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Winter, ice and emerging bulbs

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

Only because it is a constant concern.
Spring bulbs are very resistant to any damage by Winter weather. New gardeners often wonder if they must be covered. Usually, even if in bloom, they will do fine.
I do have some flowers, though, that don't respond as well. My Korean Rhododendron, R. mucronulatum, is often blasted by cold wind or rain, as are the blooms of some Magnolias.

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dbarron
10 years ago
And some of what you might term 'bulbs', like my bletilla striata, which is renowned (in my experience) for coming up and then getting blasted. I noticed mine emerging a couple of days ago and made a mental note, must cover if colder than 25 is expected...and soon if colder than 32.

Though for run of the mill stuff like tulip, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, etc...quite true that they'll be fine unless it gets below 20..and then may lose flowers.
bogturtle
Original Author
10 years ago
Cyclamen coem emerged from this undamaged. Often typical.
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