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Spring Bulbs Calla - Black Forest
Calla Black Forest 001', was a 1999 MGA green thumb award winner. The color is so unique! This Plant is Patent Protected. The Calla Black Forest, 'Calla Black Forest PP#11. Asexual propagation is prohibited. The flowers are perched on 12-18" stems. This plant exhibits extraordinary deep satiny purple-black flowers.

Peony Tree Shimane Island Collection There was a time, many years ago in ancient China, when the only person who could own a tree peony was the Emperor himself. 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 Shimane Island Tree Peony Collection, 'Paeonia', contains 3 plants, 1 each of High Noon, Koukamon, & Shima-nishiki. This has been variously translated but probably means 'The Emperor Flower'. We're not sure what the penalty was for infringing this law, but it can't have been very pleasant.
Crocosmia Lucifer The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Monbretia. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. The flowers are very showy, and they make great cut flowers. This plant has attractive foliage. The Crocosmia Lucifer, 'Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful red flowers.
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. Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, borders or in mixed containers and tubs. ‘Stella de Oro’ will bloom from May through July, with outstanding color and a definite re-bloomer, more than any in its family. It has been named Perennial of the Year. ‘Stella de Oro’ is considered to be pest and deer resistant.
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. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. 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.
Crocosmia Emily Mckenzie The flowers are very showy, and they make great cut flowers. The Crocosmia Emily McKenzie, 'Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora emily mckenzie', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful orange flowers with red centers. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Monbretia. This plant has attractive foliage.
Crocosmia George Davidson This plant has attractive foliage. Hummingbirds flock to their blooms.
Gladiolus Cheops To extend the time of flower availability of your Glads, plant in two week intervals from early spring through June. Gladiolus are also commonly called Sword Lily or Corn Flag.
Astilbe Visions In Pink 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 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 Mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens for maximum color and impact.
Canna Taney In late summer large apricot flowers open and fade to orange and yellow tones.
Fuchsia Hardy Madame Cornelissen Its dark, variegated, smooth-textured foliage adds color and interest.
Fuchsia Hardy Ricartonii Probably the hardiest of all fuchsias and will make an excellent hedge.

 

Spring bulbs