Return to the Georgia Gardener Forum | Post a Follow-Up

 o
Storing bulbs for the winter

Posted by jrmstar 7 Rome (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 3, 09 at 7:00

I am in the process of rejuvenating several of my flower beds. As part of the process I have unearthed all of the bulbs which were in them... lillies, hyacinth, etc, no tulips or daffodils. I believe that I have read somewhere that I can store them for the winter in a plastic container with either sand, sawdust, or perlite. Is that correct? Any better way of doing it? Should I just go ahead and replant them after I have re-amended the soil in the beds? I guess I need to replant the hyacinth now, but what about the lillies and allium?


Follow-Up Postings:

 o
RE: Storing bulbs for the winter

For hardy bulbs like these, I think it is best to replant them now rather than attempt to store them. And if I did store them, I would not do it in a plastic box where moisture could be held - I have stored cannas in cardboard boxes with the rhizomes wrapped loosely in newspaper.

But you are fine to replant them after your work and be done with it.


 o Post a Follow-Up

Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum.

    If you are a member, please log in.

    If you aren't yet a member, join now!


Return to the Georgia Gardener Forum

Instructions

  • You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
  • Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
  • After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
  • It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
  • HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
  • No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
  • If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
  • If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.



 
Click here to learn more about in-text links on this page.