by Marde Ross | Jun 17, 2011 | Peonies
There are four types of peonies and they vary by shape. The progression towards fullness involves the stamens, anthers, carpels increasing in size from a single row of petals to complete fullness. The single peony has a row of petals surrounding a center with two...
by Marde Ross | Jun 13, 2011 | Peonies
As peonies are very long lasting plants which will bloom for decades if not longer, the soil is dug up to a depth to 18″ if possible. Compost and peatmoss is added and mixed in well to the native soil. The pink buds which should show on the peony when in...
by Marde Ross | Jun 13, 2011 | Peonies
Peonies can be an unusual but valuable addition to our gardens in California. During the general gap between daffodil and tulip blooming times which take place in February and March, the month o of April is rather unexciting and rather uneventful. Roses come into...
by Marde Ross | Jun 9, 2011 | Daffodils
This hybridized wonder comes from the hybridization of Paper White Narcissus, Pheasant’s Eye and Jonquil and is a hardy, fragrant, multi-stemmed daffodil that is sure to be a success in your California garden. Lucy Tolmach, director of horticulture at Filoli...
by Marde Ross | Jun 8, 2011 | Peonies
The weather in California, along with the rest of the nation, has been erratic and we have had a delayed spring with much greater rainfall than we could have expected on average. This extended cool and rainy spell has stretched out the peony blooming season in a...
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