Hyacinth 'Gipsy Princess'

Forcing Hyacinths for Valentine's Day and Easter                                                                                                         

For Valentine's Day - plant hyacinths in mid-October, cool at 48°F until January 10-15.                                                                           

For Easter - after planting keep bulbs at 55°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time depending on the sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F and held until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available the bulbs can be planted outside under a layer of 6" sand and straw cover.This method is only recommended in the Northern states.

Greenhouse Forcing:                                                             

For Christmas - use "Prepared Hyacinths", keep at 40°F, bring into the greenhouse December 1

For Valentine -   3-4 weeks at 65-70°F, bring into the greenhouse January 10-15

For Easter - 4 weeks at 65-70°F      

Store after arrival:                                 

Unpack bulbs and ventilate if not planted immediately. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Cooling:                                                                                                  

Cooling is the most important step. The main rule for hyacinths is 12-14 weeks of temperature at or below 48°F.   

Planting:                                                                                                                                                 

Use well drained, outdoor composted site. Plant bulbs so that soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 6" apart. For indoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level. Hyacinths flower in April with a height of 10". Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil should have a pH level of 6-7 and have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard#3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4.                                                                                                                                                                                

Watering:                                                                                                                                                               

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.                                                                                                                                                                

Fertilizer:                                                                                                                                                               

Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Hyacinth 'Gipsy Queen'

Forcing Hyacinths for Valentine's Day and Easter                                                                                                         

For Valentine's Day - plant hyacinths in mid-October, cool at 48°F until January 10-15.                                                                           

For Easter - after planting keep bulbs at 55°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time depending on the sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F and held until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available the bulbs can be planted outside under a layer of 6" sand and straw cover.This method is only recommended in the Northern states.

Greenhouse Forcing:                                                             

For Christmas - use "Prepared Hyacinths", keep at 40°F, bring into the greenhouse December 1

For Valentine -   3-4 weeks at 65-70°F, bring into the greenhouse January 10-15

For Easter - 4 weeks at 65-70°F      

Store after arrival:                                 

Unpack bulbs and ventilate if not planted immediately. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Cooling:                                                                                                  

Cooling is the most important step. The main rule for hyacinths is 12-14 weeks of temperature at or below 48°F.   

Planting:                                                                                                                                                 

Use well drained, outdoor composted site. Plant bulbs so that soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 6" apart. For indoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level. Hyacinths flower in April with a height of 10". Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil should have a pH level of 6-7 and have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard#3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4.                                                                                                                                                                                

Watering:                                                                                                                                                               

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.                                                                                                                                                                

Fertilizer:                                                                                                                                                               

Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Hyacinth 'Jan Bos'

Forcing Hyacinths for Valentine's Day and Easter                                                                                                         

For Valentine's Day - plant hyacinths in mid-October, cool at 48°F until January 10-15.                                                                           

For Easter - after planting keep bulbs at 55°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time depending on the sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F and held until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available the bulbs can be planted outside under a layer of 6" sand and straw cover.This method is only recommended in the Northern states.

Greenhouse Forcing:                                                             

For Christmas - use "Prepared Hyacinths", keep at 40°F, bring into the greenhouse December 1

For Valentine -   3-4 weeks at 65-70°F, bring into the greenhouse January 10-15

For Easter - 4 weeks at 65-70°F      

Store after arrival:                                 

Unpack bulbs and ventilate if not planted immediately. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Cooling:                                                                                                  

Cooling is the most important step. The main rule for hyacinths is 12-14 weeks of temperature at or below 48°F.   

Planting:                                                                                                                                                 

Use well drained, outdoor composted site. Plant bulbs so that soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 6" apart. For indoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level. Hyacinths flower in April with a height of 10". Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil should have a pH level of 6-7 and have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard#3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4.                                                                                                                                                                                

Watering:                                                                                                                                                               

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.                                                                                                                                                                

Fertilizer:                                                                                                                                                               

Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Hyacinth 'Mixed'

Forcing Hyacinths for Valentine's Day and Easter                                                                                                         

For Valentine's Day - plant hyacinths in mid-October, cool at 48°F until January 10-15.                                                                           

For Easter - after planting keep bulbs at 55°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time depending on the sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F and held until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available the bulbs can be planted outside under a layer of 6" sand and straw cover.This method is only recommended in the Northern states.

Greenhouse Forcing:                                                             

For Christmas - use "Prepared Hyacinths", keep at 40°F, bring into the greenhouse December 1

For Valentine -   3-4 weeks at 65-70°F, bring into the greenhouse January 10-15

For Easter - 4 weeks at 65-70°F      

Store after arrival:                                 

Unpack bulbs and ventilate if not planted immediately. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Cooling:                                                                                                  

Cooling is the most important step. The main rule for hyacinths is 12-14 weeks of temperature at or below 48°F.   

Planting:                                                                                                                                                 

Use well drained, outdoor composted site. Plant bulbs so that soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 6" apart. For indoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level. Hyacinths flower in April with a height of 10". Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil should have a pH level of 6-7 and have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard#3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4.                                                                                                                                                                                

Watering:                                                                                                                                                               

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.                                                                                                                                                                

Fertilizer:                                                                                                                                                               

Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Hyacinth 'Pink Pearl'

Forcing Hyacinths for Valentine's Day and Easter                                                                                                         

For Valentine's Day - plant hyacinths in mid-October, cool at 48°F until January 10-15.                                                                           

For Easter - after planting keep bulbs at 55°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time depending on the sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F and held until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available the bulbs can be planted outside under a layer of 6" sand and straw cover.This method is only recommended in the Northern states.

Greenhouse Forcing:                                                             

For Christmas - use "Prepared Hyacinths", keep at 40°F, bring into the greenhouse December 1

For Valentine -   3-4 weeks at 65-70°F, bring into the greenhouse January 10-15

For Easter - 4 weeks at 65-70°F      

Store after arrival:                                 

Unpack bulbs and ventilate if not planted immediately. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Cooling:                                                                                                  

Cooling is the most important step. The main rule for hyacinths is 12-14 weeks of temperature at or below 48°F.   

Planting:                                                                                                                                                 

Use well drained, outdoor composted site. Plant bulbs so that soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 6" apart. For indoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level. Hyacinths flower in April with a height of 10". Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil should have a pH level of 6-7 and have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard#3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4.                                                                                                                                                                                

Watering:                                                                                                                                                               

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.                                                                                                                                                                

Fertilizer:                                                                                                                                                               

Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Hyacinth 'Pink Surprise'

Forcing Hyacinths for Valentine's Day and Easter                                                                                                         

For Valentine's Day - plant hyacinths in mid-October, cool at 48°F until January 10-15.                                                                           

For Easter - after planting keep bulbs at 55°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time depending on the sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F and held until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available the bulbs can be planted outside under a layer of 6" sand and straw cover.This method is only recommended in the Northern states.

Greenhouse Forcing:                                                             

For Christmas - use "Prepared Hyacinths", keep at 40°F, bring into the greenhouse December 1

For Valentine -   3-4 weeks at 65-70°F, bring into the greenhouse January 10-15

For Easter - 4 weeks at 65-70°F      

Store after arrival:                                 

Unpack bulbs and ventilate if not planted immediately. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Cooling:                                                                                                  

Cooling is the most important step. The main rule for hyacinths is 12-14 weeks of temperature at or below 48°F.   

Planting:                                                                                                                                                 

Use well drained, outdoor composted site. Plant bulbs so that soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 6" apart. For indoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level. Hyacinths flower in April with a height of 10". Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil should have a pH level of 6-7 and have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard#3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4.                                                                                                                                                                                

Watering:                                                                                                                                                               

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.                                                                                                                                                                

Fertilizer:                                                                                                                                                               

Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Hyacinth 'Purple Sensation'

Forcing Hyacinths for Valentine's Day and Easter                                                                                                         

For Valentine's Day - plant hyacinths in mid-October, cool at 48°F until January 10-15.                                                                           

For Easter - after planting keep bulbs at 55°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time depending on the sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F and held until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available the bulbs can be planted outside under a layer of 6" sand and straw cover.This method is only recommended in the Northern states.

Greenhouse Forcing:                                                             

For Christmas - use "Prepared Hyacinths", keep at 40°F, bring into the greenhouse December 1

For Valentine -   3-4 weeks at 65-70°F, bring into the greenhouse January 10-15

For Easter - 4 weeks at 65-70°F      

Store after arrival:                                 

Unpack bulbs and ventilate if not planted immediately. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Cooling:                                                                                                  

Cooling is the most important step. The main rule for hyacinths is 12-14 weeks of temperature at or below 48°F.   

Planting:                                                                                                                                                 

Use well drained, outdoor composted site. Plant bulbs so that soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 6" apart. For indoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level. Hyacinths flower in April with a height of 10". Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil should have a pH level of 6-7 and have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard#3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4.                                                                                                                                                                                

Watering:                                                                                                                                                               

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.                                                                                                                                                                

Fertilizer:                                                                                                                                                               

Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Hyacinth 'Red Glory'

Forcing Hyacinths for Valentine's Day and Easter                                                                                                         

For Valentine's Day - plant hyacinths in mid-October, cool at 48°F until January 10-15.                                                                           

For Easter - after planting keep bulbs at 55°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time depending on the sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F and held until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available the bulbs can be planted outside under a layer of 6" sand and straw cover.This method is only recommended in the Northern states.

Greenhouse Forcing:                                                             

For Christmas - use "Prepared Hyacinths", keep at 40°F, bring into the greenhouse December 1

For Valentine -   3-4 weeks at 65-70°F, bring into the greenhouse January 10-15

For Easter - 4 weeks at 65-70°F      

Store after arrival:                                 

Unpack bulbs and ventilate if not planted immediately. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Cooling:                                                                                                  

Cooling is the most important step. The main rule for hyacinths is 12-14 weeks of temperature at or below 48°F.   

Planting:                                                                                                                                                 

Use well drained, outdoor composted site. Plant bulbs so that soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 6" apart. For indoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level. Hyacinths flower in April with a height of 10". Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil should have a pH level of 6-7 and have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard#3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4.                                                                                                                                                                                

Watering:                                                                                                                                                               

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.                                                                                                                                                                

Fertilizer:                                                                                                                                                               

Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Hyacinth 'Splendid Cornelia'

Forcing Hyacinths for Valentine's Day and Easter                                                                                                         

For Valentine's Day - plant hyacinths in mid-October, cool at 48°F until January 10-15.                                                                           

For Easter - after planting keep bulbs at 55°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time depending on the sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F and held until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available the bulbs can be planted outside under a layer of 6" sand and straw cover.This method is only recommended in the Northern states.

Greenhouse Forcing:                                                             

For Christmas - use "Prepared Hyacinths", keep at 40°F, bring into the greenhouse December 1

For Valentine -   3-4 weeks at 65-70°F, bring into the greenhouse January 10-15

For Easter - 4 weeks at 65-70°F      

Store after arrival:                                 

Unpack bulbs and ventilate if not planted immediately. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Cooling:                                                                                                  

Cooling is the most important step. The main rule for hyacinths is 12-14 weeks of temperature at or below 48°F.   

Planting:                                                                                                                                                 

Use well drained, outdoor composted site. Plant bulbs so that soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 6" apart. For indoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level. Hyacinths flower in April with a height of 10". Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil should have a pH level of 6-7 and have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard#3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4.                                                                                                                                                                                

Watering:                                                                                                                                                               

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.                                                                                                                                                                

Fertilizer:                                                                                                                                                               

Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Hyacinth 'Springfield'

Forcing Hyacinths for Valentine's Day and Easter                                                                                                         

For Valentine's Day - plant hyacinths in mid-October, cool at 48°F until January 10-15.                                                                           

For Easter - after planting keep bulbs at 55°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time depending on the sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F and held until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available the bulbs can be planted outside under a layer of 6" sand and straw cover.This method is only recommended in the Northern states.

Greenhouse Forcing:                                                             

For Christmas - use "Prepared Hyacinths", keep at 40°F, bring into the greenhouse December 1

For Valentine -   3-4 weeks at 65-70°F, bring into the greenhouse January 10-15

For Easter - 4 weeks at 65-70°F      

Store after arrival:                                 

Unpack bulbs and ventilate if not planted immediately. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Cooling:                                                                                                  

Cooling is the most important step. The main rule for hyacinths is 12-14 weeks of temperature at or below 48°F.   

Planting:                                                                                                                                                 

Use well drained, outdoor composted site. Plant bulbs so that soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 6" apart. For indoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level. Hyacinths flower in April with a height of 10". Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil should have a pH level of 6-7 and have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard#3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4.                                                                                                                                                                                

Watering:                                                                                                                                                               

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.                                                                                                                                                                

Fertilizer:                                                                                                                                                               

Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Hyacinth 'White Pearl'

Forcing Hyacinths for Valentine's Day and Easter                                                                                                         

For Valentine's Day - plant hyacinths in mid-October, cool at 48°F until January 10-15.                                                                           

For Easter - after planting keep bulbs at 55°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time depending on the sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F and held until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available the bulbs can be planted outside under a layer of 6" sand and straw cover.This method is only recommended in the Northern states.

Greenhouse Forcing:                                                             

For Christmas - use "Prepared Hyacinths", keep at 40°F, bring into the greenhouse December 1

For Valentine -   3-4 weeks at 65-70°F, bring into the greenhouse January 10-15

For Easter - 4 weeks at 65-70°F      

Store after arrival:                                 

Unpack bulbs and ventilate if not planted immediately. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Cooling:                                                                                                  

Cooling is the most important step. The main rule for hyacinths is 12-14 weeks of temperature at or below 48°F.   

Planting:                                                                                                                                                 

Use well drained, outdoor composted site. Plant bulbs so that soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 6" apart. For indoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level. Hyacinths flower in April with a height of 10". Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil should have a pH level of 6-7 and have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard#3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4.                                                                                                                                                                                

Watering:                                                                                                                                                               

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.                                                                                                                                                                

Fertilizer:                                                                                                                                                               

Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Hyacinth 'Woodstock'

Forcing Hyacinths for Valentine's Day and Easter                                                                                                         

For Valentine's Day - plant hyacinths in mid-October, cool at 48°F until January 10-15.                                                                           

For Easter - after planting keep bulbs at 55°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time depending on the sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F and held until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available the bulbs can be planted outside under a layer of 6" sand and straw cover.This method is only recommended in the Northern states.

Greenhouse Forcing:                                                             

For Christmas - use "Prepared Hyacinths", keep at 40°F, bring into the greenhouse December 1

For Valentine -   3-4 weeks at 65-70°F, bring into the greenhouse January 10-15

For Easter - 4 weeks at 65-70°F      

Store after arrival:                                 

Unpack bulbs and ventilate if not planted immediately. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Cooling:                                                                                                  

Cooling is the most important step. The main rule for hyacinths is 12-14 weeks of temperature at or below 48°F.   

Planting:                                                                                                                                                 

Use well drained, outdoor composted site. Plant bulbs so that soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 6" apart. For indoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level. Hyacinths flower in April with a height of 10". Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil should have a pH level of 6-7 and have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard#3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4.                                                                                                                                                                                

Watering:                                                                                                                                                               

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.                                                                                                                                                                

Fertilizer:                                                                                                                                                               

Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Hyacinth 'Yellow Queen'

Forcing Hyacinths for Valentine's Day and Easter                                                                                                         

For Valentine's Day - plant hyacinths in mid-October, cool at 48°F until January 10-15.                                                                           

For Easter - after planting keep bulbs at 55°F until the roots grow out of the bottom of the pot. When the roots show, drop the temperature to 41°F. Maintain this temperature until early January at which time depending on the sprout development, the temperature needs to be lowered to 34°F and held until brought into the greenhouse. If no cooler facility is available the bulbs can be planted outside under a layer of 6" sand and straw cover.This method is only recommended in the Northern states.

Greenhouse Forcing:                                                             

For Christmas - use "Prepared Hyacinths", keep at 40°F, bring into the greenhouse December 1

For Valentine -   3-4 weeks at 65-70°F, bring into the greenhouse January 10-15

For Easter - 4 weeks at 65-70°F      

Store after arrival:                                 

Unpack bulbs and ventilate if not planted immediately. Store at 58-65°F. Do not store with fresh fruit, vegetables or other ethylene producing products.

Cooling:                                                                                                  

Cooling is the most important step. The main rule for hyacinths is 12-14 weeks of temperature at or below 48°F.   

Planting:                                                                                                                                                 

Use well drained, outdoor composted site. Plant bulbs so that soil is 6" above the bulb nose. Use 40 bulbs per square yard - space bulbs about 6" apart. For indoor forcing, plant bulbs at soil level. Hyacinths flower in April with a height of 10". Any commercial soil or soil mix can be used as long as it has good drainage and allows for undisturbed root growth. Soil should have a pH level of 6-7 and have a low soluble salt level. The following soil mixes have shown the best results: Fafard #2, Fafard#3-B, Fafard #4, Metro 350, Metro 360, Metro 500, Fison Sunshine #4.                                                                                                                                                                                

Watering:                                                                                                                                                               

Water every other day. Always make sure that watering is done directly into the pot and not over the crop.                                                                                                                                                                

Fertilizer:                                                                                                                                                               

Fertilize in the greenhouse only, not in the cooler. Use calcium nitrate at a rate of 2 lbs per 100 gallons of water.

Hyacinthoides 'Hispanica'

Planting:

In average, medium moisture, well-drained, preferably sandy soil, plant bulbs about 3-4” deep and 4-6” apart in the fall. 

Light:

Full sun to part shade, but best in sun-dappled part shade. Can tolerate shade.

Naturalization:

Naturalizes well by both bulb offsets and self-seeding in optimum growing conditions and can hybridize with plants of Hyancinthoides non-scripta (English bluebells) if planted near each other, resulting in different forms appearing through self-seeding. 

Iris Dutch 'Blue Star'

Storage After Arrival

Storing iris is not advised. They should be planted as soon as possible. If they have to be stored, they should be kept in a cool area with good air circulation.

Planting Medium/Planting Procedure  

Any good well-draining garden soil. Water just enough to be sure the plant's root system can establish. Good ventilation helps prevent fungal disease.  

Fertilization

A low-nitrogen fertilizer; 6-10-10 or 5-10-10 is best. Lightly sprinkle small amount of fertilizer around outside of plant. Fertilize twice a year, in spring about a month before bloom and then again one month after bloom. Be careful fertilizer does not come into contact directly with rhizome. 

Light and Temperature Requirements  

Full sun is best. At least 5 hours of sun per day. If not planted or in pots, they should not be allowed to freeze.

*Approximate Flower Date @ 52-55°F - White, Blue

**Approximate Flower Date @ 52-55°F Yellow  

Please note: Iris will ship a week earlier if needed around the holidays.

Iris Dutch 'Golden Harvest'

Storage After Arrival

Storing iris is not advised. They should be planted as soon as possible. If they have to be stored, they should be kept in a cool area with good air circulation.

Planting Medium/Planting Procedure  

Any good well-draining garden soil. Water just enough to be sure the plant's root system can establish. Good ventilation helps prevent fungal disease.  

Fertilization

A low-nitrogen fertilizer; 6-10-10 or 5-10-10 is best. Lightly sprinkle small amount of fertilizer around outside of plant. Fertilize twice a year, in spring about a month before bloom and then again one month after bloom. Be careful fertilizer does not come into contact directly with rhizome. 

Light and Temperature Requirements  

Full sun is best. At least 5 hours of sun per day. If not planted or in pots, they should not be allowed to freeze.

*Approximate Flower Date @ 52-55°F - White, Blue

**Approximate Flower Date @ 52-55°F Yellow  

Please note: Iris will ship a week earlier if needed around the holidays.

Iris Dutch 'Oriental Beauty'

Storage After Arrival

Storing iris is not advised. They should be planted as soon as possible. If they have to be stored, they should be kept in a cool area with good air circulation.

Planting Medium/Planting Procedure  

Any good well-draining garden soil. Water just enough to be sure the plant's root system can establish. Good ventilation helps prevent fungal disease.  

Fertilization

A low-nitrogen fertilizer; 6-10-10 or 5-10-10 is best. Lightly sprinkle small amount of fertilizer around outside of plant. Fertilize twice a year, in spring about a month before bloom and then again one month after bloom. Be careful fertilizer does not come into contact directly with rhizome. 

Light and Temperature Requirements  

Full sun is best. At least 5 hours of sun per day. If not planted or in pots, they should not be allowed to freeze.

*Approximate Flower Date @ 52-55°F - White, Blue

**Approximate Flower Date @ 52-55°F Yellow  

Please note: Iris will ship a week earlier if needed around the holidays.

Iris Dutch 'Tiger Mix'

Storage After Arrival

Storing iris is not advised. They should be planted as soon as possible. If they have to be stored, they should be kept in a cool area with good air circulation.

Planting Medium/Planting Procedure  

Any good well-draining garden soil. Water just enough to be sure the plant's root system can establish. Good ventilation helps prevent fungal disease.  

Fertilization

A low-nitrogen fertilizer; 6-10-10 or 5-10-10 is best. Lightly sprinkle small amount of fertilizer around outside of plant. Fertilize twice a year, in spring about a month before bloom and then again one month after bloom. Be careful fertilizer does not come into contact directly with rhizome. 

Light and Temperature Requirements  

Full sun is best. At least 5 hours of sun per day. If not planted or in pots, they should not be allowed to freeze.

*Approximate Flower Date @ 52-55°F - White, Blue

**Approximate Flower Date @ 52-55°F Yellow  

Please note: Iris will ship a week earlier if needed around the holidays.

Iris Dutch 'White Excelsior'

Storage After Arrival

Storing iris is not advised. They should be planted as soon as possible. If they have to be stored, they should be kept in a cool area with good air circulation.

Planting Medium/Planting Procedure  

Any good well-draining garden soil. Water just enough to be sure the plant's root system can establish. Good ventilation helps prevent fungal disease.  

Fertilization

A low-nitrogen fertilizer; 6-10-10 or 5-10-10 is best. Lightly sprinkle small amount of fertilizer around outside of plant. Fertilize twice a year, in spring about a month before bloom and then again one month after bloom. Be careful fertilizer does not come into contact directly with rhizome. 

Light and Temperature Requirements  

Full sun is best. At least 5 hours of sun per day. If not planted or in pots, they should not be allowed to freeze.

*Approximate Flower Date @ 52-55°F - White, Blue

**Approximate Flower Date @ 52-55°F Yellow  

Please note: Iris will ship a week earlier if needed around the holidays.

Iris Germanica 'Black'

Planting

Bearded iris grow best in well-drained soil. Sloped or raised beds help ensure good drainage. Coarse sand or humus may be added to improve drainage. The ideal soil pH is 6.8 (slightly acidic). Iris do best with at least 6 hours a day of full sun. Insufficient sunlight will result in iris producing foliage, but no blooms. 

When to Plant  

For best results, iris should be planted at least six weeks before the first hard frost in your area.  Establishing a good root system before the growing season ends is imperative.         

Planting      

Plant iris so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downward into the soil. In very light soil or extremely hot climates, covering the rhizome with a light covering of soil by be used to shade the rhizome and prevent scorching. A common mistake is to plant bearded iris too deep. Ideally, the tops of the rhizomes should be visible above the soil level.  Bearded iris planted 12 to 24 inches apart will require less frequent thinning. Watering in newly planted rhizomes will help settle the soil and encourage root growth.

Watering

Moisture helps establish root systems of newly planted rhizomes. Deep watering at long intervals is preferred to frequent shallow waterings. Unless the growing area is very dry, iris don’t need to be regularly watered. Over-watering is a common error.

Fertilizer

Use only a low-nitrogen fertilizer (6-10-10), bone meal or superphospate. A light application in the spring when springs bulbs such as tulips are blooming and a second light application about a month later is all the is required. Avoid the use of anything high in nitrogen. Over feeding iris with anything high in nitrogen will prevent the plant from producing blooms.

Growing Iris in Containers

Use a roomy pot with good drainage. Bearded iris need a one gallon pot or larger. Fill to one inch below the rim of the container with well-draining soil that is low in nitrogen. Plant rhizomes so that the tops of the rhizomes are exposed. Water only when the top two inches of soil are dry. Over-watering will encourage rot.   Containers can be over-wintered outdoors, but protect pots from freezing by moving into an unheated garage or other unheated, protected location when sustained daytime temperatures are below 32F or nighttime temperatures are below 25F. In climates with harsh winter weather, sink the pot into the soil and cover with mulch. Divide and transplant iris every few years or as they begin overcrowding the pot.

Iris Germanica 'Blue/White'

Planting

Bearded iris grow best in well-drained soil. Sloped or raised beds help ensure good drainage. Coarse sand or humus may be added to improve drainage. The ideal soil pH is 6.8 (slightly acidic). Iris do best with at least 6 hours a day of full sun. Insufficient sunlight will result in iris producing foliage, but no blooms. 

When to Plant  

For best results, iris should be planted at least six weeks before the first hard frost in your area.  Establishing a good root system before the growing season ends is imperative.         

Planting      

Plant iris so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downward into the soil. In very light soil or extremely hot climates, covering the rhizome with a light covering of soil by be used to shade the rhizome and prevent scorching. A common mistake is to plant bearded iris too deep. Ideally, the tops of the rhizomes should be visible above the soil level.  Bearded iris planted 12 to 24 inches apart will require less frequent thinning. Watering in newly planted rhizomes will help settle the soil and encourage root growth.

Watering

Moisture helps establish root systems of newly planted rhizomes. Deep watering at long intervals is preferred to frequent shallow waterings. Unless the growing area is very dry, iris don’t need to be regularly watered. Over-watering is a common error.

Fertilizer

Use only a low-nitrogen fertilizer (6-10-10), bone meal or superphospate. A light application in the spring when springs bulbs such as tulips are blooming and a second light application about a month later is all the is required. Avoid the use of anything high in nitrogen. Over feeding iris with anything high in nitrogen will prevent the plant from producing blooms.

Growing Iris in Containers

Use a roomy pot with good drainage. Bearded iris need a one gallon pot or larger. Fill to one inch below the rim of the container with well-draining soil that is low in nitrogen. Plant rhizomes so that the tops of the rhizomes are exposed. Water only when the top two inches of soil are dry. Over-watering will encourage rot.   Containers can be over-wintered outdoors, but protect pots from freezing by moving into an unheated garage or other unheated, protected location when sustained daytime temperatures are below 32F or nighttime temperatures are below 25F. In climates with harsh winter weather, sink the pot into the soil and cover with mulch. Divide and transplant iris every few years or as they begin overcrowding the pot.

Iris Germanica 'Dark Blue'

Planting

Bearded iris grow best in well-drained soil. Sloped or raised beds help ensure good drainage. Coarse sand or humus may be added to improve drainage. The ideal soil pH is 6.8 (slightly acidic). Iris do best with at least 6 hours a day of full sun. Insufficient sunlight will result in iris producing foliage, but no blooms. 

When to Plant  

For best results, iris should be planted at least six weeks before the first hard frost in your area.  Establishing a good root system before the growing season ends is imperative.         

Planting      

Plant iris so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downward into the soil. In very light soil or extremely hot climates, covering the rhizome with a light covering of soil by be used to shade the rhizome and prevent scorching. A common mistake is to plant bearded iris too deep. Ideally, the tops of the rhizomes should be visible above the soil level.  Bearded iris planted 12 to 24 inches apart will require less frequent thinning. Watering in newly planted rhizomes will help settle the soil and encourage root growth.

Watering

Moisture helps establish root systems of newly planted rhizomes. Deep watering at long intervals is preferred to frequent shallow waterings. Unless the growing area is very dry, iris don’t need to be regularly watered. Over-watering is a common error.

Fertilizer

Use only a low-nitrogen fertilizer (6-10-10), bone meal or superphospate. A light application in the spring when springs bulbs such as tulips are blooming and a second light application about a month later is all the is required. Avoid the use of anything high in nitrogen. Over feeding iris with anything high in nitrogen will prevent the plant from producing blooms.

Growing Iris in Containers

Use a roomy pot with good drainage. Bearded iris need a one gallon pot or larger. Fill to one inch below the rim of the container with well-draining soil that is low in nitrogen. Plant rhizomes so that the tops of the rhizomes are exposed. Water only when the top two inches of soil are dry. Over-watering will encourage rot.   Containers can be over-wintered outdoors, but protect pots from freezing by moving into an unheated garage or other unheated, protected location when sustained daytime temperatures are below 32F or nighttime temperatures are below 25F. In climates with harsh winter weather, sink the pot into the soil and cover with mulch. Divide and transplant iris every few years or as they begin overcrowding the pot.

Iris Germanica 'Light Blue'

Planting

Bearded iris grow best in well-drained soil. Sloped or raised beds help ensure good drainage. Coarse sand or humus may be added to improve drainage. The ideal soil pH is 6.8 (slightly acidic). Iris do best with at least 6 hours a day of full sun. Insufficient sunlight will result in iris producing foliage, but no blooms. 

When to Plant  

For best results, iris should be planted at least six weeks before the first hard frost in your area.  Establishing a good root system before the growing season ends is imperative.         

Planting      

Plant iris so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downward into the soil. In very light soil or extremely hot climates, covering the rhizome with a light covering of soil by be used to shade the rhizome and prevent scorching. A common mistake is to plant bearded iris too deep. Ideally, the tops of the rhizomes should be visible above the soil level.  Bearded iris planted 12 to 24 inches apart will require less frequent thinning. Watering in newly planted rhizomes will help settle the soil and encourage root growth.

Watering

Moisture helps establish root systems of newly planted rhizomes. Deep watering at long intervals is preferred to frequent shallow waterings. Unless the growing area is very dry, iris don’t need to be regularly watered. Over-watering is a common error.

Fertilizer

Use only a low-nitrogen fertilizer (6-10-10), bone meal or superphospate. A light application in the spring when springs bulbs such as tulips are blooming and a second light application about a month later is all the is required. Avoid the use of anything high in nitrogen. Over feeding iris with anything high in nitrogen will prevent the plant from producing blooms.

Growing Iris in Containers

Use a roomy pot with good drainage. Bearded iris need a one gallon pot or larger. Fill to one inch below the rim of the container with well-draining soil that is low in nitrogen. Plant rhizomes so that the tops of the rhizomes are exposed. Water only when the top two inches of soil are dry. Over-watering will encourage rot.   Containers can be over-wintered outdoors, but protect pots from freezing by moving into an unheated garage or other unheated, protected location when sustained daytime temperatures are below 32F or nighttime temperatures are below 25F. In climates with harsh winter weather, sink the pot into the soil and cover with mulch. Divide and transplant iris every few years or as they begin overcrowding the pot.

Iris Germanica 'Orange'

Planting

Bearded iris grow best in well-drained soil. Sloped or raised beds help ensure good drainage. Coarse sand or humus may be added to improve drainage. The ideal soil pH is 6.8 (slightly acidic). Iris do best with at least 6 hours a day of full sun. Insufficient sunlight will result in iris producing foliage, but no blooms. 

When to Plant  

For best results, iris should be planted at least six weeks before the first hard frost in your area.  Establishing a good root system before the growing season ends is imperative.         

Planting      

Plant iris so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downward into the soil. In very light soil or extremely hot climates, covering the rhizome with a light covering of soil by be used to shade the rhizome and prevent scorching. A common mistake is to plant bearded iris too deep. Ideally, the tops of the rhizomes should be visible above the soil level.  Bearded iris planted 12 to 24 inches apart will require less frequent thinning. Watering in newly planted rhizomes will help settle the soil and encourage root growth.

Watering

Moisture helps establish root systems of newly planted rhizomes. Deep watering at long intervals is preferred to frequent shallow waterings. Unless the growing area is very dry, iris don’t need to be regularly watered. Over-watering is a common error.

Fertilizer

Use only a low-nitrogen fertilizer (6-10-10), bone meal or superphospate. A light application in the spring when springs bulbs such as tulips are blooming and a second light application about a month later is all the is required. Avoid the use of anything high in nitrogen. Over feeding iris with anything high in nitrogen will prevent the plant from producing blooms.

Growing Iris in Containers

Use a roomy pot with good drainage. Bearded iris need a one gallon pot or larger. Fill to one inch below the rim of the container with well-draining soil that is low in nitrogen. Plant rhizomes so that the tops of the rhizomes are exposed. Water only when the top two inches of soil are dry. Over-watering will encourage rot.   Containers can be over-wintered outdoors, but protect pots from freezing by moving into an unheated garage or other unheated, protected location when sustained daytime temperatures are below 32F or nighttime temperatures are below 25F. In climates with harsh winter weather, sink the pot into the soil and cover with mulch. Divide and transplant iris every few years or as they begin overcrowding the pot.

Iris Germanica 'Peach'

Planting

Bearded iris grow best in well-drained soil. Sloped or raised beds help ensure good drainage. Coarse sand or humus may be added to improve drainage. The ideal soil pH is 6.8 (slightly acidic). Iris do best with at least 6 hours a day of full sun. Insufficient sunlight will result in iris producing foliage, but no blooms. 

When to Plant  

For best results, iris should be planted at least six weeks before the first hard frost in your area.  Establishing a good root system before the growing season ends is imperative.         

Planting      

Plant iris so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downward into the soil. In very light soil or extremely hot climates, covering the rhizome with a light covering of soil by be used to shade the rhizome and prevent scorching. A common mistake is to plant bearded iris too deep. Ideally, the tops of the rhizomes should be visible above the soil level.  Bearded iris planted 12 to 24 inches apart will require less frequent thinning. Watering in newly planted rhizomes will help settle the soil and encourage root growth.

Watering

Moisture helps establish root systems of newly planted rhizomes. Deep watering at long intervals is preferred to frequent shallow waterings. Unless the growing area is very dry, iris don’t need to be regularly watered. Over-watering is a common error.

Fertilizer

Use only a low-nitrogen fertilizer (6-10-10), bone meal or superphospate. A light application in the spring when springs bulbs such as tulips are blooming and a second light application about a month later is all the is required. Avoid the use of anything high in nitrogen. Over feeding iris with anything high in nitrogen will prevent the plant from producing blooms.

Growing Iris in Containers

Use a roomy pot with good drainage. Bearded iris need a one gallon pot or larger. Fill to one inch below the rim of the container with well-draining soil that is low in nitrogen. Plant rhizomes so that the tops of the rhizomes are exposed. Water only when the top two inches of soil are dry. Over-watering will encourage rot.   Containers can be over-wintered outdoors, but protect pots from freezing by moving into an unheated garage or other unheated, protected location when sustained daytime temperatures are below 32F or nighttime temperatures are below 25F. In climates with harsh winter weather, sink the pot into the soil and cover with mulch. Divide and transplant iris every few years or as they begin overcrowding the pot.

Iris Germanica 'Pink'

Planting

Bearded iris grow best in well-drained soil. Sloped or raised beds help ensure good drainage. Coarse sand or humus may be added to improve drainage. The ideal soil pH is 6.8 (slightly acidic). Iris do best with at least 6 hours a day of full sun. Insufficient sunlight will result in iris producing foliage, but no blooms. 

When to Plant  

For best results, iris should be planted at least six weeks before the first hard frost in your area.  Establishing a good root system before the growing season ends is imperative.         

Planting      

Plant iris so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downward into the soil. In very light soil or extremely hot climates, covering the rhizome with a light covering of soil by be used to shade the rhizome and prevent scorching. A common mistake is to plant bearded iris too deep. Ideally, the tops of the rhizomes should be visible above the soil level.  Bearded iris planted 12 to 24 inches apart will require less frequent thinning. Watering in newly planted rhizomes will help settle the soil and encourage root growth.

Watering

Moisture helps establish root systems of newly planted rhizomes. Deep watering at long intervals is preferred to frequent shallow waterings. Unless the growing area is very dry, iris don’t need to be regularly watered. Over-watering is a common error.

Fertilizer

Use only a low-nitrogen fertilizer (6-10-10), bone meal or superphospate. A light application in the spring when springs bulbs such as tulips are blooming and a second light application about a month later is all the is required. Avoid the use of anything high in nitrogen. Over feeding iris with anything high in nitrogen will prevent the plant from producing blooms.

Growing Iris in Containers

Use a roomy pot with good drainage. Bearded iris need a one gallon pot or larger. Fill to one inch below the rim of the container with well-draining soil that is low in nitrogen. Plant rhizomes so that the tops of the rhizomes are exposed. Water only when the top two inches of soil are dry. Over-watering will encourage rot.   Containers can be over-wintered outdoors, but protect pots from freezing by moving into an unheated garage or other unheated, protected location when sustained daytime temperatures are below 32F or nighttime temperatures are below 25F. In climates with harsh winter weather, sink the pot into the soil and cover with mulch. Divide and transplant iris every few years or as they begin overcrowding the pot.

Iris Germanica 'Red'

Planting

Bearded iris grow best in well-drained soil. Sloped or raised beds help ensure good drainage. Coarse sand or humus may be added to improve drainage. The ideal soil pH is 6.8 (slightly acidic). Iris do best with at least 6 hours a day of full sun. Insufficient sunlight will result in iris producing foliage, but no blooms. 

When to Plant  

For best results, iris should be planted at least six weeks before the first hard frost in your area.  Establishing a good root system before the growing season ends is imperative.         

Planting      

Plant iris so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downward into the soil. In very light soil or extremely hot climates, covering the rhizome with a light covering of soil by be used to shade the rhizome and prevent scorching. A common mistake is to plant bearded iris too deep. Ideally, the tops of the rhizomes should be visible above the soil level.  Bearded iris planted 12 to 24 inches apart will require less frequent thinning. Watering in newly planted rhizomes will help settle the soil and encourage root growth.

Watering

Moisture helps establish root systems of newly planted rhizomes. Deep watering at long intervals is preferred to frequent shallow waterings. Unless the growing area is very dry, iris don’t need to be regularly watered. Over-watering is a common error.

Fertilizer

Use only a low-nitrogen fertilizer (6-10-10), bone meal or superphospate. A light application in the spring when springs bulbs such as tulips are blooming and a second light application about a month later is all the is required. Avoid the use of anything high in nitrogen. Over feeding iris with anything high in nitrogen will prevent the plant from producing blooms.

Growing Iris in Containers

Use a roomy pot with good drainage. Bearded iris need a one gallon pot or larger. Fill to one inch below the rim of the container with well-draining soil that is low in nitrogen. Plant rhizomes so that the tops of the rhizomes are exposed. Water only when the top two inches of soil are dry. Over-watering will encourage rot.   Containers can be over-wintered outdoors, but protect pots from freezing by moving into an unheated garage or other unheated, protected location when sustained daytime temperatures are below 32F or nighttime temperatures are below 25F. In climates with harsh winter weather, sink the pot into the soil and cover with mulch. Divide and transplant iris every few years or as they begin overcrowding the pot.

Iris Germanica 'White'

Planting

Bearded iris grow best in well-drained soil. Sloped or raised beds help ensure good drainage. Coarse sand or humus may be added to improve drainage. The ideal soil pH is 6.8 (slightly acidic). Iris do best with at least 6 hours a day of full sun. Insufficient sunlight will result in iris producing foliage, but no blooms. 

When to Plant  

For best results, iris should be planted at least six weeks before the first hard frost in your area.  Establishing a good root system before the growing season ends is imperative.         

Planting      

Plant iris so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downward into the soil. In very light soil or extremely hot climates, covering the rhizome with a light covering of soil by be used to shade the rhizome and prevent scorching. A common mistake is to plant bearded iris too deep. Ideally, the tops of the rhizomes should be visible above the soil level.  Bearded iris planted 12 to 24 inches apart will require less frequent thinning. Watering in newly planted rhizomes will help settle the soil and encourage root growth.

Watering

Moisture helps establish root systems of newly planted rhizomes. Deep watering at long intervals is preferred to frequent shallow waterings. Unless the growing area is very dry, iris don’t need to be regularly watered. Over-watering is a common error.

Fertilizer

Use only a low-nitrogen fertilizer (6-10-10), bone meal or superphospate. A light application in the spring when springs bulbs such as tulips are blooming and a second light application about a month later is all the is required. Avoid the use of anything high in nitrogen. Over feeding iris with anything high in nitrogen will prevent the plant from producing blooms.

Growing Iris in Containers

Use a roomy pot with good drainage. Bearded iris need a one gallon pot or larger. Fill to one inch below the rim of the container with well-draining soil that is low in nitrogen. Plant rhizomes so that the tops of the rhizomes are exposed. Water only when the top two inches of soil are dry. Over-watering will encourage rot.   Containers can be over-wintered outdoors, but protect pots from freezing by moving into an unheated garage or other unheated, protected location when sustained daytime temperatures are below 32F or nighttime temperatures are below 25F. In climates with harsh winter weather, sink the pot into the soil and cover with mulch. Divide and transplant iris every few years or as they begin overcrowding the pot.

Iris Germanica 'Yellow'

Planting

Bearded iris grow best in well-drained soil. Sloped or raised beds help ensure good drainage. Coarse sand or humus may be added to improve drainage. The ideal soil pH is 6.8 (slightly acidic). Iris do best with at least 6 hours a day of full sun. Insufficient sunlight will result in iris producing foliage, but no blooms. 

When to Plant  

For best results, iris should be planted at least six weeks before the first hard frost in your area.  Establishing a good root system before the growing season ends is imperative.         

Planting      

Plant iris so the tops of the rhizomes are exposed and the roots are spread out facing downward into the soil. In very light soil or extremely hot climates, covering the rhizome with a light covering of soil by be used to shade the rhizome and prevent scorching. A common mistake is to plant bearded iris too deep. Ideally, the tops of the rhizomes should be visible above the soil level.  Bearded iris planted 12 to 24 inches apart will require less frequent thinning. Watering in newly planted rhizomes will help settle the soil and encourage root growth.

Watering

Moisture helps establish root systems of newly planted rhizomes. Deep watering at long intervals is preferred to frequent shallow waterings. Unless the growing area is very dry, iris don’t need to be regularly watered. Over-watering is a common error.

Fertilizer

Use only a low-nitrogen fertilizer (6-10-10), bone meal or superphospate. A light application in the spring when springs bulbs such as tulips are blooming and a second light application about a month later is all the is required. Avoid the use of anything high in nitrogen. Over feeding iris with anything high in nitrogen will prevent the plant from producing blooms.

Growing Iris in Containers

Use a roomy pot with good drainage. Bearded iris need a one gallon pot or larger. Fill to one inch below the rim of the container with well-draining soil that is low in nitrogen. Plant rhizomes so that the tops of the rhizomes are exposed. Water only when the top two inches of soil are dry. Over-watering will encourage rot.   Containers can be over-wintered outdoors, but protect pots from freezing by moving into an unheated garage or other unheated, protected location when sustained daytime temperatures are below 32F or nighttime temperatures are below 25F. In climates with harsh winter weather, sink the pot into the soil and cover with mulch. Divide and transplant iris every few years or as they begin overcrowding the pot.

Iris Specie 'Danfordiae'

Storage After Arrival

Storing iris is not advised. They should be planted as soon as possible. If they have to be stored, they should be kept in a cool area with good air circulation.

Soil

Best grown in rich soil, evenly moist areas. Tolerates summer drought but should be kept well-watered during times of growth.

Planting

Plant bulbs 5 inches deep, spaced 1 inch apart. 

Light

Grow in full sun to part shade. 

Iris Specie 'Harmony'

Storage After Arrival

Storing iris is not advised. They should be planted as soon as possible. If they have to be stored, they should be kept in a cool area with good air circulation.

Soil

Best grown in rich soil, evenly moist areas. Tolerates summer drought but should be kept well-watered during times of growth.

Planting

Plant bulbs 5 inches deep, spaced 1 inch apart. 

Light

Grow in full sun to part shade. 

Iris Specie 'Katharine Hodgkin'

Storage After Arrival

Storing iris is not advised. They should be planted as soon as possible. If they have to be stored, they should be kept in a cool area with good air circulation.

Soil

Best grown in rich soil, evenly moist areas. Tolerates summer drought but should be kept well-watered during times of growth.

Planting

Plant bulbs 5 inches deep, spaced 1 inch apart. 

Light

Grow in full sun to part shade. 

Leucojum Aestivum 'Gr. Giant'

Lycoris 'Aurea'

Planting

Plant with the neck of the bulb exposed, 6-12 inches apart. Will naturalizze easily. If planting in a container, choose a large vessel to accomodate extensive roots.

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained, rich soil. Does well in areas with regular water nearby such as near a stream bank. Soil can be dry when plant is dormant.

Sun

Plant in full sun to part shade, but flowers best in part shade.

Lycoris 'Radiata'

Planting

Plant with the neck of the bulb exposed, 6-12 inches apart. Will naturalizze easily. If planting in a container, choose a large vessel to accomodate extensive roots.

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained, rich soil. Does well in areas with regular water nearby such as near a stream bank. Soil can be dry when plant is dormant.

Sun

Plant in full sun to part shade, but flowers best in part shade.

Lycoris 'Squamigera'

Planting

Plant with the neck of the bulb exposed, 6-12 inches apart. Will naturalizze easily. If planting in a container, choose a large vessel to accomodate extensive roots.

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained, rich soil. Does well in areas with regular water nearby such as near a stream bank. Soil can be dry when plant is dormant.

Sun

Plant in full sun to part shade, but flowers best in part shade.

Muscari 'Album'

Planting

Plant in fall, 3 inches deep and 3 inches apart. Plants will naturalize over time.

Forcing

Can also be forced in pots for indoor enjoyment. Place in pot filled loosely with potting mix, setting bulbs side by side but not touching. Leaving the top 1/3 of the bulbs exposed, cover loosely wtih soil. Water and store in a cool, dark location for 10 to 12 weeks. Keep soil most but not wet. When shoots emerge, gradually move toward an indoor, sunny location, turning every couple days for even growth.

Soil

Prefers well-drained medium moisture soil. Keep moist in spring, but reduce water when foliage begins to die back. 

Sun

Prefers full sun to part shade. Plant is more vigorous in full sun, but blooms last longer in part shade.

Muscari 'Armeniacum'

Planting

Plant in fall, 3 inches deep and 3 inches apart. Plants will naturalize over time.

Forcing

Can also be forced in pots for indoor enjoyment. Place in pot filled loosely with potting mix, setting bulbs side by side but not touching. Leaving the top 1/3 of the bulbs exposed, cover loosely wtih soil. Water and store in a cool, dark location for 10 to 12 weeks. Keep soil most but not wet. When shoots emerge, gradually move toward an indoor, sunny location, turning every couple days for even growth.

Soil

Prefers well-drained medium moisture soil. Keep moist in spring, but reduce water when foliage begins to die back. 

Sun

Prefers full sun to part shade. Plant is more vigorous in full sun, but blooms last longer in part shade.

Muscari 'Grape Ice'

Planting

Plant in fall, 3 inches deep and 3 inches apart. Plants will naturalize over time.

Forcing

Can also be forced in pots for indoor enjoyment. Place in pot filled loosely with potting mix, setting bulbs side by side but not touching. Leaving the top 1/3 of the bulbs exposed, cover loosely wtih soil. Water and store in a cool, dark location for 10 to 12 weeks. Keep soil most but not wet. When shoots emerge, gradually move toward an indoor, sunny location, turning every couple days for even growth.

Soil

Prefers well-drained medium moisture soil. Keep moist in spring, but reduce water when foliage begins to die back. 

Sun

Prefers full sun to part shade. Plant is more vigorous in full sun, but blooms last longer in part shade.

Muscari 'Mount Hood'

Planting

Plant in fall, 3 inches deep and 3 inches apart. Plants will naturalize over time.

Forcing

Can also be forced in pots for indoor enjoyment. Place in pot filled loosely with potting mix, setting bulbs side by side but not touching. Leaving the top 1/3 of the bulbs exposed, cover loosely wtih soil. Water and store in a cool, dark location for 10 to 12 weeks. Keep soil most but not wet. When shoots emerge, gradually move toward an indoor, sunny location, turning every couple days for even growth.

Soil

Prefers well-drained medium moisture soil. Keep moist in spring, but reduce water when foliage begins to die back. 

Sun

Prefers full sun to part shade. Plant is more vigorous in full sun, but blooms last longer in part shade.

Muscari 'Pink Sunrise'

Planting

Plant in fall, 3 inches deep and 3 inches apart. Plants will naturalize over time.

Forcing

Can also be forced in pots for indoor enjoyment. Place in pot filled loosely with potting mix, setting bulbs side by side but not touching. Leaving the top 1/3 of the bulbs exposed, cover loosely wtih soil. Water and store in a cool, dark location for 10 to 12 weeks. Keep soil most but not wet. When shoots emerge, gradually move toward an indoor, sunny location, turning every couple days for even growth.

Soil

Prefers well-drained medium moisture soil. Keep moist in spring, but reduce water when foliage begins to die back. 

Sun

Prefers full sun to part shade. Plant is more vigorous in full sun, but blooms last longer in part shade.

Narcissi 'Galilee'

FOR POT OR CUT FORCING

Storage after arrival 

Since the bulbs are treated they can only be stored for a few days at 63°F under well ventilated conditions.                                 

Planting/Forcing                   

Grow plants pot to pot on the bench.  Use a well drained, pH 6-7 sterilized soil.  Plant: 3 bulbs in a 5" pot; 4-5 bulbs in a 6" pot; 7-9 bulbs in an 8" pot. Forcing time is generally 3-6 weeks depending on time of planting.                                                                                                                                      

Watering, Fertilizer, Light Requirements                             

Keep planting medium moist but do not over water. Fertilization is neither harmful nor is it required for paperwhites in a greenhouse. Use a medium light (5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse that is well ventilated.                                                                                                                    

Temperature

Use 60-63°F night temperatures. Lower temperatures can be used but the plant will take longer to reach market stage.                                            

Height Control for Pots

In order to reduce excessive elongation of the flower stalk and leaves of "Ziva" the plants can be sprayed to run off with 2000 ethephon (Florel) when the shoots are 4-5" long. A 2000 ppm Florel solution is one pint in 2.5 gallons and this treats about 500 6" pots. It is important that the foliage be dry at the time of treatment. Also, do not wet the foliage for 12 hours after treatment - late afternoon is the best time to spray. Treatment can delay flowering by 2-4 days.                                                                                                        

Marketing, Harvesting and Storage                       

Forcers - the plants should be marketed with the shoots 8-10" tall and the flowers are visible. Do not wait until they begin to show color.

Narcissi 'Inbal'

FOR POT OR CUT FORCING

Storage after arrival 

Since the bulbs are treated they can only be stored for a few days at 63°F under well ventilated conditions.                                 

Planting/Forcing                   

Grow plants pot to pot on the bench.  Use a well drained, pH 6-7 sterilized soil.  Plant: 3 bulbs in a 5" pot; 4-5 bulbs in a 6" pot; 7-9 bulbs in an 8" pot. Forcing time is generally 3-6 weeks depending on time of planting.                                                                                                                                      

Watering, Fertilizer, Light Requirements                             

Keep planting medium moist but do not over water. Fertilization is neither harmful nor is it required for paperwhites in a greenhouse. Use a medium light (5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse that is well ventilated.                                                                                                                    

Temperature

Use 60-63°F night temperatures. Lower temperatures can be used but the plant will take longer to reach market stage.                                            

Height Control for Pots

In order to reduce excessive elongation of the flower stalk and leaves of "Ziva" the plants can be sprayed to run off with 2000 ethephon (Florel) when the shoots are 4-5" long. A 2000 ppm Florel solution is one pint in 2.5 gallons and this treats about 500 6" pots. It is important that the foliage be dry at the time of treatment. Also, do not wet the foliage for 12 hours after treatment - late afternoon is the best time to spray. Treatment can delay flowering by 2-4 days.                                                                                                        

Marketing, Harvesting and Storage                       

Forcers - the plants should be marketed with the shoots 8-10" tall and the flowers are visible. Do not wait until they begin to show color.

Narcissi 'Nir'

FOR POT OR CUT FORCING

Storage after arrival 

Since the bulbs are treated they can only be stored for a few days at 63°F under well ventilated conditions.                                 

Planting/Forcing                   

Grow plants pot to pot on the bench.  Use a well drained, pH 6-7 sterilized soil.  Plant: 3 bulbs in a 5" pot; 4-5 bulbs in a 6" pot; 7-9 bulbs in an 8" pot. Forcing time is generally 3-6 weeks depending on time of planting.                                                                                                                                      

Watering, Fertilizer, Light Requirements                             

Keep planting medium moist but do not over water. Fertilization is neither harmful nor is it required for paperwhites in a greenhouse. Use a medium light (5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse that is well ventilated.                                                                                                                    

Temperature

Use 60-63°F night temperatures. Lower temperatures can be used but the plant will take longer to reach market stage.                                            

Height Control for Pots

In order to reduce excessive elongation of the flower stalk and leaves of "Ziva" the plants can be sprayed to run off with 2000 ethephon (Florel) when the shoots are 4-5" long. A 2000 ppm Florel solution is one pint in 2.5 gallons and this treats about 500 6" pots. It is important that the foliage be dry at the time of treatment. Also, do not wet the foliage for 12 hours after treatment - late afternoon is the best time to spray. Treatment can delay flowering by 2-4 days.                                                                                                        

Marketing, Harvesting and Storage                       

Forcers - the plants should be marketed with the shoots 8-10" tall and the flowers are visible. Do not wait until they begin to show color.

Narcissi 'Wintersun'

FOR POT OR CUT FORCING

Storage after arrival 

Since the bulbs are treated they can only be stored for a few days at 63°F under well ventilated conditions.                                 

Planting/Forcing                   

Grow plants pot to pot on the bench.  Use a well drained, pH 6-7 sterilized soil.  Plant: 3 bulbs in a 5" pot; 4-5 bulbs in a 6" pot; 7-9 bulbs in an 8" pot. Forcing time is generally 3-6 weeks depending on time of planting.                                                                                                                                      

Watering, Fertilizer, Light Requirements                             

Keep planting medium moist but do not over water. Fertilization is neither harmful nor is it required for paperwhites in a greenhouse. Use a medium light (5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse that is well ventilated.                                                                                                                    

Temperature

Use 60-63°F night temperatures. Lower temperatures can be used but the plant will take longer to reach market stage.                                            

Height Control for Pots

In order to reduce excessive elongation of the flower stalk and leaves of "Ziva" the plants can be sprayed to run off with 2000 ethephon (Florel) when the shoots are 4-5" long. A 2000 ppm Florel solution is one pint in 2.5 gallons and this treats about 500 6" pots. It is important that the foliage be dry at the time of treatment. Also, do not wet the foliage for 12 hours after treatment - late afternoon is the best time to spray. Treatment can delay flowering by 2-4 days.                                                                                                        

Marketing, Harvesting and Storage                       

Forcers - the plants should be marketed with the shoots 8-10" tall and the flowers are visible. Do not wait until they begin to show color.

Narcissi 'Ziva'

FOR POT OR CUT FORCING

Storage after arrival 

Since the bulbs are treated they can only be stored for a few days at 63°F under well ventilated conditions.                                 

Planting/Forcing                   

Grow plants pot to pot on the bench.  Use a well drained, pH 6-7 sterilized soil.  Plant: 3 bulbs in a 5" pot; 4-5 bulbs in a 6" pot; 7-9 bulbs in an 8" pot. Forcing time is generally 3-6 weeks depending on time of planting.                                                                                                                                      

Watering, Fertilizer, Light Requirements                             

Keep planting medium moist but do not over water. Fertilization is neither harmful nor is it required for paperwhites in a greenhouse. Use a medium light (5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse that is well ventilated.                                                                                                                    

Temperature

Use 60-63°F night temperatures. Lower temperatures can be used but the plant will take longer to reach market stage.                                            

Height Control for Pots

In order to reduce excessive elongation of the flower stalk and leaves of "Ziva" the plants can be sprayed to run off with 2000 ethephon (Florel) when the shoots are 4-5" long. A 2000 ppm Florel solution is one pint in 2.5 gallons and this treats about 500 6" pots. It is important that the foliage be dry at the time of treatment. Also, do not wet the foliage for 12 hours after treatment - late afternoon is the best time to spray. Treatment can delay flowering by 2-4 days.                                                                                                        

Marketing, Harvesting and Storage                       

Forcers - the plants should be marketed with the shoots 8-10" tall and the flowers are visible. Do not wait until they begin to show color.

Ornithogalum 'Milky Way'

Planting

Plant onion sets directly into the ground, 1 to 2 inches deep, 2 to 3 inches apart. Once growing starts, thin to a 3 to 4 inch spacing. Thinned onions are tender and green - great to use as green onions.

Soil

Prefers, loose, well-drained, fertile soil, with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8.

Light

Requires full sun.

Care

Onions will benefit from 3 fertilizer applications in the growing season - one 40 to 60 days after planting, one mid-season, and one 4 weeks before harvest.

Harvest/Storage

Harvest when tops are wilted. Cure after harvest by laying out to dry in a shaded location for 2 to 4 weeks, until the outer skin is papery thin. Store in a cool (32 to 40 degrees), dry area in well-ventilated containers. 

Oxalis Regnelli 'Fanny'

Storage After Arrival

Before planting, rhizomes can be stored up to 4 weeks at 40-50⁰F. Be sure to keep them covered so they do not dry out.

Planting

Use a well drained, sterilized planting medium. Ideal pH should be 6.5 and no lower. Plant 3 rhizomes per 4" pot; 4 rhizomes per 5" pot.
Lay the corms (roots) flat and cover with 1/2" of soil medium. Fafard #2 and Metro Mix 350 are the best suited soils.
Avoid any soil which contains bark. Can be placed pot to pot when grown on benches until leaves start, then space 8" on center.

Watering

Water the medium thoroughly, then only water the medium when it becomes dry and/or the plants begin to grow vigorously. DO NOT OVERWATER.

Fertilizer

Because oxalis grow fast, they need to have sufficient fertilizer. Use a complete NPK fertilizer on a weekly basis once the plants begin to
grow vigorously. Either 200 ppm of 20-20-20 or 14-14-14 Osmocote can be used. If any chlorosis begins to appear in the oldest leaves,
use a micronutrient foliage spray. If the foliage is yellowing this could be a nitrogen deficiency problem.

Light Requirements

Use a medium light (2500-5000 ft. candle) intensity greenhouse that is well ventilated.

Temperature

In order to assure proper germination, start Regnelli White at 68-75⁰F - Triangularis & Fanny at 72-78⁰F. The plants grow well in full sun or light shade at temperatures between 70-75⁰F. If grown at lower than 65⁰F or higher than 85⁰F the plants may suffer. If flowers bloom down in the foliage, the plant has probably been grown with too much shade. Once the plants show vigorous growth the temperature may be lowered to 65⁰F.

Height Control for Pots

Height control - Bonzi drenches proved to be the most effective of all treatments for suppressing plant height in regnelli and triangularis. Sumagic drenches of 0.10 mg/pot were as effective as the Bonzi treatments in reducing the height of regnelli pink. The other concentrations of Sumagic did reduce the height in both varieties, but their effects were not as noticeable as were the Bonzi treatments. It was also determined that A'Rest should not be used on these species due to its cost and inactivity. Oxalis growers can use Bonzi drenches in the range of 0.05 to 0.1 mg/4 1/2" pot to "stop" further growth once a desired height is reached. Early drenching of Bonzi is to be avoided since this would probably cause severe stunting.

Insects

Oxalis are almost disease free, but will attract insects in warmer temperatures. The following product is advised for spiders - Pentac 50
wettable powder - 8 ounces per 100 gallons of water, 2 applications per week for two weeks.

Marketing

Plants are ready to market when foliage is fully expanded. It is not necessary to have flowers present.