Knowing how to store iris rhizomes is crucial as it can make a significant difference in the success of your plants’ growth. In general, storing rhizomes involves protecting them from moisture, extreme temperatures, and pests. By creating a proper environment for your iris rhizomes during their ...
By far the easiest and most efficient means of propagating iris plants is through the asexual reproductive process known as division. Here are the steps: Division Steps Begin in fall, 6 to 8 weeks after blooming is complete. Dig up the entire iris plant and place it on a tarp or hard su...
Amaryllises are kept both indoors and outdoors, and plants kept indoors need special storage for the winter. Use a trowel or garden fork to dig up you amaryllis. Bulbs are typically planted 3 to 4 inches below the soil, so a trowel may suffice. You can also use a shovel, but you have...
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The best way to propagate Japanese anemones is to divide them in spring as the plants emerge. Dig up a mature plant and divide the root clump into two or three sections using a sharp spade. Plant them immediately in soil that has been amended to be rich and well-draining. Water thorough...
Plant Dutch iris bulbs at intervals of 4 to 6 inches apart or a maximum of eight bulbs per square foot to avoid the need to dig and divide more than once every few years. Water the iris bulbs well at planting time, and maintain evenly moist but not soaking wet soil around the bulbs ...
How to grow Crocosmia Flower plants from corms. Growing Crocosmia plants in your flower garden. Growing better with The Gardener's Network.
If necessary, use a garden fork to gently loosen the bulbs from the ground. If you want to lift earlier to avoid the unsightly foliage or make room for new plants, RHS recommends placing them in trays until the leaves become yellow and straw-like. Storing tulip bulbs: Gently remove any ...
Dahliaisa genus of tuberous plants that are members of the Asteraceae family. The tubers are planted in the ground in late spring (around the month of May) and generally flower from July to the first autumn frosts. Dahlias are perfect for a border garden and make lovely cut flowers. Growi...
Bloom time: Early to late summer Flowers on this hot pink calla lily can persist for up to 12 weeks, offering long-lasting color in containers or beds. Keep container-grown plants potbound to encourage more blooms. Photo by: Proven Winners BE MY® HEART— Buy now from Proven Winners Zan...