How Do You Plant Arum Italicum Bulbs?
Planting arum italicum bulbs is a great way to add winter interest to your shade garden. Brightly colored berries follow the cream-colored flowers in autumn, and the leaves of arum italicum remain evergreen through the winter. Choose a variety of different arum italicum cultivars for an interesting foliage display. Before deciding on which arum italicum cultivars to purchase, make sure they are hardy in your USDA hardiness zone. Remove each arum italicum bulb from the package immediately. Separate each bulb, count the number of bulbs, then set them aside in a shaded area where they will not be disturbed while you prepare the planting holes. Turn the soil in the area where you plan to add the arum italicum bulbs and add any needed soil amendments. Once the soil is ready, dig holes that are between 3 to 5 inches deep with a bulb digger or small gardening hand tool. Add bulb fertilizer to the bottom of the hole and mix it into the dirt so it’s not touching the arum italicum bulb. Plant th
