Problems with Flowering Bulbs:

Tulip

Bulb Blindness: Buds fail to flower
Caused by overcrowding and a lack of nutrients. Lift and replant in a fertilised soil
Basal Rot: A brown stain around the scales of the bulb. There is no cure, dispose of safely
Bulb Flies: To avoid, pull soil over the neck of the bulb as the leaves die down
Storage Rot: Discard rotting bulbs to avoid spreading. Dust with fungicide

*"In the Green": Plants are lifted just after flowering with the leaves still intact. Ensure they never dry out. Plant back at their original depth. The papery sheath around the bulb should just be visible.

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