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Surprise Lily - White

The Suprise Lily White, 'Amaryllis Belladonna' produces large clusters of sweet white flowers, which appear after the foliage has died down. The leaves remain green during winter in mild climates. Plant the bulbs of the Suprise Lily with the neck just at soil level. In climates with severe frost, plant much deeper (5-6" of soil over them). It is advisable to stake the stems before the wind damages the flowers and in mild zones, cover the crown with peat or leaves when cold weather arrives. In other areas mulch and leave in the ground. In very cold climates, the bulbs can be stored at about 55°F (13°C), to prevent the bulbs from drying out.

Lily - Tiger - Cernum

The Tiger Lily Cernum, 'Lilium' is the traditional Tiger Lily that has strongly recurved, pink flowers and prominent stamens. It is certianly a decorative species with bright curled flowers. The Tiger Lily is a vigorous grower and will thrive even in poor soil. You can expect lots of charming speckled flowers per bulb from this excellent naturalizer. The Tiger Lily comes from Japan and has been cultivated there for a long time. Von Siebold's name will always be connected with this lily because he introduced the first bulb to the west. The petals of the Tiger Lily are sharply reflexed, somewhat pendulous, and very sweet-smelling.

Lily - Tiger - Citronella

The Tiger Lily Citronella, 'Lilium' is the traditional Tiger Lily that has strongly recurved, brilliant yellow flowers with black dots and prominent stamens. It is certianly a decorative species with bright curled flowers. The Tiger Lily is a vigorous grower and will thrive even in poor soil. You can expect lots of charming speckled flowers per bulb from this excellent naturalizer. The Tiger Lily comes from Japan and has been cultivated there for a long time. Von Siebold's name will always be connected with this lily because he introduced the first bulb to the west. The petals of the Tiger Lily are sharply reflexed, somewhat pendulous, and very sweet-smelling.

Lily - Tiger - Mrs. Backhouse

The Tiger Lily Mrs. Backhouse, 'Lilium' is the traditional Tiger Lily that has strongly recurved, brilliant light yellow flowers with black dots and prominent stamens. It is certianly a decorative species with bright curled flowers. The Tiger Lily is a vigorous grower and will thrive even in poor soil. You can expect lots of charming speckled flowers per bulb from this excellent naturalizer. The Tiger Lily comes from Japan and has been cultivated there for a long time. Von Siebold's name will always be connected with this lily because he introduced the first bulb to the west. The petals of the Tiger Lily are sharply reflexed, somewhat pendulous, and very sweet-smelling.

Lily - Tiger - Salmon Twinkle

The Tiger Lily Salmon Twinkle, 'Lilium' is the traditional Tiger Lily that has strongly recurved, brilliant yellow and pink flowers with prominent stamens. It is certianly a decorative species with bright curled flowers. The Tiger Lily is a vigorous grower and will thrive even in poor soil. You can expect lots of charming speckled flowers per bulb from this excellent naturalizer. The Tiger Lily comes from Japan and has been cultivated there for a long time. Von Siebold's name will always be connected with this lily because he introduced the first bulb to the west. The petals of the Tiger Lily are sharply reflexed, somewhat pendulous, and very sweet-smelling.

Lily - Tiger - Speciosum Rubrum

The Tiger Lily Speciosum Rubrum, 'Lilium' is the traditional Tiger Lily that has strongly recurved, brilliant dark pinkorange flowers with a white and red splotched throat and prominent stamens. It is certianly a decorative species with bright curled flowers. The Tiger Lily is a vigorous grower and will thrive even in poor soil. You can expect lots of charming speckled flowers per bulb from this excellent naturalizer. The Tiger Lily comes from Japan and has been cultivated there for a long time. Von Siebold's name will always be connected with this lily because he introduced the first bulb to the west. The petals of the Tiger Lily are sharply reflexed, somewhat pendulous, and very sweet-smelling.

Lily - Tiger - Tigrinum Splendens

The Tiger Lily Tigrinum Splendens, 'Lilium' is the traditional Tiger Lily that has strongly recurved, brilliant orange flowers with black dots and prominent stamens. It is certianly a decorative species with bright curled flowers. The Tiger Lily is a vigorous grower and will thrive even in poor soil. You can expect lots of charming speckled flowers per bulb from this excellent naturalizer. The Tiger Lily comes from Japan and has been cultivated there for a long time. Von Siebold's name will always be connected with this lily because he introduced the first bulb to the west. The petals of the Tiger Lily are sharply reflexed, somewhat pendulous, and very sweet-smelling.

Lords and Ladies

The Lord and Ladies, 'Arum italicum', a fall planted bulb, not only grows wild in Italy but also in Southern France and Spain, so it is a real Mediterranean plant. What makes this Arum so different is that its beautifully shaped. Marked and veined leaves appear in autumn and stay green all winter. Its inflorescence, the only conspicuous part being its soft yellow-green bract, consists of a spadix. The plant's foliage withers back during the summer while pretty, orange-red berries appear in autumn.Arum prefers a humus, very moist soil. Plant in perennial beds or under trees and shrubs. In cold areas, cover with a protective mulch. Arum takes a year or two to establish well. These plants flower in late summer and bloom for 4 to 6 weeks. They are deer, rabbit and squirrel resistant.

Patty's Plum Oriental Poppy

The Oriental Poppy Patty's Plum, 'Papaver', a spring planted herbacious root, produces lovely, large lavender poppy flowers with a dark eye. The flower petals have a crepe paper texture and are produced on long stems above a thick clump of long bristly, mid-green leaves. This poppy prefers deep well drained soils. This is a very striking plant.

Deppei Oxalis

The Oxalis Deppei, 'Oxalidaceae', a spring planted bulb, produces pink flowers above clover-like foliage. Oxalis Deppei has several common names including Wood Sorrel, Lucky Clover, Good Luck Plant, and Iron Cross. The leaflets fold up at night, or during overcast days, and open during daylight hours. These plants are used in borders, beds, rock gardens and containers.

Oxalis - Iron Cross

The Oxalis Iron Cross, 'Oxalidaceae', a spring planted bulb, produces pink flowers above clover-like foliage. Oxalis has several common names including Wood Sorrel, Lucky Clover, and Good Luck Plant. The leaflets fold up at night, or during overcast days, and open during daylight hours. These plants are used in borders, beds, rock gardens and containers.

Peony - Duchess de Nemours

The Peony 'Duchess de Nemours', 'Paeonia', a fall planted bulb, produces gorgeous large white flowers that are splotched with a touch of red and sparkle in the garden. During late spring-early summer, they fill the garden with fragrance. They also produce superb, long lasting cut flowers. They will bloom 3 to 4 weeks in late spring. The Peony tolerates some drought but thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. If your soil is extremely acid, add some lime at planting time. Plant the roots with the eyes (buds) pointing up and place them 1" below the soil level. Peonies usually take a few years to establish and bloom heavily. Staking is recommended. Peonies attract butterflies and are great cut flowers and borders. They are also deer, rabbit, and squirrel resistant.

Karl Rosenfield Peony

The Peony 'Karl Rosenfield', 'Paeonia', a fall planted bulb, produces magnificent bright red flowers that are stunning in the garden and superb for cut flowers. During late spring-early summer, they fill the garden with fragrance. They also produce superb, long lasting cut flowers. They will bloom 3 to 4 weeks in late spring. The Peony tolerates some drought but thrives in moist, fertile, well-draining soil. If your soil is extremely acid, add some lime at planting time. Plant the roots with the eyes (buds) pointing up and place them 1" below the soil level. Peonies usually take a few years to establish and bloom heavily. Staking is recommended. Peonies attract butterflies and are great cut flowers and borders. They are also deer, rabbit, and squirrel resistant.

Sarah Bernhardt Peony

The Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt', 'Paeonia', a fall planted bulb, is one of the most popular Double Peonies. This gorgeous variety produces large, soft pink flowers, of perfect form with a delightful fragrance. They produce superb, long lasting cut flowers. During late spring-early summer, they fill the garden with fragrance. They will bloom 3 to 4 weeks in late spring. The Peony tolerates some drought but thrives in moist, fertile, well-draining soil. If your soil is extremely acid, add some lime at planting time. Plant the roots with the eyes (buds) pointing up and place them 1" below the soil level. Peonies usually take a few years to establish and bloom heavily. Staking is recommended. Peonies attract butterflies and are great cut flowers and borders. They are also deer, rabbit, and squirrel resistant.

Bright Eyes Phlox

The Phlox Bright Eyes, 'Phlox paniculata 'Bright Eyes', produces large amounts of beautiful, bright, pink flowers. They are great performers for borders, rock gardens, flowerbeds and cut flowers. The Bright Eyes Phlox prefer a fertile well drained soil with a constant supply of moisture. Cut back old flower stems to prolong their blooming period. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.

Golden Poppy

The Golden Poppy, 'Stylophorum diphylium' is like a ray of sunshine with it's brilliant yellow flowers. It will certianly add a jolt of hard-to-find bright color into shady spots. An excellent plant for the woodland garden. The stems contain a bright yellow sap which was used as a dye by Native Americans. The Golden Poppy likes the evenly moist, rich soil of wooded areas or the spot under a large tree. In colder climates, cover with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it survive the winter.

Mixed Ranunculus

The Ranunculus Mixed, 'Ranunculaceae', a spring planted corm, produces lovely mixed colored flowers. Ranunculus are great for borders, beds, container plants, and cut flowers. They begin to bloom in early summer and go for weeks. Place them in well drained soil.

Orange Ranunculus

The Ranunculus Orange, 'Ranunculaceae', a spring planted corm, produces lovely orange flowers. Ranunculus are great for borders, beds, container plants, and cut flowers. They begin to bloom in early summer and go for weeks. Place them in well drained soil.

Pink Ranunculus

The Ranunculus Pink, 'Ranunculaceae', a spring planted corm, produces lovely pink flowers. Ranunculus are great for borders, beds, container plants, and cut flowers. They begin to bloom in early summer and go for weeks. Place them in well drained soil.

Red Ranunculus

The Ranunculus Red, 'Ranunculaceae', a spring planted corm, produces lovely red flowers. Ranunculus are great for borders, beds, container plants, and cut flowers. They begin to bloom in early summer and go for weeks. Place them in well drained soil.

White Ranunculus

The Ranunculus White, 'Ranunculaceae', a spring planted corm, produces lovely white flowers. Ranunculus are great for borders, beds, container plants, and cut flowers. They begin to bloom in early summer and go for weeks. Place them in well drained soil.

Yellow Ranunculus

The Ranunculus Yellow, 'Ranunculaceae', a spring planted corm, produces lovely yellow flowers. Ranunculus are great for borders, beds, container plants, and cut flowers. They begin to bloom in early summer and go for weeks. Place them in well drained soil.

Heritage Red Raspberries

The Heritage Red Raspberry, 'Rubus idaeus', a spring planted herbacious root, is the classic name in raspberries. This red variety has a sweet flavor and firm fruit. Heritage produces medium sized fruits with good flavor, firmness, and freezing quality. Place the Heritage Red Raspberry in full sun and rich, well drained soil. To encourage the best growth, water well during growth. In winter, cut the plant back to about 5 canes per crown.

May Night Salvia

The Salvia May Night, 'Salvias', a spring planted tuberous root, is known for its aromatic foliage, attractive leaves, and long season of bloom. The deliciously fragrant foliage and flowers attract bees and other garden pollinators. May Night performs best in rich well drained soils. The indigo black flowers are outlined with delicate purple bracts. May Night makes a perfect specimen plant or perennial border, and they do well as container plants.

Mixed Sparaxis

The Sparaxis or Harlequin flower, 'Sparaxis', a spring planted corm, produces lovely mixed colored flowers including orange, white, yellow, red, purple, and pink. This plant has sword-shaped leaves and star-shaped flowers. The Sparaxis is also commonly known as the Wand Flower. The Harlequin flower looks great in beds, borders, gardens and containers.

Arabian Star Flower

The Arabian Star Flower, 'Ornithogalum Arabicum', a spring planted bulb, produces an abundance of beautiful, star shaped, white flowers that are fragrant. They begin blooming in late spring and bloom until mid-summer. The Arabian Star Flower is also commonly called Arab's Eye or Lesser Cape Lily. It is very hardy plant that only needs watering during drought periods. They can be left undisturbed for many years and the clumps will expand up to 12 inches across from a single bulb. Plant in full sun to partial shade for best results. This plant produces excellent cut flowers. All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.

Mixed Tigridia

The Tigridia Mixed, 'Tigridia', a spring planted corm, produces large flowers in wide range of colors. Tigridia are also known as Mexican Shell Flowers and Tiger Flowers. The blooms adorn tall stems and appear to float above the foliage. They are very pretty when used in sunny borders or beds. The foliage of Tigridia is similar to gladiolus, and it produces several flowers per stalk. The common name comes from the spots on the flowers thatlook like tiger spots.