Spring bulbs
Dahlia Dinnerplate Fleurel® The Dinner Plate Dahlia Fleurel®, 'Dahlia Fleure', produces "The White Kelvin Floodlight" like flower. Marvel at the size and color of our "dinner plate dahlias"! Truly as big as a dinner plate, these specially selected prize-winning size dahlias are the most spectacular we've ever offered. A single stem will make a statement and you'll find your- self cutting and sharing these fall beauties with friends. They are hardy in zones 8-10; elsewhere dig and store in frost-free area.
Peony Tree Shimane Island Collection These Tree Peonies display huge, ruffled, satin-like flowers that are super hardy! Every garden needs a tree peony. They flower from late April to early May but the flowering season does vary from year to year. There are also tree peonies with yellow or purple flowers. 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. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. This plant has attractive foliage.
Daylily Stella De Oro 5”. With dark green foliage, this daylily will reach a height of 12” and a plant spread of 12-24”. It has been named Perennial of the Year. ‘Stella de Oro’ prefers a full sun area that is well-drained. Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, borders or in mixed containers and tubs.
Gladiolus Blue Isle Gladiolas are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. Plant in groups of six or more in the garden, or grow lots of them for cuttings in a bed. To extend the time of flower availability of your Glads, plant in two week intervals from early spring through June. 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. 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. This plant has attractive foliage.
Gladiolus Cheops Gladiolus 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.
Astilbe Visions In Pink Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes. These spring blooming beauties are ideal for borders, containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands. 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 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 is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes. These spring blooming beauties are ideal for borders, containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands.
Astilbe Visions In White Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes.
Canna Taney Marginally hardy to zone 8, bring indoors during winter in colder climates.
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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