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If you were to cross a snowdrop with a daffodil, you’d probably come close to describing the utterly charming Fravetye Giant (Leucojum aestivum). Being in a genus of its own, …
Bulb of the Month: Summer Snowflake GRAVETYE GIANT Read More
Their species name alone is comforting. Which would lead one to think that these little bulbs would be commonly admired and grown but sadly, they’re not. I know I sound …
Bulb of the Month: Corydalis Solida Read More
Here’s another bulb that anyone can grow yet never fails to draw admiring comments and praise for your horticultural prowess. There are two varieties of Eucomis, which is native to …
Bulb of the Month: Pineapple Lilies (Eucomis spp.) Read More
Life would be easier if taxonomists didn’t rename bulbs and plants so often. I’ve always had a sneaking suspicion that they own the label companies, making buckets of money every …
Bulb of the Month: Gladiolus callianthus Read More
This month, I’m featuring two different bulbs—singing the praises of one that has just finished its spectacular flowering, and offering a tip about another that is probably growing indoors in …
Bulb of the Month: Nerine & Narcissus Read More
Eremurus – the giants of spring These plants are extraordinary in every way. Commonly known as foxtail lilies, they’re native to the high altitude plains in Asia, where each spring …
Bulb of the Month: Foxtail Lilies Read More
I’ve been involved with flower bulbs for much of my life and in all that time I’ve never understood why everyone doesn’t grow Colchicum (a.k.a. autumn crocus, naked ladies or …
Bulb of the Month: Colchicum = Instant gratification Read More