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...
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Here’s advice on which plants will survive winter and how to take care of your plants while indoors. When to Bring Plants Inside True annuals and plants that we grow as annuals (considered tender perennials in southern regions) can not survive cold winter temperatures. But there’s no need...
If you grow gazania in a container, you can bring it into an unheated garage or other area during the winter months, possibly allowing it to grow as a perennial in colder climates. However, this is not assured and depends on environmental conditions and the health of the plant. Be sure ...
The weather in April isn’t warm enought to plant ‘Ehemanii’ outside in most places, so you’ll probably need to start it INDOORS in a pot. A clay pot is ideal. Choose one that’s a bit snug because excess empty soil can sour and lead to rot. Plant a couple of inches deep ...
Asblue is not a common flower colorin the plant world,blue Chinese bellflowers with purple-ish hues are one of the most popular choices. But these interesting blooms also come in bright white and blush pink to suit any garden design. ...
Select a pot with several drainage holes. It should be at least 8 inches deep. Spring bulbs, such as daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses and tulips, are typically planted in the fall and bloom in the spring. However, to enjoy bulbs during different times of year, you have to plant them indo...
Summer bulbs:Also called tender bulbs, these bulbs are planted in spring and flower or leaf out in summer.Gladiolus,lilies,caladiums, andelephant earsare common examples of summer bulbs. Some will bloom later in summer or for a longer time, likedahliasthat bloom into fall. (See more:Summer...
Try harnessing the power of foxgloves. Dioscorides, a first-century Greek surgeon, is said to have carried foxgloves with him when he traveled with Nero's army. In the 17th century, herbalist Nicholas Culpepper recommended using the flowers to make a salve for a "Scabby Head." Planting ...
We want our customers to have great success with all of our bulbs, so we do our best to provide complete, accurate information on planting and care. Here’s the “Heirloom How-To” we send with our bulbs. More is included (especially for our fall-planted bulbs) on the “bag-tags” ...