Lily - Blackout (Asiatic Lily)

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Lily - Blackout (Asiatic Lily)

The Asiatic Lily Blackout, 'Lilum ‘Blackout’, has extremely dark red, almost black, flowers that produces 4-5 flowers per stem. The dark green foliage makes a great contrast with its flower color. ‘Blackout’ has a plant height of 36” and is one of the newest Lily’s on the market today. Cutting the pollen off the middle of the flower, not letting it touch the flower, will increase the bloom time on Lily’s. Blooming in mid to late June, ‘Blackout’ should be planted in full sun and in a well drained soil. Proven to be resistant to rots and virus, it should not be left out of the perennial garden. ... additional info

 

Hibiscus - Old Yella - PPAF The Hibiscus ‘Old Yella’, is the first yellow-colored hardy Hibiscus in its species. The pale yellow flowers have a bloom size of 12” with a plant height of 4-5’. The green leaves are ovate to slightly cut-leaved. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. ‘Old Yellas’ look wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus ‘Crown Jewels’, ‘Kopper King’ or ‘Plum Crazy’. It is said to hold the flowers of ‘Old Yella next to white to see the luminescent of the yellow coloring. (PPAF).

Lily - Blackout (Asiatic Lily)