by Marde Ross | May 5, 2012 | All Categories, Other Bulbs for Warm Climates
Tulips, daffodils, and other flowering bulbs cover different areas owing to the size of the bulb and the square footage of the planting area. Of course, if you prefer denser effects you can adjust the numbers. In general you will want to plant the following bulbs in...
by Marde Ross | May 1, 2012 | All Categories, Other Bulbs for Warm Climates, Peonies
Some new peonies are blooming in this first week of May. I’ve seen the first blooms of Festiva Maxima, Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt is in bud, Henry Bockstoce, Gay Paree, Krinkled White, Charlie’s White, Mons. Jules Elie, Mr. Ed, other white variations of peonies...
by Marde Ross | Apr 4, 2012 | Other Bulbs for Warm Climates
Lilies of the Valley are one of the most fragrant and memorable of spring flowers. You can see people carrying bouquets of them in Europe on May 1st to celebrate the season, brides carrying them in their bouquets, and for sale in florist’s shops for very high...
by Marde Ross | Mar 26, 2012 | Other Bulbs for Warm Climates
Muscari or Grape Hyacinth, is a small bulb but perennial and suitable for planting around shrubs, roses, peonies and in other ground cover situation. It is also a beautiful addition to pots of bulbs or with plants that will not obscure it. Naturalizes and self sows...
by Marde Ross | Mar 25, 2012 | Other Bulbs for Warm Climates
Freesias! How we love them and their rich fragrance. The colors of the hybrids cover the spectrum and come in single and double forms. The Heirloom freesias that I have planted in large pots have been in bloom now for 3 weeks and are still going strong. They are a...
by Marde Ross | Mar 23, 2012 | Other Bulbs for Warm Climates
The largest bulb in the world, I believe, is the Giant Scilla. It has lush large leaves in the fall which die back in the cold winter. In the spring it blooms on long stems which look like the fox tail lily and are five feet tall. There is a smaller version called...
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