Which Side of the Bulb Goes Up on Star Flowers?
Starflowers (Trientalis borealis) are spring bulbs that grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8. While one starflower on its own can fade into the garden, clusters can...
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How Long Do Peony Tulips Bloom?
Peony tulips (Tulipa x hybrida) earned their name because their large, many-petaled blooms resemble those of a peony bush. Because the blooms are so substantial, peony tulip flowers can last three...
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Can Iris Bulbs Be Used for Cut Flower Arrangements?
As an early summer flowering perennial, irises (Iris spp.) develop six-petal blossoms with a drooping effect. Because these flowers perch on stems ranging from 4 to 36 inches tall, they make perfect...
View ArticleWhat Is the Difference Between Galanthus Nivalis & Galanthus Elwesii?
No sight is quite as welcome in the dregs of winter as a tough little snowdrop, muscling its way up through the snow, announcing that the end of cold is nigh. Now common in the New World after its...
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Calla Lily in Cold Zones
Exotic calla lilies (Zantedeschia spp.) are too attractive for only warm weather gardeners to enjoy. Hardy only in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 10, they also bloom in...
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Can Grass Kill Tulips?
A blast of color from tulips (Tulipa) planted in lawn grass creates a natural, meadow effect, especially if the tulips are arranged randomly. Although there may be some concern about competition...
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The Signs & Symptoms of Dying Canna Lily
Although its frayed petals top 48-inch-tall stems, canna lily (Canna x generalis) is known to withstand heavy wind without staking support. The blossom colors include red and yellow, and they may...
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How to Grow Saffron in South Texas
Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world, since it takes thousands of flowers to produce a pound of the stigmas. That’s right, saffron is actually the stigmas of a flower -- a...
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Orange Alstroemeria Bulbs
Alstroemeria is commonly called Inca lily and Peruvian lily. It blooms in an assortment of colors, including orange. The plant's fleshy root is technically a bulbs but a tuber. In U.S. Department of...
View ArticleCan You Transplant Wild Canada Lilies?
Canada lilies (Lilium canadense), also known as meadow lilies and wild yellow lilies, are woodland plants that thrive in partial shade. Plants bloom in summer, bearing several golden-yellow to orange,...
View ArticleAngel Tears and Miniature Triandrus Daffodils
Triandrus daffodils (Narcissus triandrus) are commonly called angel tears because their flowers nod or point downward. They brighten spring gardens with pretty little white or yellow flowers throughout...
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Can Tulips Still Grow if Roots Were Detached?
Tulips (Tulipa spp.) provide a glimpse of spring in late winter as their sprouts emerge from the ground. Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plant hardiness zones 3 through 8, these...
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How Long Can I Keep an Easter Lily in Its Pot?
Although potted Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum) fill florists and grocery stores to usher in spring, they don't bloom naturally in spring. Also known as trumpet lily they grow as perennials in U.S....
View ArticleGalanthus Vs. Leucojum
In mid- to late winter, when spring still seems far off, two delicate little bulbs herald the coming season. Galanthus (Galanthus spp.) commonly known as snowdrops, usually are first to rise -- often...
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Does Weed-B-Gon Kill Tulip Bulbs in the Ground Under the Weeds?
The tulips have faded and the dead foliage is surrounded by weeds. While you might consider using an herbicide in the flowerbed, such as Weed-B-Gon, the manufacturer doesn't recommend this product for...
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What to Do With Daffodils When the Flowers Have Died?
Daffodils (Narcissus spp,) add welcome spring blooms to your landscape, in the ground, outdoor containers or forced for indoor enjoyment. The foliage, however, is what replenishes the bulbs to produce...
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How to Deadhead Gladiolus
The long flower spikes of the gladiolus plant produce a multitude of blooms throughout their life. Each spike features many buds that eventually open and bloom. The buds don't always open all at once,...
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How to Take Care of Tulips After Blooming
There are over 100 species of tulips and many more hybrids. Tulip bulbs flower from early to late spring in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. After blooming cut off the flowers of hybrid tulips;...
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How to Cut Back Gladiolus
Even after your gladiolus have finished blooming for the season, the handsome foliage remains attractive and can continue to complement the remaining flowering plants in your garden. While there's no...
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When to Cut Leaves Down on Daffodils
The splendor of the display of daffodil flowers (Narcissus spp.) wanes by mid to late spring, leaving only dried petals, seed heads and narrow green leaves. While the foliage may look untidy and...
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