How Long Can I Store Flower Bulbs?

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Plant crocus bulbs in fall. image by gracey: morguefile

Spring blooming bulbs dug after blooming should be stored until fall planting. Summer bulbs, like dahlias and gladiolus, should be stored for the winter and planted in spring.

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Nannette Richford is an avid gardener, teacher and nature enthusiast with more than four years' experience in online writing. Richford holds a Bachelor of Science in secondary education from the University of Maine Orono and certifications in teaching 7-12 English, K-8 General Elementary and Birth to age 5.

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How Long Can I Store Flower Bulbs?

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