Marilyn, I love that 'Lucifer' do you think it would do well in Va. I added that to my wish list really fast.

You have so many pictures and I sure wish they would number them for reference purposes. Anyway what is the Red Tree in first picture of picture, and the Orange Flowers on left of second picture of picture, Also what is the vine in the middle.





You do have quite a slop and great views! I am very glad you showed real life picture of 'Tomato Soup' I was wanting to order that one but was not sure about it, but I am sure now!

Beautiful gardens, Marilyn!

I love what you've done for your flying visitors, and the way you're accomplishing it!

Love your containers and garden. Your area looks very green and lush by the view from the front yard.

virginiarose said:Marilyn, I love that 'Lucifer' do you think it would do well in Va. I added that to my wish list really fast.

You have so many pictures and I sure wish they would number them for reference purposes. Anyway what is the Red Tree in first picture of picture, and the Orange Flowers on left of second picture of picture, Also what is the vine in the middle.





You do have quite a slop and great views! I am very glad you showed real life picture of 'Tomato Soup' I was wanting to order that one but was not sure about it, but I am sure now!

First pic, the tree is Red Maple 'Red Sunset' Red Maple (Acer rubrum Red Sunset®)

Beautiful tree of my neighbor!

The 'orange' flowers are my favorite Zinnia! 'Zowie Yellow Flame'! Zinnia (Zinnia elegans Zowie! Yellow Flame)

The 2 vines are Brazilian Firecracker Vine (Manettia cordifolia)!
Brazilian Firecracker Vine (Manettia cordifolia)

I grew it for the first time last year and love it! So do the Hummers!

Thank you, Susan, Chelle and Spring for nice and kind words!

Susan,

I forget you asked about 'Lucifer' earlier.

I was in the house taking a short break from outside and I didn't have much light when I was answering you, so sorry I missed it.

Yes! It is hardy to zone 6 (or it could be zone 5), which I am. I've never lost any. You'll love it and the Hummers love it too!

Thanks Marilyn, I got some bulbs in the mail today and I was surprised I got more than one, there was ten in a pack. My question is how many are planted in the clump you have? I was not planing on having ten of these, but I will.

I planted them years ago, so I don't know. I have clumps in two places now, but had three clumps of them before. I have them in the front yard and the back yard. I have to take good care of the Hummers!

Thanks!

I'd either plant them all in one area, or split them into two - they look much better and the bloom stalks are less likely to flop when grown in a clump. Place them about 3" apart, and as much as two inches deep.

Yeah, that's what I wanted, a big clump like hers. So if I have ten bulbs, I can go 5 & 5 or 10 in one spot as long as they are three inches apart?

I would put them all in one spot then if you're happy with one nice, full clump. They'll fill in quickly, but can be a bit prone to falling over if they aren't fairly close to start with. You should have plenty to divide out later if you want to start more areas of wonderful red.

WhoooHooo!!