It isn’t easy to imagine a more varied, interesting, or pleasing lot of plants than is embraced in the genus fritillaria. The hooks tell us there are more than seventy distinct species; some of these, like the checkered lily and the Crown Imperial, are further divided into several named varieties. This diversified group has a … Read more
When we consider that there are more than 100 miniature narcissi, almost 100 tulip species (including their varieties), at least 75 species of crocus, and hosts of other miniature bulbs, we can readily understand that we are dealing with a large field. Because of the tremendous popularity generated by the large exhibitions at the various … Read more
Tulips can’t paint your garden with exquisite color from March through May, but many artificial tulip hues from hybridizing tend to clash with one another. Therefore, before ordering bulbs, it is wise to study the varieties offered in color-illustrated catalogs and note pleasing color combinations in the tulip plantings you visit. For color, coordination buys … Read more
Hyacinths are bulbous, spring-blooming perennials belonging to the genus Hyacinthus and a member of Asparagaceae or the Asparagus family. It’s closely related to the seasonal Crocus, summer-flowering Daylily, succulent Agave, and the vegetable Asparagus. The genus name Hyacinth originated from Greek mythology. According to legend, the god of the sun, Apolo, gave the name to … Read more
One of the delightful and charming old daffodils is Narcissus jonquilla simplex, sometimes called Queen Anne’s daffodil. Crowing 6″ to 8″ inches high, with thin, grass-like foliage, the slender stems bear several tiny, richly-scented golden-yellow blooms. This dainty hybrid is most appealing and a definite asset to every garden if planted properly. Space Groupings During … Read more
Bouvardia (boo-VAR-dee-uh) is an evergreen flowering shrub that belongs to the genus Bouvardia and is a member of the family Rubiaceae, also known as the Madder, Coffee, or Bedstraw family. The Rubiaceae family comprises mostly terrestrial trees, shrubs, herbs, or lianas, The closest relative of Bouvardia is the well-known lovely Gardenia flowers. The genus name … Read more
The crocus is the most exciting flower because they are the first. Winter is still lashing furiously about when the earliest of them—gold, purple, and white—spangle the lawn, carpet the loam under shrubs, push up through streaks of left-over snow and freeze into flowers of sheer ice when sleet storms rage. Yes, crocus are necessary … Read more
One of the most valued characteristics of a pot plant is its long blooming period. Bulbous plants often fail in this respect, but one that meets this requirement is the Scarborough lily, Vallota speciosa. This member of the amaryllis family, which is not a true lily, has umbels of scarlet, funnel-form flowers, each about 3″ … Read more
Quick Tips On Veltheimia Care Family: Asparagaceae Light: Full sun to light shade Temperature: 50° to 55° degrees Fahrenheit at night Water: Watered rarely; Moderately moist soil Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer Propagation: Seeds, offsets, or leaf cuttings Common Problems: Fungal diseases, snails, slugs, caterpillars Veltheimia (vel-thay-mee-uh) is a bulbous perennial that belongs to the genus Veltheimia … Read more
Tulips are so varied in their color, in their height, and in their time of bloom that you can enjoy six weeks of pleasure from these gay spring-flowering bulbs by selecting your favorite varieties from the various classes. These include the early singles and doubles, the cottage varieties, the lily-flowered kinds, the breeders, the Darwins, … Read more