PLANTING GUIDE

Anemones

With W little effort they can reward you with up to 6 months flowering by stagger planting times 2 weeks apart for 6 to 8 weeks from late February. For best results chill the bulbs in a paper bag for 5-6 weeks in your fridge then soak them for 6-7 hours in water to rehydrate before planting. Plant bulbs 3-4cm deep and 6-8cm apart in a sunny well drained position. Anemones are excellent for cut flower arrangements.

Tulips

Easy to grow in a sunny, well drained position. Place the bulbs in a paper bag in the fridge before the end of March for 6 to 8 weeks before planting in May when the soil is cooler. Plant at 8-10cm deep and 10-15cm apart and use a layer of mulch to help keep the soil cool.

Other spring bulbs available in store include crocus, gladiolus nanus, muscari, sparaxis, and more!

Daffodils

Plant any time from late February to the end of May. Early planting gets them off to a great eat start. Daffodils s need full sun and d well drained soil. l.

Ranunculus

These easy to grow beauties will bloom for weeks. For best results place bulbs in a paper bag in your fridge for 4-5 weeks followed with an overnight soak in water before planting. Plant downwards, 3-4cm deep and 6-8cm apart in a sunny spot with good drainage. Ranunculus make excellent cut flower arrangements.

Hyacinth

Plant P from March through to t April, 8-10cm deep and 8-10cm apart in a semi shade to sunny position. In warmer areas a 6 week period p in the fridge before planting is advisable.

Dutch Iris

The perfect spring cut flower. er. r. Plant in early autumn in a sunny unn ny well drained spot and reap the he rewards in spring. Plant 6-8cm deep, 10-15cm apart in well prepared soil.

Freesia

Easy to grow and a great picking flower with a gorgeous scent. Plant Freesia bulbs 5-6cm deep and 8-10cm apart in a semi-shade to full sun spot.