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Spring bulbs
Astrantia Moulin Rouge The Astrantia Moulin Rouge, Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge', is a fantastic Astrantia with dark red flowers and purple-red tips. , growing 16-18" tall. Butterflies love them! The are long- flowering, from June until Sept. This plant is striking for your perennial garden and great for bouquets as well.
Peony Tree Shimane Island Collection These Tree Peonies display huge, ruffled, satin-like flowers that are super hardy! Every garden needs a tree peony. We're not sure what the penalty was for infringing this law, but it can't have been very pleasant. 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. 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. Growing only 4-5' tall, these exceptional Tree Peonies are sub-zero hardy and bloom for a lifetime.
Crocosmia Lucifer Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. This plant has attractive foliage. 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.
Daylily Stella De Oro 5”. With dark green foliage, this daylily will reach a height of 12” and a plant spread of 12-24”. The Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’, also known as a Daylily, has a very fragrant dark yellow flower with a size of 2. Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms on strong stems that rise above tall grassy foliage, (remove in late fall). ‘Stella de Oro’ will bloom from May through July, with outstanding color and a definite re-bloomer, more than any in its family.
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. 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. Plant in groups of six or more in the garden, or grow lots of them for cuttings in a bed. 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.
Crocosmia Emily Mckenzie The flowers are very showy, and they make great cut flowers. This plant has attractive foliage. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. Hummingbirds flock to their blooms. The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Monbretia.
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. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions.
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. 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.
Astilbe Visions In Pink Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive. Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes.
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. Throughout the summer lacy deep green foliage adds ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded.
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 Marginally hardy to zone 8, bring indoors during winter in colder climates.
Fuchsia Hardy Madame Cornelissen Its dark, variegated, smooth-textured foliage adds color and interest.
Fuchsia Hardy Ricartonii Masses of colorful pendant flowers act as beacons for hummingbirds.
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