Also for southern planting make sure that your bulbs receive the necessary chilling hours to flower properly. If your climate doesn't provide this naturally, you can refrigerate your bulbs prior to planting or buy pre-chilled bulbs. The spacing between bulbs will depend on the effect you want to create. It is best to plant bulbs in drifts, using small loose oval or kidney shaped areas to provide a nice splash of color. You can add interest and extend the color display by planting several different types of bulbs in the same area.
Bulbs make excellent cut flowers.
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