Hyacinth orientalis 'Blue Jacket'

Dutch Hyacinth 'Blue Jacket'

Family: Hyacinthaceae (Hyacinth Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-8

·        Height: 8-12 inches

·        Spread: 3-4 inches

·        Bloom Time: April

·        Bloom: dense spikes of deep blue flowers with dark purple stripe on each petal

·        Light: full sun to part sun

·        Soil: average, well drained soil

·        Moisture: moist but not waterlogged soil

·        Use: beds and borders, underplanting shrubs, patio containers; plant close to paths & walkways to enjoy fragrance

·        Care: low maintenance; plant in the fall 6-8 inches deep; cut off flower spikes as soon as flower fades; leave foliage until it withers

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; leaves can become rather unsightly before they disappear

·        Native to: species native to Eastern Mediterranean

·        Notes: toxic to dogs, cats and horses; deer, rabbit and squirrel resistant

·        Supplier: Van Engelen Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Wet Garden D160, Welcome Garden B154

 

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Narcissus bulbocodium 'Golden Bells'

Hoop Petticoat Daffodil 'Golden Bells'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 6-8 inches

·        Spread: 2 inches

·        Bloom Time: April

·        Bloom: upward facing, bell-shaped golden yellow

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: average, well-drained; best in organically rich sandy loams; bulb may rot in poorly drained soil

·        Moisture: medium

·        Use: best planted in small groupings of at least 6 bulbs in front of borders, rock gardens, naturalized areas

·        Care: foliage should not be cut back until it yellows

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: species native to southern and western France, Portugal and Spain

·        Notes: bright green leaves; toxic to dogs, cats and horses; deer and rabbit resistant

·        Supplier: Van Engelen Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G247

 

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Tulip bakeri 'Lilac Wonder'

Species Tulip 'Lilac Wonder'

Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  5-8

·        Height: 7 inches

·        Spread: 3 inches

·        Bloom Time: May

·        Bloom: mauve-pink petals surrounding a yellow center

·        Light: full sun to light shade

·        Soil: average, well drained

·        Moisture: protect from excessive wetness

·        Use: borders, rock gardens, naturalizing

·        Care: low maintenance

·        Concerns: bulb rot may occur in overly moist soils

·        Native to: Greece and Turkey

·        Notes: toxic to dogs, cats and horses; deer resistant

·        Supplier: Van Engelen Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Welcome Garden B156, Wet Garden D161

 

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Tulip turkestanica

Turkestan Tulip

Family: Liliaceae (Lily Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-8

·        Height: 8-12 inches

·        Spread: 3 inches

·        Bloom Time: April

·        Bloom: up to 12 star-shaped ivory flowers with orange-yellow centers on each stem

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: average, well drained

·        Moisture: protect from excessive wetness

·        Use: borders, rock gardens, naturalizing

·        Care: low maintenance

·        Concerns: bulb rot may occur in overly moist soils

·        Native to: Turkey

·        Notes: grey-green leaves; toxic to dogs, cats and horses; deer resistant

·        Supplier: Van Engelen Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Welcome Garden B143

 

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