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clbselah
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I'm in MD Zone 7. These bulbs will be going in plastic pots that will stay outside through winter, but will be WELL mulched.

I've had the bulb s for about a month.
Pot now or wait? I can do either, but was hoping for recommendations. I don't have any experience with bulbs.

I think I can plant as late as late November here. (depending on the weather, of course.)
 
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Oops they're NOT dahlia bulbs -- they're ALIUM bulbs!...gotta be squirrel resistent!Smile
 
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ga.karen
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I've never had success with either of those down here.
Maybe someone closer to you will pop in with advice.


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Posts: 3115 | Location: SW Ga. 8a/b | Registered: Apr 21, 2011Reply With QuoteReport This Post
KimmSr
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Aliums, ornamental onions, should be planted outside where they are to grow in September to October, just as other spring flowering bulbs are.
http://www.finegardening.com/d...fall-all-season.aspx


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Posts: 7951 | Location: Twin Lake, MI USA | Registered: Aug 19, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
mgt
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I have some allium bulbs on order & as soon as they get here, they'll be going in the ground. My question is, why are you putting them in pots?


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vera ellen
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Ditto Kimm and Mgt!

In zone 7 the ground is usually workable until a really hard freeze, like January...and like other spring flowering bulbs, they need chill to flower, so make sure to get them out soon.

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