ROCK GARDEN IRIS, Reticulata Harmony Circa 1953. Bluebird-blue standards with royal blue falls, some yellow, white-rimmed blotches. HZ: 5-9 4” April
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NARCISSUS, Bulbocodium Golden Bells Bulbocodium Conspicuuous Golden Bells, AKA the Yellow Hoop Petticoat narcissus, (pictured above) may be the most uniquely shaped narcissus that you will ever see. The 5 inch tall plants produce 3-4 flower stems. Each stem carries a brilliant yellow flower shaped like a funnel emerging from a tiny yellow star-shaped group of petals. The leaves are grass-like and insignificant. This narcissus is native to Spain, Portugal and southwestern France and was introduced into cultivation around 1629. It shows best when planted in drifts of 25 bulbs or more. Bulbs should be planted 4-5 inches deep and no more than 4 inches apart. It is an excellent naturalizer and hardy from Hardiness Zones 4-9. This narcissus does not force well, but it can
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NARCISSUS, Canaliculatus Canaliculatis is a lovely, dainty daffodil that reaches a height of no more than 6-8 inches and can be shorter. It is said to be hardy in Zones 8-9, but I grow it in Zone 4 after planting it 6-8 inches deep. Each flower stem can contain up to 7 blossoms. The blossoms remind me of a bulbocodium hoop petticoat surrounded by large, white petals. Each blossom is no more than 2 inches in diameter. The blossoms produce a sweet scent – nowhere near as strong as Albus Plenus Odoratus. It shows best when planted in drifts of 25 bulbs or more. Bulbs should be planted 4-8 inches deep and no more than 2 inches apart. If you are planning to plant in pots
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