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True Bulbs: true bulbs lilies (Lilium spp.) are a gigantic genus and like dal quite overwhelming in variety. For this garden use a mixture of Asiatic hybrids 'Mid-Century' (bright oranges, reds, and pastels) for flowers in June and July. Follow with the 'Black-Dra[ (white with maroon ribs on the outside) for July and August, tl Lilium speciosum 'Rubrum' (white and crimson) or 'Roseum' colored blossoms) for August to September. But these are only suggestions; you might find other colors you prefer. Bulbs should be planted out as soon as you receive them: Lily bulbs never go into a true bulbs dormant period. Plant them 4 to 8 inches deep and 10 to 18 inches apart, depending on the ultimate height, putting a teaspoon full of bonemeal in the bottom of each hole.
One of the most popular ways of growing bulbs—snowdrops, daffodils and crocuses, in particular—is to naturalize them in drifts so they spread at will. This is usually done in grass, but those bulbs preferring shady woodland conditions can be naturalized in soil under trees and shrubs. It is also possible to establish bulbs beneath a planting of ground cover like scrambling ivies.
The garden of bulbs shown in the plan is designed for a space about] 8 by 15 feet. There are 20 plant species so something will be in bloom 1 at all times, and by staggering the gladiolus, you'll get these flowers from midsummer on. The asparagus in the pot is a true bulbs departure from most bulb gardens, but like the caladiums and elephant ears,] the ferny stems are so attractive they belong in the arrangement.
Soil demands are not too great. The one requirement, though, is ] good drainage. Bulbs will not tolerate a location in wet soil, so be sure to mix in enough sand or locate the garden on a slight slope to make I sure water does not stand within the ground. However, during the hot summer months these plants need water as long as they are in active growth, so if rain is short, be sure you provide the water. |
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