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Lilium 'First Crown' - lily (3903 readers)
Contributed by havlis 04.02 2009 on 14:44:45 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Lilies are not just beautiful cut flowers . In perennial beds same as carefully planted among shrubs or trees they will dazzle with bright colours, shapes, and sizes of their blooms. And be sure we select the grandest of the great ones only! ...
Tulipa 'Blushing Apeldoorn' - tulip (2889 readers)
Contributed by havlis 02.04 2008 on 14:40:39 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Darwin hybrids were created by crossing formerly wild species of tulip from Central Asia (t.fosteriana). The result being huge flowers with almost regular pyramid shape before they open, brilliant colours, and tall, sturdy stems – excellent for cutting. Moreover, they can stand a little neglect if you leave them in the ground for a few years. That on the proviso you do not cut off the leaves before they wither. ...
Anemone 'Andrea Atkinson' - anemone, windflower (2975 readers)
Contributed by havlis 22.03 2008 on 16:45:21 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Andrea Atkinson is a later variety of anemone. It has 60-80 cm long stalks with snow-white camellia-like flowers with distinct yellow stamens. It starts blooming at the end of summer and continues until October. 3-palmate basal leaves are mid to dark green, sharply toothed, sparsely hairy beneath. ...
Lilium 'Lovely Girl' - Oriental Lily (2228 readers)
Contributed by amazon 14.01 2008 on 12:23:01 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Exceptionally fine, fragrant lily! Jaunty white petals sporting yellow stripes and maroon spots. Blooms in midsummer. The regal splendor of Oriental lilies gives the crowning touch to your summer garden. They carry your garden through the hot summer into balmy autumn with their magnificent blooms, which are at least 6 across. ...
Hemerocallis 'Longfields Maxim' - Daylily (1876 readers)
Contributed by amazon 14.01 2008 on 12:11:37 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Daylily - Hemerocallis Longfields Maxim; Family: Liliaceae ; Origin: Hybrid origin | Giant 7 inch double, reblooming and fragrant golden yellow flowers. Tetraploid. Hemerocallis prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Daylilies do best in the mixed perennial border. Also good for mass plantings and for container growing. ...
Fritillaria michailovskyi - Fritillary (2421 readers)
Contributed by amazon 28.11 2007 on 10:23:53 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Michaels Flower - Fritillaria michailovskyi | This species with its stunning color combination comes from Northeastern Turkey. Plant in well-drained, alkaline, deep, sandy loam amended with organic matter in full sun to light shade. For best effect, plant in clusters of 7 or 9 plants. Mulch lightly in late fall. Fertilize when new growth appears in the spring. Grows 4-8 tall. Flowers mid to late spring. Hardy in Zones 4-8. ...
Hippeastrum 'Mambo' - Amaryllis (1665 readers)
Contributed by amazon 25.11 2007 on 11:35:26 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Giant Amaryllis are easy and thrilling to grow indoors, and a great gift for a child or the home bound person. Unlike many other amaryllis bulbs on the market, our large hybrid bulbs will produce two 18-24 stems, each bearing 4 or 5 huge, long lasting flowers that are over 8 inches in diameter. Start one or two bulbs into growth every 7-10 days to grace your home from holiday time until spring. ...
Iris 'Black Gamecock' - Louisiana Iris (2112 readers)
Contributed by amazon 18.11 2007 on 11:47:46 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Native to Louisiana and southeastern US wetlands. A perfect companion to your tall bearded Iris and will extend the bloom season well into June. Intense black-purple 4 blooms are accented with a band of golden yellow on the foliage. The velvety texture and vibrant color of these iris will surely add interest to your garden. ...
Narcissus 'Lancaster' - Daffodil (1845 readers)
Contributed by amazon 21.10 2007 on 11:48:06 Topic: Plants / Bulbs The blooms of Daffodil Lancaster are absolutely gorgeous with three vivid colors around the petite cup. Starting with green at the base, yellow in the middle and orange outlining the rim. Excellent cut flower, deer resistant and perfect for naturalizing. These daffodils are known for outstanding growth habitat and blooming. The colors are bright and rich. These varieties are recommended for naturalizing. ...
Tulipa 'Lady Night' - Tulip (2116 readers)
Contributed by amazon 21.10 2007 on 11:31:31 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Deepest reddish-black with bright green foliage. Triumph Tulips are the result of crossing between long stemmed Darwin Tulips and varieties of the short stemmed Early Tulips. When planted outdoors, their flowering time is in-between these varieties, blooming late April/early May. With their strong stems, large flowers, and medium heights, Triumph Tulips are excellent as pot plants for Valentines Day and Easter. Also superb in beds or borders. ...
Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane' - Lady Tulip (3325 readers)
Contributed by amazon 18.10 2007 on 10:20:52 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Petals are red with a fine white edge. When closed they resemble a candy stripe. The best naturalizer, these Botanical Tulips are not used enough in gardens and borders where they multiply freely each year ...
Hippeastrum 'Lady Jane' - Amaryllis (4026 readers)
Contributed by amazon 18.10 2007 on 09:52:15 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Amaryllis Lady Jane Apricot rose with a faint stripe of white. Hollands finest strain produces more huge flowers per bulb than any other strain. The spectacular breathtaking beauty of the brilliant colors must be seen to be believed. Blooms over 8 across. ...
Hippeastrum 'La Paz' - Amaryllis (2260 readers)
Contributed by amazon 18.10 2007 on 09:14:30 Topic: Plants / Bulbs The slender, pointed upper petals are dark coral while the lower petals are greenish-white edged in dark coral. The star-shaped flower has darker midveins and a faint green throat. Cybister Amaryllis:Another new class of amaryllis, these exotic, species-type varieties are most fanciful. They are characterized by their slender, spidery flowers. Evergreen varieties, they should be grown throughout the year in good sized pots. ...
Iris versicolor 'Kermesina' - American Water Iris (2023 readers)
Contributed by amazon 13.10 2007 on 10:26:37 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Suitable for small pools, growing up to 2 ft. and happy in up to 4 in of water. A beautiful iris, having vivid magenta coloured flowers, marked with white. The foliage is also an added benefit as it provides a vertical interest over a long period and is suited to both formal and informal settings. They are relatively easy to grow as long as you remember that they dont like drying-out. ...
Iris 'Joyce Terry' - Tall Bearded Iris (1131 readers)
Contributed by amazon 11.10 2007 on 08:55:06 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Bicolor with yellow standards and beards, white falls edged in yellow. Also known as Bearded Iris these Iris are outstanding for their unusual color, design and sturdy, vigorous growth habit. They are hardy, disease and drought-resistant plants. Long blooming in late spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage ...
Narcissus 'Jetfire' - Cyclamineus Daffodil (1288 readers)
Contributed by amazon 07.10 2007 on 20:21:52 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Deep yellow, very reflexed petals frame the cup, which opens egg-yolk yellow and quickly turns bright orange. The long-lasting flowers open when the stems are still quite short and persist as the stems lengthen. ...
Iris ensata - Japanese Water Iris (1655 readers)
Contributed by amazon 02.10 2007 on 09:22:49 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Japanese iris (Iris ensata or kaempferi) have the largest flowers of all irises, some being about 30cm across. They have been bred for over 200 years in Japan and also during the last century in the USA. So today, there is a range of flower shapes and patterns, as well as a range of colours. The foliage is also an added benefit as it provides a vertical interest over a long period and is suited to both formal and informal settings. They are relatively easy to grow as long as you remember that th ...
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Jan Bos' - Dutch Hyacinth (1533 readers)
Contributed by amazon 02.10 2007 on 09:07:41 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Brilliant spikes of pinkish red bells with a white blush center. Heriloom 1910. Vivid and long-lasting, these Hyacinths are exceptional in size and fragrance! ...
Tulipa 'Jaap Groot' - Single Late Tulip (1300 readers)
Contributed by amazon 27.09 2007 on 08:54:07 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Jaap Groot is the perfect choice for a soft-coloured theme. It sports buttery yellow petals accented with golden yellow flames. ...
Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen' - Turkestan Onion (1908 readers)
Contributed by amazon 27.09 2007 on 08:49:28 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Allium karataviense Ivory Queen - silvery white, golf ball sized flowers with broad, artistic glaucous leaves, often with red margins; good for decorative window boxes, bedding and patio planters; late spring; zones 4-8; 8-10; 1876. ...
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