Planting Instructions - Fall 09
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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 tulips, daffodils or lilies may not survive your winters outside. 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 Perennialscan 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. Improve your soil by working in manure, peat moss or compost.
Plant Bulbs, as soon as possible, after you receive them. If you cannot plant them right away, store them in a cool, dark,well-ventilated place above freezing. Even if it has gotten very cold in your area, as long as you can dig in your garden, you can plant these bulbs.
Well-drained soil is essential for the successful growth of most plants, especially bulbs. If your soil tends to be 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. Mixed Crocus: A beautiful assortment of cheerful colours to welcome spring! Crocus will multiply rapidly and are often naturalized under trees or in lawns. 3-5” tall. Plant in clusters, 3-5” apart and 4-5” deep in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 3-9. (35 for $10.00) B. Mixed Pink Daffodils: Pink daffodils are so special, that you should be sure to plant them where you can enjoy the rare apricot colouring up close. 16-20” tall. Plant in groups of at least five. Daffodils need at least 4 hours of sunlight per day and well-drained soil. Plant 6-8” deep and 4-6” apart. Hardy in Zones 3-8. (8 for $15.00) C. Giant Yellow Daffodils: Nothing says spring like yellow daffodils! They are sure to brighten up your garden. 16-20” high. Plant in full sun to light shade in well-drained soil. Plant in groups of at least five. Plant 6-8” deep and 4-6” apart. Zones 3-9. (15 for $15.00) D. Red Passion Blend Tulips: Bright reds, brilliant scarlet and deep rose in exciting shapes such as Parrots and May-Flowering Blooms late April through May. 14-22” tall. Plant at least 6-8” deep and space 4-6” apart in groups of 5 or more. Hardy in zones 3-8. (12 for $15.00) E. Midseason Tulips: This vibrant blend provides uniform colour and height in the mid-spring garden. Plant in full sun to part shade in welldrained soil. 16-20” high. Plant at least 6-8” deep and space 4-6” apart in groups of 5 or more. Hardy in zones 3-9. (12 for $15.00) F. Giant Purple Allium: Large, ball-shaped purple flowerheads 6-9” across. Great as long-lasting cut flowers. . Prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade. Soil must be well-drained. 4-5’ tall. Plant 6-8” apart and 3-4” deep. Hardy to zone 3. (4 for $10.00) G. Sixty Days of Tulips: Provides your garden with a great display, blooming from late March through late May. Plant in full sun to part shade in well drained soil, 6-8" deep and 4-6" apart in groups of 5 or more. Hardy in zones 3-8. (12 for $15.00) |
H. Red and White Lily Blend: A reddish and white mix of different lilies for summer long colour. 30-48" high. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, 6" deep and 6-12" apart. Clumps can be divided every 3-5 years in spring or fall. A hardy perennial in zones 3-8. (4 for $15.00) I. Groundcover Lily Mix: A beautiful mix of dwarf lilies that bloom in June and July. Prefers some shade. and perfect for containers . Plant 6” deep and 6-12” apart. A hardy perennial in zones 3-8. 12” high. (4 for $15.00) J. Mixed Windflowers: Hardy daisy like flowers create a colourful carpet atop ferny foliage in early spring. 3-6” tall. Prefers full sun to part shade and rich well-drained soil. Soak rhizomes before planting. Will spread and multiply. Plant tubers on their sides, 3-4” apart and 2-3” deep in groups of at least 5-6. Hardy to zone 5. (35 for $10.00) K. Purple Passion Blend Tulips: A spectacular blend of purple and white tulips with various shapes and colour patterns which blooms for over a month. 14-22" high. Plant at least 6-8” deep and space 4-6” apart in groups of 5 or more. Hardy in zones 3-8. (10 for $15.00) L. Sky Blue Lilies: Lovely blue blooms in late spring. 18" high. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, 3" deep and 3" apart. Hardy to zone 5. (30 for $10.00) Garden Collections are individually packaged. See labels for planting instructions. Bulb Gardens: Mixed Tulips,Yellow Daffodils,Mixed Alliums,Mixed Crocus, and Chionodoxa forbesii. (O 50 for $30.00 or P 150 for $70.00) |
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