Flower Bulb Corm Trying this again, no response earlier?
I tried asking this a little while ago but I got no answers so maybe people didn't know what I was talking about. Can Gladiola plants(flowers) spread? Or is it only 1 per bulb (corm)? I planted some and I swear that some of them are growing 2 plants out of them. Also, I live in Michigan do I need to bring the bulbs inside in the fall for the wintertime?
My Husband and I live in Michigan (a suburb of Detroit) and we DO dig them up every year. This is the exact opposite of what pondlady said, but when we have left them in the ground on a trail basis, we didn't have much luck. I have a suggestion for you. If you have quite a few bulbs, why not leave half of them in the ground and bring the other half in. That way, you will know if leaving them in the ground will work in the area that you live, without loosing all of them if it doesn't. (Unless, of course, you don't mind purchasing all new bulbs the following Spring) Yes, the bulbs will multiply just like Tulips do.
Yellow Flower Bulbs I am looking to find out about late summer to fall blooming bulbs.?
We moved into our current house a year ago, and a previous owner had planted these beautiful flowers that I just couldnt look at enough. They were maybe a foot to a foot and half tall, with beautiful flowers that were like red, yellow maybe blue? Not sure just remember them being of hearty colors, the red is a definite though. Well come Spring my husband, going to cut the lawn and pull weeds, (we both know absolute nothing about gardening) thought that they had died because they looked dried out. Needless to say he was in trouble and I miss them terribly this year. Can anyone help me? I know this is a vague discription.. but i'm desperate!!.... not sure if this matters but I live In Virginia...
The only one I can think of that is a bulb is lilies. They come in a variety of colors and bloom in late summer.
I hope that helps! Here is picture: http://www.freefoto.com/preview/12-12-10?ffid=12-12-10
Bulb Flowers decribe the special features of oriental lily bulb plants and flowers?
Oriental lily bulbs add bright color and sweet scents to any garden bed. These tall flowers work well in border gardens, in sandy soils and as the front row of a garden bed. All oriental lily bulbs can be planted in mid-fall, to bloom the following summer. The University of Minnesota recommends planting from mid September to mid October.
Stargazer
The Stargazer lily is bright fuchsia to maroon-colored with clean white edges. From the center of the flower, yellow or orange stamens shoot out. The Stargazer lily grows to 30 inches tall; bulbs should be planted 12 inches apart. This lily blooms from July to August and can be planted in hardiness zones 5 to 8, notes White Flower Farm. A popular cut flower, these lilies have a strong, sweet fragrance.
Casablanca
The Casablanca variety of oriental lily is crisp white, with reddish-brown flower stamens. The flowers have an interesting texture when observed up close and emit a pleasing fragrance. Casablanca lilies bloom in August and grow up to 48 inches tall. Plant in either full or part sun in hardiness zones 5 to 8, leaving 12 inches between bulbs. Casablanca is widely regarded as the best white oriental lily, notes White Flower Farm.
Tiger Lily
Tiger lilies bear vivid orange flowers dotted with small black speckled. These brightly hued lilies reach 30 to 40 inches tall, according to Colorado State University. They bloom in July and August. The original tiger lily is orange but, as Floridata notes, horticulturists have developed white, pink, yellow and red hybrids.
Connecticut King
Connecticut King has deep yellow petals and brown flower stamens. These oriental lilies grow 28 to 40 inches tall. Plant Connecticut King in full or part sun in hardiness zones 3 to 10, with 12 inches between bulbs. This lily blooms from June to September---and are among the first oriental lilies to bloom in the season, notes the University of Minnesota.
