Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001615
11/12/99
Dividing Hardy Bulbs
Crowded bulbs, or those producing fewer or smaller blooms
than normal probably need to be divided. Do not dig the
bulbs until after the foliage has yellowed. Diseased or
wormy bulbs should be thrown out. Very small bulbs may
not bloom for one or two years so. After digging, bulbs
that can't be planted immediately are stored in a cool,
dry, dark area at temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees.
A few bulbs can be put in paper bags and hung from the
ceiling. Large numbers of bulbs can be put, no more than
3 deep, on trays with screen bottoms. Inspect bulbs for
rot during the storage period. The bulbs are replanted in
October. Before digging and dividing, check the cultural
information given for specific plants.
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