![]() ![]() They do best in areas that receive light shade during midday, especially in hotter zone 8 gardens. Use spring-flowering bulbs in borders with annuals or perennials, groundcovers, rock gardens and wooded areas. If you need assistance in this area contact your county Extension Center for a soil test kit. Studies at NC State University indicate that commercial bulb fertilizer is the preferred method of supplying nutrients. ![]() One of the myths with bulb planting is that bonemeal gives better results. Frequently, both limestone and phosphorus fertilizer are deficient in new planting beds. The pH of the planting area should be in the 6-7 range. Soil pH is another critical issue for longevity of bulb plantings. If the soil is sandy, add an organic amendment to increase water and nutrient holding capacity. Or plant in raised beds that are well prepared. If the soil is mostly clay, mix in an organic amendment such as compost or aged pine bark, 25 percent or more by volume. Poorly aerated soil is probably the biggest factor in bulbs that fail to naturalize and return year after year. Good soil drainage is essential for spring-flowering bulbs. For most of North Carolina that is October or November. It is best to wait until the ground has cooled to below 60 degrees before planting. Bulbs are planted in the fall in order for them to develop a root system and to satisfy the cold requirement necessary for the robust, colorful flower buds. Thousands of tulips and daffodils find their way into gardens each year. Shop our categories to find hand-crafted bouquets, sympathy flowers, wedding bouquets and centerpieces, birthday arrangements, anniversary flowers, and much more! With same-day pickup and delivery options in and around Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, NC, there’s no need to stress.Fall is the best time to plant spring-flowering bulbs to create a kaleidoscope of color next spring. Kelly's Florist proudly offers a wide variety of in-season flowers to help our community celebrate every occasion. Our florists at Kelly's Florist look forward to working with you soon!Īt Kelly's Florist, we are proud to serve our local customers with delivery to Fayetteville, NC and nearby cities including: If you are in search of having flowers delivered outside of our delivery areas, please let us know and we will help direct your order to a flower shop in that location. ![]() We are offering contactless delivery and pickup to our local Fayetteville, NC customers. Our top priority is keeping our staff and customers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. For your convenience, we proudly offer same-day, next-day, and touchless delivery options. If you are looking for flowers for an event, please call our shop at (910) 487-2519. If you are interested in placing a custom order, contact our local flower shop in Fayetteville, NC and we would be happy to assist in making your vision come to life. Our dedicated team of talented floral designers are here to assist you in your search for the perfect gift! Shop our wide selection of fresh flowers consisting of everything from anniversary arrangements to birthday bouquets. We provide our customers with seasonal flower arrangements for all holidays and occasions. Kelly's Florist is proud to serve our Fayetteville community as a locally owned and operated florist. ![]()
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