Leaves Yellowing on Hybrid Lilies?My hybrid lilies are turning yellow from the bottom, is this lack of water, too much water, or a pest?
Getting Asiatic Lilies to Bloom Twice in a Season?I have a wedding in November. Can I grow and re-bloom my Asiatic lily indoors?
Calla Lilies Drooping?Why are my purple and cream calla lilies drooping and not growing?
Digging and Storing Tulip Bulbs?I would like to know when to dig up tulip bulbs and how to store them?
Deadheading Lilies?How do I dead head lilies?
Planting Canna Lilies?I have Canna lilies in pots and since transplanting them the leaves have gone limp and fallen over. Will they come back? What can I do to help them?
Can I Plant Tulips Now?I have been given several dozen tulip bulbs that were just pulled out to make way for summer flowers. Can I plant them now?
Overwintering Calla Lilies?Do calla lily bulbs need to be dug up in the winter?
Moving an Amaryllis Outside After It Blooms?I have an amaryllis that is 3 years old and at least 2 feet tall with multiple blooms. Can I put outside, or should I put in bigger pot first?
Growing an Easter Lily Indoors?I received an Easter lily as a present. I have looked for information on how to care for it indoors, but I keep seeing that after some time they have to be planted outside. I currently don't have any space to plant outside.
Tulip Blooms are Small?Last year I planted a lot of tulip bulbs in a partly shady spot. They bloomed beautifully. This year the foliage is huge and falling over. About one fourth of the flowers bloomed, but they're small. Any suggestions?
Fertilizing Tulips?What is something I can use to fertilize my tulips that I have at home already?
Planting Day Lily Bulbs?I may have planted day lily bulbs that already had roots too deep in ground. What should I do? Its been about 2 weeks since planting and I still haven't seen any growth.
Freezing Tulip Bulbs for Fall Planting?Does anyone know if you can freeze tulip bulbs until you are ready to plant them in the fall?
Getting an Amaryllis To Bloom Twice in One Season?I've got an amaryllis that has already bloomed. It sent up the leaves, but it also started a couple of new flower stalks. I'd like to let it bloom again this season, since it has already started stalks. However, the stalks have stopped growing now that the plant is growing leaves.
Planting Bulbs Indoors?I bought some bulbs called "PaperPlates", I put the bulbs in pots around Christmas. I could see them grow a 1/2 inch daily; well now they have bloomed. What do I do?
What can I do with my forced bulbs?I am forcing Hyacinth bulbs, but I don't know what to do with them after they have bloomed. What do I need to do so they will bloom again? Thanks so much.
Calla Lilies Damaged by Freezing Weather?I live in the Deep South and have had Calla lilies for many years that I don't have to dig up in the winter. However, this winter we had several days in a row of freezing weather. I cut back all the damage to the head of the bulb.
Calla Lilies Blooming In Fall?Why is my Calla lily blooming now?
Saving Elephant Ears Bulbs?I dig up my elephant ear tubers each fall. Now I read about those that have a problem with their remaining tubers in the ground keep coming back each spring. Why dig them up each fall if they survive the winters in the ground?
Storing Flower Bulbs?Because we've just started a major renovation project requiring our whole yard to be torn up, I dug up all the bulbs, corms, and tubers around the house.
Winterizing Bearded Irises?Should bearded irises be mulched for the winter?
Overwintering Miniature Iris Tubers?Can bare root miniature iris tubers be held in a cool place over winter and replanted in spring?
Planting Instructions for Hyacinths?I have never planted bulbs before. I am interested in planting Hyacinth bulbs. Do they need full sun, partial sun, or shade. I am new to this and have no idea.
Tulips Have Sprouted, When Do I Plant?I live in NW Ohio. I have some tulip bulbs that I just did not have time to plant last fall. I have them in my basement in a bag. They have "sprouts" coming out of them. Is it too late to plant them this Fall? What would happen if I planted them now?
Making an Amaryllis Bloom Again?How do I get an Amaryllis to rebloom? My mother-in-law, said it can be done.
Planting Dahlia Bulbs?I got some Dahlia bulbs. Any tips on how to plant them?
Planting Potted Tulip Bulbs?I bought potted tulips for Easter which are now in full bloom. How do I save them to plant in flower beds for spring blooming?
Buying Amaryllis Bulbs?I am looking for a place to get some really pretty amaryllis bulbs and a piece of a Marshall Neal rose.
Growing Stargazer Lilies in Pots?I planted stargazer lilies in pots for the first time last spring/summer. They did not do much. I always move all my pots into my semi-heated attached garage for winter and the stargazers are beginning to come up.
Planting an Apple With Amaryllis Bulbs?I know that my mind is going but I'm certain that I heard somewhere that an apple put in a paper bag with a newly planted amaryllis bulb for 1 week would hasten root growth, stem growth, and eventually blooming. It has to do with the ethylene given off by the apple.
Transplanting Daffodil Bulbs?About 18 years ago I planted daffodils around new house. My crepe myrtles have matured into trees so the bulbs are in shaded areas now. I noticed that this week one clump is blooming profusely but most others have one or no blooms.
Amaryllis Bulb Has No Stalk?My amaryllis bulb is just sprouting leaves, but no stalk. Is that normal?
Starting Hyacinth Bulbs in Water?If you are starting a hyacinth bulb in water, how long do you leave it in there before you actually plant it?
Trimming Amaryllis Leaves?When do you cut the leaves of amaryllis bulbs that stay outside year round? I know you cut the flower stalks about 2 in. above the base once they have bloomed, but what about the leaves?
Transplanting Bulbs?I have tulips that are blooming at my grandmother house. We are selling the house. Can I take the bulbs now? And how do I do this?
Irises Aren't Blooming?Does mowing your Irises after they've bloomed cause them to not bloom again the next year? I'm not much of a gardener, which is probably obvious. We've had them planted for several years, and they bloomed pretty well for the first 2-3 years.
Looking For Cream Amaryllis Bulbs?I am looking for a cream amaryllis bulb to purchase. Does anyone know where I might find one?
Starting A Bulb Garden?I would like to start a bulb garden. I live in New York, I believe it is in zone 7a. I really want to do as little work as possible because I have to help maintain 4 separate gardens. I would love to plant them and forget them. I would prefer hardy bulbs that I do not have to dig up to replant later on. It doesn't have to be just bulbs, any flowering plant that I will never have to replant will do.
How Many Flowers Grow From a Hyacinth Bulb?How many flowers usually grow for each hyacinth bulb?
Forcing Tulip Bulbs?I am planning my wedding reception.I want to do live tulips (uncut) so that guests can take them home to plant in their gardens... as the gift. How do I force tulips to grow so that the blooms come in June instead of March?
Protecting Flower Bulbs?What is the best way to protect bulbs from wildlife?
Amaryllis Bulb Stopped Growing?My Amaryllis bulb (Red Lion) sprouted a tip of a leaf or stalk two weeks ago and stopped growing. Any ideas how to make it grow? The growth is green, just not getting bigger.
Bulbs in a Mild Winter?Bulbs in a Mild Winter. With the mild winter we've been having my bulbs have started sprouting and my trees are budding.
Crocus Bulbs Only Producing Leaves?My crocus bulbs are only shooting up leaves. Does this mean the bulb is old and needs to be replanted with new bulbs?
Starting Dried Bulbs?Does anyone know what's the best way to start my dried elephant ear and canna bulbs? Should I start them in water inside until they re-hydrate? Or do I put them straight in the ground? I've herd that people will soak them in warm water with miracle grow, has anyone tried this?
California Bulbs Advice?I have bulbs to plant. Tulips, crocus, amaryllis, daffodils, etc. They are from my garden at my old house. I live in Southern California. I have them stored in the garage. My question is, Can I plant them in the ground now (March)? Will they come up this spring? What do you suggest?
Planting Crocus?I just received a gift of potted Crocus. Of course, I hope to be able to plant these outside, and I am curious as to the best way to do this. The ground is frozen right now obviously. Do I plant them in spring right from the pot or is there some special care I should take?
Looking For a Bearded Iris?I am looking for a Bearded Iris by the name of "Lip Stick Lies" It was white with random red lipstick marks on it. Does anyone have it in their yards or know where I can get one? Thanks in advance.
Great Granny Vi from Southern CA.
Can you plant bulbs in the fall? (Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus)Good morning all! It's now early November. :o) Starting to cool off a lot here in New York as well. However is it still a good time for bulk planting? I've many flower bulbs I'd like to see bloom during around Easter.
How to Grow Bulbs?What are your tips for growing and saving money on bulbs?
