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List of flower bulbs

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Tulip bulb

List of flower bulbs is a list of flowering plants which come from ornamental bulbs. Most flower bulbs produce perennial flowers and in cold zones the bulbs are left in the ground year-round.

Bulb planting

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Flowering plant bulbs are planted beneath the surface of the earth. The bulbs need some exposure to cold temperatures for 12 to 14 weeks in order to bloom.[1] Flower bulbs are generally planted in the fall in colder climates. The bulbs go dormant in the winter but they continue to absorb water and nutrients from the soil and they develop roots.[2] Most bulbs produce perennial flowers. Occasionally certain bulbs become crowded in the ground and they must be removed and separated. These include: amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) and cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum).[3]

Warm weather

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Some flower bulbs do well in hot climates: Lilies, Caladiums, Dahlias, Gladiolus, Narcissus (plant) and daffodils. To grow cold weather flower bulbs like Tulips and crocus in hot climates, gardeners must dig up the bulbs and store them in the cold for 3-4 months before replanting.[4]

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In addition to flowers, some vegetables have bulbs and they include, garlic, Onions and shallots. Some other plant roots which bear a similarity to bulbs include: corms, tubers, tuberous roots and rhizomes.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Dluzen, Bob (23 November 2022). "Forcing bulbs for early spring flowers". The Detroit News. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  2. ^ Botts, Beth; Arboretum, Morton (26 November 2022). "Give your plants a boost from below this fall". The Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Flowers, Plants & Vegetables That Grow From a Bulb". San Francisco Gate. 12 April 2021. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  4. ^ Baley, Anne (8 June 2022). "Flowering Bulbs In Warm Regions: Bulbs That Grow Well In Hot Climates". Gardening Know How. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
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