Van Dycks

Varieties

Anemone coronaria 'St. Brigid'

Cultural instructions are the same as Anemone coronaria 'De Caen'. Hardy in zones 8-10.

Arisaema candidissimum (Cobra Lily)

Plant in sun or partial shade in well-drained soil that is not dry. Plant corms about 5" deep in humusy or gravelly soil. Performs best in half shade. Grows 15" tall and blooms June-July. Hardy in zones 5-9.

Arum Italicum

Plant tubers 3-4" deep and 12-18" apart in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil enriched with plenty of organic matter. Grow in partial shade. Top dress every year with well-rotted compost. Once established, do not disturb the plant. Grows 12-18" tall. Blooms April-May and has showy seed heads in late summer to early fall. Hardy in zones 5-10.

Autumn Crocus

See Colchicum

Babiana stricta

(Baboon Flower) Plant in full sun to light shade in fast-draining garden soil. Space corms 5–9" apart and 2" deep. The bulbs are not hardy and must be lifted over the winter. They may be used as an indoor plant in colder climates by transplanting the corms to a deep (6–8") pot. Let the plant dry out and go dormant after the leaves turn brown. Resume watering after a rest period of six to eight weeks. Grows 12-18" tall. Blooms July-August. Hardy in zones 8–10, zone 6 with winter mulch.

Begonias

In cold areas, start the tubers indoors about 6 weeks before you anticipate the last frost. Plant the tuber in potting soil, round side down, about 1" below the surface. Water well and then keep the soil moist but not soggy. Keep in a warm, semi-shady area. When all danger of frost has passed, transplant outdoors being careful not to disturb the roots. In the garden, begonias need rich, porous, welldrained soil and shelter from wind. Space 12" apart in shade or partial shade. Keep moist and fertilize at least once a month. Staking the plants may be necessary in windy areas. Tuberous begonias should be dug and stored over the winter. Hardy in zone 10.

Belladonna Lily

See Amaryllis Belladonna

Bellevalia pycnantha

See Muscari

Bessera elegans

(Coral Drops) Plant tubers 1" deep in sandy loamy soil in a sunny location after last frost date in the garden. If planting in containers, tubers may be planted earlier as long as containter is in a frost-free area. After all threat of frost has passed, move container outside to a sunny location. Coral Drops are not cold hardy and must be dug prior to fall frosts and stored in a frost-free location. Grows 2-4' tall. Blooms June-July. Hardy in zones 9-11.

Bletilla

(Hardy Orchid) Plant the bulb in partial shade in moist, rich soil. Space 6" apart and 4" deep. Grows 10-12" tall. Blooms June-July. Zones 6–8. Indoor Culture: Plant the bulb in a 4" pot about 2" deep. Keep in a cool area with indirect light. Fertilize about once a month.