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Expert: Laura Walker - 9/4/2005


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We live in eastern Virginia Tidewater regan of Zone 7 when would be the best time to plant bulbs for spring next year?

Answer
Ralph,
Are you able to grow bulbs that need a winter cold period(32% or below) of at least 6 weeks? If your winters are mild you will have to "winterize " them in the fridge for at least 6 weeks. Some,like Paperwhites and Amaryllis do not require the cold period. let me know if this is the case?I'm in zone 6 and have no problem with that cold period,but I don't know about your particular climate and if you have an extended winter period that spring bulbs need in order to bloom in Spring.

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Laura Walker

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I own a small landscaping business in Zone 6,Western Kentucky.My expertise is mostly low maintenance perennials,ornamental shrubs and trees,herbs,bulbs.

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All my clients are local residents of the western Ky. area.Zone 6.I have had my business for about 15 years.Have 20 years experience raising perennials from seed,stem cuttings,root division.(approx have 200 different perennials)Also multiply and raise bulbs for sale and client use.
I am certified in horticultural landscape design.My expertise is mostly formal English garden design and Cottage garden design for residential landscapes.

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