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Deer Resistant
Spring Flowering Bulbs
A. Allium Purple Sensation
B. Narcissus ‘Salome’
C. Narcissus ‘Ice Follies’
D. Allium ‘Azureum’
E. Muscari (Grape Hyacinth)
F. Allium ‘Ostrowskianum’
G. Dwarf Iris ‘Harmony’
H. Narcissus ‘Tete a Tete’
I. Puschkinia Libanotica (Striped Squill)
J. Chionodoxa Forbesii (Glory of the Snow)
Planting Guide
A
B
In areas where the soil temperature does not drop below
60 °F in the winter months you will need to give your bulbs
a “cold treatment”, otherwise the bulbs will not grow to
their proper height and bloom size. Use a fridge or climate
controlled room (40-50 °F) that is not used for fruit like
pears or apples. In the natural process of fruit ripening
they give off a (harmless to people) gas called ethylene,
that will cause the bulbs to only produce leaves and not
flowers. After your bulbs have been cooled for at least
6 weeks to a maximum of 16 weeks at 40-50 °F, you are
ready for planting.
F
E
H
Where: Bulbs are ideal for containers, beds, borders, under
light trees or planted among roses and other small shrubs,
they enjoy sunny areas, but the flowers will last longer in
partial shade. Good soil drainage is the most important
criteria for success with flower bulbs; so amend heavy soil
with peat, mulch and sand. Loosen the soil thoroughly
before planting so the roots have space to grow.
When: It is best to wait until the soil temperature is below
60° F before planting, usually October to November.
D
C
G
Store in a Cool, Dry Place Until Planting!
I
J
How: Dig holes 4 times as deep as the height of the bulb
and spaced 6 times as far apart as the width of the bulb.
See individual packages for detailed depth and apart
planting instructions. Drop the bulbs in the holes pointy
side up. Cover the holes with soil and in very cold areas
add 2-3 inches of mulch on top of the soil.
After Care: Once the bulbs have finished blooming,
remove spent blooms and allow the foliage to continue
to grow and generate food for blooms next spring. Trim
foliage to the ground level once it has turned yellow or
brown.
For extra information visit www.virif lora.com
Deer Resistant
Spring Flowering Bulbs
A. Allium Purple Sensation
B. Narcissus ‘Salome’
C. Narcissus ‘Ice Follies’
D. Allium ‘Azureum’
E. Muscari (Grape Hyacinth)
F. Allium ‘Ostrowskianum’
G. Dwarf Iris ‘Harmony’
H. Narcissus ‘Tete a Tete’
I. Puschkinia Libanotica (Striped Squill)
J. Chionodoxa Forbesii (Glory of the Snow)
Planting Instructions
A
Northern States
B
D
C
H
Where: Bulbs are ideal for containers, beds, borders,
under light trees or planted among roses and other
small shrubs, they enjoy sunny areas, but the flowers
will last longer in partial shade. Good soil drainage
is the most important criteria for success with flower
bulbs; so amend heavy soil with peat, mulch and
sand. Loosen the soil thoroughly before planting so
the roots have space to grow.
When: It is best to wait until the soil temperature is
below 60° F before planting, usually October to
November.
F
E
G
Store in a Cool, Dry Place Until Planting!
How: Dig holes 4 times as deep as the height of the
bulb and spaced 6 times as far apart as the width of
the bulb. See individual packages for detailed depth
and apart planting instructions. Drop the bulbs in the
holes pointy side up. Cover the holes with soil and in
very cold areas add 2-3 inches of mulch on top of
the soil.
I
J
After Care: Once the bulbs have finished blooming,
remove spent blooms and allow the foliage to continue to grow and generate food for blooms next
spring. Trim foliage to the ground level once it has
turned yellow or brown.
For extra information visit www.virif lora.com
Deer Resistant
Spring Flowering Bulbs
A. Allium Purple Sensation
B. Narcissus ‘Salome’
C. Narcissus ‘Ice Follies’
D. Allium ‘Azureum’
E. Muscari (Grape Hyacinth)
F. Allium ‘Ostrowskianum’
G. Dwarf Iris ‘Harmony’
H. Narcissus ‘Tete a Tete’
I. Puschkinia Libanotica (Striped Squill)
J. Chionodoxa Forbesii (Glory of the Snow)
Planting Guide
A
Southern States
B
D
C
Where: Bulbs are ideal for containers, beds, borders, under
light trees or planted among roses and other small shrubs,
they enjoy sunny areas, but the flowers will last longer in
partial shade. Good soil drainage is the most important
criteria for success with flower bulbs; so amend heavy soil
with peat, mulch and sand. Loosen the soil thoroughly
before planting so the roots have space to grow.
When: In areas where the soil temperature does not drop
below 60 °F in the winter months you will need to give
your bulbs a “cold treatment”, otherwise the bulbs will not
grow to their proper height and bloom size. Use a fridge or
climate controlled room (40-50 °F) that is not used for fruit
like pears or apples. In the natural process of fruit ripening
they give off a (harmless to people) gas called ethylene,
that will cause the bulbs to only produce leaves and not
flowers. After your bulbs have been cooled for at least
6 weeks to a maximum of 16 weeks at 40-50 °F, you are
ready for planting.
F
E
G
Store in a Cool, Dry Place Until Planting!
How: Dig holes 4 times as deep as the height of the bulb
and spaced 6 times as far apart as the width of the bulb.
See individual packages for detailed depth and apart
planting instructions. Drop the bulbs in the holes pointy
side up. Cover the holes with soil and in very cold areas
add 2-3 inches of mulch on top of the soil.
H
I
J
After Care: Once the bulbs have finished blooming,
remove spent blooms and allow the foliage to continue
to grow and generate food for blooms next spring. Trim
foliage to the ground level once it has turned yellow or
brown.
For extra information visit www.virif lora.com