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February 6, 2012

Sunset Tropical Double Early Tulip

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Sunset Tropical Double Early Tulip

The Tulip \’Sunset Tropical, \’Tulipa double early\’, is a fall planted bulb. As their name implies, double early tulips bloom early in the season with long-lasting, rose pink double flowers which open flat in the full sun. When planted in a compact group, these short-stemmed tulips develop into a magnificent carpet of color. Tulips do best in well-drained soil. It is advisable not to plant tulips in the same location in the garden year after year. If possible, plant in a somewhat sheltered location. Tulips are excellent for mass planting, rock gardens, containers and borders.

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February 5, 2012

Grapette F Tomato

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Grapette F Tomato

The Tomato Grapette F, \’Lycopersicon lycopersicum\’, Thin-skinned and juicy, with a distinctive flavor and inviting shape. The oblong fruits present themselves in clusters of 16 to 40 and weigh just 1/3 to 1/2 oz each. These small tomatoes are easy picking and even easier eating. Grapette F is ideal for gourmets cooks current preference for smaller, gourmet-type tomatoes. They are also resistant to Fusarium Wilt. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.

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February 4, 2012

Covent White Babys Breath

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Covent White Babys Breath

The Baby\’s Breath Covent White, \’Gypsophila elegans \’Covent White\’, has graceful, airy flowers that are used for contrast in cut flower bouquets. The contast they add to large, colorful flower arrangemnts is stunning. Baby\’s Breath is an easy to grow annual and they provide clouds of white 1/2 inch flowers. Plant the Baby\’s Breath after the last average frost date. Baby\’s Breaths are used for cut flowers, rock gardens, and hot dry locations.

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February 3, 2012

Attraction Water Lily

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Attraction Water Lily

The Water Lily Attraction, Nymphaea \’Attraction\’, a spring water planted tuber, produces beautiful red flowers with white edges. Water lilies have floating leaves. The leaves are nearly circular in shape, and they are notched to the center. The leaves arise on stems from long rhizomes in the mud. Water lilies usually live in water that is rich in oxygen and receives a lot of sunlight.

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February 2, 2012

White Ranunculus

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White Ranunculus

The Ranunculus White, \’Ranunculaceae\’, a spring planted corm, produces lovely white flowers. Ranunculus are great for borders, beds, container plants, and cut flowers. They begin to bloom in early summer and go for weeks. Place them in well drained soil.

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February 1, 2012

Palace Purple Coral Bells

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Palace Purple Coral Bells

The Heuchera `Palace Purple\’, Heuchera micrantha, also known as Alumroot or Coral Bell, is one of the most popular Coral Bells on the market. Being named Perennial of the Year in 1991, one can see why. With its unique deep purple foliage, fading to bronzy green in hot summers and its dark red stems, makes it a little different than the rest. `Palace Purples\’ looks especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover.

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January 31, 2012

Renown Unique Double Late Tulip

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Renown Unique Double Late Tulip

The Tulip \’Renown Unique\’, \’Tulipa double late\’, is a fall planted bulb. No garden is complete without a glorious display of these robust, medium-tall growing, hot pink flowers on strong stems. They deserve a special place in your garden. These late flowering Tulips are also excellent for southern climate zones. It is advisable not to plant tulips in the same location in the garden year after year. If possible, plant in a somewhat sheltered location. Tulips are excellent for mass planting, rock gardens, containers, cut flowers, and borders.

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