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Snow Glories and Striped Squll Failure?

Posted by shadara 5b-6a (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 27, 09 at 11:55

I had to move out of my house and wanted to take some plants with me. Aside from the roses, hens and chicks, and bleeding heart plant... I dug up a couple dainty, pretty flowers that were growing in my unkempt and neglected garden. I've since ID'd them as Snow Glories (Chionodoxa forbesii) and Striped Squill (Puschkinia).

They were both spindly, poking through a heavy cover of tree leaves, and had some blooms on them. The soil was so heavy with weed roots, I separated them and transplanted in my NE patio garden where my tulips are sprouting.

It's been a week and they look piss poor. All wilting and stringy (but leaves still green and plump). We've had a fair amount of rain but the soil is well drained (sandy mix).

I know you're not supposed to transplant bulbs while growing, but didn't want to leave them at old house. Do you think they'll survive? Is there anything I can do to help them with the shock? Should I ignore or try fertilizing?

Sorry for all the questions. I'm just hoping I didn't kill them by moving them, and praying they'll make a come back next year.


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RE: Snow Glories and Striped Squll Failure?

I think they'll be fine - these are not really delicate plants. If they were mine, I'd probably topdress the soil with manure or compost and look for better blooms next year.


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RE: Snow Glories and Striped Squll Failure?

When you move chionodoxa and squill, they will flop over until they settle themselves in again. I've done this with squill when I want to start new colonies elsewhere in the yard.

Ignore, DO NOT fertilize. They'll perk up but not look quite as good as of they hadn't been moved; and don't be disappointed if they don't bloom. They'll reappear good as new next spring.


 
 

 

 


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