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What would be best for my tete a tete (and me)?

On 12/05/2012 in forum

? To be honest, I think that's as convenient a place to leave them as anywhere. Bulbs can dry out too much, particularly anemone corms, and keeping them in compost keeps them moist and plump.


Is this cylamen planted right

On 26/07/2012 in forum

of my absolute favourites - however, because of building work we've had to move them.  Some of the corms were the size of dinner plates - neighbours said they've been there for 20 - 30 years. They've been replanted on a shady bank; you've no idea how


Summer-flowering bulbs

On 23/03/2009 in Plants

' as a general catch-all term for those plants that can be grown from dormant bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes. Among my regular favourites are begonias, dahlias, canna lilies and eucomis, the pineapple flower. Then there's galtonia, the summer hyacinth


How to plant bulbs

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Seeds and bulbs

single variety, planted in large drifts.In damp areas, try planting snake's head fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris), an early flowering bulb that looks stunning when naturalised in grass.Bulbs or corms, such as daffodils or crocusLawn-edging tool


Pride before a fall!

On 02/01/2013 in forum

the seeds inside will not have been mature enough to grow. well done but remember cyclamen like cold room,mist each day and don't let it dry out.when finished plant in garden or keep corm for next year.They do not like heating or over watering (that


sycamore tree

On 25/02/2013 in forum

roots. Cranesbills (perennial geraniums) would probably survive. Hostas. Rose of Sharon. Bergenias and lamiums.  She could also plant bulbs/corms such as anemones, bluebells, colchicums and daffodils. thanks garden grandma, there is plenty there for her


saffron crocus failing?

On 03/03/2013 in forum

not flowered but I have leaves that's all. Flowering rose, are we talking Saffron crocus here?  If so the weather last year may not have helped - they need a dry summer .  Or it may be that the corms may have been a little immature.  Try to let them dry off


help identifying plants

On 12/04/2013 in forum

, with nasturtiums in front. Might be an astilbe on the left, I'm not too familiar with those. The bottom picture has dahlias What a lovely project Gerard   I agree with Nutcutlet's identifications.  Now is the time of year to plant gladioli corms - they can go


A weed or something nice?

On 30/04/2013 in forum

?  The leaves too?  Like a daffy?   Just like that Bagz. and those little corms can get thrown out with the weeds so remember where it is. A good semi invisible way to market is with a black plant label - I do this round clumps of spring flowering bulbs as a


freesias from seed help!

On 11/06/2012 in forum

no mention of this on the packet . I would go for bulbs/corms.   Hi Kate Thanks for your advice. Will get some bulbs also. Many thanks x


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