FOR THE JOY OF GARDENING www.nebelung.de 96 FLOWER BULBS Flower Bulbs in Lawns Special flower bulbs are planted in lawns of public greens, cemeteries, but also in private gardens. These flower bulbs spread on their own and reproduce by self-seeding as well as by the formation of bulbils. They are sedentary and spread extensively. This must be considered before starting new plantings. In our assortment, we have specially marked varieties that are suitable for naturalising. The sooner they bloom, the better. Most lawns need to be mowed early. The still-green leaves of the bulb plants should not be mowed. This is because the flower bulbs transfer vital photoassimilates from the leaves into the underground storage organs. If bulbs are planted in the lawn, then mow only after the foliage has died back sufficiently (about 6 weeks after flowering). If the lawn must be kept short, it is recommended to plant later flowering bulbs along borders or preferably in groups. This makes it possible to mow around the bulbs. For naturalising, early flowering bulbs such as crocuses, snowdrops or certain narcissus varieties are suitable. In addition, beautiful colour effects can be achieved on large areas with Puschkinia, Chionodoxa, Scilla siberica, Muscari, Anemone blanda and tulips. Daffodils are frequently used in outside areas and on slopes. At slightly wetter locations, Fritillaria meleagris, Ornithogalum nutans and Ornithogalum umbellatum provide a surprising effect. In public parks, grass mixtures are sown that consist mainly of fescue and bentgrass. These grow somewhat later in the spring and form less turf than ryegrass and smooth meadow- grass for hardwearing and functional lawns. After about a year and a half, the root zone of the grass is fully grown. No damage is caused if the bulbs are placed in rooted grass. However, it is not recommended to fertilise the lawn in the spring. It is better if the grass does not grow strongly at the time in which the leaves of the bulbs have not yet died back. Autumn fertilisation (12-10-18) is good for both the turf and the bulbs, though it is not necessary. Flower Bulbs Under and Between Trees and Shrubs Many flower bulbs can grow at the edge of groves and densely planted with trees: Anemones, Colchicum, crocuses, Eranthis hyemalis, Erythronium, Galanthus nivalis, different daffodils, Ornithogalum nutans, Scilla bifolia, Hyacinthoides hispancia Flower Bulbs Under Trees Flower Bulbs in Lawns Flower Bulbs for Wet Locations
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