I'd often get some of them the following year, but I would be lucky if I got one or two in the third year. Mine were always in containers. They wouldn't have been great in open ground, especially f the r*ddy squirrels go them...
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
@justflowers. Just read they need to be planted at least the length of a pencil. Evidently it does extend their life although they are still not seen as long lived bulbs.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
That would depend on how often you've sharpened your pencil @GardenerSuze
Never heard of that though. I doubt I've ever planted them deeper than about 3 inches. Might have to experiment later this year and get some more. Not had them for a few years.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I've never planted them deeper than 3 inches either! They will be no good in my shallow pots if they need to be that deep. I will do some experimenting when planting next Autumn.
@justflowers I know what you mean they are often planted in shallow pots.Dan Pearson plants them deeper as explained above in his garden. He does grow them in pots but brings them in just as they form buds to enjoy the scent. In a warm room they last just a few days in a cool room a week or more. As per his book Natural Selection which I have read so many times and still enjoy.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
I bought some reticulatas this year so will try planting them much deeper when the foliage has gone over as they are in a shallow pan. Danfordiae are the same, I have tried growing them several times but have never had any flowers in the second year.
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Mine were always in containers. They wouldn't have been great in open ground, especially f the r*ddy squirrels go them...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Never heard of that though. I doubt I've ever planted them deeper than about 3 inches.
Might have to experiment later this year and get some more. Not had them for a few years.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...