Fall Planted Specialty

Picotee Cafe is a beautiful color that is yellow, rusts, gold and pumpkins, with pink edges.  It is a new variety and we did not find any pictures but the coloration incredible so we decided to order some and are forcing blooms as we speak.  You can email us and we can share the image from our grower.  Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers.  You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies.  They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.  Characteristics 12-16" tall  USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones.  You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom.  Full Sun Pink and Yellow Blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart.  Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season. 

Nerines have several names. Nerine Bowdenii goes by Guernsey Lilies, Jersey Lilies or Cape Flowers and because of their habit of the leaves coming separately from the blossoms, they get referred to as Naked Ladies. We receive these in the spring while other colors we receive in the fall.  The leaves pop up, the leaves die and sometime later, lilies start popping up and you have blooms before you know it.  They bloom in late summer and the pink color is a wonderful addition to the garden. Characteristics 18" - 28"  tall USDA Zones 7-10 (Hardy in these zones, some folks have success all the way to Zones 5 for Lycoris).   Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Full Sun or Partial Shade Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant  Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 2” deep with the pointed end up. Space 2" apart for densely packed displays.  We have these arrive in fall and will start shipping in September.   

Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers.  You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies.  They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.  Characteristics 12-16" tall  USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones.  You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom.  Full Sun Bright Yellow Blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart.  Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season. 

Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers.  You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies.  They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.  Characteristics 12-16" tall  USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones.  You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom.  Full Sun Pink blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart.  Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season. 

For spring we simply have a limited amount that come pre-packaged. We had so many gardeners add white Ranunculus to their orders we ran out a bit early. However we found some to offer here. Next year I’ll know better.  Ranunculus are a favorite bride's flowers and yet gardeners shy away from these very easy flowers.  You simply treat them as begonia but for full sun conditions. They are exceptional in garden beds and stunning in containers. The blooms are full and the foliage is lush. The blossoms are adored by bees and butterflies.  They are hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 only and will be need to be lifted or protected in other climates.  Characteristics 12-16" tall  USDA Zones 8-10 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Blooms in spring for Zones 8-10, and in mind to late summer for all other zones.  You can start in containers earlier in the season or simply enjoy them as they bloom.  Full Sun White blooms Additional Information Great for Borders, Cutting Gardens, and Containers Ships starting in mid to late March Key Planting Tips Plant 2-3" Deep, 4-6" apart.  Water when planted and keep them watered throughout their growing season. 

Snowdrops help herald the return of Spring. They are very persistent and even a late snowfall will not that stop them. Often paired with crocuses. They have a slight fragrance so plant them by your walkways.  They also can be used for arrangements. After a long winter, it is nice to pick a bouquet from your own backyard.  'Flore Pleno' is a double snowdrop and was introduced around 1874 and are practically deer and rodent proof.  Plant them around crocuses, tulips or other bulbs and flowers that the deer, rabbits, chipmunks and other critters like to munch on.  Just like crocuses, they don’t even need a flowerbed as they will be long gone when it is time to mow your lawn.  A natural technique is to take a few bulbs and just toss them in front of you – then plant where they land! USDA Zones 3 – 8 Late Winter to Early Spring Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy Prefers Partial Shade  Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 5” tall Key Planting Tips Simply plant 3” deep.  You can plant tulips or daffodils under crocuses for a layering effect. Unlike other bulbs that can wait a little to be planted, plant Snowdrops right away once you get them. 

Mounds of green foliage support arching chalice-shaped flowers. Easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Also called Summer Snowflakes. Plant a large number of bulbs in clusters to create a dramatic effect. Planting and Maintenance Information:  Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade  Planting Depth: 5  Bulbs per Square Foot: 12  Mature Height: 14-16 Inches  Bloom Time: Blooms late spring  Bulb Size: 10/12 cm  USDA Zone: 4-10   Giant Snowdrop Features:  Deer Resistant  Winter Hardy  Container Plant  

Camassia arrives every fall and we take pre-orders starting in March.  It provides a native naturalized patch and is much easier to establish form bulb form vs native.  Description: Grass-like foliage and sturdy stems support a unique multi-petaled flower. Camassias are easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Planting and Maintenance Information:  North American Native plant that creates a stunning display in the garden when planted in groups with pale late flowering tulips. Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade  Planting Depth: 3  Bulbs per Square Foot: 9  Mature Height: 12-14 inches  Bloom Time: Blooms mid spring  Bulb Size: 6/+ cm  USDA Zones: 3-9    Camas Lily Features:  Deer Resistant  Container Plant  Winter Hardy  Cut Flower   Ships in September 

Freesia Double Mixture - 15 per order Beautiful blooms adorn each plant.  They bloom at a wonderful time when other plants are not at their peak.  Freesias are very easy to plant and care for.  We provide some of the largest bulbs in the industry which means bigger blooms for you.  Bloom times differ depending if you are in Zones 9-11 or 3-8.   Freesias are a tropical plant that are hardy in USDA Zones 9-11 and grown as annuals in the rest of the United States. In the zones they are hardy (9-11) you get blooms in the cooler months and they go dormant in the hotter months.  They need around 110 days to bloom from planting, so if you are in Zones 3 & 4, you will need to start in pots for the best success, much like cannas. Characteristics 12-18" tall USDA Zones 9-11 (Hardy in these zones, lift and store in winter in other zones) Bloom Duration: 2-4 weeks Full Sun or Partial Shade Additional Information Deer, Rodent, Rabbit and Squirrel Resistant  Great for Specimen, Mass Plantings, Borders, and Cutting Gardens. Great for butterflies and other pollinators We ship Freesias all year. We recevie our stock typically in the fall but keep them chilled.  Key Planting Tips Plant in full sun with 2” deep with the pointed end up. Space 2" apart for densely packed displays.   

Snowdrops help herald the return of Spring. They are very persistent and even a late snowfall will not that stop them. Often paired with crocuses. They have a slight fragrance so plant them by your walkways.  They also can be used for arrangements. After a long winter, it is nice to pick a bouquet from your own backyard.  'Woronowii' was introduced around 1810 and are practically deer and rodent proof.  Plant them around crocuses, tulips or other bulbs and flowers that the deer, rabbits, chipmunks and other critters like to munch on.  Just like crocuses, they don’t even need a flowerbed as they will be long gone when it is time to mow your lawn.  A natural technique is to take a few bulbs and just toss them in front of you – then plant where they land! USDA Zones 3 – 8 Late Winter to Early Spring Bloom Duration: 2 weeks Cold Hardy Prefers Partial Shade  Bloom Color: White Additional Information Great for Naturalizing, Borders, Mass Plantings, and Rock Gardens 5” tall Key Planting Tips Simply plant 3” deep.  You can plant tulips or daffodils under crocuses for a layering effect. Unlike other bulbs that can wait a little to be planted, plant Snowdrops right away once you get them.  We ship mid September to mid October.