Perfect- thank you Peter! -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Peter Taggart Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 1:10 AM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: Re: [pbs] Hyacinthus orientalis cultivars Repot while dormant -though it may not be necessary every year. Feed them now while the leaves and roots are active. These hyacinths are capable of a long growing season. Keep them growing to build up the bulbs. They should not be stored in very dry arid conditions. Peter (UK) On 18 March 2014 16:56, Shoal Creek Succulents <group@shoalcreeksucculents .com> wrote: > > My last question. When the foliage has died back and the soil is dry; > should I unpotted, inspect bulbs then repot with some bulb food before > they are put in the garage? The weather starts to change around mid September. > I also might let the bulbs dry for a week or so before repotting. I didn't > feed the bulbs this year while blooming. Now that they are done blooming; > I wouldn't think it would be the correct time to feed them. Would it? > > Best regards, Lisa > -----Original Message----- > From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org > [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] > On Behalf Of Jerald Lehmann > Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 11:12 AM > To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > Subject: Re: [pbs] Hyacinthus orientalis cultivars > > I would like to add my two cents: deer will and do eat hyacinths once > they begin to open. I think it's the fragrance that attracts them. > They then eat the flowers and some of the foliage. > > I've had deer sample daffodils but only a few flowers. Sometimes I > find the spit-out flowers several feet from the daffodils...but not > always. > > Rabbits and squirrels could care less about hyacinths and daffodils. > > --Jerry Lehmann, Olathe, KS, USA > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/ > > > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/ >