Planting Instructions - Fall 08
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Hardiness Zones are good guidelines as to whether or not a plant will overwinter in your area. If you are in a very cold zone such as zones 0-3, even hardy perennials such as hostas, daylilies, or phlox may not survive your winters outside.Tender bulbs have to be dug and stored inside for the winter in almost all of Canada (north of zone 8).Talk to local gardeners or your local Dept. of Agriculture for information on local conditions.To find out which zone your garden is in go to our web-site at www.veseys.com Click on ‘Information for Gardeners’, then click on “Growing zones”. Our web-site contains lots of detailed gardening information. Happy Gardening!
Hardy Bulbs and Perennials can remain in the ground permanently if they are hardy in your zone.They will increase in size each year and may have to be divided in 3 to 5 years. All perennial plantings (especially new ones) benefit greatly from being covered with mulch (evergreen boughs or straw) after the ground freezes in the fall. Hardy varieties can be planted outside as soon as you receive them and your soil has dried up enough to work with in the spring. Improve your soil by working in manure, peat moss or compost.
Tender Bulbs, such as Gladiolus, Anemones, Fairy Lilies,Dahlias, and Callas should not be planted outside until after spring frosts are past. You can start growing them inside earlier, in pots if you wish. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer. These tender bulbs must be removed in the fall and stored inside until next spring. Before hard fall frosts, dig up tender bulbs, shake off soil and allow them to cure in a warmish, airy place for 2 weeks. Cut off leaves and stems and store in a cool, but frost free, dry place for the winter.
Well-drained soil is essential for the successful growth of most plants, especially bulbs. If your soil tends to be usually soggy and doesn’t drain well after a rain, improve the drainage by adding peat moss, compost or manure and/or raising the level of the soil by at least 2”. All plants require regular watering during dry spells, especially until they get established.
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A. Blue Gladiolus Mixed: Zone 8. Breathtaking for the late summer/autumn border or for bouquets. Plant outside around your last frost date in full sun, 6” deep and 6” apart, pointed side up. Usually needs to be staked. Dig and store inside for the winter in onion (meshtype) bags, after removing the old, shriveled corms from the new ones. 30-36” high. (20 for $12.00) B. Tango Lilies: Zone 3.Mix of the best two-toned Tango lilies for the midsummer border. Plant as soon as possible in full sun.Welldrained soil is essential. Plant 6” deep and 1-2’ apart.These hardy perennials will increase in size each year. Can be divided every 3-5 years in spring or fall. 24-36” high. (5 for $15.00) C. Hosta Mixed: Zone 3. A variety of rich textured, easy care foliage plants for shade to part shade. Plant as soon as possible 24” apart, in well-drained, moist soil.Water during dry spells and mulch with shredded bark.These hardy perennials can take 2-4 years to become established and reach mature size.Various heights. (4 for $15.00) D. Giant Decorative Dahlias Mixed: Zone 8. Blooms late summer to frost. Plant in full sun around your last frost date in rich, organic,well-drained soil, 2-3’ apart. Lay tubers flat in holes 6” deep and cover with 3” of soil, filling the hole in later as the shoots grow.Water and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer regularly.Dig and store for the winter in shallow boxes of dry peat, vermiculite or sawdust. 4’ high. (4 for $15.00) E. Pink & White Phlox Mix: Zone 3. Stunning fragrance and colour in the mid to late summer garden. Soak roots for a few hours in warm water before planting. Plant in a full sun location 1”below the soil, 12-15” apart.These hardy perennials can be divided every 3 years in spring. 24-36” high. (4 for $15.00) F. Anemone De Caen: Zone 8. Each bulb produces many flowers for several weeks in late spring. Plant outside after your last spring frost. Soak tubers before planting in a semi-shade location. Plant tubers on their sides, 4” apart and 2-3” deep in groups of at least 5-6. Dig and store during winter in mesh or paper bags. 8-12” high. (25 for $10.00) |
G. Single Freesia Mix: Enjoy the heady fragrance of these beautiful long-lasting flowers. In early spring, plant the bulbs 1" apart in a large pot (about 6-8 per 8" pot), 1" deep. Feed monthly with 5-10-5 fertilizer. Keep soil evenly moist. Full sun. Enjoys cool nights, but protect from frost. A sun porch that is 10°C at night is ideal. Stake stems. After foliage withers, dig and store corms in paper bags in a dry, cool place over winter. 12-18" high. (25 for $10.00) H. Pink Fairy Lily: Zone 8. Charming clusters of soft pink flowers in mid-summer. Plant outside after soil has warmed (2 weeks after last spring frost) in a warm location. Can be started inside early in pots. Plant 3-4” apart in full sun to part shade in light soil and lightly cover bulbs.Dig and store for winter in dry peat or vermiculite, or bring pots inside and allow soil to dry. 8-10” high. (40 for $10.00) I. Oriental Lilies Mixed: Zone 4. A fragrant mix for mid-summer colour. Plant as soon as possible in full sun.Well-drained soil is essential. Plant 6” deep and 1-2’ apart.These hardy perennials will increase in size each year.. Clumps can be divided every 3-5 years in spring or fall. 36-48” high. (5 for $15.00) J. Daylilies Mixed: Zone 3. Lots of colourful flowers during summer amid shiny, grassy foliage. As soon as possible plant in full sun to part shade, 18-24” apart in any good garden soil with the crowns about 2” below the soil surface.These hardy perennials are drought tolerant but bloom best if receiving regular moisture. 24-48” high. (4 for $12.00) Perennial Garden: Astilbe, Liatris,Daylilies and Hostas. See labels for planting instructions. (K 10 for $35.00 or L 30 for $80.00) O-T Seed Collections: Each package contains planting instructions. ($10. each) IMPORTANT! UPON ARRIVAL- FLOWER BULBS FOR SPRING PLANTING: Plant the bulbs as soon as you receive your shipment. If you cannot plant the bulbs immediately, remove the bulbs from plastic bags and put them on a tray with damp peat moss or sawdust in a cool, dark, dry,well-ventilated place until you have a chance to plant them.Do not let the bulbs freeze. Plant outdoors when the conditions are right for your Hardiness Zone. |
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