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By Alextb

London, England Eng

I bought 2 geranium splish splash (bare roots) and 10 peacock orchids (acidanthera)(bulbs).

The packaging says from February onwards, but would they be alright to plant now after acclimatising them to the outdoor temperatures?



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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

12 Jan, 2011

 

Thanks Worthy

12 Jan, 2011

 

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.

12 Jan, 2011

 

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.

12 Jan, 2011

 

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.

13 Jan, 2011

 

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.

13 Jan, 2011

 

I think I will do that Sixpence.

13 Jan, 2011

 

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

13 Jan, 2011

 

O.K

14 Jan, 2011

 

:o))

14 Jan, 2011

 

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.

14 Jan, 2011

How do I say thanks?

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