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10 Best Summer-Blooming Bulbs

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Marie Iannotti

Marie Iannotti

Marie Iannotti is a life-long gardener and a veteran Master Gardener with nearly three decades of experience. She's also an author of three gardening books, a plant photographer, public speaker, and a former Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulture Educator. Marie's garden writing has been featured in newspapers and magazines nationwide and she has been interviewed for Martha Stewart Radio, National Public Radio, and numerous articles.

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Updated on 03/18/22

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Kathleen Miller

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Kathleen Miller is a highly-regarded Master Gardener and Horticulturist who shares her knowledge of sustainable living, organic gardening, farming, and landscape design. She founded Gaia's Farm and Gardens, a working sustainable permaculture farm, and writes for Gaia Grows, a local newspaper column.  She has over 30 years of experience in gardening and sustainable farming.

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We often think of planting bulbs for spring color, but there are many summer-flowering bulbs that can add color to the garden. Most summer bulbs are semitropical perennial plants. It's more common to see these flowers in warm climates, where most of the bulbs can be left in the ground all year. But even gardeners in cool climates can enjoy summer-blooming bulbs. While they're often not hardy enough to leave in the ground year-round, they can either be grown as annual plants or dug out of the ground and stored for winter. Here are 10 summer-blooming bulbs that are worth adding to your garden.

Tip

Most summer-blooming bulbs need to be planted in warm, well-draining soil. If you want to give your bulbs a head start, you can pot them indoors around a month or two before your outdoor weather meets their growing conditions. Then, bring them outside to continue growing in the pot, or transplant them into your garden. 

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Add beauty to your summer garden with these bulbs to plant in spring By Janet Loughrey, Garden Writer & Photographer

Gardeners usually think about bulbs for spring color in the landscape, but there are many bulbs that provide summer interest as well. Most summer flower bulbs and foliage bulbs are tropical in origin and need warmer conditions to thrive.

Summer-blooming bulbs can be planted in beds, borders, containers, or hanging baskets. They come in different forms, including true bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers. Here are some of the best bulbs to plant in spring for summer flowers:

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SUMMER BULBS

'Royal Sunset' Asiatic lily. Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

ASIATIC LILY (

Lilium hybrids)

Zones: 3-8/> Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom time: Early to mid-summer
Height/Spread: 1 to 5 feet tall, 1 to 2 feet wide
Uses: Grow in a mixed border in combination with peonies, roses, and daylilies, plant by themselves in a container or in combination with other plants.

This hardy easy-care lily is one of the earliest to bloom. Unscented flowers come in a wide range of colors and patterns. Lilies are highly toxic to cats.

Learn more about growing lilies.

Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

BEGONIA (Tuberosa group)

Zones: 9-11/> Exposure: Partial to full shade
Bloom time: Mid-summer to fall
Height/Spread: Bushy or trailing habit; 6 to 18 inches tall, 12 to 18 inches wide
Uses: Suitable for containers, hanging baskets or window boxes. Can also be used as a bedding plant.

Light up a deeply shaded area with large rose-like blooms that occur in bright hues of yellow, orange, red, pink, and white. Flowers bloom nonstop and need no deadheading. Allow this tropical heat lover to dry out slightly between waterings and provide good drainage to prevent tuber rot. Treat as an annual or store the fleshy tubers indoors over winter.

Learn more about growing begonias.

Heart to Heart® Dawn to Dusk™ caladium. Photo by: Proven Winners.

CALADIUM (

Caladium bicolor)

Zones: 9-11/> Exposure: Partial to full shade
Bloom time: Flowers are insignificant or non-existent
Height/Spread: Upright spreading habit; 12 to 24 inches tall, 8 to 24 inches wide
Uses: Caladiums do well in containers and window boxes and can be treated as a houseplant, though plants go dormant in winter.

This heat-loving tropical is grown for its heart-shaped foliage in an array of colors and patterns. Caladiums are grown as an annual in all but the warmest regions. Plant in a shady area by itself or in combination with other shade lovers such as ferns, impatiens, or wishbone flower. Leaves will burn if placed in full sun. Bulbs can be overwintered indoors for planting the following spring.

Learn more about growing caladiums.

Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

CALLA LILY (

Zantedeschia spp.)

Zones: 8-10/> Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom time: Early to late summer, depending on the variety
Height/Spread: Upright habit; 2 to 3 feet tall, 1 to 2 feet wide
Uses: Grow in a container on a patio or deck, or place at the front of a border to enjoy the blooms up close.

Calla lilies are grown for the elegant showy inflorescence and broad green or speckled foliage. A favorite of florists, calla lilies come in an array of colors and are produced from rhizomes or tubers. Bulbs can be overwintered indoors to replant the following spring.

Learn more about growing calla lilies.

'Cleopatra' canna lily. Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

CANNA LILY (

Canna spp.)

Zones: 7-11/> Exposure: Full sun
Bloom time: Mid-summer to fall
Height/Spread: Upright spreading habit; 1-1/2 to 8 feet tall, 1-1/2 to 6 feet wide
Uses: Grow in a mixed border or container, or mass in a bed.

Not a true lily, cannas are produced from rhizomes and are related to bananas and flowering ginger. The bold foliage with striking patterns and colors lends a tropical feel to the landscape. Flowers occur in hues of red, pink, coral, white, yellow, and orange. Rhizomes can be left in the ground in warmer regions. In colder areas, bring pots inside or lift rhizomes to store indoors.

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'. Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

CROCOSMIA (

Crocosmia cultivars and hybrids)

Zones: 5-9/> Exposure: Blooms best in full sun, but can take some partial shade
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Height/Spread: Upright spreading habit; 1-1/2 to 4 feet tall, 1 to 2 feet wide
Uses: Grow in a mixed border; smaller forms can be grown in containers. Flowers are especially attractive to hummingbirds.

Also known as montbretia, this iris relative produces strappy foliage and stately flower spikes in sunset hues of red, orange, yellow, and coral. The small rounded corms can be left in the ground in warmer climates or dug and stored over winter. Plants need good drainage.

Learn more about growing crocosmia flowers.

Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

DAHLIA (

Dahlia cultivars)

Zones: 7-10/> Exposure: Full sun
Bloom time: Mid-summer to frost
Height/Spread: Upright bushy habit; 1 to 6 feet tall, 1 to 3 feet wide
Uses: Use in garden beds or large containers. Excellent for flower arrangements.

One of the most beloved summer flowers, this Mexican native comes in an endless array of flower colors, forms, and sizes—from 2-inch pompons to giant 10-inch dinnerplates. Plant size ranges from dwarf border types to taller forms. Tubers can be left in the ground in warmer climates or lifted and stored over winter. Plants need good drainage and moderate water.

Learn more about growing dahlias.

Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

ELEPHANT EAR (

Colocasia esculenta)

Zones: 8-11/> Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom time: Flowers are rare or non-existent
Height/Spread: Upright vase shaped; 3 to 8 feet tall and wide
Uses: This water lover can be placed alongside a pond or stream, in a garden bed or container.

This tropical perennial is grown for the giant heart-shaped leaves that can reach 2 feet across. Also known as taro, the foliage occurs in colors of green, purple, or nearly black, some with speckled or lined patterns. The large bulbs can be left in the ground in warmer climates or dug and stored indoors over winter.

Learn more about growing elephant ear plants.

Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

GLADIOLUS (

Gladiolus spp. and cultivars)

Zones: 8-10/> Exposure: Full sun
Bloom time: Early summer to frost
Height/Spread: Upright narrow habit; 2 to 5 feet tall, up to 1 foot wide
Uses: A longtime staple of cutting gardens. Plant in a border or long rows. Hummingbirds and butterflies love them.

This classic summer bulb has tall flower spikes that produce a succession of trumpet-shaped flowers in nearly every color imaginable. Plant in rich, well-draining soil; taller varieties may need staking. In Zone 7 or colder, dig the corms in fall and replant the following spring.

Learn more about growing gladiolus.

Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

GLORIOSA LILY (

Gloriosa superba)

Zones: 8-10/> Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Height/Spread: Vining habit; 5 to 8 feet tall, 1 to 3 feet wide
Uses: Grow in the ground or containers and combine with other vining plants on a trellis or arbor.

Elegant red, yellow, or orange lily-like flowers of this climbing vine are grown from potato-like tubers that can multiply vigorously in warmer climates. Tubers can be overwintered indoors or mulched in the ground in Zone 8 or higher.

'Grand Canyon Sunset' bearded iris. Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

IRIS (

Iris spp.)

Zones: 3-10/> Exposure: Full sun to partial shade. Plant in full sun for best bloom.
Bloom time: Mid-spring to fall
Height/Spread: Upright spreading habit; 6 to 48 inches tall, 12 to 36 inches wide
Uses: Plant in beds or borders.

A diverse group of long-lived perennials; there are hundreds of species that bloom from mid-spring to fall, depending on the type. Flowers occur in a wide range of color combinations and patterns. Bearded iris (I. germanica), which are the most common, bloom from late spring to early summer, with some varieties reblooming in late summer or fall.

Learn more about growing iris flowers.

'Brilliant Blue' Lily of the Nile. Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

LILY OF THE NILE, AFRICAN LILY (

Agapanthus spp.)

Zones: 7-11 for most varieties; others can survive Zones 5-6 with heavy mulching in winter/> Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom time: Mid-summer to early fall
Height/Spread: Upright spreading habit; 1-1/2 to 4 feet tall, 1 to 2 feet wide
Uses: Grow this carefree plant in beds or containers.

Globe-shaped clusters of florets in hues of blue, purple, or white occur on long, graceful stems. The broad strappy foliage is green or variegated. Also known as African lily, this exotic looking South African native grows and spreads through fleshy rhizomes that are easily divided to create new plants.

Learn more about growing lily of the nile plants.

Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

MEXICAN SHELL FLOWER (

Tigridia pavonia)

Zones: 8-10/> Exposure: Full sun
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Height/Spread: Upright slender habit; 1 to 2 feet tall, 5 inches wide
Uses: Plant in a bed or container.

Unusual three-petaled flowers with speckled centers come in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, white, and coral. Also called tiger flower, the flower patterns resemble tiger markings, hence the name. Each stalk produces several consecutive blooms, with individual flowers lasting one day. Corms can be dug and overwintered indoors in colder climates.

'Salmon Sunset' Oriental lily. Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

ORIENTAL LILY (

Lilium hybrids)

Zones: 6-9 for most varieties; others can survive to Zone 4 with heavy mulching in winter/> Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom time: Summer
Height/Spread: Upright habit; 2 to 6 feet tall, 6 to 24 inches wide
Uses: A favorite cut flower in the floral trade and grow well in containers.

This summer bloomer is known for its large open-faced flowers that are exceptionally fragrant. Flowers come in eye-catching patterns, with colors including pink, orange, yellow, red, and white. Plant near a patio or deck where the deep perfume can be enjoyed up close. Lilies are highly toxic to cats.

Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

PEACOCK ORCHID (

Gladiolus murielae, formerly Acidanthera bicolor)

Zones: 7-10/> Exposure: Full sun
Bloom time: Late summer
Height/Spread: Upright habit; 2 to 3 feet tall, 1 to 1-1/2 feet wide
Uses: Plant in a bed or container in clusters of 6 or more bulbs for the greatest impact.

Peacock orchid has upright sword-like foliage and fragrant orchid-like flowers that are white with a dark burgundy center. In colder regions, corms can be dug and overwintered indoors.

Photo by: Nick Pecker / Shutterstock.

PERUVIAN DAFFODIL (

Hymenocallis spp. and cultivars)

Zones: 8-10/> Exposure: Full sun
Bloom time: Mid-summer
Height/Spread: Upright habit; 18 to 24 inches tall, 8 to 10 inches wide
Uses: Naturalize in a border or mass in a container for the greatest impact. The long stems make for good cut flowers.

Also known as spider lily, the trumpet shaped flower center is surrounded by 6 spidery petals. Scented blooms are white, cream, or yellow. Plants are deer-resistant. Bulbs can be lifted and stored indoors over winter in colder regions.

'Oakhurst' pineapple lily. Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

PINEAPPLE LILY (

Eucomis spp.)

Zones: 7-10/> Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom time: Mid-summer to early fall
Height/Spread: Upright habit; 1 to 3 feet tall and 5 inches wide. Bulbs will multiply over time, with clumps reaching 2 to 3 feet wide
Uses: Grow in a mixed border in combination with other plants, or by itself in a container.

Spikes of tiny star-shaped flowers are topped with leaflike bracts resembling those of a pineapple, hence the common name. Tall flower stalks, which can be green, purple, or speckled, rise above the broad strappy foliage. Blooms occur in colors of green, purple, pink, yellow, or white. Provide good drainage. Bulbs can be lifted and stored indoors over winter in colder climates.

Photo by: theppitak / Shutterstock.

RAIN LILY (

Zehyranthes spp.)

Zones: 7-10/> Exposure: Full sun
Bloom time: Mid-summer to fall
Height/Spread: Upright spreading habit; 1 to 2 feet tall and wide
Uses: Use these diminutive plants in a rock garden, container or at the front of a border.

Also known as zephyr lily, this amaryllis relative is native to the Southeastern US, Central America, and South America. In the wild, plants will often bloom following a heavy rainfall, hence the name. Flowers occur in hues of pink, peach, orange, white, or yellow. Bulbs can be dug in fall and overwintered indoors in colder regions.

Photo by: Mark Mortin / Shutterstock.

RESURRECTION LILY (

Lycoris squamigera)

Zones: 5-9/> Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom time: Late summer to fall
Height/Spread: Upright spreading habit; 1 to 2 feet tall and wide
Uses: Because the bare stems can look stark in the landscape, naturalize in a border or meadow among other plants where the stems will be less apparent. Can also be grown in containers.

Also known as magic lily or surprise lily, this amaryllis relative is named for the clusters of showy blooms that are produced on leafless stems after the foliage dies back. Fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers are rose pink. Foliage appears in late winter, dying back by late spring before the flowers appear in summer.

'Charmed Wine' shamrock plant. Photo by: Janet Loughrey.

SHAMROCK PLANT (

Oxalis spp.)

Zones: 7-10; some varieties more cold tolerant/> Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom time: Early to late summer
Height/Spread: Mounding spreading habit; 3 to 16 inches tall, 3 to 12 inches wide
Uses: Use as border or pathway edging, or in containers.

A member of the wood sorrel family, shamrock plant is grown for the attractive triangular or heart-shaped foliage. Flowers are white, pink, yellow, or bicolored, while the showy foliage occurs in colors of green, burgundy, purple, silver, and bicolors. Grown from tender rhizomes or bulbs, some can be vigorous spreaders when grown in optimal conditions. Overwinter rhizomes indoors in colder regions.

Learn more about growing shamrock plants.

BUYING, PLANTING, AND GROWING SUMMER BULBS

When to buy summer blooming bulbs:

Summer blooming bulbs are available for sale at garden centers and online sources beginning in late winter or early spring. True lilies are sometimes also sold for fall planting. Some, such as caladium, calla lily, and tuberous begonia may also be offered as nursery-grown plants in spring.

How to choose good bulbs:

Bulbs should be firm and blemish-free.

When to plant summer bulbs:

Summer-blooming bulbs are planted in spring. Wait until conditions are warm enough to plant bulbs outdoors, as bulbs can rot if soil is too cool. Soil temperature should be at least 60 degrees or higher.

To get a jump start on the growing season, bulbs can be potted up a month or two before moving them outdoors. Leave in containers or transplant when temperatures are warm enough to plant.

Where to plant summer bulbs:

Choose the right site conditions for each variety, taking into consideration light, temperature, and soil.

How to plant summer bulbs:

Watering summer bulbs:

Provide regular water, allowing soil to dry out between watering. Some plants, such as Crocosmia, are adaptable to drier conditions, while others such as elephant ears thrive with lots of moisture.

Overwintering tender summer bulbs:

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90,000 bulbous flowers flowering in summer - photo, name and description many spring flowering bulbous plants.

But today we are going to talk about rare and yet not so popular bulbous and corm flowers that surprise with their blooming in the summer months. nine0003

CAMASSIA

Camassia is a bulbous perennial native to North America. However, it is rather unpretentious. The bulbs are ovoid, 1-5 cm in diameter, consist of a large number of brown covering scales. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, bluish-green or green, 5-6 cm long. The flowers are star-shaped, white, blue, blue or purple in color, collected in a brush of 10-15 flowers on a strong high (up to 1 m) peduncle. Flowering, depending on the region of cultivation, occurs in June - early July. After the end of flowering, the leaves begin to turn yellow, they must be carefully removed. nine0003

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Camassia is winter-hardy, the bulbs can winter in the ground (but for reliability it is better to cover them with peat with a layer of 5-10 cm or spruce branches). The bulbs can stay in one place for up to 5 years. When it's time to dig them out, dry them in a ventilated area at 20-22°C for 3 weeks. Store the bulbs at a temperature of 16-18 ° and plant in a permanent place in late September - early October at a depth of 10-15 cm.

Camassia is charming when in bloom.

It looks good in groups in flower beds, as well as on the banks of water bodies.

TIGRIDIA

Tigridia is an unusually bright showy plant native to Central and South America. The diameter of the corms is about 5 cm. Each can throw out up to 5 peduncles. You need to know about this feature of tigridia: each flower lives only one day, but since there are several of them on the peduncle, flowering lasts 15-20 days.

In the middle zone, tigridia blooms in late July - early August, in the south - in late June - early July. Flowers with a diameter of 10 cm or more, and although they do not smell, they are bright, most often variegated - yellow, orange, purple, white, with spots and dots, for which the plant was called tigridia. Stem 30-70 cm high, leaves basal, xiphoid. nine0003

Tigridia's farming practices are similar to those of gladiolus. Choose a site well lit, with loose fertile soil. Corms are planted after the end of frost to a depth of 10-12 cm at a distance of 15-20 cm from each other. You can germinate them first in a pot, and plant them in the ground in June. In case of return frosts, seedlings need to be covered.

If there is no rain for a long time, tigridia should be watered, and then the soil must be loosened. If you find diseased plants, remove them. nine0003

Reduce watering when the plant has faded. You need to dig corms no later than the beginning of October. Cut the leaves immediately, dry the corms for 3-4 weeks at a temperature of about 18 °. After that, remove the dried roots and store, sprinkling with dry peat. Store at a temperature of 2-4° - for example, on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

See also: Caring for bulbs after flowering

You can create bright spots in a flower garden from tigridia, or you can plant it as a border, on a rocky hill, near a pond. nine0003

MONTBREZIA

Montbrecia (Japanese gladiolus) is a perennial corm plant. It was bred in France by crossing Crocosmia golden and Crocosmia Potts. Its tubular bright yellow, orange-red, red flowers about 4 cm in diameter are collected in paniculate inflorescences. At the same time, 8-10 flowers are opened. Peduncles (from one corm grows 3-4) 80-100 cm high. The leaves are xiphoid, pale green. Corm size 3-4 cm.

Flowering in the conditions of the middle zone is observed from the end of July to September inclusive, in the south - in June-July.

Montbrecia is most effective when planted in groups, looks good in borders.

The cultivation of montbrecia, like that of tigridia, is similar to that of gladioli. For montbrecia, you need to take a bright place, but without the sun at noon.

Rich soils with good drainage. Plant corms in spring, at the end of April, immediately after planting gladiolus (in the south you can plant them in autumn, where mont-ch brecia winters well in open ground), to a depth of 10 cm, with a distance between corms of 12 cm. The plant does not require special care , regular top dressing and regular v, watering will help to achieve abundant flowering. nine0003

After waiting for the leaves to wither (approximately at the end of September), the corms are dug up and dried, cutting off the stems, at a temperature of 15-20 ° for 2-3 weeks. In winter, store in a ventilated room at a temperature of 4-6 °. A small amount of corms can be stored on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

FREESIA

Freesia, or freesia , is a perennial corm plant native to South Africa, therefore, in the conditions of central Russia, it is grown only in a greenhouse or in a room. But freesia is worth the effort: its flowers are unusually elegant, funnel-shaped, with a delicate pleasant aroma. On a peduncle 50-9 high0 cm, there are from 5 to 10 flowers of various colors - white, yellow, orange, red, blue, purple, two-tone. Freesia leaves are xiphoid, 15-20 cm long. Corms are small, elongated, covered with scales. In the first year, the corm is formed, in the second it gives 2-3 (up to 5) peduncles and dies.

There are many varieties of freesia, you can choose any to your taste.

Although freesia will not winter in the open ground in the middle zone, in summer it is quite capable of decorating the garden, both in a pot or flowerpot, and in a flower bed. nine0003

In the first case, in a pot with a diameter of, for example, 15 cm, 5-6 corms can be placed, deepening them by 5-7 cm. freesia will bloom in August-September.

If in regions with warm May and June corms can be immediately planted in the ground, then in the middle lane it is better not to take risks and first germinate them in a box. Pour light soil into it with a layer of only 2-3 cm, spread the bulbs and sprinkle with soil with a layer of 1 cm. Water every day (and increase the watering when sprouts appear). There must be drainage holes in the box to drain excess water! Before planting, corms can be soaked for several hours in a solution of potassium permanganate or fungicide. nine0003

Place the box in a warm place (during the day the temperature should be 18-20° and above, at night not below 14°). When the sprouts reach a length of 10 cm, and the weather sets in with a temperature of 15-25 ° C, you can plant the corms in open ground. The place should be bright, but with a slight penumbra - gentle freesia is afraid of the scorching sun. Continue to water the plantings abundantly, in addition, it is advisable to mulch the soil with wood chips or peat.

During the budding period, additional fertilizing with potash fertilizers and tying the peduncle to the support are necessary. In addition, abundant watering is very important (after flowering it is stopped). nine0003

Morning spraying is also useful. However, the presence of moisture on the leaves in the evening or on cool days can provoke fungal diseases.

I advise you to definitely try to grow freesia in the ground, but also plant a few specimens in a pot - in case the summer turns out to be too rainy and cold, as has often happened in recent years. Then you can easily protect the "African" from the weather by moving it to a greenhouse or house.

When the foliage begins to turn yellow, this is a signal that the corms need to be dug up. However, it is worth waiting for the main root to dry out. Dig up one corm and see: if the root is thick, saturated with moisture - it's too early to dig it out, if it's already thinned and dried out - it's time. nine), but at high (not less than 60%) humidity, otherwise they may dry out (for example, you can hang them in a net over a container of water or put next to such a container). In the spring, 2 weeks before planting in the ground, corms should be placed in a cool room (10-12 °) to awaken.

IKSIA

Another bright southerner - Ixia . It is a perennial corm native to South Africa. Corm flattened, up to 5 cm in diameter. Stem up to 50 cm tall, leaves light green, narrow sword-shaped. The flowers are red, orange, yellow, with a contrasting center, close at night and on cloudy days. They form a loose spike-shaped inflorescence. nine0003

Since Ixia, like freesia, is “African”, it is very afraid of the cold, loves heat and high humidity.

Their care is similar, so the same tricks can be applied to ixia in our strip as to freesia. In the spring, it is better to germinate corms in pots or a box and plant them in the ground only in June. The site needs light, the soil is light and well-drained. Corms are planted at a depth of 4-6 cm at a distance of 8-10 cm. nine0003

If you plan to grow Ixia in pots, plant the corms 4-6 cm deep in pots 12-15 cm in diameter, 5-7 each. After planting, a temperature of 7-8 ° is required for 2-3 weeks - to awaken the corms (a similar regime for freesia). Watering is minimal so that only the soil does not dry out, but after the emergence of seedlings, watering is increased, and it is especially necessary during the period of budding and flowering.

After the leaves wither, the corms are dug up, dried, disinfected in a solution of potassium permanganate or fungicide and dried again. Store in a cool (8-10°) dry place. nine0003

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Do you want to have summer bulbous plants in your garden? Plant abundantly blooming summer flower bulbs! If you plant summer flower bulbs in the spring, your garden will have a sea of ​​flowers during the summer months.

A whole sea of ​​flowers

Summer flower bulbs are bulbs that cannot withstand low temperatures. Therefore, they are planted in the garden in the spring, when the threat of spring frosts has passed. Sun and warm weather are what summer flower bulbs need for good growth and flowering. After the appearance of the first flowers, nothing can stop this process, and a whole sea of ​​​​flowers appears. It's nice to have profusely flowering plants throughout the summer in your garden. nine0003

Top 5

The five summer flower bulbs are champions in producing lots of bright flowers and blooming profusely until autumn.

1.

Dahlias

There are tens of thousands of varieties of dahlias - a huge selection. They have a huge variety of colors and unusual color combinations. Their flowers range in size from the size of a table tennis ball to the size of a soccer ball. Dahlias bloom from early August until the first night frosts. nine0003

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Cannes (Canna)

Cannas grow naturally in Central and South America. The flowers are large or small graceful and have yellow, pink, orange and red colors or their different shades. Canna leaves are green, red or variegated in color and enhance the decorative effect of plants.

3.

Callas

In Greek, the word 'calla' means 'beautiful'. And there are reasons for this. The calyx has a beautiful funnel-shaped shape, the color of which is yellow, white, red, raspberry red, pink, orange or bicolor. Arrow-shaped calla leaves have a uniform green color or silver spots on a green background. nine0003

4. Begonia

The name of this bright beauty with long flowering means ‘balance, harmony’. Begonia flowers come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. The begonia family includes both erect and curly forms. Did you know that begonias do not cause allergies? The pollen grains of begonias are heavy and cannot spread through the air.

5.

Crocosmia

Crocosmia flowers, ranging in color from orange-yellow to fiery red, and blooming for a long time until late autumn, always evoke a feeling of warm summer. Dry soil, little rain and blinding sun? For crocosmia, this is not a problem! The first flowers appear in June; after flowering, fruits appear in the form of brown boxes with seeds.

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