About this episode

This episode covers the planting, growing, and care of spring-planted bulbs like dahlias and gladiolus.

In this episode, I’m covering the full world of spring-planted bulbs: dahlias, gladiolus, cannas, calla lilies, and tuberous begonias. You’ll learn when and how to plant them, how to grow them for maximum blooms, how to cut them for the vase, and how to handle end-of-season care based on where you live.

People in this episode

Host: Karin Velez

Topics covered

• spring-planted bulbs
• growing flowers
• planting techniques
• seasonal care
• flower arrangement

Keywords

• dahlias
• gladiolus
• cannas
• calla lilies
• tuberous begonias
• planting
• growing
• flower care
• seasonal gardening

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Spring-Planted Bulbs and Summer Blooms: A Guide to Growing and Storing Dahlias, Gladiolus, and More

Places: Dahlias, Gladiolus, Cannas, Calla Lilies, Tuberous Begonias

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