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Bulb Planting Information
- Choose a sight that gets full sun and drains well.
- Make sure you plants bulbs at the correct depth.
- Tulips –plant 5” deep and 4” apart
- Daffodils –plant 6” deep and 4” apart
- Hyacinths – plant 5” deep and 5” apart
- Fertilize lightly in early spring
- Allow the foliage to die down on its own to promote bulb growth
- After the bulbs bloom, you may remove the spent flowers or seed heads if they are unsightly.
- Do not cut the foliage, if you do you may prevent the bulbs from storing up the energy they will need to grow and bloom again next year.
Hints for Growing Iris
- Plant in a sunny well drained location. Iris, don’t like to sit in water. Plant after the heat of summer is over but before the ground freezes. September is a great time.
- Correctly planting iris will result is plants with healthy root systems. A healthy iris will produce many blooms for years. Plant the rhizome and cover with about 2 inches of soil. Space the iris rhizome about 1.5 feet apart. Planting in groups of three will create a nice arrangement. Iris will create new growth from the fan (leaf producing) end of the rhizome, so make sure to plant the fan ends facing away from each other.
- New iris need watered just like any new plant. Use caution not to overwater.
- Cut back Iris plants after it freezes to prevent disease.
Re-blooming Iris
Re-blooming Iris are somewhat different than regular iris. Re-blooming Iris, bloom in the spring and then surprise the gardener with a second round of blooms in the fall. After they bloom in the spring you fertilize them which helps build energy for them to bloom in the fall. Don’t cut them back until after it freezes in the fall. The Petal Patch sells several re-blooming varieties.
Peonies
Peonies are a treasured plant that sometimes remind people of the plants their grandma had in her backyard. They add charm to the garden and are an unbeatable cut flower. The best time to plant Peonies is in September.
Dividing Peonies
- Cut plant stems to the ground.
- Carefully dig plants and shake gently to remove soil.
- Cut clumps into sections making sure that each section has 3-5 eyes and a portion of the root system.
Planting Peonies
- Dig a hole 18” deep and 18” wide
- Plant the peony so the eyes are 2” below the soil surface.
- Water thoroughly during the fall and mulch in late fall. Remove mulch when growth resumes in the spring.
- Plant peonies in a sunny well-drained location. They will tolerate some shade, but should have at least a half a day of sun.
- Space plants 2-4 feet apart. Peonies will add interest when planted with other perennials and shrubs. Lightly fertilize about every other year in the spring away from the crown about 1 foot where the roots are located. If you over fertilize, the peony will produce too much stem growth and will not bloom.
