1. BULBS
By Heather Naylor

2. NOT THESE !!!!!

3. 4 Main Categories

4. 1. BULB
EG Daffodil , Hyacinth, Asiatic Lily and Onion

5. 2. Corms
Eg, Crocosmia, Gladioli, Freesia, Crocus and Anemomes

6. 3. Tubers or Tuberous Roots
EG. Begonia, Cyclamen and Potatoes

7. 4. Rhizomes
EG. Iris, Cana Lilies, Lily of the Valley, Ginger, Orchids

8. Plant later than England Check health of bulb
Growing Bulbs
Plant later than England
Check health of bulb
Put in fridge prior to planting
Free draining soil
Mark position in ground

9. Growing Bulbs [contd] Daffodils are first to plant
Tulips are last to plant
Bulbs need a period of cold to enable flowering, hence using the fridge and planting later than england
Check depth of planting
Rule of Thumb times the depth of the bulb size

11. Christmas
To force bulbs for Xmas plant no later than the first week of October
Needs cold and dark
After flowering put into garden, may take 2-3 years to re-flower and will be smaller

12. For the enthusiastic gardener a wonderful project
And Finally !!!!!!
For the enthusiastic gardener a wonderful project