{"id":2737,"date":"2014-07-08T17:47:50","date_gmt":"2014-07-09T00:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/woodenshoe.wpengine.com\/sitedev\/?page_id=2737"},"modified":"2025-02-22T07:51:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T15:51:57","slug":"care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/care\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing &amp; Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignfull hero-banner content-page-hero s3-onload has-ast-global-color-1-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile reveal-zoom-out s3-scroll\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 45%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow\">Growing &amp; Care<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planting &amp; Basic Care<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\">How to plant, grow, and care for bulbs &amp; flowers<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/banner_growing-care.webp\" alt=\"A close-up photo of flower blooms\" class=\"wp-image-34920 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/banner_growing-care.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/banner_growing-care-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/banner_growing-care-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns subnav-layout is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column-subnav is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\"><nav class=\"is-responsive wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Shop &amp; Care\" \n\t\t data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 5v1.5h14V5H5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 12.8h14v-1.5H5v1.5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M5 19h14v-1.5H5V19z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container\"  id=\"modal-1\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--has-modal-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-class--is-menu-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\"\n\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"-1\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-close\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"state.ariaModal\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.ariaLabel\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--role=\"state.roleAttribute\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button aria-label=\"Close menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.closeMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m13.06 12 6.47-6.47-1.06-1.06L12 10.94 5.53 4.47 4.47 5.53 10.94 12l-6.47 6.47 1.06 1.06L12 13.06l6.47 6.47 1.06-1.06L13.06 12Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-watch=\"callbacks.focusFirstElement\"\n\t\t\t id=\"modal-1-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container is-responsive wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/shop\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Shop<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/catalog\/tulips\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Tulips<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/catalog\/mixes\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Mixed Collections<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/catalog\/daffodils\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Daffodils<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/catalog\/special-bulbs\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Special Bulbs<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/care\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Growing &amp; Care<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/about\/shipping-ordering\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Shipping &amp; Ordering Information<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-3d51f5ab      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"144\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#planting\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Planting<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#general-care\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">General Care<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#disease-and-pests\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Disease and Pests<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#digging-storing\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Digging &amp; Storing<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#landscaping-ideas\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Landscaping Ideas<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#fresh-cut-flowers-potted-tulips\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Fresh-cut Flowers &amp; Potted Tulips<\/a><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faq-filter is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Search our Growing &amp; Care items:<\/strong><br>(results displayed automatically below)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-search-container\">\n    <input type=\"text\" id=\"accordion-search\" placeholder=\"Search growing and care...\">\n    <button id=\"clear-search\" style=\"display: none;\">Clear<\/button>\n    <div id=\"no-results\" style=\"display: none;\">No matching Growing and Care items found<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id2737_874347-35 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id2737_874347-35 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id2737_874347-35 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id2737_874347-35 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id2737_874347-35 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2737_874347-35 kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2737_efb09c-29\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">When to Plant<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Spring blooming bulbs grow best in zones 3 \u2013 8. There are always exceptions. Reach out to your local garden center to find out about your area. When to plant your bulbs depends on where you are located. High soil temperatures create an environment for many diseases that can attack bulbs. For this reason, we recommend that bulbs be planted when the soil temperature cools below 60 degrees, but before the ground freezes. This is generally late September through October. If you can dig in the soil, then they can be planted. If the ground is frozen, plant them in containers. Please be advised that planting late may result in poor flowering or stunted plants as they need time to grow roots before winter. Bulbs will not hold over until the following year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_cycle-of-tulip-life.png\" alt=\"care_cycle-of-tulip-life\" class=\"wp-image-4557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_cycle-of-tulip-life.png 540w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_cycle-of-tulip-life-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_cycle-of-tulip-life-375x375.png 375w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_cycle-of-tulip-life-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_cycle-of-tulip-life-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane2737_cadce7-0b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How to Plant<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>1.) Bulbs should be planted in locations with partial to full sun. <\/strong>The soil warms quickly in these areas, so the flowers do not have to spend extra energy looking for light. Partial shade is acceptable for most shorter types, whereas the taller varieties will stretch (growing long and spindly) and be prone to falling over.&nbsp; The extra energy spent looking for light also makes them more susceptible to disease and less likely to bloom again. Planting under evergreens is not advisable as there is usually not enough light in the spring for the bulbs to grow. For hot climates, check with your local garden center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note:<\/em> Each garden contains its own microclimate. Bulbs planted against the southern side of your house may bloom up to a week earlier than the same ones planted on the north side. Bulbs planted in dense shade may be twice as tall as those planted in full sun. Cities tend to be warmer than rural areas. Bulbs planted by a warm sidewalk may be pushed out of the ground earlier due to the warmth absorbed by the concrete. Early shoot growth in the fall doesn\u2019t seem to affect the bulbs&#8217; ability to bloom in the spring.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.) Plant in well-drained, fertile soil.<\/strong> Too much water will drown the bulbs. Bulbs need air in the soil. Most bulbs will rot in standing water, so we recommend you avoid areas prone to flooding such as at the bottom of hills or especially under drainpipes. Raised beds can improve drainage. Be sure to raise them high enough, so when planted, they are above the soil line where the water sits. Avoid peat moss because it retains too much moisture during the winter. The pH level of the soil should be 7.0 so the plants can take up nutrients better. Lime can be added to soil that is acidic in order to raise the pH.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.) Dig a hole a few inches deeper and wider than the bulbs you are planting.<\/strong> Tulip and daffodils are usually planted 6-8 inches deep and 2-3 inches apart. Officially spring blooming bulbs are planted 2.5 times deeper than the bulb is wide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d88a0cef wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/planting-tips_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/planting-tips_1-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"planting tips_1\" class=\"wp-image-4839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/planting-tips_1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/planting-tips_1-375x285.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/planting-tips_1-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/planting-tips_1-250x190.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/planting-tips_1-550x419.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/planting-tips_1-236x180.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/planting-tips_1-394x300.jpg 394w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/planting-tips_1-657x500.jpg 657w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/planting-tips_1.jpg 779w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_bulb-spacing.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_bulb-spacing-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"care_bulb-spacing\" class=\"wp-image-4562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_bulb-spacing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_bulb-spacing-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_bulb-spacing.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.) Place bulb fertilizer in the bottom per package directions.<\/strong> Be sure it is not high in nitrogen. We use a 4-12-12. Cover the fertilizer with a little soil to avoid the bulbs coming in direct contact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.) Plant the bulbs.<\/strong> The brown outer covering of a tulip is called a tunic. This often protects the bulb early in the summer but by the time we ship the bulbs to you, these have broken off or cracked. This doesn\u2019t hurt the bulb and actually makes it easier for the bulb to root. Place the bulbs in the hole with the tip up and cover with soil. This is the pointed end where the shoot will emerge. The base, where the roots will emerge, often appears as a round, flat area. Gravitropism is a big word that means your bulbs are internally programmed so that the roots grow down, and the shoots up! So, relax if you think your 3-year-old planted them upside down, the bulbs will figure it out. The only exception is Hyacinths&#8230; they will grow upside down if you plant them with the point side down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6.) Lightly water after planting unless it has already started to rain, and the soil is moist.<\/strong> This helps the bulbs to send out their roots before winter. For some bulbs, like daffodils, the roots need to be well established before the ground freezes in winter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane2737_19f1ef-55\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Container Planting<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The container needs to have good drainage holes and use soil that does not have a lot of peat moss or moisture retaining material, the deeper the pot the better. The bulbs that are on the shorter side will do better in pots. The flowers that stay shorter will need shorter root systems in order to have enough grip without falling over out of the pot. Plants that get taller than 20 inches need to be in very large pots or in the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill the pot half full with soil.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fertilizer per package directions.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover the fertilizer with a little soil.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the bulbs. When placing bulbs, they need to be 1-2 inches apart from one another and 1-2 inches away from the sides of the pot.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover with soil.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water lightly.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the weather for prolonged cold spells that could freeze your pots solid. When this happens, the water in the soil freezes and expands, damaging the bulb. Although the bulb has a protective layer of scales around its core, a long hard freeze will destroy it. Move these inside or mulch heavily. If you are not \u201cforcing,\u201d it is important that you allow the container to be out in the elements for the winter periods so that the bulbs are still getting their water and going through their needed cold for a spring bloom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane2737_e27cbc-ef\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Forcing\/Growing in Warm Climates<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Tulips and Daffodils grow best in zones 3-8. There are always exceptions. Reach out to your local garden center to find out about your area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ae591397287&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ae591397287\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/graphic_zone-hardiness-map-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"The Zone Hardiness Map\" class=\"wp-image-34907\" style=\"width:518px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/graphic_zone-hardiness-map-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/graphic_zone-hardiness-map-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/graphic_zone-hardiness-map-150x94.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/graphic_zone-hardiness-map-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/graphic_zone-hardiness-map-800x500.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/graphic_zone-hardiness-map.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The bulbs we sell need a winter with cold temperatures in order to establish roots and bloom. To grow spring bulbs in warm weather gardens (zone 9 and above), give them a \u201ccold treatment.\u201d Place bulbs in a mesh bag or plant them in small pots. When planting in pots, make sure the soil stays moist. Refer to your garden center on pre-chilling of bulbs. A reminder: Do not chill with fruit or open bottles of wine. Open the refrigerator daily for air circulation. After the allotted time, slowly introduce to warm weather by planting them in the ground or moving the pots to a partial\/full-sun area. Water regularly, don\u2019t overwater, or let the soil dry out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane2737_36ff4d-c4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Recommended Refrigeration Time for Cold-Hardy Bulbs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crocus:<\/strong> 8-10 weeks\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hyacinth: <\/strong>12-14 weeks\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Botanical Iris reticulata:<\/strong> 10-12 weeks\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leucoujum (Summer Snowflake):<\/strong> 8-10 weeks\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Muscari:<\/strong> 6-8 weeks\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Daffodils (Narcissus):<\/strong> 14-16 weeks\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tulips:<\/strong> 14-16 weeks\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep temperature between 32-42 degrees F, making sure the bulb does not freeze.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Care<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id2737_f18ec3-88 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id2737_f18ec3-88 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id2737_f18ec3-88 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id2737_f18ec3-88 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id2737_f18ec3-88 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2737_f18ec3-88 kt-accordion-has-9-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2737_9a6f09-63\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Watering<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Water is needed in late winter and early spring when the plants emerge. At this time, most bulbs require about 17mm of water a week. This is especially critical for potted bulbs, where missing a watering can result in an aborted flower or yellowing foliage. After flowering, however, it is natural for the foliage to yellow and dry out. When this starts to happen, discontinue watering. Too much watering over the summer will rot\/kill your bulbs. If the bulbs are planted where you have to water, try to water only once a week or less.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane2737_027077-63\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Fertilizer<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Fertilize with granular bulb fertilizer in the late winter\/early spring when the greenery first shows up. Liquid fertilizer can be used on the leaves when bulbs are blooming. We use a 4-12-12.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane2737_d15b38-75\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Weed Control<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Pulling weeds by hand is the method to use. Herbicides can damage bulbs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane2737_c73730-56\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Topping<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>After your tulips finish blooming and the petals have dropped, the seed pods need to be snapped off before the flowers start to seed. This allows all of the nutrients and energy in the stem and leaves to flow to the bulb for next year\u2019s bloom. Maturing seed pods can be responsible for as much as a 30% reduction in bulb size. Daffodils do not need their seed pods removed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Some spring bulbs can re-seed themselves. Tulips can take 7 years to produce a flower from their seed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane2737_f75ba3-36\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Stem Care<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Do not bend, tie or cut the stems. Let the foliage die naturally. When the flowers are in full bloom, there is often very little of the bulb left under the plant. The energy stored in the leaves is needed to rebuild and create new bulbs for the following season. Some bulbs or bulb varieties are more sensitive to foliage removal than others, so it is best to leave all the foliage untouched. Keep the soil moist until the foliage has dried. Once dry, the foliage can be easily pulled from the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Perennials and annuals can be planted over the top of your bulbs to give color through the rest of spring and summer as the bulbs rejuvenate for next year. Just be sure not to overwater, as bulbs can rot in standing water.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disease and Pests<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id2737_119fc7-b1 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id2737_119fc7-b1 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id2737_119fc7-b1 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id2737_119fc7-b1 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id2737_119fc7-b1 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2737_119fc7-b1 kt-accordion-has-12-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2737_61d274-02\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Tulip Fire<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>In late January and February, inspect for \u201cfire heads\u201d on tulips. This appears as gray fuzz on the tips of the foliage. These are actually botrytis spores and can spread to all your tulips. Pull out the entire infected plant and bulb, and discard to control the disease. Botrytis is called Tulip Fire because of its rapid spread. It can be prevented by rotating tulip bulbs every three years, removing flower heads before petals fall, and removing diseased\/moldy looking leaves. Do not mulch diseased plants as it will only create a bigger problem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane2737_a4ecf3-23\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Bulb Rot<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>\u00a0It is a disease, not just too much water. Bulbs can be affected by a number of different types of rot. Most rots are caused by bacteria and enhanced by wet soil. The best treatment is prevention. Plant only healthy bulbs that are firm at the base and feel heavy for their size. Look for discoloration under the skin that is in streaks, stripes or hard and dry patches. Inspect bulbs as you transplant. Discard those that have disease. Do not mulch diseased plants. Replant healthy bulbs in a different area. It takes 5 years for the disease organism to die in the soil when there is no host bulb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_tulip-bulb-rot-1.jpg\" alt=\"A photo example of bulb rot shows a moist, rotted-looking plant bulb\" class=\"wp-image-34914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_tulip-bulb-rot-1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_tulip-bulb-rot-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_tulip-bulb-rot-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane2737_08e3f0-f0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Gray Mold &amp; Fungal Diseases<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Plants will look stunted, yellow and moldy. Remove the diseased plant by pulling the leaves and stem, causing the bulb to either come up or to die. Do not mulch diseased plants. Having space, good air circulation, and dry foliage between your bulbs will help prevent this disease. Using fungicide can help prevent disease as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_tulip-gray-mold-1.jpg\" alt=\"A photo example of gray mold on a tulip shows a purple tulip bulb shrunk &amp; brown\" class=\"wp-image-34916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_tulip-gray-mold-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_tulip-gray-mold-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_tulip-gray-mold-1-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane2737_e9c340-70\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Viruses<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The most obvious symptom of viruses is that the color of the tulip has turned striped. Beautiful to look at, but the bulb will not last and aphids will spread the disease to other tulips. To remove the diseased plants, pull the leaves and the stem. The bulb might come up, if not, it will die because it has no leaves for nutrients. Do not mulch diseased plants. Using clippers can also spread the virus so clean them with a bleach solution (or just use your hands).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_tulip-virus-1.jpg\" alt=\"A photo example of a tulip virus shows a red and yellow striped-looking tulip\" class=\"wp-image-34915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_tulip-virus-1.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_tulip-virus-1-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/care_tulip-virus-1-105x150.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane2737_650271-e8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Gophers, Moles &amp; Mice<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Gophers love to eat tulips. Moles don\u2019t usually eat tulip bulbs unless the bulb is trying to rot and has bugs. Mice will use the runways of the gophers and moles to damage your bulbs. Planting tasty bulbs such as tulips in the middle of toxic bulbs such as daffodils seem to make them harder for rodents to find. For control of rodents, check with your local master gardeners. Another option is to plant in containers. These containers can be above ground or \u201cmesh\/wire\u201d containers in the ground.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane2737_3a937e-d5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Deer, Squirrels &amp; Raccoons<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Deer love tulips; but not usually daffodils, alliums or fritillaries. There are a lot of deterrents, but the deer will get used to them, so you need to keep changing what you are using. Squirrels and raccoons can be attracted to freshly dug soil so be sure to water and pat down the soil when planting. Making sure that you have planted the tulips and daffodils the recommended 6-8 inches also helps deter the animals. Avoiding using bone meal. It has a strong odor that can attract rodents and dogs to dig up the bulbs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane2737_441aef-77\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Slugs &amp; Snails<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Slugs and snails are notorious plant eaters. They eat both Tulips and Daffodils. They start eating the new growth even before the shoots are above the soil. They will also climb to the top of the daffodil flower stem to eat the new bud. Slug and snail bait can prevent this.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane2737_91d264-c3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Insects<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>It is important to know what your pest is and how to treat it. You do not want to be treating insects when it may be a rot problem. Aphids are a small plant sucking bug which transmit diseases. They appear as the weather warms in the spring. Maggots, insect larva that look like fat white worms, are usually a secondary pest of tulips. Unhealthy bulbs that are beginning to rot attract maggots and worms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digging &amp; Storing<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id2737_012701-87 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id2737_012701-87 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id2737_012701-87 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id2737_012701-87 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id2737_012701-87 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2737_012701-87 kt-accordion-has-13-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2737_5cbe1a-ba\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">General Digging Notes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Dig every 3-4 years for ground planting.<\/strong> While you do not need to dig and divide your tulips every year, they should be dug up at least every 3-4 years if planted in the ground. If you are not digging them up yearly, make sure they are not in an area of the yard where they will be watered all summer. Too much water over the summer will rot\/kill your bulbs. If the bulbs are planted where you have to water, try to water only once a week or less.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dig and separate the bulbs in early summer\/June, only after the foliage has dried.<\/strong> Spring blooming bulbs should be dug every 3-4 years, depending on the variety and how well they are blooming. If you have a lot of leaves and small flowers, it is time to dig and spread out the bulbs so they can have enough space to produce a flower.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When digging the bulbs, start away from where you think the bulbs were planted as they usually spread.<\/strong> Save all the small bulblets that are healthy and firm. Even the small bulbs will eventually grow into larger bulbs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bulbs can be planted back in the ground immediately or stored in a cool, dry place until fall.<\/strong> Bulbs are always alive so store them in a well-ventilated container, in a place that does not exceed 80\u00b0F. Bulbs are living and need air. They are developing the flower inside, so handle them with care. <strong>Do not<\/strong> use a sawdust-like material around bulbs when storing. <strong>Do not<\/strong> store bulbs with fruit.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane2737_adad18-eb\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How to Dig &amp; Store Bulbs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>If you need to Dig up your bulbs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Snap Seed pod off after bloom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let Tulips Die Down, let leaves die off naturally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dig Up after leaves have died off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store in a cool dry place with air flow<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Snap Seed pod off<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take the flower head, seed pod off the stem you are letting the bulb know that it can start taking nutrients from the leaves back for a healthier bulb.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/good-bulbs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/good-bulbs-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"good bulbs\" width=\"270\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/good-bulbs-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/good-bulbs-375x302.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/good-bulbs-150x121.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/good-bulbs-250x201.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/good-bulbs-550x443.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/good-bulbs-223x180.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/good-bulbs-372x300.jpg 372w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/good-bulbs-620x500.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/good-bulbs.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/bad-bulb_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/bad-bulb_1-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"bad bulb_1\" width=\"279\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/bad-bulb_1-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/bad-bulb_1-375x292.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/bad-bulb_1-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/bad-bulb_1-250x194.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/bad-bulb_1-550x428.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/bad-bulb_1-231x180.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/bad-bulb_1-386x300.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/bad-bulb_1-643x500.jpg 643w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/bad-bulb_1.jpg 761w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/a><br>Healthy Bulbs&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bad Bulbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After blooming and the plant have dried down, the bulb keeps track of heat units. When they receive enough, a flower is formed for the coming season (for tulips, sometime in late July).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flower bulbs are nature\u2019s natural computer chips. They record the season\u2019s temperature, moisture and air quality and when certain requirements are met, specific things happen. For example, when you plant your bulbs in the fall, a certain amount of moisture is needed for the roots to emerge. During the winter, most spring flowering bulbs need a certain amount of cold units before they will bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Let Tulips Die Down<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To best care for your bulbs, the leaves MUST be left alone until they are dry. The foliage manufactures the food that is being stored in the bulb for NEXT year&#8217;s flower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bulbs are actually a storage organ that helps the plant inside survive dormant periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sprinkle the seeds of wallflowers or Forget-Me-Not&#8217;s over your bulb planting in the fall. These fast growing plants will cover the leaves of the bulbs once the flower is gone in the spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Dig Up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>June is a good time to lift tulips. Once the foliage on the plant has turned brown and dried, the bulbs are ready to be dug. Use a garden fork rather than a shovel to help minimize the risk of digging through any bulbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tulips in cooler locations (hardiness zones 8 and under) do not have to be dug every year. To keep tulips healthy and productive, dig most tulips every three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tulips do not like to be crowded, the more bulbs in their hole the smaller the bulbs become each year, and the fewer flowers that are produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small bulbs produce only leaves, but if replanted and cared for, the small bulbs grow into larger bulbs that produce flowers the following year. In other words, if you have lots of leaves and little flowers it is time to dig up the bulbs and spread them out so they have room to get big enough to produce a flower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you only have a few leaves and small flowers the bulbs are probably getting too much water over the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Store<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the bulb is lifted from the ground clean off the old roots, they should separate easily from the cluster of bulbs. Separate all the bulbs; there may be different sizes and numbers under each plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different varieties of tulips produce bulbs in different amounts and sizes. Of course, some years the weather may also affect your production. It is important that the bulbs are completely dry before storing or they will rot. To dry bulbs, put on a mesh tray in the shade outside for a day or two before storing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store the bulbs for the summer in mesh bags, for plenty of air circulation, hung up in a cool place. An open box of wood or cardboard can be used also, but mice may more easily invade an open box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bulbs are alive and will suffer damage if stored in plastic or in boxes filled more than five inches in depth with bulbs. Good air circulation in storage is also important and never ever store in an airtight container. Keep the temperature below 90 F for best flowers in the spring.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/tri-cut.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/tri-cut-254x300.jpg\" alt=\"tri-cut\" width=\"225\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/tri-cut-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/tri-cut-375x444.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/tri-cut-127x150.jpg 127w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/tri-cut-250x296.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/tri-cut-550x651.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/tri-cut-152x180.jpg 152w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/tri-cut-423x500.jpg 423w, https:\/\/www.woodenshoe.com\/media\/tri-cut.jpg 622w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Landscaping Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id2737_cb9564-34 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id2737_cb9564-34 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id2737_cb9564-34 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id2737_cb9564-34 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id2737_cb9564-34 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2737_cb9564-34 kt-accordion-has-13-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2737_ddbd06-f4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">General Landscaping Notes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Plant a variety of spring blooming bulbs; it will give you a longer bloom time. As a rule, planting bulbs in clusters is more effective and striking than planting in uniform rows. Try alternating plantings with different blooming times so that the garden continues to provide color over a longer season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane2737_9ae1fa-61\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Calculating How Many Bulbs to Plant<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The number of bulbs to use in each area or bed is determined by the gardener and the requirements of the particular bulb species. Some people like to plant them thicker, whereas others prefer to spread them out. The following numbers are given as a guideline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"># of bulbs per square foot (a guideline)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Alliums<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crocus<\/td><td>10-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fritillarias<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hyacinths<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iris reticulata<\/td><td>10-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tulips<\/td><td>8-10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick way to figure the number of bulbs you will need is to spread your fingers and think of each hand as being a group of 5 bulbs. Each handprint that fits in your flower bed counts as 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A quick reference chart for large plantings: (# of bulbs needed)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Sq. Ft.<\/td><td>4\u2033 apart<\/td><td>6\u2033 apart<\/td><td>8\u2033 apart<\/td><td>10\u2033 apart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50<\/td><td>450<\/td><td>200<\/td><td>112<\/td><td>75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>100<\/td><td>900<\/td><td>400<\/td><td>225<\/td><td>150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>250<\/td><td>2250<\/td><td>1000<\/td><td>550<\/td><td>360<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>500<\/td><td>4500<\/td><td>2000<\/td><td>1125<\/td><td>720<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fresh-cut Flowers &amp; Potted Tulips<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id2737_cb9564-34 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id2737_cb9564-34 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id2737_cb9564-34 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id2737_cb9564-34 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id2737_cb9564-34 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2737_cb9564-34 kt-accordion-has-13-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2737_662398-bf\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Cut Flower Care<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Tulips keep growing while in the vase. We sell our tulips when the buds are still closed but the color of the flower is still evident. Follow these simple steps to ensure your tulips and other blooms stay vibrant and fresh for as long as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>1. Snip End of Stems<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep Tulips Growing!<\/strong> Unlike most flowers, tulips keep growing in the vase, sometimes stretching up to 6 inches or more. For best results, snip a small portion off the ends of the stems when you get them home.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose Closed Buds<\/strong>: For the longest enjoyment, buy tulips with buds that are still closed but show hints of color.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remove Lower Leaves<\/strong>: Trim any foliage below the waterline to prevent it from decomposing in the water, which can spoil the vase\u2019s freshness.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid Direct Sun &amp; Heat<\/strong>: Keep your flowers out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources or drafts, as these can cause the blooms to wilt more quickly.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a Clean Vase<\/strong>: Ensure your vase is thoroughly cleaned to minimize bacteria, which can shorten the life of your flowers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Use Fresh, Cold Water<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Skip Home Remedies<\/strong>: Avoid adding ingredients like vodka, gin, pennies, egg whites, or piercing stems. These &#8220;hacks&#8221; haven&#8217;t been proven effective, and fresh, cold water works best on its own.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change Water Regularly<\/strong>: Refill the vase daily with cold water and completely replace it every two days. This routine helps prevent bacteria buildup and extends the life of your flowers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Arrange in Vase<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Geotropic &amp; Phototropic Blooms<\/strong>: Tulips respond to gravity and light, meaning they will lean upward and curve toward the light. If they begin bending, try adjusting the vase placement so the blooms don\u2019t have to &#8220;search&#8221; for light.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixing with Daffodils?<\/strong>: When arranging tulips with daffodils, let daffodils sit in their own water for 4-8 hours first. Daffodils release a sap that can block tulip stems, affecting their longevity.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep Cool for Longer Life<\/strong>: A cool room can significantly extend the life of your blooms, so try to place arrangements in a naturally cooler area.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Revival Tip<\/strong>: Our flowers travel well! If they seem limp after the trip home, leave the sleeve on the tulips, trim 1\/3 inch off the ends of the stems, and place them in a container of cold water. It is important to stand the tulips upright as they take up water. After 2 to 3 hours, they should straighten up. Remove the sleeve and arrange the flowers in a vase. They\u2019ll perk up in no time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane2737_4bd3ad-84\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Care of Your Potted Plant<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>When you purchase a potted plant from us, please care for it by keeping the soil damp (not wet). After the petals have fallen, snap the seed pod off, but do not cut the flowering stalk or leaves. Continue to water and place the plant in full sun. Avoid damaging the leaves because they are gathering energy to produce flowers for next year. Allow the foliage to die back naturally. 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