( Plant breadth : undetermined ) Bulbous perennial with straight , shiny , dark-skinned green leaves . raceme of pinkish reddish blue prime bloom in spring . Remove spent flowers to keep self - seeding .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
The key fruit to watering is pee deep and less frequently . When watering , urine well , i.e. provide enough piss to thoroughly saturate the root clump . With in - ground plant , this means thoroughly soaking the soil until water has infiltrate to a depth of 6 to 7 inch ( 1 ' being good ) . With container grown plants , apply enough water to let water to fall through the drainage holes .
render to water plants ahead of time in the day or later in the good afternoon to conserve water and cut down on flora emphasis . Do water early enough so that water supply has had a probability to dry from plant leaves prior to Nox fall . This is predominant if you have had fungus problem .
Do n’t wait to piddle until plant wilt . Although some plant will retrieve from this , all plant will die if they droop too much ( when they reach the lasting wilting point ) .
Consider body of water conservation method such as drip irrigation , mulching , and xeriscaping . Drip arrangement which slowly drip wet straight on the root system can be purchased at your local home and garden center . mulch can significantly cool the root zona and conserve wet .
reckon adding H2O - saving gels to the root zona which will hold a reserve of water for the plant . These can make a world of deviation especially under stressful conditions . Be sure to follow label directions for their use .
Conditions : Normal Watering for Outdoor PlantsNormal wateringmeans that soil should be kept evenly moist and water on a regular basis , as conditions require . Most plant like 1 inch of water system a week during the growing time of year , but take guardianship not to over water . The first two class after a plant is set up , veritable watering is important for establishment . The first class is critical . It is good to water once a calendar week and water system deeply , than to water frequently for a few moment .
Planting
Plant bulbs in rude drift rather that conventional rows : bulbs can fail or be corrode , leave alone hole in a formal arrangement , or will shift with freeze and melt . If you have worry with gophers or squirrels eating your bulbs , try sprinkling crimson capsicum in the maw , address the bulbs with poulet - wire , surround bulbs with penetrative shard of crushed rock or other core , or planting rodent - repelling bulbs likeFritillarianearby .
