The geraniums are hardy enough, and in a mild spell will appreciate being in the ground rather than in a packet. Sunny spot, free-draining soil, not too rich. The orchids -not hardy, so I'd pot them up and keep them somewhere frost free. They could go out late spring, but beware of the rogue late frost! Not a thing I grow, as too much 'mucking about' for me (here I must apologise to those who are more caring). If you're to keep the bulbs, then they must be lifted and dried off after the mid- to late-summer flowering, and stored dry (or they'll rot) overwinter. Worthy

Thanks Worthy

The acidanthra are classified as tropical bulbs and don't like to be cold. Keep them in a frost free, but cool, and dry place until the spring. As Worthy says, plan on digging them up, or use a large pot that can be moved. You'll find they can multiply very fast.

You have chosen two lovely lots Alex I have Splish Splash it grows very well so hope you make a good space for it, it s very pretty. Those Orchids I m sure they are scented I had some a few years ago, but I planted them outside and never came up again reading Worthy s comment I can see why now.

Apparently the orchids are scented, but if they go where I plan on putting them, the nearby honeysuckle scent may smother the orchid smell.

On previous occasions when I have seen Peacock Orchid bulbs on sale, I have turned my nose up at them. I then found these ones,a nd sterted to wonder why I didn't pick some up sooner.

Lol Alex I love the shape and colour of them thats what attracted me. You could always place in a tub and move them about.

I think I will do that Sixpence.

Dont forget Alex put some grit underneath each one before planting gives it drainage and stops rotting.

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I have splish-splash and I love it although the growth is quite tall and lax. I note that Worthy advises a sunny spot. Maybe I should move mine out of the shade.