Planting Bulbs in Early Spring
Begonia
Plant: Feb-May indoors
June outdoors
Height: 6ins.-18ins.
Flowering: July-October
Plant out when the danger of frost has passed. Keep plants
out of direct sunlight. Available in a wide range of brilliant
colours.
DAHLIA
Plant: March-May indoors
June outdoors
Height: 10ins-41/2ft.
Flowering: July-October
Plant out when the danger of frost has passed, in an open
sunny position. Available in many varieties, flower shapes
and colours.
GLOXINIA
Plant: Jan-March
Indoors only
Height: 6ins-12ins.
Flowering: July-September
Only suitable for growing indoors. Protect from sun, keep
warm and moist in fine peaty soil.
LILY
Plant: Feb-June
Height: 18ins-4ft.
Flowering: June-September
A great many varieties are available, from those which like
full sun to those which prefer partial shade. For details,
a good book on the subject is recommended.
ANEMONE
Plant: Oct-April
Height: 10ins-12ins.
Flowering: May-July
These prefer a sunny or lightlyshaded position, and welldrained
soil. Varieties range from white to blue or red, and can be
single or double blooms.
NERINE
Plant: March-May
Height: 18ins-24ins.
Flowering: September-October
Usually rose or deep pink.
Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Keep moist
when growing.
Shopping List
Bone Meal, Peat, Bulbs of your choice, Bulb planter, Labels.
