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Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2009 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! ...
Contributed by havlis 02.04. 2008 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. ...
Contributed by havlis 22.03. 2008 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.01. 2008 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.01. 2008 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 28.11. 2007 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 25.11. 2007 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.11. 2007 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 21.10. 2007 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 21.10. 2007 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 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 ...
Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 13.10. 2007 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.10. 2007 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 ...
Contributed by amazon 07.10. 2007 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 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 ...
Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 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! ...
Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 27.09. 2007 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2007 09:48:30 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Indian Blue Hyacinth (Camassia cusickii) - Outstanding planted with late pink tulips! This late spring bloomer has vivid light blue, 1 star shaped flowers borne along the top 8-12 of the stems which can reach almost 3. Plant 3-5 apart and equally deep. ...
Contributed by amazon 24.09. 2007 09:25:43 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Reblooming German Iris Immortality - Well-named in that IMMORTALITYS reblooming ability is consistent throughout the country. Vigorous in growth habit sending up multiple stalks of soft white flowers in spring and again summer through fall. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2007 11:12:15 Topic: Plants / Bulbs This new variety is very unique! Its blooms are distinct with wonderfully contrasting dark purple and pure white stripes decorating each petal. The strong stems, large blooms and medium height make this Triumph Tulip a must have in any spring garden. ...
Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2007 10:46:24 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Honey Bee: Yellow with black markings The Tango Lilies are a wonderful new hybrid of the popular Asiatic Lily. The flowers are enormous and vibrantly colored with each variety lavishly speckled in unique formations. In 1989, Piet Schenk, a Dutch Lily Hybridizer, bought pollen from Mr. Orekhof of Latvia, who introduced the first Tango Lily. In honor of Mr. Orekhof, all new Lilies in this series get the name Tango. These wonderful new hybrid lilies take the popular Asiatic varieties to new heights ...
Contributed by amazon 14.09. 2007 09:12:49 Topic: Plants / Bulbs A Tall Bearded Iris with spanking white, ruffle-edged blooms that are etched in lilac like an antique quilt. In addition to unusual color and fragrance, Hemstitched inherited the reblooming habit of its notable parent, Earl of Essex. ...
Contributed by amazon 12.09. 2007 11:02:18 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 true blue 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 07.09. 2007 08:02:31 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Salmon color with a hint of apricot rose. Naturalizes well. Heirloom 1925. Vivid and long-lasting, these Hyacinths are exceptional in size and fragrance! ...
Contributed by amazon 05.09. 2007 09:02:34 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Very easy to grow and very easy to get to bloom. Fantastic markings on each petal gives the plant its common name, Guinea Hen Flower. It is also known as the Checkered Lily, Rattlesnake Lily, and Snakes Head Lily. The proper name for this plant of many names is Fritillaria meleagris. ...
Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 10:03:08 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Clusters of chubby little deep cobalt blue bells grow on sturdy stems. Hardy and carefree, these fragrant charmers easily spread into thick masses. Plant them anywhere--in sun or shade--for a striking effect reminiscent of Hollands best growing fields. Blooms: Mid Spring Ideal for borders, rock gardens, naturalizing. Unusual flower spikes of rich blue-purple with delicate soft blue tops. Hardy in zones: 3-9. ...
Contributed by amazon 14.08. 2007 07:58:29 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Halloweeen: Orange with Black Markings The Tango Lilies are a wonderful new hybrid of the popular Asiatic Lily. The flowers are enormous and vibrantly colored with each variety lavishly speckled in unique formations. In 1989, Piet Schenk, a Dutch Lily Hybridizer, bought pollen from Mr. Orekhof of Latvia, who introduced the first Tango Lily. In honor of Mr. Orekhof, all new Lilies in this series get the name Tango. These wonderful new hybrid lilies take the popular Asiatic varieties to new height ...
Contributed by amazon 14.08. 2007 07:47:26 Topic: Plants / Bulbs The rich reds of this iris will light up your late spring garden. With large flowers in glowing royal red/purple, these blooms are a knock-out in the garden or in a vase. The beard is pure purple on each red/purple fall. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 08:05:37 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Commonly known as the Yellow Hoop Petticoat. Up to 15 stems per bulb! Groups of 5 or 10 bulbs form a carpet of dainty, upward facing, bright golden bells. Grass like, dark green foliage. Tolerates warm spring climates and is very hardy. Excellent for rock gardens. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.08. 2007 07:58:14 Topic: Plants / Bulbs The flowers start green, coloring first on top of the ball, then slowly change to lilac. As they mature, they reverse to green again, neatly from the top down. Late blooming ornamental onions that perform excellent with early blooming perennials. Many varieties are suitable for dried flowers; pest repellent, all great cut flowers. ...
Contributed by amazon 09.08. 2007 09:01:10 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Golden Grape Hyacinth (Muscari Golden Fragrance) Unusual sulphur-yellow flowers that have taken years and years to develop. Only a limited supply is available and they have a wonderful citrus fragrance. This is a must have plant for the gardener looking for that rare and unusual plant. ...
Contributed by amazon 09.08. 2007 08:56:22 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Pure-White flowers with yellow signals on tall plants. ; Gold Bound Japanese Iris - Iris ensata (kaempferi) Gold Bound; Flowers have large semi-flaring fails, and standards which are either short and upright, or very large and open, hanging over the falls as a second x. The resulting flowers have a flat, open form. Bright green foliage. Grows in full sun or light shade in well-drained soil. Constant moisture is necessary. ...
Contributed by amazon 09.08. 2007 08:42:06 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Gentian blue flowers with white centers. A super naturalizer. Small starry flowers in a spray per stem; great naturalizers in rock and woodland gardens or in lawns. ...
Contributed by amazon 06.08. 2007 09:41:03 Topic: Plants / Bulbs There are no clear red iris, but iris breeders have approached red from a number of directions. 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 the spring and early summer, with handsome green sword like foliage. They enjoy full or part sun and well-drained soil. Plant about 15-18 inches apart. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:41:57 Topic: Plants / Bulbs arge reddish-violet flushed with blue. 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. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:31:49 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Beautiful Vision is well named. Its lush pastel pink with just the solf, velvety bloom iris gardeners love. With large flowers and a vivid orangy beard, these blooms will light up any garden, and be spectacular in your arrangements. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 10:14:31 Topic: Plants / Bulbs Very large pinkish lavender flowers, which are white at the x! . Like all Colchicums, The Giant is deer proof! Fall blooming colchicum are wonderful additions to autumn gardens. Blooms form chalice-shaped cups. Leaves turn golden yellow as they mature, blending with foliage. Bulbs will flower on you window sill even if not planted. Squirrel resistant ...
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