DETERMINING THE BOTTOM OR TOP OF BULB – The rounded side of the bulb is the bottom. The top side is the concave side and is where the roots and leaves sprout!

SPROUTING TIME - Sprouts after 4-6 weeks. In the ground it takes a little longer if the temperatures are still cold.

BULB PREPARATION - These bulbs can be planted immediately in pots. If planting bulbs into the garden itself, wait until the ground is permanently thawed.

SHELF LIFE – To insure adequate blooming time, planting should occur by late June.

GARDEN LOCATION – They prefer partial sun. Cover them with only a couple inches of soil spacing about four inches apart.

POTTED PLANTS – You may plant them one or two per 6 inch pot or combine together into larger pots.

SOIL - Use a regular potting or garden soil.

WATER - Water upon planting and a couple times a week all summer long.

FERTILIZER – This helps maintain flower size and count from year to year. For best results, use Roberta’s

Flower Magic Plant Food (M7503) twice a month all summer long.

LIGHTING - Partial sun is preferred. Full sun will stunt flower height.

TEMPERATURE ZONES 8-11 - If they are planted in the ground, they will come up at the right time without worries of frost damage. If they are planted in pots, you may place your pots outside and leave them there all summer long when nights stay above 42 degrees.

WINTER DORMANCY - In late autumn, cut plants back to the ground. In pots or in the garden, they can handle temperatures down to about 30 degrees. If you live where it gets colder, place in the garage or elsewhere to maintain minimum temperature. Water lightly once a month in the winter.

PROPAGATING- These bulbs will re-bloom every year in the June-July period. After 3-4 years, in the spring or fall, you may divide the bulbs into small divisions and replant. This is not necessary however.