Saturday, November 16, 2013

Daffodils planted

Planted the Altun Ha to right of heron sculpture, Tahiti behind it, and Full Throttle to left, with Martinette in front.


Sunday, November 10, 2013

Fall Bulbs

I bought a selection of Daffodils and Tulips from nearby Brent and Becky's Bulbs in Gloucester.   Their photos and descriptions:

Daffodils

Altun Ha
Altun Ha - (Camelot x Daydream; sister seedling to the popular N. 'Avalon' which has developed some fusarium issues) A beautifully formed, healthy, soft yellow reverse bi-color; the cup gets whiter as it gets older; its smooth texture ought to make it a winner on the show bench; a great addition to the garden; mid-late spring; 14" - 16".  Division 2 Large Cup














Full Throttle
Full Throttle - show-wee! giant sporting a peachy-apricot trumpet: this should be a show-stopper in your perennial border! 14"-18"; mid-spring.  Div 1 Trumpet


















Tahiti

Tahiti - (4 Y-O) single flowered, multiple rows of very soft yellow, rounded, beautifully formed petals with bright red segments in the middle; strong stemmed, blast resistant perennializer and a great show flower; 14"-16"; late-midseason; zones 3-8.  Div 4 Double

Martinette - (8 Y-O) recently moved to this division; a virtual bouquet on a stem, many bright yellow and orange flowers are lovely and wonderfully aromatic in a vase as it is in the 55 m.p.h. garden; 14"-16"; early-midseason. (12/14+cm)  Div 8 Tazetta



Tulips

Bright Parrot - ...and bright it is! a true 55 mph flower that will draw eyes from great distances; with the substance and thickness of the petals, this one should put on a show for a long time! 16"-18"; mid-late spring.  Div 9 Parrot

Madonna - green brush marks give a look of a 'viridiflora' type tulip but with the shape and substance of this division, this flower has the best of both types; a winner! 15"-18"; mid-late spring.  Div 9 - Parrot

Professor Rontgen - rich blend of warm, happy orange tones draws much attention; strong stems; 17"-21"; mid-late spring.  Div 9 - Parrot