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. How to Plant In general you will want to plant the...
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
Lily of the Valley is 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 also carry them in their bouquets, and they are for sale in florist’s shops for very...
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 Giant Scilla is the largest bulb in the world. Its lush leaves appear in the fall and die back during winter. In the spring, tall stems emerge, reaching up to five feet, resembling the foxtail lily. A smaller version, the Delicate Scilla, grows to three feet. Both...
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