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Spring bulbs
Daffodil Peruvian The leaves are strap-like and may be up to two feet long. Peruvian daffodils are hardy in zones 8 to 10, but can be grown outside this range if the bulbs are dug and stored in a frost-free location over winter. This daffodil may be started indoors and it is very fragrant. Each stem may hold 2 to 5 flowers, which are white with green stripes. The Peruvian Daffodil, 'Ismene Festalis', produce large flower clusters that rise from Amaryllis-like foliage. The 4-inch flowers are borne atop 2-foot, leafless flower stalks in midsummer.
Peony Tree Shimane Island Collection The Shimane Island Tree Peony Collection, 'Paeonia', contains 3 plants, 1 each of High Noon, Koukamon, & Shima-nishiki. We're not sure what the penalty was for infringing this law, but it can't have been very pleasant. There are also tree peonies with yellow or purple flowers. The Chinese refer to the tree peony as 'Moutan'. While the tree peony originated in China, it had found its way to Japan by the 8th Century AD. Japanese tree peonies tend to have less double flowers than their Chinese peers, and the flowers are more open and delicate.
Crocosmia Lucifer The Crocosmia Lucifer, 'Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful red flowers. The flowers are very showy, and they make great cut flowers. The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Monbretia. This plant has attractive foliage. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions.
Daylily Stella De Oro Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, borders or in mixed containers and tubs. 5”. ‘Stella de Oro’ prefers a full sun area that is well-drained. It has been named Perennial of the Year. 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).
Gladiolus Blue Isle Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. The Blue Isle, 'Gladiolus Blue Isle', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent dark blue flowers with a light blue heart. To extend the time of flower availability of your Glads, plant in two week intervals from early spring through June. Plant in groups of six or more in the garden, or grow lots of them for cuttings in a bed. They make striking accents in a mixed border.
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. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. Hummingbirds flock to their blooms. The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Monbretia.
Crocosmia George Davidson The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Monbretia. Hummingbirds flock to their blooms.
Gladiolus Cheops The Gladiolus Cheops, 'Gladioli', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent white flowers with a pink blush on tall stalks. 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.
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.
Astilbe Visions In Red Mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens for maximum color and impact. 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 Mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens for maximum color and impact.
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 Grows into a very ornamental specimen planting.
Fuchsia Hardy Ricartonii In warmer climates, it's an attractive evergreen and is deciduous in colder regions.
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