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Columbine (Aquilegia longissima) |
Have Spring Ephemeral Cottage Garden New plants and seeds Perennials |
January 31, 2023: Seeds sown (Winter sown in Dixie cups, WS tote.) May 16, 2023: Transplanted (Germinated in Dixie Cups in a WS Tote in April. Transplanted into earth box so it will grow on while we're on vacation.) |
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Dutch Crocus (Crocus vernus 'Jeanne d'Arc') |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) New plants and seeds |
New in 2022 to me. Bulbs from Old House Gardens. | |
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Dutch Crocus (Crocus vernus 'Vanguard') |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) New plants and seeds |
New in 2022 to me. Bulbs from Old House Gardens. | |
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Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) |
Have Spring Ephemeral Cottage Garden Perennials Pollinators, Natives, Wildflowers Shade Garden |
Has been growing in some shaded areas of our backyard for some time. Self-seeding. Now that we've lost two significant, large shade trees, I will keep an eye out of where it is self-seeding and growing with the installation of three replacement, but smaller trees. | |
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Reticulated Iris (Iris reticulata) |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) |
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Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) |
Have Spring Ephemeral New plants and seeds Perennials Shade Garden |
New to me in 2022. Prairie Moon Nursery seed was refrigerated and is now winter sown. Germinated well in 2022. Has blue-pink flowers like its cousin, lungwort, pulmonaria, but earlier -- appears in early spring. Native to the eastern U.S. as a lovely woodland ephemeral. Prefer a rich well-drained soil and loves leaf mulch. Also related to the borage family without the bristly hairs, has smooth foliage. The clumps form slowly and return year after year. They go completely dormant in summer and will emerge the following spring. They are best paired with ferns and other perennials. |
January 29, 2022: Seeds sown (Winter Sown in 2 jugs and 6 red cups) March 28, 2022: Seeds germinated (Germinated. Moved some into the new greenhouse to grow further. Note: Added this plant to the Spring Ephemerals list.) May 11, 2022 - May 17, 2022: Transplanted (Transplanting from winter sown seed. They seem to be doing well!) May 16, 2022: Transplanted (Transplanted the rest of the Virginia Bluebells. The ones in red solo cups did the best. Two winter sown jugs had mixed results. One jug did well (6 seedlings), one had only ONE seedling it it.) April 25, 2023: Plant emerged (Will add photos. With leaf mulch, and being planted by a hydrangea and in a semi-shaded area, it seems pretty happy.) |
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Jonquilla Daffodil (Narcissus 'Golden Echo') |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cottage Garden Cutting garden Market Flower or Vegge Perennials |
NOTE Bloom season: M - Mid Spring Purchased from Van Englelen Description: Yellow cup fronts white petals (trumpet longer than usual, 2 or 3 flowers per stem. Height is 12.8" to 26.6 Hybridizer: B.C.Heath (of Brent and Becky's) Year of registration: 2014 (1st flower noted 2003) Country of Origin: United States Seed parent: Ballygarvey Pollen parent: N. jonquilla Awards: Wister Award RHS - Daffodil Register |
December 1, 2023: Obtained plant (Ordered 100 future plants (bulbs) today in an early winter special from Van Engelen. "Long-lasting Golden Echo yields one to three flowers per stem" It has a golden halo around the its cup. Hybridized by Brent Heath, is lightly fragrant. Narcissus Class: Jonquilla (Royal Horticultural Society Division 7). Bulb size: 12/14 cm. May. HZ: 5-9. Height: 14".) December 8, 2023: Seeds sown (100 bulbs arrived earlier this week. Planted starting today in front yard gardens by peach tree and by Star Magnolia.) December 10, 2023: Seeds sown (Finished planting the rest of 100 bulbs and trimmed expired foliage in front gardens.) |
| Ranunculus Cloni Success® Hanoi |
Have Cool Weather Sowing Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cottage Garden Cutting garden Tender Perennial (Michigan) |
Received Cloni Mix by C & J Farms LLC. Cloni Mix |
February 26, 2024: Seeds sown (Planted 1 tray of corms to root up. Corms from C & J Farms LLC. Cloni Mix ) | |
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Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) |
Have Spring Ephemeral Perennials Shade Garden |
One of my absolute favorite very early signs of spring. I LOVE seeing bloodroot bloom in early spring ahead of the green leaves fully leafing out. It is slowly spreading in my yard. In 2021, fall, I transplanted several bloodroot pieces. |
April 21, 2022: Bloomed (New bloodroot transplanted pieces blossomed in new locations.) |
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Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica 'Alba') |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cottage Garden |
Ordered 100 future plants (bulbs) today in an early winter special from Van Engelen This white flowering rodent-resistant white form of the Siberian Squill bears multiple flowers on strong stems. It also naturalizes readily in areas of light shade or dappled sunlight. It is a heritage cultivar from 1880. Use nine bulbs per square foot or scatter-plant for a more natural look. Bulb size: 8 cm/up. Full to partial sunlight. Bloom time in zone 5: March/April. Plant 5" deep and 4" to 6" apart. Height: 4" to 5". Scilla are also good for forcing: pot them up in mid-October, pre-cool at a consistent, dark 38° to 45°F for six to eight weeks with moderate watering. Bring into the house ~ they will bloom two to four weeks later. |
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Darwin Hybrid Tulip (Tulipa 'Big Chief') |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cutting garden New plants and seeds Perennials |
Part of a large fall order of tulips for the spring cutting garden, from Van Engelen, a website special: NOTES: Darwin Hybrid Tulip (Tulipa 'Big Chief') Division: Div. 4: Darwin Hybrid Registrant: Frijlink & Sons Year Registered: 1959 Country of Origin: the Netherlands Spring Bloom Season: Mid-season Special Classifications: Single-flowered Plant Height: 20 to 22 inches Plant Spread: 6 - 9 inches Color-shifting Giant Darwin Hybrid Tulips Big Chief -- Big Chief opens pale rose-salmon with silvery cheeks |
November 30, 2023: Seeds sown (Order arrived in October. Planting BULBS in late November, this week into December during a partial week of 45-50 degree days. Van Engelen, Dreamy Magician online Special "...color-shifting Giant Darwin Hybrid Tulips Big Chief and Daydream" which opens yellow, sometimes with narrow red petal edges." ) March 4, 2024: Seeds germinated (Photo of them breaking ground...) April 15, 2024: Bloomed (See photos of blooms and bouquets. Made a Big Chief bouquet for Alpha House Friday and for Sunday gathering with the WW. ) |
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Double Late Tulip (Tulipa 'Black Hero') |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cutting garden New plants and seeds Perennials |
New to me for 2024 cutting garden: Part of Van Engelen Collection G, shipped in mid-October 2023. NOTES: Double Late Tulip (Tulipa 'Black Hero') Division: Div. 11: Double Late Registrant: J. Beerepoot Year Registered: 1984 Country of Origin: the Netherlands Spring Bloom Season: Late Special Classifications: Double-flowered Plant Height: 16 - 20 inches Plant Spread: 6 - 9 inches Peony Flowering Tulip Black Hero from this list: • 50 Peony Flowering Tulip Black Hero: Midnight-black, maroon sheen. 22". • 50 Single Late Tulip Blushing Beauty: Aureolin-yellow, blushed rose-pink, pink-rimmed yellow base. 30". • 50 Single Late Tulip Blushing Lady: Raspberry-red, yellow edges. 30". • 50 Parrot Tulip Green Wave: Pale mauve-pink, green flames, white base. 20". • 50 Single Late Tulip Maureen: Pale yellow, maturing to marble-white. 28". • 50 Single Late Tulip Menton: Rose-pink, apricot-pink petal edges, yellow and white base. 26". |
December 15, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted a row at Johnson Project Grow, with garlic and cloves, to discourage the critters. We'll see how it does in 2024) April 25, 2024: Bloomed (Blooms emerging, much smaller bloom heads than Big Chief or Daydream. See photos.) |
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Single Late Tulip (Tulipa 'Blushing Lady') |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cutting garden New plants and seeds Perennials |
New to me for 2024 cutting garden: Part of Van Engelen Collection G, shipped in mid-October 2023. Single Late Tulip (Tulipa 'Blushing Lady') Division: Div. 5: Single Late Registrant: D.W.Lefeber& co Year Registered: 1991 Country of Origin: the Netherlands Spring Bloom Season: Late Special Classifications: Single-flowered Plant Height: 24 - 30 inches Plant Spread: 6 - 9 inches Single Late Tulip Blushing Lady from this list: • 50 Peony Flowering Tulip Black Hero: Midnight-black, maroon sheen. 22". • 50 Single Late Tulip Blushing Beauty: Aureolin-yellow, blushed rose-pink, pink-rimmed yellow base. 30". • 50 Single Late Tulip Blushing Lady: Raspberry-red, yellow edges. 30". • 50 Parrot Tulip Green Wave: Pale mauve-pink, green flames, white base. 20". • 50 Single Late Tulip Maureen: Pale yellow, maturing to marble-white. 28". • 50 Single Late Tulip Menton: Rose-pink, apricot-pink petal edges, yellow and white base. 26". |
December 17, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted a row at CSS Project Grow, with garlic and cloves, to discourage the critters. We'll see how it does in 2024) December 25, 2023: Potted up (Potted up, stored in greenhouse until January 4 then moved to the garage for cold winter storage. ) |
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Darwin Hybrid Tulip (Tulipa 'Daydream') |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Container Garden Cutting garden Landscaping Plant New plants and seeds Perennials |
Part of a large fall order of tulips for the spring cutting garden. NOTES: Darwin Hybrid Tulip (Tulipa 'Daydream') Division: Div. 4: Darwin Hybrid Registrant: J.N.M van Eeden Year Registered: 1980 Country of Origin: the Netherlands Spring Bloom Season: Mid-season Special Classifications: Single-flowered Awards: RHS - AGM - Award of Garden Merit From online sales from Van Engelen, a website special: Dreamy Magician Special "...color-shifting Giant Darwin Hybrid Tulips Big Chief and Daydream" described as "a magical duo! Big Chief opens pale rose-salmon with silvery cheeks and Daydream opens yellow, sometimes with narrow red petal edges." |
November 30, 2023: Seeds sown (Orders arrived in October. Planting in late November, this week into December during a partial week of 45-50 degree days. Van Engelen, Dreamy Magician online Special "...color-shifting Giant Darwin Hybrid Tulips Big Chief and Daydream" which opens yellow, sometimes with narrow red petal edges." ) April 15, 2024: Bloomed (Coming up and cutting for bouquets) |
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Parrot Tulip (Tulipa 'Green Wave') |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cutting garden New plants and seeds Perennials |
New to me in 2024, for cutting garden: Part of Van Engelen Collection G, shipped and arrived in mid-October 2023. Planted in ground and in pots with light colored squill: Parrot Tulip (Tulipa 'Green Wave') Division: Div. 10: Parrot Spring Bloom Season: Mid-late Special Classifications: Single-flowered |
November 30, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted 50 Parrot Tulip Green Wave tulip bulbs today in the front Star Magnolia garden on the south side of the garden. Pale mauve-pink, green flames, white base. 20". I also planted behind these: Single Late Tulip Menton: Rose-pink, apricot-pink petal edges, yellow and white base. 26".) |
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Rembrandt Tulip (Tulipa 'Insulinde') |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) New plants and seeds |
New in 2022 to me. Bulbs from Old House Gardens. | |
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Single Late Tulip (Tulipa 'Maureen') |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cutting garden New plants and seeds Perennials |
New to me for 2024 cutting garden: Part of Van Engelen Collection G, shipped in mid-October 2023. NOTES: Single Late Tulip (Tulipa 'Maureen') Division: Div. 5: Single Late Registrant: Segers Year Registered: 1950 Country of Origin: the Netherlands Spring Bloom Season: Late Special Classifications: Single-flowered Historic Awards: RHS - AGM - Award of Garden Merit Single Late Tulip Maureen from this list: • 50 Peony Flowering Tulip Black Hero: Midnight-black, maroon sheen. 22". • 50 Single Late Tulip Blushing Beauty: Aureolin-yellow, blushed rose-pink, pink-rimmed yellow base. 30". • 50 Single Late Tulip Blushing Lady: Raspberry-red, yellow edges. 30". • 50 Parrot Tulip Green Wave: Pale mauve-pink, green flames, white base. 20". • 50 Single Late Tulip Maureen: Pale yellow, maturing to marble-white. 28". • 50 Single Late Tulip Menton: Rose-pink, apricot-pink petal edges, yellow and white base. 26". |
December 15, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted a row at Johnson Project Grow, with garlic and cloves, to discourage the critters. We'll see how it does in 2024) |
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Single Late Tulip (Tulipa 'Menton') |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (spring, summer) Cutting garden New plants and seeds Perennials |
New to me in 2024, for cutting garden: Part of Van Engelen Collection G, shipped in mid-October 2023. Single Late Tulip Menton Division: Div. 5: Single Late Registrant: W.Dekker & Sons Year Registered: 1971 Country of Origin: the Netherlands Spring Bloom Season: Late Special Classifications: Single-flowered Awards: RHS - AGM - Award of Garden Merit Plant Height: 24 - 28 inches Plant Spread: 6 - 9 inches I also planted behind these: 50 Parrot Tulip Green Wave: Pale mauve-pink, green flames, white base. 20". Ordered from this list: • 50 Peony Flowering Tulip Black Hero: Midnight-black, maroon sheen. 22". • 50 Single Late Tulip Blushing Beauty: Aureolin-yellow, blushed rose-pink, pink-rimmed yellow base. 30". • 50 Single Late Tulip Blushing Lady: Raspberry-red, yellow edges. 30". • 50 Parrot Tulip Green Wave: Pale mauve-pink, green flames, white base. 20". • 50 Single Late Tulip Maureen: Pale yellow, maturing to marble-white. 28". • 50 Single Late Tulip Menton: Rose-pink, apricot-pink petal edges, yellow and white base. 26". |
November 30, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted 40+ Single Late Tulip Menton tulip bulbs today in the front Star Magnolia garden on the south side of the garden. ) |
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Darwin Hybrid Tulip (Tulipa 'Red Impression') |
Have Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (fall) Cutting garden Landscaping Plant New plants and seeds Perennials |
Got this as part of a package with Banja Luka tulips at Costco to balance out the later bloomers with these midspring blooms. Great price for 50 tulips. This is a newer cultivar. 'Red Impressions' is a Division 4 (Darwin Hybrid) tulip that evidently is in the 'longest term perennial' tulip group. | December 25, 2023: Potted up (Potted up, stored in greenhouse until January 4 then moved to the garage for cold winter storage. ) |
| Tulip (Tulipa 'Rembrandt') |
Have Cool Weather Sowing Spring Ephemeral Bulbs, corms, tubers (fall) Container Garden Perennials |
April 15, 2024: Bloomed (Beautiful blooms in pots, blooming with white squill) |
