One of my main goals last growing season was to make a rather large planting of what I consider to be "fancy" daffodils. While my definition of "fancy" is pretty loose, these 'Apricot Whirl' daffodils certainly seem to fit the bill. Last year, I had failed to order them, as they were just a little…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Apricot Whirl’ Daffodils Are Absolutely Stunning!
Even though much of my focus this year had been about expanding the color palette in the yard, I still picked up quite a few of my favorite pastel peachy-pink varieties. One variety, called the 'Forte Rosa' gladiolus, has easily turned out to be one of my absolute favorites in bloom! Most photos of 'Forte…
Continue reading ➞ Dreamy, Peachy ‘Forte Rosa’ Gladiolus
Yet another deeply saturated addition to the summer garden was the 'Zorro' lily. I was initially drawn to order the 'Zorro' lily for it's dark pink bloom and distinct white colored outline - it definitely did not disappoint! Since this was the first growing season for my lilies, the stems were very short. I anticipate…
Continue reading ➞ In Bloom: Dark and Alluring ‘Zorro’ Oriental Lily
Whenever I'm planning the cut flower garden, I'm always on the hunt for bargain bulbs. However, every once and awhile I'll allow myself to buy a variety that I really want. 'Guinea' gladiolus bulbs were a little more expensive than what I'd normally buy, but I was very eager to see the beautiful blend of…
Continue reading ➞ In Bloom: ‘Guinea’ Gladiolus – A Lovely Blend of Salmon and Purple
