By Monkey1962
N/E Lincolnshire ,
United Kingdom 
Dehydrated bulbs
hi all, a friend of mine has just given me what i can only describe as dehydrated bulbs, some freesias, dahlias and other bits and bobs, my question is how do i treat them, do i have to soak them first or will they be OK just with watering after potting, any help and advice is as always gratefully and graciously received
1 Mar, 2017
Answers
And hope for the best. The only bulbs that I know that can come back after true dehydration are Poppy-Flowered Anemone (Anemone coronaria), and Persian Buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus).
2 Mar, 2017
thanks for all the advice, I don't hold out much hope for them, I have soaked them for about 12 hours, and will pot on in the morning, they seem a couple of years old, but hey ho you never know until you try,
thanks once again , fingers crossed
2 Mar, 2017
Previous question
I would soak them overnight and add a little fungicide to the water too.
1 Mar, 2017