Bulb Collection for modern white bouquets

Plant your bulbs in the spring in deeply worked soil enriched, for example, with crushed horn or dehydrated blood. Bury your bulbs at the recommended depth for each variety. Crumble the soil well to fill without air pockets. Water generously.

For the Calla Lily: plant your bulbs from March to April, at a depth of 12 cm, spaced 15 cm apart, in soil that remains cool, even in humid conditions. Apply organic fertiliser when planting and at least once a year. You can also grow them in large pots with regular watering to keep the soil moist, and fertilising every 2 months during growth. Mulch them at the first frosts, as they are susceptible to severe cold and only moderately hardy in central Europe. You can cut back the foliage after the first frost.

For Gladioli: they like rich, fertile, but well-drained, preferably sandy soil. Plant them in full sun. Space the bulbs 10 to 15 cm apart, and cover them with 10 cm of soil. Fertilise after cutting the flowers. Avoid using manure as it promotes bulb rot. Gladioli are susceptible to frost, so they should be dug up when they are withered or immediately after the first frost. Cut the leaves and let them dry in a well-ventilated place for three weeks. Remove the old bulbs. Store the new bulbs throughout the winter in a cool place, but protected from frost. The new bulbs will bloom in two years.

For Oriental Hybrid Lilies: they prefer humus-rich soil and do not tolerate overly chalky soil. Good drainage is also important, as they do not like heavy soil. Plant them in full sun, preferably in spring, burying the bulbs 15 cm deep in a pouch of soil mixed with leaf compost. Surround them with a pouch of sand to prevent rot and slug attacks, while allowing them to grow more easily. Mark the planting location, as growth only starts in April. When the stems reach 30 cm in height, discreetly stake them. If red insects appear, treat them immediately, as they are lily beetles whose larvae can devour all the leaves. The most effective method is to catch them by hand, but be careful as they drop as soon as they are touched, so place a box underneath. After flowering, it is useful to cut the faded flowers halfway to keep the bed looking beautiful during the summer.