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Spring bulbs
Butterfly Plant Ice Ballet The Butterfly Plant A. Incarnata Ice Ballet, 'Asclepias', displays snow white flowers. It is a beacon for butterflies and a low care perennial. This plant is one of the most attractive plants for butterfly gardens; as a nectar source. It is also utilized by monarch butterflies for egg-laying. Use in mass plantings, as a border plant, or as a tall ground cover. Excellent for use in dried flower arrangements.
Peony Tree Shimane Island Collection Fortunately for us, tree peonies are now slightly more available. They flower from late April to early May but the flowering season does vary from year to year. The Chinese refer to the tree peony as 'Moutan'. This has been variously translated but probably means 'The Emperor Flower'. Japanese tree peonies tend to have less double flowers than their Chinese peers, and the flowers are more open and delicate.
Crocosmia Lucifer 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. Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. This plant has attractive foliage.
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. 5”. It has been named Perennial of the Year. ‘Stella de Oro’ will bloom from May through July, with outstanding color and a definite re-bloomer, more than any in its family. 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’ is considered to be pest and deer resistant.
Gladiolus Blue Isle Gladiolas 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. 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. 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.
Crocosmia Emily Mckenzie The Crocosmia Emily McKenzie, 'Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora emily mckenzie', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful orange flowers with red centers. The flowers are very showy, and they make great cut flowers. The Crocosmia is also commonly known as Monbretia. This plant has attractive foliage. Hummingbirds flock to their blooms.
Crocosmia George Davidson The Crocosmia George Davidson, 'Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora george davidson', a spring planted corm, produces beautiful yellow flowers. The flowers are very showy, and they make great cut flowers.
Gladiolus Cheops The Gladiolus Cheops, 'Gladioli', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent white flowers with a pink blush on tall stalks. To extend the time of flower availability of your Glads, plant in two week intervals from early spring through June. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil.
Astilbe Visions In Pink The Astilbe Chinensis Visions in Pink PP#118, 'Astilbe Chinensis', has clear raspberry pink plumes that light up shady garden spaces in spring. Drifts of this Astilbe are stunning when paired with other white blooming shade plants like Japanese Orchids or Peonies. Throughout the summer lacy deep green foliage adds ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded.
Astilbe Visions In Red The Astilbe Chinensis Visions in Red PP#119, 'Chinensis Visions', produces rusty maroon red flowers that are tinted with a faint rosy tone that is ever-changing as the flower plume matures throughout the spring. Throughout the summer lacy deep green foliage adds ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded.
Astilbe Visions In White Mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens for maximum color and impact.
Fuchsia Hardy Madame Cornelissen In warmer climates, it's an attractive evergreen and is deciduous in colder regions.
Fuchsia Hardy Ricartonii Probably the hardiest of all fuchsias and will make an excellent hedge.
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