Gardeners ' Queries . . .
Should the stem roots of Lihum regale be removed and should fresh soil be used to replace the exliUng soil above the bulbs? How deep should one plant the bulbs of Nerine and those of Amaryllis?—MJ -B. (Christchurch). There is no need to remove the stems or the stem roots of LlUum regale. Neither is it necessary to replace the soli over the bdlbs. a mulch with leaf mould or compost is all that Is necessary. Norinas should be planted four to six inches in depth whilst Amaryllis should go deeper at six to eight inches.
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30121, 3 May 1963, Page 6
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