by Marde Ross | Mar 1, 2012 | Daffodils
Down the short staircase to the Platform and the Mixed Daffodil Hillside: The walk to the mixed Daffodil Hillside is a highlight of spring. As you approach, you’ll notice the shift in blooms with white and vibrant yellow. The Ice Follies daffodils have finished...
by Marde Ross | Feb 10, 2012 | Other Bulbs for Warm Climates
Gloriosa Rothschildiana Superba, a beautiful perennial vine from Africa, is easy to grow and will multiply quickly. The striking crimson red flowers with a yellow base and slight yellow edges make it an eye-catching climber. It grows 5-6 feet tall and produces many...
by Marde Ross | Feb 5, 2012 | Peonies
This photograph of Ice Follies bulbs clearly shows their impressive size. Each bulb has four smaller bulbs attached at the base, and these are often referred to as “Mother Bulbs.” These bulbs are special because they produce at least four daffodil flowers...
by Marde Ross | Jan 22, 2012 | Gardening Tips for Daffodils, Tulips, Peonies & Naturalizing Bulbs
Preparing the soil for planting peonies and bulbs is important. For peonies and tulips the soil pH should be 6.0 to 7.0 or neutral. Heavy clay soils are not desirable, so poor soils should be amended with organic matter like compost, peat moss or your own compost pile...
by Marde Ross | Jan 22, 2012 | Tulips
My listing of tulips available on my price list, are ones that I have grown for many years and are my favorites. These are among the most beautiful and reliable of those available that I can still obtain. I have grown many which are not on that list. There have been...
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