Ask and Answer Flower Questions Archive - Jan 2008

By Carol: Does the narcisscus (paper white) need to be changed to a bigger pot when it gets bigger

Answer By Webmaster: Eventually, after 3-5 years, Narcissus bulbs will become overcrowded, with reduced flowering and smaller flowers. It is now time to dig up and split your Narcissus bulb clumps.

This is best done in spring when the foliage is brown and still present, so that you can still see where the bulbs are. Remove all the loose soil, and allow the bulbs to dry in shallow trays, or mesh sacks where there is good air circulation for drying off.

When dry, the clumps can be split up. Remove the old, dried skins and roots.

By Keeton: Are kaleidoscope four o'clocks on a vine or they a shurb?

Answer By The Flower Expert: Dear Keeton,

Yes, Mirabilis jalapa is a Perennial herb.

Kaleidoscope four o'clocks are a perennial from tropical America, the Mirabilis jalapa is cultivated in the United States as an annual except in USDA Zones 8-11 where it thrives as a perennial. Heat- and drought-tolerant, four o'clocks are easily grown from seed and will often return from tubers year after year where winters are relatively mild. Growing two to four feet in height, the plants prefer full sun and tolerate a variety of well-drained soils.

By A Visitor: Write about Cyclamen

Answer By Webmaster: Cyclamen are a genus of plants containing 20 species, which are part of the family of Primulaceae, the Primrose family. In the wild, their distribution is centred on the Mediterranean, being natives of parts of Europe, western Asia and parts of North Africa.

By Sondra Howel: Where can I order a book with pictures of various floral designs?

By Webmaster: Mastering the Art of Floral Design by Paula Pryke's is the best book it gives good information and pictures of various floral designs. You can buy them at Amazon. Mastering the Art of Floral Design by Paula Pryke's is the best book it gives good information and pictures of various floral designs.You can also look at these books also The Complete Book of Floral Design and Wedding Bouquets: Over 300 Designs for Every Bride.