1. BULBS

2. BULBS These are structures that contain an embryonic plant.
Refers to bulbs, corms, tubers, and rhizomes
These are structures that contain an embryonic plant.

3. Uses of Bulbs in the Landscape
In wooded areas
In rock gardens
With evergreen shrubs
As cut flowers

4. Flowers Grown from Bulbs
Hyacinths
Tulips
Daffodils
Flowers can be used as cut flowers, in rock gardens, and in wooded areas.

5. Landscaping
The effect most striking when landscaping with bulbs is massing, or planting in circular groups.

6. Planting in Fall
Bulbs planted in the fall give color to the landscape in the early spring.

7. Organic Matter
Bulb production can be increased by the addition of well-rotted manure.

8. Type of soil Loam Well-drained
Add organic matter 3-4 in. thick; work into the soil.

9. Soil pH
If soil pH is below 6.0, add 10 lb. of ground limestone per 100 square feet.

10. Fertilizer
Fertilize by digging a small amount of fertilizer into the bottom of the bed.
Fertilizer should be covered with about 1” of soil.
DO NOT place the bulbs in direct contact with the fertilizer.

11. Spacing
As a general rule, bulbs should be spaced the same distance apart as their planting depth.

12. Keep bulbs that are dug up at 50 degrees F.
Storage
Keep bulbs that are dug up at 50 degrees F.

13. Protection
To protect from insects, diseases, and rodents, dust bulbs with a pesticide.

14. Spring Planting
Plant tuberous begonia, calla, gladiolus, dahlia, tigridia, montbretia, ismene, amaryllis, anemone, and ranunculus

15. Fall Planting
Plant muscarri, hyacinth, crocus, scilla, chionodoxa, colchicum, iris, lily, tulips, and daffodil.

16. Care of Spring Flowers
Bulbs flowering in the spring should be dug after the foliage turns yellow and dies back.
Daffodil, crocus, lily, and colchicum bulbs should be dug up every 3-5 years, thinned and replanted.

17. Care of Summer Flowering Bulbs
Bulbs flowering during the summer should be dug after the first fall frost (ex. Dahlia, tuberous-toot begonia, calla, and gladiolus).

18. Cold Treatment It takes 10 to 12 weeks for forcing a tulip to bloom.
You should use large bulbs
For root formation you should place potted bulbs in a cold frame.

19. Forcing Bulbs Put bulbs in pots.
Store bulbs at F. for weeks.
Put pots in greenhouse at 60 F.
Keep pots moist.