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Spring bulbs
Hosta Miniature Collection The Miniature Hosta Collection, 'Hosta", contains 1 each of the following varieties; 'Dew Drop', 'Hydon Sunset' and 'Pandora's Box'. Nice for the small garden since they have a height only 10" to 12". They have the great qualities that hostas are famous for, but in a unique "miniature" form. These wonderful dwarf hostas are ideal for the garden edge, as ground covers or as small accents among larger plants. Also excellent container plants. They have the great qualities that hostas are famous for, but in a unique "miniature" form. They are easy to grow, shade-tolerant and low maintenance.
Peony Tree Shimane Island Collection These Tree Peonies display huge, ruffled, satin-like flowers that are super hardy! Every garden needs a tree peony. Fortunately for us, tree peonies are now slightly more available. There are very few plants that can compete with a tree peony in full bloom. They flower from late April to early May but the flowering season does vary from year to year. A mature plant can have in excess of a hundred flowers and these can be 10" or more across! The flowers range in color from maroon, crimson, scarlet, various shades of pink, to pure white. The Chinese refer to the tree peony as 'Moutan'.
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. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. This plant has attractive foliage.
Daylily Stella De Oro With dark green foliage, this daylily will reach a height of 12” and a plant spread of 12-24”. ‘Stella de Oro’ will bloom from May through July, with outstanding color and a definite re-bloomer, more than any in its family. ‘Stella de Oro’ prefers a full sun area that is well-drained. 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). ‘Stella de Oro’ is considered to be pest and deer resistant. Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, borders or in mixed containers and tubs.
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. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. 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. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. Hummingbirds flock to their blooms.
Gladiolus Cheops 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.
Astilbe Visions In Pink The Astilbe Chinensis Visions in Pink PP#118, 'Astilbe Chinensis', has clear raspberry pink plumes that light up shady garden spaces in spring. Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes. Mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens for maximum color and impact.
Astilbe Visions In Red 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 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 Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive.
Canna Taney In late summer large apricot flowers open and fade to orange and yellow tones.
Fuchsia Hardy Madame Cornelissen During the growing season water regularly, applying a balanced liquid fertilizer each month.
Fuchsia Hardy Ricartonii If you love Fuchsia in hanging baskets, then you'll adore this plant.
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