Questions? Call us Toll-Free at: 877.309.7333 Examples of Popular Bulbs in Full Bloom: Gladiolus Dahlia Crocosmia Spring Bulbs Canna Lily Gloriosa Lily Begonia Our Guarantee: Top-quality seeds, bulbs and perennial plants are all we sell. They are the very freshest and finest available anywhere and we work with our growers and importers to ensure that you receive products that will bring you back to American Meadows year after year. If any American Meadows product fails to grow, just let us know any time within one year of delivery. We will hap- pily replace it without charge, or refund your money, whichever you pre- fer. For over 25 years, we have guaranteed our products and we stand by our commitment to provide you with the highest quality gardening prod- ucts available anywhere. If you have any questions or concerns please: Call us Toll-Free: 877.309.7333 or Email: [email protected] Questions? Call us Toll-Free at: 877.309.7333 www.AmericanMeadows.com Introduction: Planting Chart Your bulbs should be opened right away and checked to be sure they are all Flower Depth Spacing Sun Height Zones* firm. Healthy bulbs are firm without any soft or mushy spots. If you have any bulbs that are mushy or soft, please contact us immediately for a free replace- Anemone (Windflower) 3-5” 1-3” 4-12” 5-9 ment. Babiana stricta (Baboon flower) 2-3” 1” 6-12” 4-10 Spring bulbs, including popular varieties such as gladiolus and dahlias, are Begonia ** 4-6” 10-12” 8-10 planted in the spring and bloom in the summer. Most of these bulbs are tropi- Caladium 2” 3-5” 12-18” 10 cal and require warm weather to be planted. There must not be any danger of frost and your ground temperature must have reached 55 degrees Fahrenheit Canna lily 4-6” 12” 12-32” 7-10 before planting. Colocasia (Elephant ear) 6” 24-36” 48-60” 8-10 Spring bulbs in colder climates (Zones 1-7. See Planting Basics): Crinum lily (River lily) 1-2” 12” 24-36” 6-10 Most spring planted bulbs are tropical in origin and will need to be protected Crocosmia 5-8” 2-3” 18-36” 5-9 from frost during the fall and winter. See the cart to the right for details. You can either dig them up out of the ground and store in cardboard boxes filled Dahlia 5” 12” 24-40” 8-10 with peat moss or sawdust, or if planted in pots, just bring the pots indoors. Eremurus bungei (Foxtail lily) 5” 10-12” 60-80” 5-8 Spring bulbs in warmer climates (Zones 8-11. See Planting Basics): Eucomis (Pineapple lily) 3-4” 2-4” 16-24” 8-10 Most spring planted bulbs are tropical in origin and do very well in the warmer regions of the USA. For these warmer zones without frost these bulbs are per- Gladiolus (standard) 6-8” 3-5” 36-60” 8-10 ennials and can be left in the ground year round. If you experience light frost Gladiolus (peacock orchid) 3” 1-2” 18-24 8-10 once or twice a year you can leave the bulbs in the ground and protect them with mulch during the winter. Gloriosa lily (Fire lily) 2-3” 12” 72” 8-10 Hymenocallis (Peruvian daffodil) 2-3” 3-5” 3-6” 10 Planting basics: See the planting chart (right) for specific planting information for each variety. Ixia (Corn lily) 2-3” .5-1” 12-16” 9-10 Bulbs should be planted with the pointed side up. If you are unsure which end Leucocoryne Andes (Glory of the sun) 2-3” 1” 20-22” 8-10 is pointed, plant bulbs on their side. You may choose to fertilize bulbs, but it is not required. When filling the hole, moderately compress the soil but do not Mirabilis jalapa (Four o’clocks) 2-3” 1-2” 20-24” 3-10 pack. If you choose, you may add compost or outdoor planting soil for optimal Montbretia 2-3” 2-3” 18-24” 9-10 results. Nerine lily 2-3” 3-6” 18-24” 9-10 To find your hardiness zone visit our Web site AmericanMeadows.com/USDAZoneMap.aspx Oxalis (Shamrock) 2-3” 1-2” 4-12” 6-10 Ranunculus (Persian buttercups) 2-3” 3-6” 12-18” 8-10 Aftercare: When the flowers have completed blooming, cut the flower head off, but do not Sparaxis (Harlequin flower) 2-3” 1-2” 10-12” 8-10 cut the leaves. The bulb will use the leaves to gather nutrients from the sun Sprekelia (Red Aztec lily) 2-3” 2-3” 12-18” 9-10 and the leaves should be left alone until they turn yellow or brown. Once this happens, cut the leaves to ground level. See the “learn more” section of our Tigridia (Mexican shell flower) 2-3” 1-2” 12-18” 9-10 Web site for more information. Triteleia (Brodiaea) 2-3” .5-1” 12-18” 7-10 Guide to Sun: Zantedeschia (Calla lily) ** 4-6” 14-20” 7-10 Zephyranthes (Rain lily) 2-3” 1-2” 6-10” 7-10 Full: averaging 6 or more hours of sun per day *These zones are where the bulbs are winter hardy and considered perennials. For Partial: averaging 4-6 hours of sun per day other zones, see over-wintering instructions to the left. Shade: less than 4 hours of sun per day ** Plant so the top of the bulb is exposed. .