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Spring bulbs
Daylily Reblooming Collection Use them in a perennial border, in front of shrubbery, as an edging along a walk or wall, and in your bulb beds, where they hide the ripening foliage of tulips and daffodils. Each plant sends up many flower stems, and each stem bears 12 or more buds. Bloom is lavish and continues for several weeks or more on each plant. The re-blooming Daylily Collection, 'Hemerocallis', contains 5 plants, 1 each of Daylily 'Twilight Secrets', Daylily 'Blueberry Cream', Daylily 'Thundering Ovation', Daylily 'Wild Horses' and Daylily 'Lacy Doily'. Daylilies are the perfect perennial. Plants 18-24" apart. They need dividing only every 10-15 years.
Peony Tree Shimane Island Collection There are also tree peonies with yellow or purple flowers. Growing only 4-5' tall, these exceptional Tree Peonies are sub-zero hardy and bloom for a lifetime. This has been variously translated but probably means 'The Emperor Flower'. Japanese tree peonies tend to have less double flowers than their Chinese peers, and the flowers are more open and delicate. We're not sure what the penalty was for infringing this law, but it can't have been very pleasant.
Crocosmia Lucifer This plant has attractive foliage. The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Monbretia. The Crocosmia Lucifer, 'Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful red flowers. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. The flowers are very showy, and they make great cut flowers.
Daylily Stella De Oro Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms on strong stems that rise above tall grassy foliage, (remove in late fall). With dark green foliage, this daylily will reach a height of 12” and a plant spread of 12-24”. 5”. It has been named Perennial of the Year. The Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’, also known as a Daylily, has a very fragrant dark yellow flower with a size of 2.
Gladiolus Blue Isle The Blue Isle, 'Gladiolus Blue Isle', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent dark blue flowers with a light blue heart. Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. To extend the time of flower availability of your Glads, plant in two week intervals from early spring through June. They make striking accents in a mixed border. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 4" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others; the deeper the planting the less need for staking. In frost prone areas, dig them when the leaves turn yellow, dip them in a fungicide, and store in a dry frost free location over winter.
Crocosmia Emily Mckenzie The Crocosmia Emily McKenzie, 'Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora emily mckenzie', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful orange flowers with red centers. The flowers are very showy, and they make great cut flowers. The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Monbretia. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. This plant has attractive foliage. Hummingbirds flock to their blooms.
Crocosmia George Davidson The Crocosmia George Davidson, 'Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora george davidson', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful yellow flowers. The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Monbretia. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions.
Gladiolus Cheops The Gladiolus Cheops, 'Gladioli', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent white flowers with a pink blush on tall stalks. To extend the time of flower availability of your Glads, plant in two week intervals from early spring through June. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil.
Astilbe Visions In Pink Drifts of this Astilbe are stunning when paired with other white blooming shade plants like Japanese Orchids or Peonies. Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes. Throughout the summer lacy deep green foliage adds ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded.
Astilbe Visions In Red The Astilbe Chinensis Visions in Red PP#119, 'Chinensis Visions', produces rusty maroon red flowers that are tinted with a faint rosy tone that is ever-changing as the flower plume matures throughout the spring. Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive.
Astilbe Visions In White The bright clear flowers reflect dappled sunlight in woodland gardens for a dazzling effect.
Canna Taney The Canna Taney, 'Canna Indica', has broad blue-green leaves that stand nearly 5 feet tall on this stately Longwood hybrid Canna.
Fuchsia Hardy Madame Cornelissen If you love Fuchsia in hanging baskets, then you'll adore this plant.
Fuchsia Hardy Ricartonii If you love Fuchsia in hanging baskets, then you'll adore this plant.
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