Growing Information For Flower Bulbs

Daffodil & Grape Hyacinth

After the arrival of your bulb, water the bulb if the soil seems dry and place it near an area where full sun is available.

If you wish to try to save the bulb for another year, leave the foliage in tact with the bulb. Do not cut it off! The foliage will help collect sunlight and nourish the bulb; you may need to water the bulbs periodically. The foliage will eventually turn yellow and die when the bulb turns dormant. At this point the foliage may be removed. Then next growing season, your daffodils and hyacinths will be ready bloom again.

Tulips

After the arrival of your bulb, water the bulb if the soil seems dry and place it near an area where it will receive early and/or late day sun exposure.

If you wish to try to save the bulb for another year, leave the foliage in tact with the bulb. Do not cut it off! The foliage will help collect sunlight and nourish the bulb; you may need to water the bulbs periodically. The foliage will eventually turn yellow and die when the bulb turns dormant. At this point the foliage may be removed. Then next growing season, your tulips will be ready bloom again.

Hyacinth


After the arrival of your bulb, water the bulb if the soil seems dry and place it near an area where full sun is available.

If you wish to try to save the bulb for another year, leave the foliage in tact with the bulb. Do not cut it off! The foliage will help collect sunlight and nourish the bulb; you may need to water the bulbs periodically. The foliage will eventually turn yellow and die when the bulb turns dormant. At this point the foliage may be removed. Then next growing season, your hyacinths will be ready bloom again.

Crocus

After the arrival of your bulb, water the bulb if the soil seems dry and place it near an area where full sun is available.

If you wish to try to save the bulb for another year, leave the foliage in tact with the bulb. Do not cut it off! The foliage will help collect sunlight and nourish the bulb; you may need to water the bulbs periodically. The foliage will eventually turn yellow and die when the bulb turns dormant. At this point the foliage may be removed. Then next growing season, your crocus will be ready bloom again.

Fragrant Bulb Garden

After the arrival of your bulb, water the bulb if the soil seems dry and place it near an area where full sun is available.

If you wish to try to save the bulb for another year, leave the foliage in tact with the bulb. Do not cut it off! The foliage will help collect sunlight and nourish the bulb; you may need to water the bulbs periodically. The foliage will eventually turn yellow and die when the bulb turns dormant. At this point the foliage may be removed. Then next growing season, your bulb garden will be ready bloom again.

Lily of the Valley

After the arrival of your bulb, water the bulb if the soil seems dry and place it near an area where light to mediums shade is received.

If you wish to try to save the bulb for another year, leave the foliage in tact with the bulb. Do not cut it off! The foliage will help collect sunlight and nourish the bulb; you may need to water the bulbs periodically. If the leaves turn yellow, they may be removed. Then next growing season, your Lily of the Valley will be ready bloom again.

Dahlia

After the arrival of your bulb, water the bulb if the soil seems dry and place it near an area where full sun is available.

If you wish to try to save the bulb for another year, leave the foliage in tact with the bulb. Do not cut it off! The foliage will help collect sunlight and nourish the bulb; you may need to water the bulbs periodically. Then next growing season, your dahlia will be ready to bloom again.

Freesia

After the arrival of your bulb, water the bulb if the soil seems dry and place it near an area where full sun is available.

If you wish to try to save the bulb for another year, leave the foliage in tact with the bulb. Do not cut it off! The foliage will help collect sunlight and nourish the bulb; you may need to water the bulbs periodically. The foliage will eventually turn yellow and die when the bulb turns dormant. At this point the foliage may be removed. Then next growing season, your freesia will be ready to bloom again.

Yellow Lily

After the arrival of your bulb, water the bulb if the soil seems dry and place it near an area where full sun is available.

If you wish to try to save the bulb for another year, leave the foliage in tact with the bulb. Do not cut it off! The foliage will help collect sunlight and nourish the bulb; you may need to water the bulbs periodically. The foliage will eventually turn yellow and die when the bulb turns dormant. At this point the foliage may be removed. Then next growing season, your lilies will be ready to bloom again.

Calla Lily

After the arrival of your bulb, water the bulb if the soil seems dry and place it near an area where full sun is available.

If you wish to try to save the bulb for another year, leave the foliage in tact with the bulb. Do not cut it off! The foliage will help collect sunlight and nourish the bulb; you may need to water the bulbs periodically. The foliage will eventually turn yellow and die when the bulb turns dormant. At this point the foliage may be removed. Then next growing season, your callas lilies will be ready to bloom again.

Paperwhites

After the arrival of your bulb, water the bulb if the soil seems dry and place it near an area where full sun is available.

Paperwhites are difficult to restart the growing cycle. After your bulb is finished blooming, discard your flower bulb.

Amaryllis

After the arrival of your bulb, water the bulb if the soil seems dry and place it near an area where full sun is available.

If you wish to try to save the bulb for another year, leave the foliage in tact with the bulb. Do not cut it off! The foliage will help collect sunlight and nourish the bulb; you may need to water the bulbs periodically. The foliage will eventually turn yellow and die when the bulb turns dormant. At this point the foliage may be cut. Then next growing season, your amaryllis will be ready to bloom again.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INDOOR BULB GARDENS

The flower bulbs have been preplanted, precooled and are ready to be brought into bloom. Care for your flower bulbs as follows:

• Carefully open the shipping carton, remove all protective material, and lift the container from the box.

• The bulbs arrive in sprout state. Do not damage the tender sprouts.

• If the soil seems dry, water and place the container in bright, indirect light.

• Bulbs do best at room temperature. Keep away from any heat source.

• Rotate the container occasionally to prevent the flowers from leaning toward the light.

• Forcing flower bulbs depletes their reserves. If you wish to try to save the bulbs for planting in the garden the following season, follow these steps: Remove the flower heads as they fade. Do not remove the leaves or stem. When the foliage dies back, stop watering and store the bulbs in a dry location. Plant the bulbs in the fall 8” deep.

SPECIAL GROWERS NOTE:
Pre-forced bulbs are stored in coolers that are void of any light. As a result of darkness the sprouts will appear yellow and sometimes somewhat bent. Once the bulbs are placed in your chosen area and given a drenching, the sprouts will turn a healthy green in 2 or 3 days.

The coolers where these bulbs are stored have a high humidity. As a result of this humidity, you will sometimes encounter some “fuzz” on the soil and in the bulb pots. This fungus is completely innocent and will disappear after the pots are unpacked and watered well.

Although the sprouts may look very small upon arrival, they will grow very fast when kept at room temperature and watered regularly!

Care Instructions for your Indoor Plants

• Place your indoor plant in a location with lots of indirect light.

• Water the plant so that the soil remains moist. Do not saturate.

• Temperatures of 65°F-75°F are ideal. No direct hot or cold drafts.

• Fertilize your indoor plant every two weeks with a commercial plant food.

Miniature Roses

• Remove lower leaves that have yellowed due to a lack of light during transit and pinch off expired blooms to increase plant vitality.

• Immediately submerge (growers pot only) in a sink or buck with water until no more air bubbles appear. After that, water every seven to ten days to keep soil moist. Fertilize every third watering with common plant food.

• In areas where the temperature drops below 38°F, this plant must be potted and brought indoors for the winter. Follow the same watering instructions listed above.

• Miniature roses need constant moisture, but they do not like to be soggy. Do not allow them to sit in water constantly.

• The ideal temperature for miniature roses is between 65°F-75°F.