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Bulbs
Dec 8, 2007 16:25:09 GMT
Post by prodigal gardener on Dec 8, 2007 16:25:09 GMT
I have some Hyacinths that have been down the cellar for a few weeks, they now have buds about inch and half high and quite fat but white! I also have some tete a tete daffs in the same condition. Is it time to fetch them into the warm and light yet??
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Bulbs
Dec 8, 2007 18:39:39 GMT
Post by Shrubrose on Dec 8, 2007 18:39:39 GMT
I have some Hyacinths that have been down the cellar for a few weeks, they now have buds about inch and half high and quite fat but white! I also have some tete a tete daffs in the same condition. Is it time to fetch them into the warm and light yet?? Hello SC! I asked just that very question recently  The answer I got was to bring them in to the light when the buds were about an inch long. They were very pale cream when I put them out and they're greening up already. It's only been a day!! So I reckon you should bring them up from the cellar into the bosom of the family ;D |
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Bulbs
Dec 9, 2007 10:01:07 GMT
Post by prodigal gardener on Dec 9, 2007 10:01:07 GMT
Righty ho. Thank you ;D
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Bulbs
Dec 10, 2007 8:27:14 GMT
Post by Plocket on Dec 10, 2007 8:27:14 GMT
Oooh just found this! Yes bring them out when the leaf-buds are about 1inch long, and preferably keep them in a cool but bright room. I've just brought ours out and hope that I might even get flowers for Christmas |
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Bulbs
Dec 10, 2007 17:28:03 GMT
Post by Auricula on Dec 10, 2007 17:28:03 GMT
I have just found a bag of dwarf iris' which I had forgotten about. Will it be ok to plant them now? I know they might not flower next spring, or flower later but that wouldn't be disasterous ( they can't flower at all in their bag!!!)I am, however concerned that hungry rodents might dig them up at this time of year, what do you think? |
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Bulbs
Dec 10, 2007 17:49:57 GMT
Post by Plocket on Dec 10, 2007 17:49:57 GMT
Have you got a cool room Auricula? You could plant them in pots and force them |
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Bulbs
Dec 10, 2007 18:37:08 GMT
Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2007 18:37:08 GMT
Hi folks - I just bought home an Amaryllis bulb from Aldi - I've never forced a bulb for indoor flowering before, so any tips would be welcome (I'm not bad with outdoor plants, but have a great knack of killing indoor ones  ) ... cheers ... |
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Bulbs
Dec 10, 2007 18:50:33 GMT
Post by Plocket on Dec 10, 2007 18:50:33 GMT
I could do with some Amaryllis help too - mine's been sitting in soil for about two months but doesn't show any signs of growth. The bulb looks healthy enough though. Any tips or comments?
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Bulbs
Dec 11, 2007 14:06:41 GMT
Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2007 14:06:41 GMT
Just pinging this to the top in case there are any Amaryllis experts out there ;D
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Bulbs
Dec 12, 2007 13:16:58 GMT
Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2007 13:16:58 GMT
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Bulbs
Dec 12, 2007 16:37:56 GMT
Post by Plocket on Dec 12, 2007 16:37:56 GMT
Ooops!!! AND I've posted on it!!!  ;D |
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The answer I got was to bring them in to the light when the buds were about an inch long. They were very pale cream when I put them out and they're greening up already. It's only been a day!! So I reckon you should bring them up from the cellar into the bosom of the family ;D
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