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Post by Ladygardener on Oct 26, 2012 13:35:30 GMT
Tig has reminded me on another thread that it's time to take these lovely bulbs in and overwinter them. I thought I'd lost my old ones but found them in a pot behind some others. I'll do what I did last year and bring them into the covered back yard and let them dry out there. They bloomed again for me this year despite the weather being awful. Kept inside until risk of frost had gone and then I let them grow in the pots in a sheltered position.
The new ones I bought in pound stretcher did'nt bloom and produced only a couple of inches of leaves before they got eaten by S&S.
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Post by Jasmine on Nov 4, 2012 11:07:38 GMT
I tipped out my Ismene festalis a couple of days ago - they're drying on top of the boiler cupboard now. The 3 original ones have got huge and each one has had a baby bulb!
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 4, 2012 13:28:54 GMT
Smashing Jasmine, a little baby.  I've not yet tipped mine out but they're out back. I must do that this week. |
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Post by Jasmine on Nov 4, 2012 13:53:32 GMT
I'm glad I got round to mine LG as they were in these useless pots that don't drain very well so the soil was getting slightly smelly. Bulbs are ok - just hope I haven't got any poor little worms drying out on the boiler.
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 4, 2012 17:24:16 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 5, 2012 16:17:11 GMT
Mine are done for I'm afraid. I tipped them out and the bulbs were mush. Still I got 2 years flowers out of them at least.
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Post by Jasmine on Nov 5, 2012 16:20:41 GMT
Oh no, what a shame LG  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 5, 2012 18:30:14 GMT
It is Jasmine but I'm not surprised after all the rain we had this year. That's the way it goes gardening is full of ups and downs.
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Post by Auricula on Nov 10, 2012 13:41:23 GMT
I think I'll try these next year, might use up a couple of my surplus pots. I think I'll buy the biggest bulbs I can cos cheap bulbs are often a false economy I've found ( some tiny tulip bulbs from Poundland were my undoing  ) do Wyevales sell them? |
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Post by Jasmine on Nov 10, 2012 13:48:34 GMT
I got mine from Wyevales Auricula - it was my first time of growing them this year. I was amazed how big the bulbs had got over summer!
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Post by Auricula on Nov 10, 2012 16:55:44 GMT
Goodoh! can't wait |
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 12, 2013 9:41:40 GMT
Has anyone managed to overwinter Ismene bulbs either planted or dug up and dried off? I put mine in the spare bedroom (they were in a paper bag) and have just discovered them and 3 of the bulbs have crumbled away to dust and one feels like it might be ok.
Bought some new ones yesterday after wondering whether to grow them again.
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 12, 2013 10:07:22 GMT
I did manage one overwinter and got them to bloom the next year Jasmine but they rotted after that so 2 years. Worth buying, they were ones I bought from B&Q . The ones I bought from the pound shop did'nt even flower the first year and were weak and a waste of money. |
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 12, 2013 10:11:53 GMT
Ohh, I got mine at the local factory outlet shop so they might not be any good. I couldn't find them in any of the local GCs this year  Oh well, I got a bag of ismene and 2 bags of gladiolas for £5 so if they are duds I guess it's not much lost. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 12, 2013 10:14:07 GMT
They're definately worth giving a go to Jasmine . |
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Post by Tig on Apr 13, 2013 18:58:56 GMT
Ooooh gawd!!! You've just reminded me, I lifted mine and put them in a bag in the front bedroom. I've just been and checked, they were only tiny bulbs as last year was far too wet and cold for them. 8 are viable and have sprouted, I'll pot them up tomorrow. I bought two new bulbs this year for £3, of all places Sainsburys had them. They were really good size bulbs too. I potted them up straight away and at this moment in time they have nearly 30" of lush strappy foliage! They are in the office with me, so I reckon they are enjoying my company. I have never had them grow this tall before, so I'm really hoping for decent flowers, even if they have to stay indoors  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Apr 17, 2013 14:26:38 GMT
I had these flower year before last in my ex greenhouse. Last year everything went hideously wrong and I had a meltdown, this year I bought some bulbs from asda and have 2 shoots poking out of the pot to date :-)
Things is looking up !!! x
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 17, 2013 15:34:16 GMT
Must plant mine!
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Post by Tig on Apr 18, 2013 22:53:25 GMT
Guess what I've spotted on mine today!!!!!! |
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Post by Jasmine on Apr 20, 2013 14:46:39 GMT
I planted mine today - there were 3 bulbs and they felt firm and looked healthy - we'll see!
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Post by Tig on Apr 22, 2013 16:25:51 GMT
This window is 4' tall .... I'll have to lift it down when the bud opens!  |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Apr 22, 2013 17:07:18 GMT
WOW :-) exciting x
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 22, 2013 18:08:51 GMT
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Post by prodigal gardener on Apr 23, 2013 18:24:21 GMT
I've got 3 little shoots poking out of my pot - now what ??
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Post by Tig on Apr 24, 2013 0:09:54 GMT
Water from the bottom if you can, not too much though, let them get almost dry between waterings, and keep them warm, at least 15c. They originate from Peru and Equador.
My buds should be opening tomorrow I reckon!
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Post by prodigal gardener on Apr 24, 2013 6:26:40 GMT
No good outside in the greenhouse then !! Whoops. Will bring them in today it's a wonder I have any shoots at all really. |
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Post by Auricula on Apr 24, 2013 7:49:49 GMT
Mine are in my cold greenhouse, no wonder I haven't seen any signs of growth .. oops  |
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Post by Tig on Apr 24, 2013 8:27:31 GMT
The leaves will start to grow in cooler conditions, they just won't flower if they don't get enough heat. The more heat they have the better chance of flowers, only once have I got them to perform in the garden and it was one of those very rare 'hot' summers  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 24, 2013 8:38:21 GMT
I got mine to flower in the garden one year as well. They were in pots and it was summer with some rare warm days.
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Post by Tig on Apr 24, 2013 18:18:44 GMT
Today ... (not brilliant photo, taken inside of course)  |
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I've not yet tipped mine out but they're out back. I must do that this week.
) do Wyevales sell them? 
Oh well, I got a bag of ismene and 2 bags of gladiolas for £5 so if they are duds I guess it's not much lost.
