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Bulbs

Allium aflatunense ‘Purple Sensation’ (Giant Purple-flowered Onion)

June 18, 2019

Purple Sensation Allium

Bulb. Z3. 24-36” tall. Blooms late spring to early summer. Compost-improved soil.

Really a garden standout. It’s the statuesque spring blooming bulb that your neighbors always admire and ask about.  4-5” spherical flowerheads are deep purple and attractive to pollinators including bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer and rabbit resistant.  Gorgeous in flower arrangements cut fresh or dried. Easily naturalizes throughout your garden. Wonderful planted with Moonshine yarrow, artemisias with grey foliage, and orange-flowering geums like ‘Mrs. Bradshaw’.

Allium amplectens ‘Graceful Beauty’

June 18, 2019

Circa 1857, this delicate-looking yet easy-growing North American native has composite 3″ globes of star-shaped, sparkling white flowers with pale lavender stamens tipped with purple anthers and sturdy stems.

Bloom time: May/June. 12″ to 16″ tall. Zone 4-8.

Allium caeruleum (aka A. azureum) Blue-flowered Ornamental Onion

June 18, 2019

Allium caeruleum (syn. A. azureum) (Blue Globe Onion)

Found on dry slopes, plains, and steppes of Central Asia, this Allium offers 1.5” spherical clusters of tiny flowers of a startling true sky blue in late spring and early summer and complement all of the warm colors perfectly. Tuck them among clumps of summer-flowering perennials where the Alliums’ withering foliage will be hidden by the expanding perennials, or plant a mass of them in a larger garden. Long-lived, drought tolerant and deer and rodent resistant, this species is hardy to Zone 4 and attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Allium christophii (syn. Allium albopilosum) (Star of Persia)

June 18, 2019

A most surprising, outrageous flower for xeriscapes! The giant globes, to 10” diameter or more, are held on fairly short stems, 8”-18” tall, blooming in mid-spring. The hundreds of starry, silver-lavender florets each have a green ‘eye’ are arranged so that their petal-tips touch to form a perfect sphere. This easy naturalizer has been highly successful in our xeriscape display gardens, eliciting lots of interest. Also spectacular in large flower arrangements, fresh or dried.

Deer and rabbit resistant, and very drought-tolerant. If you don’t want it to naturalize, dead-head before the seeds mature.

Zone 4.  14”- 24” tall. Plant 6”-8” deep and 8”-10” apart.

Allium “Mixed”

September 7, 2021

Allium 

A lovely mix of purple, lavender and white tall, hardy, medium-sized, globe-shaped ornamental onions that bloom together in mid-spring.

Allium ‘New York’ – New!

September 17, 2024

Allium New York

Allium ‘New York’

This delightful new flowering onion presents lilac-pink flattened globes of star-shaped florets dotted with green eyes floating above the foliage on strong stems 20” to 28” tall. Plant Allium ‘New York’ with some of the classic blue Alliums for sparkling color contrast. Blooming just when spring Daffodil and Tulip bulbs are finished for the season, their beauty supplies color with interesting flower shapes to create a garden design with texture and depth. They are equally lovely when they dry on the stems and go to seed. Even smaller gardens can accommodate their vertical presence. Flowering Onions provide loads of nectar and pollen for bees and butterflies. Cold-hardy to Zone 4.

Allium rosenbachianum (Showy Persian Flowering Onion)

June 18, 2019

Allium rosenbachianum  (Showy Persian Onion)
A hard-to-find heritage species of ornamental onion found in the Himalayas of Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, Showy Persian Onion blooms in late spring, about 2 weeks earlier than other large-flowered onions, atop strong 24-30” stems. The 4” diameter dark violet spheres are packed with florets that are rich in nectar and pollen, making them favorites of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. They work well planted in a perennial bed where the perennials will grow in and cover the allium’s aging foliage. Plant 6 to 8” deep and 6” apart in groups of 3 or 5 in sunny or part-shade locations in enriched, well-drained soil. Hardy to Zone 4.

Anemone blanda ‘Blue Shades’ (Blue Grecian Windflower)

June 18, 2019

An enchanting, early-blooming member of the Buttercup family that grows from a tuber. Where happy, it spreads to form a carpet-like groundcover with ferny deep green foliage and 1”- wide open-faced sky-blue daisy flowers with yellow eyes. Provides a long-lasting display in early spring.

Works well under daffodils and tulips, in rock gardens, or in masses under deciduous shrubs and trees. Prefers a humus-rich soil, average moisture and good drainage in a sunny or partly shaded location.

Hardy to Zone 5, 3-4” tall.

Camassia quamash ‘Blue Melody’

September 7, 2021

Blue Melody Camassia

Bulb. Z4. 12-18” tall. Blooms late spring to early summer. Compost-improved soil.

Blue Melody camassia is native to the Pacific Northwest and appreciates fertile, moist soil in full sun or part shade.  Place in a low spot in your garden or near a downspout’s output to provide sufficient moisture without needing to water frequently. Excellent cut flower.  Deer and rabbit resistant. These incredibly showy, lapis-colored blooms open sequentially from the bottom of the stem up to the top.  Naturalizes well and fills in the gap between the bloom of Daffodils and Tulips. Looks terrific interplanted with candytuft and snow in summer.

 

Colchicum ‘Double Waterlily’

September 10, 2019

Waterlily Autumn Crocus

Bulb. Z5. 6-8” tall.  Blooms mid-autumn. Compost-improved soil. Heirloom.

Adds plentiful, brilliant color to your fall garden. Large 3” silky, lilac-pink flowers will naturalize in your garden over the years.  1-6 flowers rise from each corm. Very hardy plant. Foliage appears in early summer, and flowers in the autumn.  Toxic to dogs and cats. Wash hands after handling. Deer and rabbit resistant. Beautiful in front of shrubs, along pathways and patios and around low-growing perennials.

Crocus sativus, Corsinii (Saffron Crocus, fall flowering) – SOLD OUT!

June 18, 2019

This fall-blooming crocus emerges as a cheery surprise in October or November with bright violet-purple open cupped petals and brilliant orange stigmas, the source of the precious spice, saffron. The blooms are accompanied by short blades of dark green, grass-like foliage which elongates after the flowers have finished and may re-appear in spring.

Wonderful in the sunny rock garden, and among low, xeric groundcovers such as Turkish Veronica or ‘Tough-as-Nails’ (Paronychia kapela). Saffron Crocus prefers a location that is warm, sunny and dry, with very good drainage and only wants moisture when it is in flower and active growth.

PLANT THESE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to enjoy flowers this fall! Plant 2-4″ deep, 3″ apart. Zone 6.   4”-5” tall

Crocus chrysanthus ‘Blue Marlin’

October 3, 2023

Blue Marlin Crocus

Bulb. Z3. 2-4” tall. Blooms late winter/early spring. Compost-improved soil.

The Blue Marlin species crocus is one of the earliest to flower. Pale lilac blossoms with a small golden-yellow center.  It is quite hardy, surviving very cold weather and heavy snowfall. Good for forcing indoors. Deer and rabbit resistant. Lovely in rock gardens and along pathways or on borders. Early fodder for hungry bees. May interplant in lawns. In a perennial garden, best planted in drifts of 20 or more. Lovely with iris reticulate.

Crocus x luteus ‘Golden Yellow’

September 17, 2024

Crocus x luteus ‘Golden Yellow’, courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden

Crocus x luteus ‘Golden Yellow’
The 4” – 6” tall fragrant flowers of ‘Golden Yellow’ Giant Crocus are a rich buttercup hue. The corms are incredibly floriferous, producing 4 to 12 flowers per corm the first-year, in April. Plant in a sunny or partly sunny area, 4” apart. This excellent heirloom variety has been a garden favorite since 1600. The corms multiply rapidly and naturalize beautifully. Cold-hardy to Zone 4.

Crocus Specie – Snow Crocus ‘Aqua’

September 17, 2024

Crocus Specie – Snow Crocus ‘Aqua’

This charming new crocus can begin blooming as early as February here in sunny Colorado. With a shade of blue-violet blooms quite different from typical ‘purple’crocus, ‘Aqua’ is a heavy bloomer and exceptional naturalizer, and it attracts early pollinators to the area. Low growing (4-6″ tall), it is versatile enough to add color and style to front borders, containers, rock gardens, between deciduous trees and shrubs. Plant in full to part sun, 3-4” deep and 3-4” apart. Cold-hardy to Zone 3

Crocus Specie ‘Snow Mix’

June 18, 2019

Crocus Specie Mixed
A lovely mix of ‘snow crocus’, spring’s earliest jewels, so cheery and so welcomed by gardeners and honeybees! Colors range from pure white to rich purple, with bright yellows, lavenders, bicolors and stripes included. Depending on their location, they can begin to bloom as early as the beginning of February! Tuck them into rock gardens and under deciduous shrubs and trees, edge a shrub or perennial border, plant large drifts, or force them in pots for indoor pleasure! Mostly native to the Balkans and Turkey, these diminutive gems are hardy to Zone 3. Plant in full to part sun, 4” deep and 3-4” apart in well-drained soil.

Crocus sieberi ‘Tricolor’

September 11, 2019

Crocus sieberi ‘Tricolor’ (‘Tricolor’ botanical Crocus)
One of the most striking and earliest crocuses to flower, Tricolor’s graceful, 4”-tall blooms have a big garden impact. The fragrant flowers have rich purple petals and golden throats beautifully edged with a prominent pure white band. The golden anthers and orange stigma are prominent in the center. Born in March or early April on sturdy stems, the blooms open with the narrow, dark green leaves. Plant 4″ deep and 3″ to 4″ apart in a sunny or lightly shaded location.

Crocus speciosus (Autumn Crocus)

September 16, 2020

The superb blue Autumn Crocus, blooms in early to mid-autumn, arriving to brighten the garden at a time when many other plants have finished blooming.  Autumn Crocus has large, sky-blue to purple flowers with golden-orange stigmas and anthers. They stand 4” tall and emerge without the narrow grassy foliage that will follow bloom. They will naturalize, and over the years, the clumps increase in size and duration of bloom.

Autumn Crocus provides a stunning surprise rising out of a mass of perennial groundcover such as Plumbago, Evergreen Candytuft, ‘Harlequin’s Silver’ Teucrium, or any of the Geranium x cantabrigiense selections!

Average soil and moisture, full to part sun, most soils except heavy clay, cold hardy to Zone 4.

PLANT THESE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to enjoy flowers this fall! For drifts, plant 10 bulbs per square foot.

Crocus Specie Blend

September 7, 2021

Photo and description coming soon!

Crocus vernus Giant Blend/Mixed

September 16, 2020

Giant Mixed Crocus Blend

Bulb. Z3. 4-6” tall. Blooms early spring. Compost-improved soil.

A random mix of large-flowering purple, white, pale blue and yellow crocuses that make a lovely mosaic of color in early spring gardens. Grows well in containers. Deer and rabbit resistant. Gorgeous mix under deciduous trees and in mass plantings in lawns and perennial beds. Also good for indoor forcing. Rapidly naturalizes in your garden.

Crocus vernus ‘Golden Yellow’

September 2, 2022

Golden Yellow Crocus

Bulb. Z3. ½-1” tall.  Blooms late winter / early spring.  Compost-improved soil.

Deep golden yellow color of this crocus brightens up your early spring garden atop slender, olive-green striped leaves.  Almost always the first flower in the garden each year. Naturalizes easily. Bees appreciate this in your garden for early season fodder! Mass plant in perennial borders or in lawns for showy displays. Plant with snowdrops and other early-blooming bulbs.

Fritillaria imperialis ‘Sunset’

September 17, 2024

Fritillaria ‘Sunset’

Fritillaria imperialis ‘Sunset’
A show-stopper in the early to mid-spring garden, ‘Sunset’ Crown Imperial’s large, bright orange florets are suspended below a topknot crown of bronze-burgundy spiky foliage. The statuesque flowers shoot skyward on 40” to 48” burgundy stems for additional dramatic impact. Great in full or part sun in most soils that drain well. Fritillaria bulbs dry out very quickly so plant them soon after getting them home, 12” apart and 10” deep. The bulb has a depression on the top, so to avoid water accumulating and rotting the bulb, plant it at an angle to prevent water collecting and rotting the bulb. After bloom, don’t trim back the foliage until it has withered away entirely in summer. Crown Imperials are tough and drought-tolerant plants and can persist for many years. Hardy to -30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrop)

September 16, 2020

Pendant, bell-shaped white flowers with green-tipped petals are a classic harbinger of spring. They look wonderful planted in groups and may bloom as early as February. Commonly called snowdrop, this bulbous perennial is native to Europe and southwestern Asia.

Snowdrops will naturalize where happy. thrives in rich garden loam in part shade, making it perfect under deciduous trees and shrubs.

Zone 3,  3” tall.

Hyacinth ‘Delft Blue’

September 16, 2020

All these highly fragrant Dutch Hyacinth varieties are perfect for spring gardens and for forcing indoors in pots or hyacinth glasses. They are long-lived in the garden if fertilized after blooming, and after the first year they will produce more flower spikes that are less densely packed and more natural-looking. Hyacinths are quite easy to grow in a sunny or partly shaded spot.

Hyacinth ‘Peter Stuyvesant’

September 16, 2020

All these highly fragrant Dutch Hyacinth varieties are perfect for spring gardens and for forcing indoors in pots or hyacinth glasses. They are long-lived in the garden if fertilized after blooming, and after the first year they will produce more flower spikes that are less densely packed and more natural-looking. Hyacinths are quite easy to grow in a sunny or partly shaded spot.

Iris reticulata ‘Alida’

June 18, 2019

Iris reticulata ‘Alida’
A recent introduction, ‘Alida’ is a lovely, 4-6”- tall dwarf Iris with exceptionally large mid-blue flowers, beautifully adorned with intricate butter-yellow and white markings on the falls. Blooming in March, or early April, the bulbs quickly produce offsets that multiply into large clumps of blue. The slender, grass-like, gray-green leaves rise to the same level as the blossom, but elongates after flowering is finished. Delightful in rock gardens, pots, borders, and xeriscapes. Plant 4″ deep and 4″ to 5″ apart. Be sure to bend down and smell their fragrance! Hardy to Zone 5.

Iris reticulata ‘Harmony’

September 18, 2020

An irresistible little iris that grows no more than 5-6″ tall. Its dazzling, royal blue petals have showy white and yellow markings and the flowers are sweetly fragrant! Perfect for rock gardens or along a walkway where the soil is well-drained and relatively dry. Blooms in late winter along with the crocuses.

5-6” tall clumps can grow to 12” across. Deer-resistant. Plant 4” deep and 4-5” apart. Hardy to Zone 4.

Ixiolirion pallassii (syn. Ixiolirion tataricum) Blue Mtn Lily

June 18, 2019

Native to rocky hillsides from SW and Central Asia (Syria to Afghanistan), this lovely wildflower in the Amaryllis family bears umbels of starry violet-blue flowers with darker midveins above grass-like foliage for 3 to 4 weeks in late May and early June.
Perfect for the well-drained xeriscape garden, this delightful bulb will thrive in a dry, sunny spot where it receives some spring moisture, followed by hot, dry conditions in summer, and will self-sow and naturalize where it’s happy.

Some added bonuses are its resistance to browsing by deer and rabbits and its great performance as a cut flower. Hardy to Zone 5. 10” – 16” tall. Deer-proof! Plant 5” deep, 4” apart.

Narcissus Blend, ‘Mother & Daughter’

September 7, 2021

Mother and Daughter Daffodils

Bulb.  Z4. 6-8” or 12-14” tall. Blooms early spring. Compost-improved soil.

This blend includes large, white “mother” daffodils with yellow cups and pure yellow miniature “daughter” daffodils. This joyful mix is a sight for winter-weary eyes bringing sunshine and joy into the early spring garden. Plant 6-7 bulbs together per square foot for best effect. Grows well in containers. Deer and rabbit resistant. Intermix with garden herbs such as thyme and winter savory.

Narcissus ‘Altruist’ (Short-cup)

June 18, 2019

While ‘Altruist’ Narcissus has the classic daffodil look, the colors are anything but ordinary! This striking award-winner has a 3″ coppery golden-orange perianth that pales as it matures, the perfect background for the shallow, bowl-shaped crimson-orange cup. Altruist is long-lived and floriferous, and its unusual and gorgeous coloring make it a stand-out in the garden and as a cut flower. Pest-proof!

14-18” tall, Hardy to Zone 3, blooms mid-spring (April-May).

Narcissus ‘Golden Echo’

September 7, 2021

Narcissus Golden Echo

Golden Echo Jonquilla Daffodil

Bulb. Z3. 8-12” tall. Blooms mid-spring.  Compost-improved soil.

A vigorous miniature daffodil supporting several flowers with extra-long, bright and buttery cups in the center of creamy white petals. Nicely fragrant. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts native bees. Sturdy daffodil perfect for the front of a flower bed or in a container.  Flowers are extra long-lasting and lovely as a cut flower.  Plant with basket-of-gold or grape hyacinths.

Narcissus ‘Jetfire’

June 18, 2019

An old favorite for naturalizing, and another Cyclamineus daffodil. Bright and cheerful in the garden, with reflexed vivid yellow petals and orange-red trumpet. ‘Jetfire’ is early blooming, and increases rapidly to form showy colonies. Very long-blooming, tough and adaptable. Also good for forcing indoors.

Plant 3 times height of bulb, 4-6″ apart. Zone 3, 8-10” tall, Deer and rodent-proof!

Narcissus jonquilla ‘Yazz’

September 7, 2021

Narcissus Yazz

Yazz Daffodil

Bulb. Z5. 12-14” tall. Blooms mid-spring. Compost-improved soil.

This smallish creamy white daffodil begins as a pale yellow bud that matures into an ivory flower with a frilled apricot-yellow cup in the center. Blooms later than other daffodils. Showy under deciduous trees, attracting pollinators with its delicious fragrance. Nice addition to cut flower arrangements. Deer and rabbit resistant. Grows well in containers.  Adorable in rock gardens.  Adds light to shady areas, making them “pop”.

Narcissus ‘Pacific Rim’

October 3, 2023

Pacific Rim Daffodil

Bulb. Z3. 12-16” tall. Blooms mid-spring. Compost-improved soil.

Reddish-orange edges line the center cup of this festive large-flowered yellow daffodil. This is a hardy daffodil excellent for cut flowers, or for forcing indoors. Grows well in containers.  Easily naturalizes in your garden. Long-lived, dependable bulb with a showy floral display. Deer and rabbit resistant. Combine with orange tulips and orange Mrs. Bradshaw’s geum.

Narcissus poeticus – Double Albo Pleno Odorata

October 3, 2023

Double Poets Daffodil

Bulb. Z3. 16-18” tall. Blooms late spring. Compost-improved soil. Heirloom.

Full, ruffled, snowy-white blooms are a gorgeous, bright beacon in your spring garden. Highly fragrant, so be sure to place them near paths and patios where you can enjoy them. Blooms are most prolific in cool springs. Deer and rabbit resistant. Lovely combined with columbine, Icelandic poppies and bleeding hearts.

Narcissus ‘Tete a Tete’

June 18, 2019

One of the best heirloom award-winning Cyclamineus daffodils, we have grown this miniature variety in our Xeriscape Rock Garden for many years. The graceful, floriferous early-bloomer has a reflexed, buttercup-yellow perianth surrounding a trumpet-like, darker yellow cup. For naturalizing, rock gardens, border plantings, and forcing. Hardy to Zone 4, 6” – 7” tall, Deer and rodent-proof! Plant 6” deep, 3-6″ apart.

Growing Fragrant Paperwhite Narcissus

December 9, 2024

Potted Paperwhites bring intoxicating fragrance to your home in winter, and make wonderful holiday gifts. They bear trusses of heavily-scented, pure white flowers on up to three stems per bulb. They may be planted in all kinds of decorative pots, vases and trays, either in soil or pebbles, from now through February. [Read More]

Nectaroscordum bulgaricum (Sicilian Honey Lilly)

June 18, 2019

Sicilian Honey Garlic or Mediterranean Bells

Bulb. Z3. 30-36” tall. Blooms late spring / early summer. Compost-improved soil.

Unusual, stunning bell flowers are highly attractive to native and European honey bees. One of my favorite bulbs in the garden! It is grown both as a long-blooming ornamental and as a culinary herb throughout the Mediterranean. Fragrant blooms. Naturalizes easily.  Grows well in containers. Very hardy.  Adds interest to cut flower arrangements. Great in rock gardens and containers. Deer and rabbit resistant.  Gorgeous paired with lupine, columbine, tall verbena, and lady’s mantle.

Tritelia (Brodiaea) laxa ‘Rudy’

September 2, 2022

Tritelia (Brodiaea) laxa ‘Rudy’
This gorgeous California native, 12 to 18” tall, features starry, milky-blue flowers contrasted with vivid indigo mid-veins accompanied by 14” tall, grassy foliage. Umbels of 2” elongated flowers pop up in late Spring and last well into mid-Summer. ‘Rudy’ will naturalize readily in most soils and a bit of regular moisture during the growing season will bring you a fuller display each year They will grow in any fertile, reasonably well-drained soil with winter and spring moisture and summer dryness. Plant in masses or among bright perennials like Gaillardia, in full sun to light shade (insufficient sunlight will result in lax, horizontal stems). Bloom time in horticultural zone 5 is May/June. Plant 4″ deep and 3″ to 4″ apart. Also makes a fabulous cut flower! Hardy to Zone 5a.

Tulip viridiflora, ‘Artist’

September 19, 2020

An artist’s palette of color, the salmon-rose flowers of ‘Artist’ glow with shades of peach, dusky purple and flashes of green that create the distinctive characteristics of a Viridiflora Tulip. The substantial, sculpted blossoms, with their pointed petals, add elegance for long-lasting color in the garden or indoors for room-brightening bouquets, with blooms lasting up to 3 weeks! This exotic creature will naturalize readily in your garden if the flowers are allowed to remain and are not cut. The term Viridiflora is derived from the Latin words virdis meaning green and flos meaning flower.

Plant in sun-part shade, 6” deep and 4-5” apart in well-draining soil. Hardy to Zone 3.

 

Tulip ‘’Blushing Apeldoorn’

June 18, 2019

Tulip ‘Blushing Apeldoorn’

Bulb.  Z3. 18-20” tall. Blooms mid-spring. Compost-improved soil.

This Darwin hybrid has rich yellow petals with soft red edging and a splash of tangerine.  Has extra large flowers. Makes for a stunning display.  Sturdy stems withstand spring snows and winds.  Excellent cut flower.  Stunning when combined with single-hued yellow and red tulips or other flowers such as basket-of-gold that also bloom in mid-spring.

Tulipa Orange Emperor

September 14, 2021

Orange Emperor Tulip

Bulb. Z3. 14-16” tall. Blooms early-mid spring. Compost-improved soil.

A feast for winter-weary eyes, the petals of Orange Emperor are a blend of tangerine, orange, pale yellow and apricot. This tulip brightens up your spirit along with your rock garden or perennial bed! Huge bowl-shaped blooms create a stunning display if planted in mass. Marvelous cut flower. Grows well in containers. Gorgeous planted under quince or forsythia shrubs.

 

 

  Tulip ‘Lasting Love’

June 18, 2019

Tulip ‘Lasting Love’
Extend the tulip season with this elegant beauty. Lasting Love’s dramatic deep burgundy petals are edged with softer red tones. The slightly recurved petals give it a very sophisticated look. Blooming in late spring (May) atop 18-20″ sturdy stems, it’s a beautiful cut-flower, too. The foliage on this variety is also notable, in an attractive blue-green hue. Lasting Love is a perennial tulip that returns year after year. Tulips perform best when planted in well-drained soil and in full sun to partial shade. Hardy in Zones 3-8.

Tulipa kaufmanniana ‘The First’ (Waterlily Tulip)

June 18, 2019

A gorgeous, sturdy, low-growing (8”) naturalizing tulip, perfect for the rock garden, meadow or perennial border. ‘The First’ is very early, blooming in March or April. When closed, the red and white outer petals present a candy-cane striped effect. On sunny days, they open wide (~4″) and look like single waterlilies, revealing an ivory white interior with a bright yellow center and, sometimes, small coral-red markings.

Hardy to Zone 3. Plant 6” deep, 6” apart. Zone 3, 4” tall.

Tulipa ‘Paul Scherer’ Triumph Midseason Tulip – NEW AGAIN!

June 18, 2019

NEW for 2019!
The darkest Triumph tulip, dramatic purple-black with a straight-sided shape. Earlier than ‘Queen of Night’ but a very similar color. Contrasts wonderfully with any color of tulip, whether your garden plan is classic or goth. Triumph tulips perennialize well in the garden if left uncut and fertilized after blooming. 16–18″ tall. Mid Spring blooms, Z3-7

Tulipa ‘Little Beauty’ Species Tulip

October 8, 2019

These adorable Species Tulips have reddish-pink petals with glowing, blue-eyed centers.

Plant 3” deep in full to part sun. Lightly fragrant. Grows 4-6” tall. Zone 3.

Tulipa ‘Muvota’ Triumph

September 10, 2019

Muvota Triumph Tulip

Bulb. Z3. 16-18” tall.  Blooms mid-spring. Compost-improved soil.

A show-stopper! The striking contrasting petals of dark red/maroon petals with dusty orange/rose edges will give your garden plenty of second glances. Plant in masses and close to walkways to maximize visibility. Stunning cut flower. Plant with large solid swatches of forget me nots, candytuft or basket of gold.

 

Tulipa Mystic Fantasy Blend

September 14, 2021

Mystic Fantasy Tulip Blend

Bulb. Z3. 20-24” tall. Blooms late spring. Compost-improved soil.

Unbelievably evocative combination of maroon, wine, mahogany, yellow, red and white petals on  tall, graceful tulips. A gorgeous blend lovely against early green foliage emerging on shrubs and trees. Makes nice bouquets of cut flowers.  Attractive interplanted with candytuft, garden thyme, and white alliums.

 

Tulipa humilis Persian Pearl

September 14, 2021

Tulipa Persian Pearl

Persian Pearl Wildflower Tulip is uniquely colored with showy purple-red petals and a bright yellow center. Like most of the wildflower tulips, Tulipa h. ‘Persian Pearl’ multiplies itself readily. Fragrant. Said to be deer-resistant!

Early to mid-spring bloom. Full sun to part shade. Thrives in moderate to low-water gardens.

 

Tulip (Triumph) ‘Princess Irene’

September 19, 2020

Prinses Irene Triumph Tulip

Bulb. Z3. 14-16” tall. Blooms mid-late spring. Compost-improved soil.

Bold orange and purple flowers on very sturdy stems successfully brave the worst weather spring can throw at them. Grow well in containers or outside in perennial beds. Great for forcing indoors. Gorgeous in bouquets of cut flowers. Combine with grape hyacinths for a stunning effect. Fragrant.

Tulipa ‘Purple Pride’

October 3, 2023

 

Purple Pride Tulip

Bulb. Z3. 20-24” tall. Blooms mid-late spring. Compost-improved soil.

A Darwin hybrid with multiple lilac-purple petals that have a pink sheen. Has huge 5” blooms.  Plant in mass for eye-catching color in your spring garden.  Sturdy stems withstand snow and wind.  Lovely cut flower.  Grows well in containers. Gorgeous when planted with coral-colored tulips

Amaryllis ‘Minerva’

June 18, 2019

The full petals of this bright and stylish Amaryllis are a saturated red, overlaid with a white star and accented by stippled veining and a light green throat.

Available in our decorative gold-boxed holiday sets, which include the bulb, a white plastic growing pot, soil disc, and planting instructions.

Amaryllis ‘Black Pearl’

October 6, 2020

Photo Credit: DeVroomen

The jumbo bulb of Black Pearl produces well-proportioned plants with up to 5 bloom stalks, each crowned with a cluster of velvety deep wine-red blooms, each flower up to 8” across!

Available as individual bulbs.

Amaryllis ‘Red Lion’

June 18, 2019

A gorgeous, bright red flower with wide petals. A perfect holiday decoration!

Available as individual bulbs, and in our decorative gold-boxed holiday sets, which include the bulb, a white plastic growing pot, soil disc, and planting instructions.

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      • Pepper Starts
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SUMMER HOURS
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303-939-9403 (Retail)
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4795 North 26th St
Boulder, CO 80301

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Our Hours

Seasonally, MARCH to OCTOBER.
MARCH HOURS:
Thursday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM

APRIL-OCTOBER HOURS:
Tuesday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM

JANUARY - FEBRUARY HOURS
Thursday-Saturday, 10AM-4PM

Mondays, CLOSED

The plants we grow are organically grown. All the plants we sell are free of bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides.