Summer Flowering Bulbs

Summer-flowering bulbs include tender bulbs (which cannot survive cold temperatures) such as begonias, dahlias, glads and anemones. They also include some hardy bulbs (which require a period of cold to bloom) such as lilies. Summer-flowering bulbs are planted in late spring, when there is no longer a chance of ground frost, and will flower a couple of months later. They will bloom in most climates but are not generally winter hardy. This means most summer-flowering bulbs should be lifted in the fall following the first frost that discolours the foliage and stored until used during the next season.

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