Outdoor Beds

Find a location where the soil drains well.  If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, do not plant there.

Plant Oxalis bulbs where they will receive full sunlight. 

Dig little holes and plant the bulbs 1”-1 1/2” deep and 3”-4” apart. Just poke them down in the soil, don't worry about which side is up. They'll grow from any position.

After planting, water well, thoroughly soaking the area.  Foliage will form in about 6 weeks and flowers in 8-10 weeks.

When blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed during active growth periods.

Late in the summer the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. Foliage many be removed at this point. Your oxalis will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

 

 

Pots, Tubs or Urns

Find a large pot and fill it with a potting mix that drains well. Oxalis will not thrive in waterlogged soils. Plant in threea or add other bulbs, annuals or perennials around the lycoris to fill out the pot and create a lush look.

 
Place your pot where it will get full sun light.

Dig little holes and plant the bulbs 1”-1 1/2” deep and 3”-4” apart. Just poke them down in the soil, don't worry about which side is up. They'll grow from any position.

After planting, water well, thoroughly soaking the area. Foliage will form in about 6 weeks and flowers in 8-10 weeks.

When blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed during active growth periods.

Late in the summer the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. Foliage many be removed at this point. Your oxalis will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

 

 

 

 

How to plant Ranunculus

Outdoor Beds

Find a location where the soil drains well.  If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, do not plant there.

Plant lilies where they will receive full sunlight to part shade.  

Dig holes and plant the ranunculus bulbs 2” deep and 4”-6” apart.  The bulbs look like small, dark bunches of bananas, a curious shape that makes it easy to determine which side is up and which is down for planting.  Tuck your ranunculus into the planting hole with the “bananas” pointing down.

After planting, water well, thoroughly soaking the area.  Roots and sprouts will form in the autumn.  Winter will bring taller growth and flowers will develop in the spring. 

When in bloom, feel free to cut ranunculus flowers for bouquets.
 
After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off.  The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show.  Water as needed during active growth periods.  Ranunculus actually prefer not to be watered while dormant.

At the end of the summer the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy.  Foliage many be removed at this point.  Your ranunculus will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

 

 

Pots, Tubs & Urns

Fill your pots with good quality, well-drained soil. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes.

Place the pots where they will receive full day sun to part shade. 

 
Dig holes and plant the ranunculus bulbs 2” deep and 4”-6” apart.  The bulbs look like small, dark bunches of bananas, a curious shape that makes it easy to determine which side is up and which is down for planting.  Tuck your ranunculus into the planting hole with the “bananas” pointing down.

After planting, water well, thoroughly soaking the area.  Roots and sprouts will form in the autumn.  Winter will bring taller growth and flowers will develop in the spring. 

When in bloom, feel free to cut ranunculus flowers for bouquets.
 
After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off.  The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show.  Water as needed during active growth periods.  Ranunculus actually prefer not to be watered while dormant.

At the end of the summer the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy.  Foliage many be removed at this point.  Your ranunculus will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.
 

 

Quantity tips:

            For 12-15” pots - plant 10

            For 10” pots - plant 7

            For 8” pots - plant 5   

 

 

Cold weather gardeners please note: ranunculus bulbs are unusual in that they will hold well for extended periods out of the ground.  These bulbs may be purchased in the autumn, kept in a cool, dry place until spring and planted then.  They'll perform beautifully.

 

 

 

Scilla Growing Information

Outdoor Beds

Find a location where the soil drains well.  If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, do not plant there.

Plant lilies where they will receive full sunlight. 

Scilla thrive in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to partial shade.
 
Dig holes and plant the bulbs 3-4" deep and 4" apart. The bulbs are rounded, with small points on the tops; these points should be placed facing up.
 
After planting, water well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn. Leaves and flowers will develop in the fall for Peruviana and in the spring for other varieties.

When in bloom feel free to cut flowers for colorful bouquets.
 
After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed.

 
When the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. (Peruviana leaves often stay green year round.) The foliage may be removed at this point. Your bulbs will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

 

Pots, Tubs or Urns

Fill your pots with good quality, well-drained soil. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes.

Place the pots where they will receive full sun light to part shade.

Dig holes and plant the bulbs 3-4" deep and 4" apart. The bulbs are rounded, with small points on the tops; these points should be placed facing up.
 
After planting, water well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn. Leaves and flowers will develop in the fall for Peruviana and in the spring for other varieties.

When in bloom feel free to cut flowers for colorful bouquets.
 
After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed.

 
When the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. (Peruviana leaves often stay green year round.) The foliage may be removed at this point. Your bulbs will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

 

 

 

 

Squill Growing Instructions

Outdoor Beds

Find a location where the soil drains well.  If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, do not plant there. 

Plant bulbs 2 to 3 inches deep and 3 to 6 niches apart in well-drained soil in fall. squills are equally at ease in full sun or deep shade. They need winter cold and do poorly in zones 8, 9, and 10, you can do this buy digging them up and storing them in the ref. for about 2 months.

When blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed during active growth periods.

Late in the summer the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. Foliage many be removed at this point. Your oxalis will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

 

 

Pots, Tubs or Urns

Find a large pot and fill it with a potting mix that drains well. squill will not thrive in waterlogged soils. Plant in threea or add other bulbs, annuals or perennials around the lycoris to fill out the pot and create a lush look.

Plant bulbs 2 to 3 inches deep and 3 to 6 niches apart in well-drained soil in fall. squills are equally at ease in full sun or deep shade. They need winter cold and do poorly in zones 8, 9, and 10, you can do this buy digging them up and storing them in the ref. for about 2 months.

When blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed during active growth periods.

Late in the summer the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. Foliage many be removed at this point. Your oxalis will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

 

 

 

Tulip Growing Instructions

Outdoor Beds

Find a location where the soil drains well.  If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, do not plant there.

Plant tulips where they will receive full sunlight.  Tulips also will need a period of winter cooling. Any zone higher than 8 all you need to do is put them in dirt and store in the ref. for 3 months.  Look at my forcing and you can have them in the deep south.
 
Plant tulips 5" apart and 6" to 7" deep. Deeper planting depths are better in colder regions.

After planting, water well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn. Leaves and flowers will develop in the fall for Peruviana and in the spring for other varieties.

When in bloom feel free to cut flowers for colorful bouquets.
 
After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show.

 
When the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. Your bulbs will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

 

Pots, Tubs or Urns

Fill your pots with good quality, well-drained soil. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes.

Place the pots Plant where they will receive full sunlight.  Tulips also will need a period of winter cooling. Any zone higher than 8 all you need to do is put them in dirt and store in the ref. for 3 months.  Look at my forcing and you can have them in the deep south.
 
Plant tulips 5" apart and 6" to 7" deep. Deeper planting depths are better in colder regions.

After planting, water well, thoroughly soaking the area. Roots will form in the autumn. Leaves and flowers will develop in the fall for Peruviana and in the spring for other varieties.

When in bloom feel free to cut flowers for colorful bouquets.
 
After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show.

 
When the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy. Your bulbs will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.