2007 Summer Catalogue December 7 2006.indd - Brent and ...

DAHLIA, CONTINUED
Dahlia ‘Fascination’
Fascination – lilac/pink,
semi-double with yellow
stamens; wonderful
greenish black foliage;
18”-24”.
#69-15 1/$3
5/$11 25/$41
LARGE OR ‘DINNER PLATE‛ TYPE
This isn‛t an official group of dahlias but we‛ve
separated them because of the many requests
we‛ve had for this large flowered types, which
are new to us.
Kelvin Floodlight – Giant
‘dinner plate‛ 6”-8”
flowers of rich sunshine
yellow will brighten any
garden.
#69-55 1/$3
5/$11 25/$41
D. ‘Lavender Perfection’
Mrs. Eileen – large,
bright reddish orange
dahlia that blends nicely
with other warm colors.
#69-58 1/$3
5/$11 25/$41
Dahlia ‘White Perfection’
Lavender Perfection
- large, beautifully
formed lavender flower
that will blend nicely
with pinks, whites and
purples from all genus.
#69-57 1/$3
5/$11 25/$41
White Perfection – large
white flowers contrasting
or accenting all other
colors in the garden.
#69-54 1/$3
5/$11 25/$41
†DICHORISANDRA
THYRSIFLORA (die-Kore-eh-SAN-dra)
Family: Commelinacea
Special Feature: Knockout blue flower
Nickname: Blue Ginger
BULB COMPANIONS: ALOCASIA, CANNA, COLOCASIA, HEDY-
CHIUM, XANTHOSOMA
(see pg 31 B)
Beautiful blue flowers
with glossy green leaves;
10”-30” tall, depending
on age of the plant and
planting site; prefers full
sun to part shade; blooms
late summer; zones 9-11;
for zones 4-8, grow in a
pot and store frost free
during the winter.
#89-06
1/$11 5/$38
Dahlia ‘Kelvin Floodlight’
Dahlia ‘Mrs. Eileen’
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora
EUCOMIS
§-EUCHARIS AMAZONICA
(YEW-kah-ris)
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Special Feature: Spectacular fragrant flower
Nickname: Amazon Lily
BULB COMPANIONS: OXALIS; BEGONIA; CALADIUM
OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: ORCHID; FERN; TROPICAL OR
SHADE GARDEN; OTHER SHADE PLANTS SUITABLE FOR CONTAINERS
This lovely South American native produces
clusters of 3-5 beautiful, fragrant, narcissus-like,
white blossoms on 12”-16” graceful stems
with attractive, broad, glossy green leaves in late
summer. It responds best if grown in bright shade
with loads of water and regular feedings when
actively growing but prefers to be kept fairly dry
during dormancy. Since the bulbs will not tolerate
frost and resent being disturbed, in zones 3-8, it‛s
best to grow in a large
enough container for
future growth, which
will also enable you to
bring inside for the
winter where it may
bloom again if given
warm temperatures and
high humidity; requires
a long growing season to
flower; Pest resistant;
top-sized bulbs; 3-4 per Eucharis amazonica
sq. ft.; zones 9-10.
#70-01 1/$7 5/$25
EUCOMIS (YEW-kom-is)
Family: Lilaceae
Special Feature: Long-lasting inflorescence
Nickname: Pineapple Lily
BULB COMPANIONS: GLADIOLUS CALLIANTHUS; CRINUM;
OXALIS; DAHLIA, LILY
OTHER COMPANIONS AND USES: PERILLA; PURPLE BASIL;
BRONZE FENNEL; LATE BLOOMING ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS
This amazingly easy and satisfying, critter
resistant, South African native has a conical
flower head filled with fragrant florets and topped
with a peacock tuft of green leaves, resembling a
pineapple. It‛s so eye-catching in our garden but
is also a striking centerpiece in containers on the
patio. Loves to be in full sun but doesn‛t mind
partial shade in regular,
well-drained garden
soil; its name translates
to ‘beautifully headed‛
which it really is! 3-5
per sq. ft.; zones 7-10;
12”-18” unless otherwise
noted.
♥autumnalis – soft,
creamy yellow/greenish
to pure white flowers;
Eucomis autumnalis 14+cm bulbs; 8”-12”.
#71-01
5/$12 25/$42
♥bicolor – large, greenish
white flowers with
maroon to purple bracts,
flecks and margins; 16”-
24”; 1878; 16+cm bulbs.
#71-02
5/$11 25/$38
Eucomis bicolor
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