Green Thumb Corner

The Tulip Ripple Duo, Tulipa, is a brand new and exciting combination of two of our favorite Rembrandt Tulips, Blueberry Ripple and Raspberry Ripple. Blueberry Ripple has striking white flowers with contrasting violet blue flames, while Raspberry Ripp

The White Passion Blend, Tulipa, is a blend of beauties ranging from dazzling pure white Lily Flowering Tulips, to beautiful white blooms feathered in delicate rose, and exquisite Parrot Tulips with exotic green stripes. An outstanding collection of o

The Yellow Tulip Blend, Tulipa, contains some of our most beautiful bright yellow tulips. It includes lily flowering, parrot, triumph and peony varieties. Tulips must be planted in the late fall or in early winter You can grow tulips under deciduous trees where it's too shady for bloom later. Plant food should be applied above the bulbs-but not where it can touch them-and be well watered in Well-drained soil and full to partial sun suit them best. You can increase your plantings by lifting and dividing original bulbs when out of bloom If you water them early when buds are rising, you'll get larger blooms, and taller stems.

The Allium 'Globemaster', 'Allium albopilosum/elatum', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, will produce large flowers. This gigantic Allium is a cross breed between Allium albopilosum and Allium elatum. One flower measures 10" across and the flowerin

The Allium 'Purple and White', 'Allium Hybrid', fall planted ornamental onion bulb mixture, will produce creamy white and dark purple flowers. The plants are vigorous and the flowers are long-lasting. They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. Plant in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. The Allium Purple and White is ideal for mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Purple and White has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

The Red & White Dahlia Blend, 'Dahlia Blend', will provide non-stop summer to fall color. This blend contains our favorite fiery red and pure white dahlias. They contrast wonderfully to create a dramatic look. Dahlias last for days as a cut flower. They are hardy in zones 8-10; elsewhere dig and store in a frost-free area.

The Spotted Oriental Lily Blend, 'Lilium Blend', is an outstanding mixture of our best-selling spotted Oriental Lilies. The large fragrant blooms are spectacular in the garden, and as always, ideal for cut flower arrangements. They are hardy in zones 3-8.

The Asiatic Lily Landini, 'Lilium', is new and exclusive! The darkest colored Asiatic on the market! These deep velvety red flowers will certainly attract attention to your garden. Size 16-18 cm in circ. Hardy in zones 3-8.

The Double Oriental Lily Miss Lucy, 'Lilium 'Miss Lucy' Oriental Lily', was the spring 2004 MGA Green Thumb award winner. This lily produces double fragrant flowers. This truly spectacular discovery was the first double oriental lily! 'Miss Lucy' is a unique, multi- petaled lily that doesn't have any stamens; this is a great advantage for a cut flower! Stamens produce the pollen which can mar a table setting or accidentally stain an outfit. Cut flowers also last longer in vases when there are no stamens, so an arrangement of 'Miss Lucy' lilies can often live up to twelve days in your home! 'Miss Lucy' lilies can be container-grown or planted directly in your garden. Their soft pink color harmonizes with every border combination. Each year the plant will flower more profusely. A must for the gardener that wants the very best for their garden.

The Tango Lily Mix, 'Lilium', displays a wonderful mixture of colorful Tango lilies. These wonderful new hybrid lilies take the popular Asiatic varieties to new heights. The flowers are enormous and vibrantly colored with each variety lavishly speckled in unique formations.

The Pink Lily of the Valley, 'Convallaria majalis rosea', forms a lush, green carpet that stays attractive through fall frost. Produces fragrant, bell-shaped soft pink flowers for weeks in the spring. Thrives even in moist areas. Multiplies and provides years of beauty. This Lily of the Valley is charming and enchantingly fragrant. These petite beauties are ideal for forcing in a windowsill pot or planting outside in dappled shade as a scented ground cover. Prefers partial shade, more shade appreciated in the hottest climates.

The Dinnerplate Dahlia 'Mixed', 'Dahlia' a spring planted tuberous root, produces vibrant mixed colored flowers. The Dinnerplate Dahlia starts blooming in early summer and produces large amounts of flowers. They are especially suitable for bedding plants, balconies and patios. Dahlia's are ideal for cut flowers, borders, containers, and window boxes. They tend to bloom for long periods, and few plants offer as much variety and showy flowers as the Dahlia. They do best in well drained, humus rich soils.