Iris Plants

Spring flowering bulbs are planted in the fall. Late September is the time to begin, but spring bulbs can be planted until December as long as the soil is not frozen.

In spring, nature's treasure chest opens to reveal the beauty of bulbs. The glorious displays in gardens and parks are the result of gardeners who plan ahead: Alium bulbs tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, (Flowering Onion), Amaryllis, Anemone (Anemone), 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 is better to buy the best. The smaller bulbs of poor quality can be a bit cheaper, but the effort of planning and planting is the same. The results are much more rewarding if the bulbs are planted high quality.

May demonstrate bulbs a good start. Place a handful of bonemeal in the planting hole - which provide nutrients for the long term and ensure beautiful flowers for next spring. Dust bulbs with bulb dust to protect against insects and diseases. Make sure the bulbs are watered thoroughly and regularly to encourage the rapid establishment before the onset of winter.

· The bulbs can be planted throughout the garden - full sun or shade, naturalized (planted and left in place to disseminate at will) in the lawn or in patio containers. They are an attractive sight when they are planted under deciduous trees and shrubs and ground covers like ivy and pachysanfra. Another idea: plant winter blooming violets, early flowering forget-me-poor, or fragrant wallflowers with spring bulbs provide an impressive spectacle.

· The bulbs are best planted in groups rather than individually. Several bulbs planted together tend to support each other and provide evidence of spectacular. Small bulbs should be planted in groups of 15-25, and large bulbs or five, or ten.

Early Emergence

Do not worry if the bulb foliage appears above the ground soon enough. It has built in insulation and can withstand very cold. In the case of frozen very hard, long, mulch the area around the bulbs of soil, leaves, peat or well rotted manure.

Care after flowering

After flowering is complete, do not form pods at the end of stems. The formation of seeds takes a lot of energy away from the bulb flower production for next year. Cut the faded flower heads only and leave the stem and foliage to die naturally. Feed with fertilizer after flowering bulbs.

Bulbs are best left in the ground until they become overcrowded. When the transplant is necessary, wait until the foliage dries and can easily be separated from the bulb. Remove the soil as much as possible and keep the bulb in a dry and well ventilated. Discard any old or diseased bulbs and replant the healthy bulbs in the garden next fall.

Spring flowering bulbs small

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

Glory of the snow (Chionodoxa Lucilia). Sense of humor blue or pink flowers with white centers appear in March. Plant it in galleries or groups for best effect.

Grape Hyacinths (Muscari armeniacum). These picturesque, clustered flowers are a delight of spring. If left intact, grape hyacinths will multiply over the years to form a thick carpet of leaves and glorious flowers. It blooms in March and April.

Siberian Squill (Scilla sibirica). Squills longlasting bears blue flowers from February to March.

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis). Snowdrops begin to bloom in December and January in. In mass plantings, they make delicate.