What bulbs should i plant now near Des Moines, IA

Most bulbs are acquired and planted when dry, in a dormant, leafless, rootless state.

Perennial bulbs to plant in fall

Plant as soon as possible. They may flower poorly following later than recommended planting or after lengthy storage (see Problem section for more detail).

Planting in borders

Aim to plant in groups of at least six, as the more bulbs that are grouped together, the better the display.

Typically, 25 to 50 bulbs may be needed to make an impressive show.

This method applies to spring-, summer- and autumn-flowering bulbs:

1. Dig a hole wide and deep enough for your bulbs. Plant most bulbs at two to three times their depth.
   Bulb planting chart

   For example, for a bulb measuring 5cm (2in) high, dig a hole 10-15cm (4-6in) deep and sit the bulb in the bottom of it

2. Place the bulbs in the hole with their ‘nose’, or shoot, facing upwards. Space them at least twice the bulb’s own width apart
3. Replace the soil and gently firm with the back of a rake.

   Avoid treading on the soil as this can damage the bulbs

4. If the ground is moist or the bulbs are autumn-planted, watering is not critical. Otherwise water st
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