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What is a Scilla?

A Scilla is a fall planted bulb , and one of the first to bloom in the spring time. They will bloom for a 2 to 3 week period. They are particularly beautiful under spring flowering shrubs such as forsythia , azaleas, rhododendrons and magnolias . Plant Scilla in the fall in an area with full sun or partial...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-28-2009
How to care for Chinese Lantern Lily (Christmas Bells)

The Chinese Lantern Lily produces uniquely shaped, bright orange flowers, which bloom all summer long on short stems. The little flowers are shaped like Chinese lanterns or hanging bells. The Chinese Lantern Lily will bloom all summer long in the right climate and prefers well-drained soil and full to...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-27-2009
Indian Hyacinth Care

Indian Hyacinth (Camassia esculenta) Indian Hyacinth has soft blue-violet flowers. It is an excellent naturalizer and native to North America. This wild-looking plant adds interest to beds, borders and rock gardens. It is a perennia l plant with long grass-like leaves and violet blue star-shaped flowers...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-18-2009
Pineapple Lily planting information

This fragrant South African native has tropical-looking, fleshy leaves with flower spikes that appear to be miniature “pineapples” at the top of each stem, in other words, the spike is topped with a pineapple-like cluster of leaves. Hundreds of waxy, one inch starry flowers are perfectly shaped, mostly...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-15-2009
Do you have any planting information on the Winter Aconite?

The Winter Aconite is a fall planted bulb and is one of the earliest spring flowering bulbs to flower. It can often be seen coming up through the snow! it is perfect for use in borders, rock gardens, and to provide a touch of winter color in dormant perennial beds. This plant is from the buttercup family...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-14-2009
Indoor Lilies

planting lilies indoors Planting Lilium (Lily) for Indoors For planting indoors use only bulbs that have been pre cooled for pot culture. Make a light, porous potting mixture for the lilies using 2 parts sandy loam, 1 part sphagnum moss, and 1 part sand. Large deep pots are essential and you can plant...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-14-2009
What is a Bessera?

Bessera , or Coral Drops are small cormous perennials that are native of Mexico. This plant produces up to 30 rich coral-red flowers which are accented by white stripes and scarlet-red midrib. The thin leaves spread out on the ground and the wiry stems produce fuchsia -like flowers. They grow 18-14 inches...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-08-2009
Are there two types of Iris?

Iris Types: Rhizomatous and Bulbous Iris come in different types, but all can be divided into two major types: bulbous and rhizomatous types. A rhizome is a thickened stem that grows horizontally underground, producing roots along its lower surface. The Bearded Iris is characterized by broad leaves,...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 08-05-2009

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