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Gladiolus - Large - Thats Love

The Gladiolus That's Love, 'Gladioli', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent pink and whitecolored flowers on tall stalks. Gladiolus 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. 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. 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.

Gladiolus - Large - Velvet Eyes

The Gladiolus Blues, 'Velvet Eyes', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent dark purple and red colored flowers on tall stalks. Gladiolus 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. 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. 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.

Gladiolus - Large - Victor Borge

The Gladiolus Victor Borge, 'Gladioli', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent red colored flowers on tall stalks. Gladiolus 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. 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. 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.

Gladiolus - Nanus Dwarf - Atom

The Gladiolus Nanus Atom, 'Gladiolus nanus', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent red colored flowers on short stalks. These early summer flowering Glads are strikingly marked with patterns and colors. The multiple glad like flowers are on stems that hold 10 to 14 flowers. They make striking accents in a mixed border and as cut flowers. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 3" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others. 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.

Gladiolus - Nanus Dwarf - Elvira

The Gladiolus Nanus Elvira, 'Gladiolus nanus', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent white colored flowers with red spots on short stalks. These early summer flowering Glads are strikingly marked with patterns and colors. The multiple glad like flowers are on stems that hold 10 to 14 flowers. They make striking accents in a mixed border and as cut flowers. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 3" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others. 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.

Gladiolus - Nanus Dwarf - Nathalie

The Gladiolus Nanus Nathalie, 'Gladiolus nanus', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent red blush colored flowers on short stalks. These early summer flowering Glads are strikingly marked with patterns and colors. The multiple glad like flowers are on stems that hold 10 to 14 flowers. They make striking accents in a mixed border and as cut flowers. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop, then plant 3" deep in clay soils, 6" deep in others. 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.

Gladiolus - Tri Mixed Bold

The Gladiolus Tri Mixed Bold, 'Gladioli', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent mixed colored flowers on tall stalks. This Glad group contains the varieties Stereo,Victor Borge and Jester Gold to provide bold brilliant color to your garden. Gladi

Gladiolus - Tri Mixed Dark

The Gladiolus Tri Mixed Dark, 'Gladioli', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent shades of blue and purple colored flowers on tall stalks. This Glad group contains the varieties Ambiance, Nori and Very Lynn to provide beautiful color to your garde

Guernsey Lily

The Guernsey Lily, 'Nerine Bowdenni', a spring planted bulb, produces beautiful pink flowers. The Nerines popular name is Guernsey Lily. Nerine blooms as a cluster of flowers on a leafless stem. The flowers are trumpet shaped, and the petals curl backward. The Nerine blooms in autumn when gardens need an injection of color. The blooms are lightly scented.

Hardy Gloxinia

The Hardy Gloxinia, 'Incarvillea delavayi', a spring planted herbacious root, produces lovely pink flowers and are excellent container plants. The large, 3 inch, trumpet-shaped flowers come in clusters of 8 to 10 blooms. They prefer to be planted in a protected area that is fertile and well drained. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom period. Protect this herbacious perennial in the winter.

Butter & Sugar Iris

The Siberian Iris Butter & Sugar, 'Iris Siberica', a spring planted herbacious root, produces beautiful yellow and white flowers. Siberian Irises are very easy to raise. They have graceful stems, a neat growth habit, and their bloom foliage is outstanding. The foliage is attractive all year, even after the first frost when the plant turns a red-brown color. These Irises are used in perennial borders and for landscaping. Siberian irises are very adaptable and hardy plants. They prefer soils that are highly organic, but will do fine with average soils.

Iris - Ceasar Brothers

The Iris ‘Caesar's Brother’, Iris siberica, has rich, deep intense blue flowers with slightly bluish-green leaves. Blooming from late spring into summer, it has a plant height of 36” and a spread of 18-24”. Iris ‘Caesar's Brother’ is one of the most easily grown Iris’. The Iris ‘Caesar’s Brother’ prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade. This Iris needs plenty of water throughout the season to continue to looks its best. Iris ‘Caesar’s Brother’ is useful in many ways. Best used around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer.

Iris - Dutch - Mixed

The Iris 'Mixed Colors', 'Iris hollandica', a fall planted bulb, are dutch iris bulbs in mixed colors that are excellent for cutting. The colors run from light blue, purple to yellow and white. Dutch Iris thrives best in moist, well-draining soil. The Iris blooms in late spring to early summer for a 2 - 3 week period. Plant Dutch Iris bulbs in 10 to 14 day intervals to enjoy a continuous supply of cut flowers. For a more striking effect, plant the bulbs in groups of 20 or more. In cold areas the Iris should be mulched in winter to protect from frost. The Iris plant is great for borders, containers, naturalizing, and cut flowers. They are deer, rabbit and squirrel resistant.

Mable Ixia

The Ixia Mable, 'Ixia acaulis', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful deep pink flowers among sword-like leaves. The long flower stems are adorned with the star-shaped flowers. The Ixia are used in borders, beds, containers, perennial gardens, and is an excellent cut flower. Ixia are also commonly called the African Lily. They love the sun and heat. Ixia cut flowers will last 2 weeks or more. Place them in well drained, rich, fertile soil.

Mixed Ixia

The Ixia Yellow Emperor, 'Ixia acaulis', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful yellow flowers among sword-like leaves. The long flower stems are adorned with the star-shaped flowers. The Ixia are used in borders, beds, containers, perennial gardens, and is an excellent cut flower. Ixia are also commonly called the African Lily. They love the sun and heat. Ixia cut flowers will last 2 weeks or more. Place them in well drained, rich, fertile soil.

Rose Emperor Ixia

The Ixia Rose Emperor, 'Ixia acaulis', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful light pink flowers among sword-like leaves. The long flower stems are adorned with the star-shaped flowers. The Ixia are used in borders, beds, containers, perennial gardens, and is an excellent cut flower. Ixia are also commonly called the African Lily. They love the sun and heat. Ixia cut flowers will last 2 weeks or more. Place them in well drained, rich, fertile soil.

Yellow Emperor Ixia

The Ixia Yellow Emperor, 'Ixia acaulis', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful yellow flowers among sword-like leaves. The long flower stems are adorned with the star-shaped flowers. The Ixia are used in borders, beds, containers, perennial gardens, and is an excellent cut flower. Ixia are also commonly called the African Lily. They love the sun and heat. Ixia cut flowers will last 2 weeks or more. Place them in well drained, rich, fertile soil.

Andes Leucocoryne

The Leucooryne Andes, 'Leucocoryne 'Andes', a spring planted corm, also commonly known as Glory of the Sun, produces beautiful pink flowers with a dark violet eye and a green center. The Andes flowers are produced in clusters of lily-like blossoms on tall stems. This flower is wonderful as a cut flower or a long lasting garden flower. The grasslike foliage dies when or before flowering begins.

Leucocoryne - Blue Ocean

The Leucooryne Blue Ocean, 'Leucocoryne 'Blue Ocean', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful blue flowers with a white eye. The Blue Ocean flowers are produced in clusters of lily-like blossoms on tall stems. This flower is wonderful as a cut flower or a long lasting garden flower. The grasslike foliage dies when or before flowering begins.

Violet Liatris

The Liatris Violet, 'Laitris spicata', a spring planted tuberous root, produces lovely violet flowers on tall stems. The Liatris is also commonly known as Blazing Star or Gayfeathers and is a popular perennial because of its long lasting flowers. The Liatris also attracts butterflies. This plant is quite drought tolerant, and they will not tolerate soggy soils.

White Liatris

The Liatris White, 'Laitris spicata', a spring planted tuberous root, produces lovely white flowers on tall stems. The Liatris is also commonly known as Blazing Star or Gayfeathers and is a popular perennial because of its long lasting flowers. The Liatris also attracts butterflies. This plant is quite drought tolerant and they will not tolerate soggy soils.

Acapulco Lily

The Oriental Lily Acapulco, 'Lillium', a spring planted bulb, produces dark pink flowers. Oriental Lilies are long lived, and they will increase in number year after year. They are ideal for summer bouquets because of their heavenly fragrance. Oriental lilies display huge flowers that are richly colored and are borne on long stems. Use them in flower borders or in your own cutting garden.

African Queen Lily

The Trumpet Lily African Queen, 'Lillium', a spring planted bulb, produces lovely orange flowers. Trumpet Lilies are garden favorites. They provide a delicate fragrance with great color to your garden. Trumpet Lilies come back year after year in greater numbers, and they are very easy to grow. Place them in well drained soils.

Aristo Lily

The Asiatic Hybrid Lily Aristo, 'Lillium', a spring planted bulb, produces yellow flowers with orange spots. Asiatic Lilies are great for borders, beds, and containers. They prefer well drained soil and they will multiply each year. Allow the leaves on the stalk to turn yellow and fall off to provide the bulb with ample nourishment for the next growing year. Asiatic Hybrids are the first lilies to bloom each season and the blooms are long lasting in the garden and in bouquets.

Asiatic Lily Mixed Lily

The Asiatic Hybrid Lily Mixed, 'Lillium', a spring planted bulb, produces mixed colored flowers. Asiatic Lilies are great for borders, beds, and containers. They prefer well drained soil, and they will multiply each year. Allow the leaves on the stalk to turn yellow and fall off to provide the bulb with ample nourishment for the next growing year. Asiatic Hybrids are the first lilies to bloom each season and the blooms are long lasting in the garden and in bouquets.

Blackberry Lily

The Blackberry Lily, 'Belamcanda chinensis' is a plant that is native to North America and is a great perennial. The foliage appears early in the spring and looks like a miniature iris. then in mid summer a beautiful Orange flower with dark red spots appears. After the flowers have faded on the BlackBerry Lily the seed pod turns into what looks like a blackberry.

Casa Blanca Lily

The Oriental Lily Casa Blanca, 'Lillium', a spring planted bulb, produces white flowers. Oriental Lilies are long lived and they will increase in number year after year. They are ideal for summer bouquets because of their heavenly fragrance. Oriental lilies display huge flowers that are richly colored and are borne on long stems. Use them in flower borders or in your own cutting garden.

Cassandra Lily

The Oriental Lily Cassandra, 'Lillium', a spring planted bulb, produces white flowers with yellow stripes. Oriental Lilies are long lived and they will increase in number year after year. They are ideal for summer bouquets because of their heavenly fragrance. Oriental lilies display huge flowers that are richly colored and are borne on long stems. Use them in flower borders or in your own cutting garden.