I was planning on planting some "bulbs" of Kniphofia, seal0 holly and physalis franchetti this morning that I'd recently bought at Lidl, but when I opened the boxes to do it, I'd discovered to my horror that these were not "bulbs" in the traditional sense (i.e., daffs, tulips, etc...) but were long root-like bits. I've managed to establish that they are either rhizomes of the parent plants or perhaps corms. The instructions on the packet are fairly non-existent - they merely give a symbol which indicates planting width at around 100cm, and a planting depth at 5cm. Can anyone please elaborate on how they sohlud be planted, or am I missing something fairly basic here? ??? Also, I was quite intimidated by the physalis root bits - the packet says there are "5" of 'em, but there are actually 10 x 1 piece stringy bits in the box along with a fairly more substantial piece... I would sooo appreciate some advice, as they appear to be sprouting, and I'd like to get them into some pots today.
many thanks in advance for any/all replies!! :)
Two ways to propogate the plants you mention. One is seed and the quicker better way is by division. What you have is a section of the parent plants. Treat them as you would rhizomes. (April is the usual time to propogate so you're bang on time, get 'em potted up.)
Pot up ASAP keep moist but NOT wet. good luck Rox let us know how they do .
You can always do a GOOGLE search if you are not sure.
If you are not sure which way is up then plant on their sides, about an inch to an inch and a half below soil level.