F. latifolia is a perennial with alternate ovate to shaft - shaped , sheeny , grey-headed - immature leaves . The bloom are borne on straw bearing single broadly bell - determine , hanging flower with a dark maroon to purple color with yellowed checkering within the petals . Native to Turkey and Iran . The turgid , skunky - smelling bulb is rodent - repellent , and is very succeptible to bulb rot if improperly stack away . For good outcome , plant bulb on its side , at a deepness 4 times the diameter of the bulb . Water moderately while in ontogeny , but reduce to almost dry when bulb is dormant . For container plants , repot yearly in refreshed soil . Second year and older plants should be fertilise monthly with half strength fertilizer .
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Plant Care
Fertilizing
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Planting
A week to 10 Day before planting , lend 2 to 4 inches of older manure or compost and work into the planting site to improve fertility and increase water retention and drain . If grunge composition is weak , a layer of surface soil should be considered as well . No matter if your grunge is Baroness Dudevant or clay , it can be better by adding the same thing : organic thing . The more , the better ; work deep into the soil . Prepare beds to an 18 in deep for perennial . This will seem like a fantastic amount of employment now , but will greatly pay off afterwards . Besides , this is not something that is easily done later , once plants have been launch . How - to : Planting BulbsPlant bulbsat a depth that is three times their height , and at least 1 - 1/2 medulla oblongata - widths apart . mold a little osseous tissue repast fertilizer into the bottom of your hole , and then place the bulb upright in the hole . The more pointed end is almost always the top . If you have worry telling which is the top , look for grounds of where a stem or roots were last year . If in doubt , imbed them sideway . fulfil in with grease lightly , making certain there are no rocks or clods that would occlude the bulb ’s bow . When planting a swell bit of lightbulb , dig out an area to the specified deepness , set bulbs and replace soil . This ensures that ground has been the right way prepared and bulbs are evenly spaced .
Plant bulbs in innate drifts rather that courtly course : bulbs can fail or be eaten , leaving yap in a formal organisation , or will careen with freeze and thawing . If you have difficulty with gophers or squirrels deplete your bulbs , essay sprinkling crimson pepper in the holes , covering the bulbs with chicken - wire , surround bulbs with acute shards of gravel or other nitty-gritty , or imbed gnawer - repelling bulb likeFritillarianearby . How - to : prepare ContainersContainersare excellent when used as an cosmetic lineament , a planting option when there is little or no dirt to plant in , or for works that require a soil eccentric not found in the garden or when soil drainage in the garden is substandard . If growing more than one plant in a container , check that that all have similar cultural requirements . Choose a container that is cryptical and declamatory enough to allow root development and growth as well as proportional counterweight between the fully developed plant life and the container . Plant large containers in the place you signify them to stay . All containers should have drain holes . A mesh blind , bump Lucius Clay pot pieces(crock ) or a paper coffee filter placed over the hole will keep soil from wash out . The potting soil you select should be an appropriate mix for the plants you have choose . Quality soils ( or soil - less medias ) absorb wet pronto and evenly when wet . If water supply runs off soil upon initial wetting , this is an index that your soil may not be as good as you think .
Prior to filling a container with dirt , wet potting soil in the bag or spot in a tub or wheelbarrow so that it is equally moist . take container about midway full or to a degree that will permit plants , when planted , to be just below the rim of the pot . Rootballs should be level with soil line when undertaking is complete . Water well . How - to : Planting PerennialsDetermine appropriate perennial for your garden by look at Dominicus and nuance through the daytime , vulnerability , pee requirements , mood , soil makeup , seasonal colour desired , and position of other garden plants and trees .
The best times to plant are springtime and fall , when soil is workable and out of risk of frost . Fall plantings have the advantage that root word can rise and not have to compete with originate top growth as in the bound . Spring is more suitable for perennials that dislike sloshed conditions or for cold areas , allow full establishment before first winter . Planting in summertime or wintertime is not advisable for most plant , unless planting a more established sized plant .
To plant container - grown plants : Prepare plant holes with appropriate depth and space between . Water the plant life thoroughly and let the surplus pee drain before carefully absent from the container . Carefully loosen the root clump and place the plant in the maw , working dirt around the ancestor as you fill . If the plant is extremely root bound , separate roots with finger . A few slits made with a pocket knife are okay , but should be hold on to a minimum . Continue fill in soil and piddle soundly , protecting from direct sunlight until static .
To plant unembellished - root word plant : Plant as presently as potential after purchase . gear up suitable planting hole , open roots and put to work soil among rootage as you fulfill in . body of water well and protect from direct sun until static .
To constitute seedling : A number of perennial get self - sown seedlings that can be transplant . You may also start your own seedling bed for transplant . Prepare worthy planting hole , space fitly for industrial plant development . Gently overturn the seedling and as much hem in soil as possible with your garden trowel , and replant it immediately , firming grease with fingertip and water well . Shade from lineal sun and water on a regular basis until stable .
Problems
Prevention and Control : Plant immune varieties and provide maximal air circulation . houseclean up all debris , particularly around plant that have had a problem . Do not water from overhead and water only during the Clarence Shepard Day Jr. so that plant will have enough time to dry out before night . Apply a fungicide tag for rusting on your plant . fungus kingdom : Leaf SpotsLeaf position are triggered by fungi or bacteria . chocolate-brown or black touch and patches may be either ragged or circular , with a pee soaked or yellow - edged coming into court . Insects , pelting , dirty garden tool , or even people can help oneself its bedcover .
Prevention and Control : Remove infected leave when the plant is juiceless . folio that collect around the base of the plant should be raked up and throw away of . void overhead irrigation if possible ; water should be conduct at dirt level . For fungal foliage spots , use a recommended fungicide according to label directions .
