Marde’s Blog
Amaryllis Belladona Bulbs – Naked Lady – With Peonies as well
One of the highlights of August blooms is that of the pink surprise of the Naked Ladies or Amaryllis Belladona. The green straps of leaves which are apparent in the spring die back for the summer, and then suddenly, the elegant stems begin to shoot up. From the photo,...
Peonies, Daffodils, Tulips, Crocus – Order Today!
Contact me at marde.ross@mac.com to request information on other quantities or cultural information. On my blog index you can find a great deal of information on various bulb varieties, but I can offer more detail. Red Charm Peony Peonies can be ordered now for fall...
What are Your Favorite Peonies?
Please tell me which peonies you have enjoyed or admired most over the years, I have my favorites, but once in a while another one takes my eye! Coral Supreme, Red Charm, Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt are favorites, but this year I was knocked out by Duchess de Nemours which...
Gloriosa Rothschildiana Superba Lily Tubers Fresh and Available Now!
Originally from Africa, Gloriosa lilies are beautiful, easy to grow, and will multiply. Glowing crimson red with a yellow base and slight yellow edge, they are a splendid low climber, easy to grow. Grows 5-6 feet high, producing many lily-like flowers of exceptional...
Fresh Saffron Crocus, Crocus Sativus Bulbs are Here!
Fresh Saffron Crocus bulbs have arrived and are ready to plant. There are firm and recently harvested in this spring. In Turkey, there are piles of fresh saffron threads available in the Spice Market and the cost is cheaper than here in our grocery stores, but still...
When Should I Order Bulbs, Tulips, Daffodils?
The earlier you order your bulbs for planting in the fall, the earlier you will receive them and be assured that you will get everything that you want. As the season progresses, varieties become difficult or impossible to obtain in some cases owing to demand or...
How Many Tulips, Daffodils, Freesias to Plant?
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...
Planting, Growing and Caring for Peonies in California
Selecting Sites for Peonies: One of the most important thing about planting peonies is that need to be sited in well draining soil as they do not like to have wet feet. They need to be planted in filtered shade in warm climates, if possible, as they will not bloom in...
Bulbs, Corms and Peonies in Bloom May 7, 2012
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 are in bloom....
Peonies in Bloom! April 30, 2012
I recently posted the photos of the first peonies to bloom this year and they are still in bloom along with a few others. Red Charm, Doreen, Coral Supreme, Coral Sunset, Coral Charm, Duchess de Nemours and Single Japanese Peonies are blooming now. Do Tell, Japanese...
Pruning Olive Trees and Making them Produce Fruit
This subject is a little off the topic of peonies, tulips, daffodils and other flowering bulbs but olives have taken a lot of my attention lately. Adding the "Making them Produce Fruit" in my title is misleading as I planted twenty two Mission olive trees about seven...
The Earliest Peonies are Blooming!
In mid-April, as the last of the late tulips finished, the earliest peonies began to bloom in my garden. The very earliest are the coral varieties, Coral Charm and Coral Supreme, both semi-doubles. In addition, I found a light pink and white rogue in a hedge which I...