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| fritillaria |
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| snowflake |
We use lots of bulbs in Ohio for color and interesting foliage in our landscapes. Daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths are very popular. Why not try something new next year such as fritillaria, colchicum, or snowflake?
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| colchicum |
June is a the perfect time to evaluate your gardens and determine what bulbs need replaced, transplanted, split, staked or pruned. You are probably getting bulb catalogs in the mail already. There are many advantages to ordering your bulbs now:
1. you'll have a greater selection of hard to find bulbs that
are in limited supply
2. you won't have a hard time remembering what you need to order,
the information will be fresh in your mind
3. many suppliers have small sized bulbs available in bulk--
at a discount--you can use in wooded or natural areas
to create waves of color
4. most suppliers will ship the bulbs in the fall at planting time
If you are going to transplant any bulbs from pots into the ground, now is a good time to do so. If leaving them in pots, remember they will need frequent watering. Probably every day or two. Also thin your daffodils and replant them while the foliage is still attached. Summer blooming bulbs need to be monitored for adequate water during their growth period. Pay special attention to bulbs under trees and shrubs as light rains may not penetrate the leaf canopy. Hardy spring blooming bulbs are going dormant and most prefer dry conditions and do not need supplemental watering.
Cutting dahlias and gladiolus--for indoor arrangements--will stimulate new blooms. Gladiolus stems may need staked to prevent the blossoms from falling over in heavy rains.
Be creative! Try new plants! There are many varieties of bulbs that can add beauty, texture, and color to your landscape. Try grouping different bulbs in tight patterns for a dramatic splash of color. We would be happy to assist you with design, planting, and maintenance.
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