Spring bulbs
Peony Tree High Noon High noon is an excellent grower and is a free-bloomer. The huge, ruffled, satin-like flowers are magnificent and the plant is super hardy! There was a time, many years ago in ancient China, when the only person who could own a tree peony was the Emperor himself. 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. This has been variously translated but probably means 'The Emperor Flower'. 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.
Peony Tree Shimane Island Collection The Shimane Island Tree Peony Collection, 'Paeonia', contains 3 plants, 1 each of High Noon, Koukamon, & Shima-nishiki. These Tree Peonies display huge, ruffled, satin-like flowers that are super hardy! Every garden needs a tree peony. There was a time, many years ago in ancient China, when the only person who could own a tree peony was the Emperor himself. 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. 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 The Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’, also known as a Daylily, has a very fragrant dark yellow flower with a size of 2. 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.
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. 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. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. 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.
Crocosmia George Davidson Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. This plant has attractive foliage. Hummingbirds flock to their blooms.
Gladiolus Cheops Gladiolus are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag. They make striking accents in a mixed border. 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. 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. 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 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 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 Masses of colorful pendant flowers act as beacons for hummingbirds.
