When should you cut down the foliage of the bulbs you have planted in your flower bed? The easiest answer is…
When at least half of the foliage has turned brown.
The reason for this is when the foliage turns brown and brittle, the sap has drained from the ‘leaf’ back into the bulb. This helps give energy into the bulb for its bloom cycle next year.
It was really interesting to read this post. I have started gardening recently and your blog is really helpful me.
Thanks, I am glad I can help.
Thank you for shedding some light on that matter. I would see to it that I wait 'til they're brown and prevent mom's heart from breaking. I do cut it on such a short notice most of the time.
Your Welcome. I hope this brings many blooms for you.
Does this work for every flower I plant?
One of my earliest memories were the bearded iris's my Dad planted. They are one of my favorites as well.
I didn't know about this. Next time I will wait until the half the foliage turn brown.
Interesting. I have been gardening for better part of my life and I never paid much attention to doing it in this fashion. I usually waited till all the foliage had turned brown before I cut it.
Hi!
Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I, too, am an avid flower gardener so this tip will help me a lot. Hope you could post more tips, and I will surely look forward to that.