Planting Bulbs in Late Spring
Gladioli
Plant: April-June
Height: 31/2ft.-5ft,
Flowering: August-October
Best grown in a sunny well-drained position. Vivid Colours,
either with markings or plain. Protect against frost and excessive
water.
Dwarf Gladioli
Plant: April-June
Height: 18ins-31/2ft.
Flowering: July-September
Best grown in a sunny well-drained position. Bright Colours,
often with spots and stripes. Do not grow in waterlogged soil.
Begonia
Plant: May
Height: 6ins.-18ins.
Flowering: July-October
Best grown in slight shade. Available in a wide range of colours
and brilliant hues. Protect against frost.
Dahlia
Plant: May
Height: 10ins.-41/2ft.
Flowering: July-October
Best grown in an open sunny position in a rich well-drained
soil. Available in a large range of varieties and colours.
Protect against frost.
Freesia/Trigidia/Crocosmia
Plant: April-June
Height: 14ins-24ins.
Flowering: July-September
Best grown in light sandy soil in a sunny sheltered position.Available
in a wide variety of exquisite colours.
Protect against frost.
Canna
Plant: Mar-May indoors;
June out doors.
Height: 2ft.-4ft.
Flowering: August-October
Best grown in rich peaty soil in sunny sheltered position.
Flowers brilliant orange or yellow. Protect against frost.
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