What Is A Crocus

In September, the autumn crocus emerges from its hibernation to bloom once again in a profusion of clustering flowers.The autumn crocus develops from a corm, which should be planted in late summer or early fall, two to four inches under the surface of...

Keep in mind that small offshoot bulbils may take a year or more to produce flowers.Choose a location with plenty of sun. So what are crocus offsets? The bulbs grow best in, sandy loam but tolerate many soil types.

Crocuses are not only great showstoppers in the garden, but they can make wonderful houseplants too. Simply dig them out of the pot, separate and replant them.You can grow many varieties of crocus in containers, from spring-flowering varieties to fall-flowering...

Choose a spot where the soil drains well.If you're planting crocus bulbs in existing turf, you can lift the turf and roll it back carefully. “Ruby Giant” blooms are reddish purple, “Lilac Beauty” boasts pale lavender crocus with pink inner petals,...

Lift the clumps and divide the corms away from each other. Store them in a dry location for two months or more.Plant the corms 6 to 8 weeks before a hard freeze is expected or The corms are quite cold hardy but in soil that drains poorly, leaving them...

Therefore, planting times for crocus must include this factor in addition to the chilling period.It is not uncommon to see crocus arise from the snow, but without the right amount of sunlight, the plant will fail to bloom.

We're all familiar with crocus flowers, those dependable, early spring favorites that dot the ground with bright jewel tones. With its flashy, bluish-violet blooms, this is probably the flashiest autumn-blooming crocus.

This will increase tilth and add nutrients. They are almost impossible to foil, but you could try a repellent or put a cage around the crocus.are common pests and cause beds of crocus not blooming.

Even with the few species I mention in this article, you can be rewarded with a wonderful display of late winter-early spring blooms, a prelude to even better things to come! Commonly, they are called snow crocus, as several bloom within days of the melting...

Inch flowers on about four inches of stem. A bit of bulb fertilizer gives a boost, but is strictly optional for these tough little bulbs.Dutch crocus should be happy in one place for years with no attention.

Crocuses bloom earlier than daffodils, so they have usually finished blooming and growing by the time grass starts growing in earnest.It's not just matter of not wanting to mow down the bright blooms; if you want the bulbs to return and even multiply...

'The Giant' and C. Does fall get you down? 'Waterlily'The fall-flowering bulbs require moderately fertile, well-drained soil (a heavy wet soil will quickly cause them to rot).Select a reasonably sunny site for colchimum and crocus as their flowers only...

Gladiolus can be left in the soil for two years in this area without many issues, but if left in the soil they will bloom out. You can dig after the leaves brown and chill for next year, or you can start over fresh for each year.They may bloom the second...

Some places do want you to return a dead or wrong plant, perhaps because they've had too many customers try to take advantage of a more liberal policy.In your case, it makes sense to me to ask as you did for a refund of the difference in price, since...

One of the best ways to stop the cycle is to let the top layer of your soil dry between waterings. Females need damp soil to deposit their eggs and since their life span is only about a week, it is possible to stop the cycle.Sometimes a layer of sand...

Seedlings are not generally a problem either. Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. Whether you actively compost it by layering "green" and "brown" material, watering, and turning, or whether you just...

How tall is the wall or how far down do you hope things will trail? The one I have on hand has an analysis of 24-8-16, which is a good balance for general plant health. Phlox subulata and trailing rosemary will sort of billow over the edge and more slowly...

Most often, the middle numbers are the optimum growing zone or PH. However, it will take several seasons without some additional material. They seem quite happy and I've had better luck with this method, rather than potting them up in soil.

You'll need to consider your fall frost date first. I'm not feeling very confident about those choices. I do not know what the "official" quantity would be, but a heaping tablespoon (small handful) per gallon (4 litres) of water works for me.

If your question is chosen for this feature, you can be sure you've helped others with the same question.Marie Harrison, (can2grow) and Melody answer the question:Remember, if you have a gardening question that you would like to suggest for this feature,...

Mine is just starting to show a bit of change here in Kentucky and the image on the left shows normal color starting to develop. Gardening is both art and science, with some luck and skill thrown in for good measure.

If your crepe flowers are distinctly different, then you would seem to have a valid complaint. Butterflies also visit certain plants and trees to lay eggs. We do not have that species in my area, but we have the similar Lepechinia fragrans.

Occasionally we come across a question that we find particularly interesting or intriguing. The house blocks the worst of the wind and holds a bit of heat from the sun. When the worst of the winter is over, remove the bucket and pull the mulch back so...

To get the best germination percentage, the seeds do not need to dry out like most seeds you are familiar with. I hope you can turn your yard situation into a real bonus of edible and medicinal plants!Yes, you can grow roses from seed.

Those are the parts that are actively growing. I'd say your jade plant (Crassula ovata) looks pretty healthy, judging by the bright green tips on the branches. Make sure to keep all your light-sensitive indoor plants rotated so they don't lean too much...

There are sticky traps you can get at a nursery or argicultural center that you can put in and around susceptible species to pick up on early infestations before they get out of control.

These images were used with their permission. I dont believe that there are any leaks from it. The sewer line is rather new (about 6 years old) and made of plastic and not clay or steel.