Bulbs, Corms, Tubers - 55 Plant(s)
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Albuca aurea Naude's Nek form
D24-70 Albuca aurea Naude's Nek form
Zone 7 to 9 Native to East Cape, South Africa Grows to 14"h x 12"w
Yellow albuca! Albuca flowers seem to defy easy description or comparison because they are unique; three blunt, waxy petals are held upright and three are held outward. Each individual flower resembles an iris that has been carved out of wood or plastic. In the case of Albuca aurea the flowers are yellow and are held in congested clusters at the top of 10" to 12" spikes. The glossy, dark green, 1-1/2' wide strap-like foliage is tough and stately even when the plant is not in bloom.
Plant Notes
Blooms are generally produced sporadically throughout the growing season, mainly during the early summer and fall.
Link to this plant: Albuca aurea Naude's Nek form (right-click to bookmark or copy link)
Boophone disticha
Y11-36 Boophone disticha - Sold Out!
Zone 9 to 10 Native to South Africa
An Oxbane! Imagine a fan of ruffled, blue, strap-like leaves perched atop a narrow onion-like bulb that with time produce a sphere composed of dozens of cream to red lily-like flowers. They range from the winter rainfall areas into the western edge of the summer rainfall zones of South Africa. Easily grown in pot culture or in the raised bed. Cut water back when growth slows usually in midsummer. All parts of this plant are poisonous to livestock.
Plant Notes
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Canna 'Tama-Tulipa'
D12-75 Canna 'Tama-Tulipa'
Zone 7 to 10 Native to Tamaulipas, Mexico Grows to 6'h
Natural hybrid! In 2001, we spotted this Canna growing along a small stream where the coastal plains meet the foothills to the high Sierras. We thought that we had found a new species. So, upon our return, we contacted Nobuyuki Tanaka of the Makino Botanical Garden Herbarium in Kochi, Japan. He is a canna expert and he reported that it was most likely a naturally occurring hybrid between Canna glauca and Canna indica. This made sense because we were geographically centered between the ranges of the two species. The Canna glauca blood is much appreciated for its resistance to damage caused by the Canna leaf roller. (The leaves of C. glauca are so tough that the larva prefer to go elsewhere, probably to your neighbor's new hybrids!)
Plant Notes
Tips: This is a running type Canna and should be allocated a good deal of space in the garden.
Link to this plant: Canna 'Tama-Tulipa' (right-click to bookmark or copy link)
Canna coccinea
Y11-59 Canna coccinea - New!
Zone 8a to 10 Native to Northern Argentina
This species canna is tough and robust and it energetically proved its durability during the harsh summer of 2009. It has lush, upright, dark-green foliage, which reaches a height of approx 5'; but, when in bloom, an additional 12" to 18" is added to the height by a narrow panicle showcasing a multitude of 2" long, oxblood-red blooms.
Plant Notes
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Crinum aff. powellii ' Album'
Y07-81 Crinum aff. powellii ' Album' - On Sale!
Zone 7b to 10
Years ago someone gave us this great heirloom Crinum. Notice I said "someone" because the tag where the source was recorded was lost or eaten by a dastardly gopher. This Crinum develops big bulbs which, during the growing season are topped by gracefully arching, dark- green, glossy leaves. Fragrant white, trumpet-shaped flowers are produced on tall sturdy flower spikes. The flowers can potentially occur throughout the warm summer months but this Crinum blooms most abundantly after good soaking rains, (it was quite beautiful after Hurricane Ike in 2008). Whatever its name and whomever it came from are currently mysteries, which if never solved will not diminish the glory of this plant.
Plant Notes
We list this plant as Crinum aff. powellii 'Album' because we are uncertain of the identity. If there is anyone that can positively identify this plant we would appreciate your ideas or comments.
Link to this plant: Crinum aff. powellii ' Album' (right-click to bookmark or copy link)
Crinum procerum var splendens
Y09-67 Crinum procerum var splendens
Zone 8b to 10 Native to Malaysia Grows to 4-1/2'h x 4'w
Burgundy-colored leaves! Purple-leafed Queen Emma's lily is a real show stopper. The rich burgundy leaves are rigid and are held outright. The flowers are huge and produce an intoxicatingly spectacular display of delicate white flowers striped in burgundy. A mature clump can reach 6' across with best foliage color achieved in full-sun.
Plant Notes
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Crinum x 'Birthday Party'
Y06-04 Crinum x 'Birthday Party'
Zone 7b to 10 Garden origin Grows to 28"h x 36"w
Birthday Party! This crinum has dark, rich pink, open trumpet-shaped flowers on 36" spikes. These flower spikes stand up well and resist flopping. This hybrid was made by Luther Bundrant.
Plant Notes
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Crinum x 'Bradley'
Y04-83 Crinum x 'Bradley'
Zone 7b to 10 Garden origin Grows to 3'h x 3'w
Open-faced flowers! Nestled between evergreen shrubs, the deep-wine, open-faced blossoms on tall, slender scapes stand above the mounding foliage making an exotic display of color, texture and fragrance. We plant all of the pink and wine-colored Crinums in partial-shade to keep the flowers from wilting in our intense sun.
Plant Notes
Link to this plant: Crinum x 'Bradley' (right-click to bookmark or copy link)
Crinum x 'Claude Davis'
Y01-50 Crinum x 'Claude Davis'
Zone 7 to 10 Garden origin Grows to 40"h x 40"w
The flowers of Crinum x 'Claude Davis' have an open trumpet shape. Long, rose-pink petals combine to form the open flaring trumpet. The color is warm and inviting.
Plant Notes
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Crinum x 'Parfait'
Y03-66 Crinum x 'Parfait'
Zone 8a to 10 Garden origin Grows to 30"h x 36"w
Yummy! This Crinum hybrid like the dessert it is named after brings to mind fun and joyous feelings. The flowers start out funnel form but with time expand to broader, more open, star-shaped flowers. The back side of the petals are a dark pink while the inside flower face is light pink with a dark pink stripe running down the center of each petal. A unique hybrid worthy to be a part of any Crinum collection. A Thad Howard hybrid.
Plant Notes
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Crinum x 'Peach Blow'
Y07-46 Crinum x 'Peach Blow'
Zone 7b to 10 Garden origin Grows to 4'h x 4'w
Peach Blow Crinum! This is a vigorous and robust Crinum with substantial, glossy-green leaves. It’s a repeat bloomer that produces numerous flower spikes reaching up to 5' tall. It begins its floral dance with rich, burgundy flower buds. When they open, luscious white inner floral faces are revealed and are dramatically contrasted by large, black stigmas. The back sides of the petals are painted a rich-pink, so when the flower is back lit it takes on a rich, peachy glow. The flowers are also wonderfully fragrant.
Plant Notes
Link to this plant: Crinum x 'Peach Blow' (right-click to bookmark or copy link)
Crinum x 'Sangria'
Y10-51 Crinum x 'Sangria'
Zone 7 to 10 Native to garden hybrid Grows to 4'h x 3'w
Hardy red leaved crinums! Garden writer Scott Ogden accompanied Thad Howard to retrieve whatever was rare or unique in the late Marcia Clint Wilson's garden. Scott dug two red-leaved seedlings near a clump of Crinum procerum splendens. Once the plants were established Scott shared one seedling with Thad. When the plants flowered it confirmed their suspicions that the pollen parent was of Crinum bulbispermum ancestry. Thad states in his book "Bulbs for Warm Climates" that the pollen parent is Crinum x powellii 'Roseum' which is a Crinum moorei, Crinum bulbispermum cross. The result is a red-leaved crinum tolerant of colder climes.
Plant Notes
Link to this plant: Crinum x 'Sangria' (right-click to bookmark or copy link)
Crinum x 'White Queen'
Y10-52 Crinum x 'White Queen'
Zone 7a to 10 Garden origin Grows to N.A.
˜White Queen" is certainly one of the most photogenic of all crinums due to the elegant display of pure white flowers. Although individual flowers are somewhat short-lived they are produced in large quantities. These large-growing plants have the capability to throw repeated flower spikes during early summer but they do take time to achieve maturity. The only way these plants could be made available since they rarely offset is through tissue culture. We owe this success to the tireless efforts of Tony Avent, who bucked the experts and did the impossible.
Plant Notes
These are young plants from tissue culture. It will take several years to achieve flowering size. Good cultural practices will speed up the process.
Link to this plant: Crinum x 'White Queen' (right-click to bookmark or copy link)
Drimia uniflora
D24-19 Drimia uniflora
Zone 9 to 10 Native to Eastern Cape, South Africa Grows to 2"h x 3"w
The world's smallest flowering bulb! On our trip to South Africa in 2005 we saw this fun little bulbous plant in habitat. It grew in a layer of green moss on large boulders, in the shade of trees. The 2 inch tall, chive-like foliage emerged above the moss-like fine green hairs. This tiny bulb, which at maturity reaches thumbnail size, produces tiny flowers that are about the size of a fly's hiney so if show is the driving requirement behind your plant purchases then this plant is not for you. However if novelty is a factor in your plant buying decisions then consider this unique bulb. Tips: Should be grown in shallow containers in organicaly rich, well drained potting media.
Plant Notes
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Drimiopsis kirkii
Y10-16 Drimiopsis kirkii
Zone 8b to 10 Native to South Africa Grows to 8"h x 12"w
Leather Leaf Scilla! This primitive scilla could be mistaken for a Manfreda but the similarity is superficial. The spotted leaves of the Drimiopsis kirkii are stiff and brittle whereas Manfreda are elastic and plastic. Also, it maintains a rigid symmetry that is almost fountain-like in form, making it a knockout as a pot specimen where temperatures are too cold for its cultivation in the ground. Its ability to handle drought and heat has made it a favorite of cactus collectors but we are now introducing it to the larger gardening community.
Plant Notes
Best grown as a long lived pot plant. The orginal plant lived for years in a 6" clay pot. The older it got the better it looked!
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Yucca Do Planting Guide
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Shade
Dry - 10-30" per year
Average - 30-50" per year
Moist - 50+" per year
Butterfly
Hummingbird
Ideal for Potting
