Yes, the gladiolus bulbs will need to be dug up in North Carolina. The bulbs can be stored during the winter months inside and replanted in the spring.
Gladiolus bulbs will not right themselves when planted upside down, as some bulbs do. They must be dug up and planted with the pointed end towards the top of the soil.
Yes, they are not hardy.
To harvest gladiolus bulbs, wait until the foliage turns yellow and begins to die back, indicating that the bulbs are mature. Carefully dig them up using a garden fork or spade, taking care not to damage the bulbs. Shake off excess soil and allow them to dry in a shaded, well-ventilated area. Once dry, trim the foliage and store the bulbs in a cool, dry place until replanting time.
Yes.
As a perennial it can be left in the ground for between 5 and 10 years. Although clumps that become large, may be divided as and when necessary. Divide in early summer after the foliage has turned yellow. They can be put into onion sacks and stored in a cool place until ready for re planting
Yes, opossums may dig up and eat bulbs, particularly if they are easy to access. While they primarily feed on insects, fruits, and small animals, they will opportunistically consume bulbs if they are available. However, they are not the most common pests for bulbs, as other animals like squirrels and rodents are generally more likely to damage them.
Dig up the bulb. Usually there are off shoot bulbs on it. Break that off and plant.
If the flower blooms in the Spring, the bulbs should be separated in the Fall. However, this does not need to be done every year. It is recommended that bulbs are dug up and separated every 3 or 4 years. If the bulbs are growing short or unevenly, it is time to dig up the bulbs and separate them.
You can if you want to, but it isn't necessary. It is better to either leave them, or dig and transplant in the autumn. If you do want to store the bulbs, pack them in damp peat moss in an airy mesh bag and keep in a cool place.
The best time to divide canna bulbs is in the fall. After the first frost, cut the stems down and dig up the tubers. Wash them and dust them with sulphur and put them away for the spring.
Yes, you can replant tulip bulbs after they have finished blooming. Wait until the foliage has turned yellow and then dig up the bulbs, store them in a cool, dry place, and replant them in the fall for blooms next spring.
Yes, you can replant hyacinth bulbs to ensure they bloom again next year. Dig up the bulbs after they have finished blooming, store them in a cool, dry place, and then replant them in the fall for blooms in the spring.